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    HanEuem

    4.5 (371 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Spicy Rice Cake Stew with Fish Cake
    Sarah L.

    My sister and I came in for a late meal. This place did have a parking lot . I don't think you'd have to use a meter or parallel park. I don't remember seeing valet or not. The food here was good. The service was good. I had no complaints. The ambience was modern and cute. I would say it's a casual place.

    Spicy Marinated Fresh Raw Crabs, Soy Marinated Crabs, Banchan
    Karen N.

    This is usually one of my go-to spots for raw marinated crab in koreatown! My friends and I have eaten here multiple times, and every dish that we get is always so good! Dishes we got today: - pork belly kimchi pancake: really yummy pancake that pairs well with the soy sauce for dipping - prime short rib green cabbage soup: a good savory soup for a cold day! the meat is really tender and flavorful, and this goes well with or without rice - spicy raw marinated crab: has a good spice to it! goes really well with the rice mixed with the pickled veggies. be prepared to get your gloves really dirty though because of all the sauce LOL - soy marinated crab: it was a little salty on the day i got this, but in the past, i remember it being very flavorful but not too salty! also pairs well with the mixed rice, and it's a good contrasting flavor from the spicy marinated crab overall, i've never had a bad experience at haneuem! the service here is really efficient and attentive. the only downside here is the parking (small lot and only valet service for $3), so i'd advise carpooling if you can!

    Rae A.

    We wanted some good Korean food in Koreatown. And alas, here we go. Street parking is free after 6pm and if not, they have a valet - which they weren't going to tell us..? As in, they were offering to park our car but ...no thanks.   For our party of 5, we ordered: -Raw marinated crab (spicy) -Lots of sauce, not that spicy, gloves were given -Pieces were cut in large and small pieces, I don't know if I'd order this again if I was ordering everything else (hard to go from gloves/no gloves)   -Bulgogi -Not to saucy, sweet, and lots of green onions and onions -I liked the charred taste and we only ordered bc the table next to us smelled so good   -Kimchi Pork Pancake -Crispy, huge serving, kimchi flavor not overpowering -Not a lot of pork   -Galbijjim -Not that spicy, great for two people - heck even three -has rice cake, potato, and carrots -cheese and torched with fire   Great time with the banchan, the company, and the food. I thought cost was pretty good for each individual $40.

    Lucy W.

    HANEUEM Between mon-thur 11-3 pm (except holidays) it's 15% off entire menu We got Their chef special combo set is $95.99 for soy marinated raw crab , spicy marinated fresh raw crabs and soy sauce fermented raw shrimps. 2 rice with fish roe. this deal is super worth it !! So yummy! literally the BEST SPICY RAW MARINATED CRAB I've ever had ! The shrimp & soy marinated crab was good as well but it's the SPICY RAW CRAB THAT STOLE MY HEART! The special combos is perfect for two I was definitely really full and satisfied after. I also love how the owner decorated the place , so warm with the wood tones and pretty lights. The banchan here is good too. Service was good, very well kept restaurant. Follow em for more foodie adventures -living with Luci Xoxo

    LA Galbi
    Kim T.

    We were able to come here for lunch and I'm so happy we did. There is a small parking lot in the plaza but we were fortunate enough to find street parking nearby. I wanted to come here because I saw so many good reviews about the raw marinated crab. The restaurant itself is small but they managed to fit a good number of tables. Service is great and they are super friendly. For food, we got a combo that came with spicy raw marinated crab, raw soy marinated crab, and raw soy marinated shrimp. Highly recommend getting this with a group because it was sooo much food. I loved that they gave you a lot of crab and you get a side of roe rice bowls. My favorite were the soy marinated crab and shrimp. Everything tasted fresh and I enjoyed the sweetness from the sauce. If you're not as much of a fan of seafood, the galbi was also a delicious option. Super tender and flavorful.

    Spicy Marinated Fresh Raw Crabs and pork Prime Short Rib Green Cabbage Soup
    Rue K.

    Food was amazing. See pic. There's yummy banchan. Service was fast but I can only Wed night 6pm not busy Interior is chic modern casual Parking is a pain. It's stacked with valet Would come again

    Alice D.

    Came here for the raw crab and didn't leave disappointed! Came here for dinner with a somewhat larger party of 6+ people. The space wasn't too busy so we were seated without issue and got to ordering pretty quickly. The menu had a good mix of Korean dishes and we got several to share. Food came out quickly and service was good, albeit a little slow on water refills. The food tasted fine, portions were just a little small relative to the price. I enjoyed the oysters the most, but the crab was solid too. Everything else pictured was okay and we left somewhat full. I probably wouldn't mind coming back, but would opt to try other options in the area for crab again.

    Andrea C.

    I visited HanEuem on a Tuesday night and had a great experience! Parking is convenient with valet available for $4.50, but you can also street park if you're lucky enough to find a spot. The restaurant itself was spacious and cozy, which made for a comfortable, casual dining setting. The waiters were warm and attentive, taking care of us right away. We ordered the soy-marinated raw crabs, pork belly kimchi pancake, and korean bbq cut beef short rib. It was my first time trying raw crab--the leg meat was delicious but the meat in the big crab shell was a bit fishy. But every dish was packed with flavor, and there were so many tasty side dishes too! Portions were generous and more than enough for the three of us. Overall, a great dining experience. I will definitely return!

    Karen H.

    HanEuem was unreal. Every single dish hit. The spicy raw marinated crab (the red one) was something I've honestly never experienced before. It was messy in the best way possible -- sweet, spicy, rich, and insanely flavorful. The sauce alone deserves an award. It clings to the crab perfectly and every bite just explodes. I would go back just for that dish. The kimchi cake with pork rib? Wow. Crispy on the outside, packed with flavor inside, and the pork was tender and juicy. Easily the best kimchi pancake I've ever had -- no comparison. Galbi was straight fire. Perfect char, juicy, and balanced seasoning. And the beef rib soup was just as impressive -- deep, comforting broth with fall-apart tender meat. You can tell everything is made with care. From the banchan to the mains, nothing missed. This place knows exactly what it's doing. Definitely coming back.

    Spicy Marinated Fresh Raw Crabs
    Leonard K.

    My friend eats here a lot and posts about it online, so I was curious how the food is here too. My other friend wanted to grab some Korean food, so I gave her three options of where to eat. She picked this! Personally, I wanted to try the ribs, and they definitely hit the spot. They were full of flavor and had the right marinade and braising that just brought out all the flavors you would want in a dish like this. I think that was a really solid choice here, but then again, it's $55 for 4 pieces, which is kind of expensive. Luckily, my friend paid haha. The panchan is made eloquently. You get wild ear mushrooms in the japchae, you get pieces of shrimp. It's really high quality. For the crab, I personally do not enjoy eating raw crab (I love cooked crab but I just don't like the texture of raw crab), so I don't really have an opinion on that. However, I must say, that the bowl you use to mix your rice in with the veggies like bibimbap, that has the seaweed, fish eggs and other elements, was really quite tasty. I tried one of their marinated raw shrimps too, which was pretty good. The service here is great. Everyone is attentive and kind. The ambiance is nice. I like this place but I think I like their sister restaurant a tad bit more, over at Dasom, a few blocks away. I just wish that they went back to serving their old panchans there. Those panchans they used to have were AMAZING...

    Mario B.

    Tucked away in a plaza in the heart of Los Angeles, HanEuem is the quintessential authentic Korean food serving comfort food and good vibes. As one of the better places to get raw marinated crab, HanEuem already gets my appreciation and approval. Keep in mind they often run out of the soy sauce marinated crab (bummer, I know!) but their spicy crab isn't bad either. Their food portions are generous and it truly does taste like comfort Korean food, retaining the authentic flavors while also giving them their own personality. The place is cozy with sufficient seating for a good amount of people given the size of the place. Being in a plaza, for better or for worse, yes this is yet another valet spot in Ktown. The service is good, the staff is friendly, and they help you out if needed. Overall, HanEuem delivers on the promise and is a great spot to grab a meal. Solid 4.5 stars.

    Gao Na Y.

    Was seated in fairly quick! Came on a Friday night around 9 pm and it wasn't too busy! Inside was pretty nice and the service was good as well. In terms of the food, we got 2 dishes! Bulgogi: 6/10 - personally didn't like their bulgogi. I was really looking forward to this bc I love bulgogi! The meat texture was a lot different from other places I've had bulgogi. I also thought it was overcooked and the flavor was okay. Kimchi stew: 9/10 - this was really yummm and I don't really enjoy kimchi so I didn't expect myself to like it too much. My friends really liked it too. It was good, flavor was solid and overall, enjoyable. The sides were okay!

    Dakdoritang

    Ordered the Dakdoritang (spicy chicken stew). It was a good sized portion for 2 people (they used a whole chicken). Big enough for 4 servings (get some extra bowls of purple rice). Came with big chunks of potato. The chicken was juicy and tender and the red pepper sauce wasn't overly spicy. Really good. Cane with some banchan and bowl of purple rice. Only one server on duty but he handled the growing crowd quite well (I got there around 5:30pm and it was getting busier when I left). The menu has various classic Korean dishes I haven't seen before (I usually go to BBQ places). Highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Ask the Community - HanEuem

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes

    Does the restaurant still offer outdoor seating?

    Not anymore , landlord made us removed the outdoor seatings. So sorry

    Can I have phone number? I tried to call number on Yelp but it won't go through

    On yelp, ph# 213-463-5360 Google search and on menu, ph# 213-388-8988

    I'm allergic to nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, peppers). The allergy includes red pepper spices. Fortunately I can enjoy black pepper. Are there any options at HanEuem that might be safe for me to enjoy?

    I recommend LA Galbi ( Korean marinated short ribs ) braised beef back ribs , Korean pancake combination, grilled mackerel, seafood pancake are some of the dish that won’t cause you allergic reaction from your info

    Is there valet parking?

    There is free parking within the shopping mall

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    0.8 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$$

    Really sad that Ham Ji Park is closing down permanently. For years, this place has been our…read morefamily's go-to place for pork spare ribs - the best in town. In fact, we regularly brought visitors here. They raved about how good the spare ribs were and even insisted that their last meal before LA should be at Ham Ji Park.  Here's my belated review of what I consider the best spare ribs in LA. From the moment the Korean-style spare ribs arrived at the table, it was clear this was a dish worth savoring. Each rib bore a beautifully charred exterior--deeply caramelized without a hint of bitterness--offering that irresistible smoky aroma the moment it was placed before us. The glaze was nothing short of spectacular. A perfect balance of sweet and spicy, it clung to the meat with a glossy sheen that promised flavor in every bite. There was just enough heat to make your taste buds sit up and pay attention, but it never overwhelmed the deeper, richer notes of the sweet components. But what truly set these ribs apart was the texture. Beneath the charred surface lay meat so tender it practically fell off the bone with the gentlest tug of a fork. Each bite was juicy and succulent, the result of careful cooking and a respect for quality ingredients. Ham Ji Park, you will be missed. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the food.

    tl;dr the delectable pork ribs overshadow the otherwise authentic but standard lineup at this…read morenow-shuttered Korean stalwart Los Angeles Koreatown is home to restaurants that specialize in every facet of Korean cuisine. If you're searching for some of the city's best pork, then those in the know will bring up Ham Ji Park. For 2 decades, generous platters of pork ribs and pork neck stew decked every table. Now, our Korean friends lament the loss of their favorite pork joint in the city. The Koreatown proper location is located in the Royal Plaza mini-mall, just a few blocks off bustling Wilshire. Discounted parking is available in a lot across the street from the Chevron gas station. From the street, the entrance is flanked by potted plants and an enclosed street-ery. Inside, stainless steel chairs are pressed up against wooden tables, each outfitted with a metal grill. Oppressive fluorescent lighting shines down on the stone grey walls, which are left undecorated apart from a few flatscreens. Multi-lingual chatter blends with the sizzle of platters. I visited with some friends for a weeknight dinner, and about half of the tables were occupied. We shared a spread of grilled platters and sizzling soups. The meal began with a carafe of barley tea and a mostly standard spread of banchan. Across our food, the best dish was the signature Charbroiled Pork Spare Rib. The ribs were flavorful without feeling gamey, and the meat was complemented by sweet caramelized onions. The pork ribs handily outdid the good-not-great Charbroiled Beef Short Rib. Lastly, the Milt and Cod Rose with Vegetables stew was fishy and briny, appropriately flavored for the Korean palate. The service was appropriately attentive, although I would've appreciated more intentional refills of our banchan ramikens. The rib plates cost upward of $35 each, while the soup was just under $30. The portions were hearty; a single entree platter could reasonably feed 2 moderately hungry bellies. It's a shame to hear that Ham Ji Park has closed; I'm kicking myself for not trying their pork neck stew earlier.

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    HanEuem - korean - Updated June 2026

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