Was a bit surprised to find an authentic Korean restaurant in Madison valley. The restaurant is small but cozy and the food is delicious! Also love that their makgeoli is only $4 and served in a martini glass haha read more

OMG! Fell in love with this place based on just two dishes - hot bowl rice and spicy seafood ramen. Perfect flavor and very well made. We moved down from SF and were missing international district quality Korean food. Glad we found this place - small but packs a punch! read more

This is a great little place. We had jeon, a kimchi starter and then kimchi fried rice and bibimap with beef for entrees. All the dishes were excellent and service great. This place does lots of take out but has a few tables for diners. Will definitely return. read more

Stop your search here! I haven't even finished my meal and I had to get on Yelp to leave a 5 star review. I ordered chicken katsu and stir fried veggies for pickup tonight and it was ready within 15-20 mins. Food is thoughtfully packaged and travels well. Both dishes are absolutely delicious... I am looking forward to trying the other items Hanok offers. Great portions, reasonable prices, and yummy food! Thank you to the staff at Hanok for a lovely meal. read more

Hanok - Already downed the miso soup and started in on the chicken katsu. - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Clean atmosphere, caring waiters best pork katsu ever so juicy & tender & crispy. Parking lot side of the building read more

small restaurant big flavor, Han is the best host/server ever, the entire menu looks soooo good. tried seafood jjampong..it was delish! do not wear a white shirt. you will end up needing to change. but it's worth it, still. read more

Hanok - Seafood Jjampong - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was browsing Yelp, and then I somehow got attracted by the photos of this restaurant. All the food in the photos looked so good! I asked the Yelp Community whether there was a parking garage or a parking lot, and learned that there should be plenty of street parking. I accidentally drove past the restaurant, so I parked next to Key Bank in the street. It was very easy to find parking on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is small, but nice and neat. We ordered chicken katsu, kimchi fried rice with pork, Dolsot bibimbap, shrimp udon soup, and John sampler Korean pancakes. The Korean pancakes were okay, though a bit tasteless. Dolsot bibimbap was very delicious. I was able to finish it all by myself. Every dish came with purple rice, except the udon. Kimchi fried rice was very tasty. I didn't think it's spicy, but my kid and my husband all said it's a bit spicy for them. My husband ate chicken katsu, and they offered free rice refill. The chicken katsu plate looked big. My husband couldn't finish it, but reported that it was very good. The shrimp udon was also good. My teenage son finished it all by himself. The service was good. They paid attention to every table. (The restaurant was full when we were there.) Before we requested for more water, they already arrived at our table to pur water for us. They're always smiley and friendly. I like this place and the food. I will definitely come back again. read more

I love this spot! They have delicious Soon Doo Bu soup and the glass noodle fried appetizer is A+. $4 for a small/perfect portion of Makkoli. Very friendly staff. I will be coming here a lot, especially once it's summer and they start serving the cold noodle seasonal dish Nangmeyon / Nangmyun , which is hard to find in Seattle (I've been going all the way to Lynnwood for that in the past.) read more

Food was delicious, but didn't expect to be seated outside only, and the environment wasn't the best (and the weather is getting colder, so you may want to avoid going there on a windy day..). Also, my friend I were expecting more side dishes since this was a Korean restaurant, but the salad wasn't bad. read more

Hanok - Spicy Pork (Daeji Bulgogi) and Galbi - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We decided to go here for a quick Friday afternoon lunch and the food was so good. We ordered the bibimbap and pancake samplers and both were delicious. The staff was delightful and seating was comfortable read more

COVID takeout. Meaning to try this place out for awhile, esp a Korean restaurant not located in Capitol Hill. Pre-ordered by phone, ETA 10-15 mins. Located in the heart of Madison Park, easy to find, street parking right in front. Restaurant to the right of ice cream shop. Food was neatly packaged for me upon arrival, boom. I love effeciency! Ordered: Fried Ghimmari, Soon Doo Boo Soup with pork, and Grilled Pok Belly. Got home and food traveled well. Surprisingly, the fried ghimmari (seaweed wrapped clear noodles) were still hot and crispy, not greasy, super yum. Thought the steam from lid tightly on would sog them up. Nope! Tofu soup was hearty, large sized, just needed a zap in microwave to make hotter. Standout was the grilled pork belly, smoky BBQ flavor, a bit fatty (but heck, it's pork belly, right?), accompanied with sweet equally smoky white onions. Also came with 2 servings of purple rice, miso soup, and a side green salad. Way too much food for 2 people, but will definitely be good for at least another meal. The gentleman who took my order and greeted me at pickup was so friendly. Couldn't have had a better first experience. Will be back to try other dishes! read more

Hanok - Dinner takeout feast: Fried Ghimmari, Soon Doo Boo Soup with pork, Grilled Pork Belly, purple rice, miso soup, and a green salad. - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love Korean food so I had to try the new Korean restaurant in town. The food was pretty good but the price and portions is not worth it to me to come back. The menu isn't very extensive but I believe that having side dishes (banchan) is an important part of a Korean meal. If you are into more of a traditional Korean meal with a twist of trying to make it "fusion" (whatever that means), then totally try this place. But if you are looking for a place to eat Korean comfort food, then this isn't the place. read more

We had a fantastic meal! Some of the best food I've had in months. The Chicken Katsu Curry is incredible!

This was on average an ok experience. The Sukiyaki Beef Nabe was overly sweet so I didn't drink the broth. The beef contained a lot chewy tendon pieces so I would recommend avoiding this dish. My bf had the spicy pork bulgogi and he liked it. Tender, not spicy but again leaned sweet. Nice presentation and cute place, but I don't think we'd come back. read more

Nice little restaurant. We visited Seattle Japanese Garden and decided to try out this nearby newly opened Korean place. It's very clean and the host/waiter is very friendly. From the decorations and all the utensils and bowls they use, you can tell the owners have really good taste. We really enjoyed the environment there. The food was really good too. They use black stainless steel spoons, which I am in love with now and trying to find some online. :) read more

Hanok - Beef Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A friend was interested in trying the new Korean place in Madison Park, and I hadn't even heard that one was opening. We were there for lunch on their second day of business-- we both had the Bibimbap, which was very good-- hot, fresh, and delicious. The spicy version was not too spicy at all, so feel free to go with the spicy sauce unless you're really sensitive. Hanok must have had a busy first night, since they were out of the spicy pork (we were told that it takes a few days to prepare properly), but I'll look forward to coming back soon to sample that as well. read more

Ordered stir fried veggies, purple rice and miso soup for take out....SO GOOD!!! Will be returning very soon.

Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the portion. No side dishes comes with meal neither. But overall has great service and delicious food read more

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Do not miss the cold cinnamon ginger drink if your palate loves a bit of zest! I started my meal with that option, the continued to the spicy seafood stir fry, which was on the tame end of the Scoville scale, but my super-attentive server confirmed we could go much spicier next time. IOW, this spot works for any palate. Definitely on my list for future trips to Seattle! read more

Hanok - Spicy seafood stir fry with purple rice, salad and miso soup. © 2019 Karen Johanson. All Rights Reserved. - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is probably one of my most favorite Korean restaurants in Seattle! The food is always fresh and tasty! Service is great and it doesn't take long to get your food! Order the spicy pork and the pork pot stickers! Sooo good! read more

Hanok - Spicy Pork & Beef Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Awesome food! Bulgogi is excellent! The only reason I say 4 stars is I'd personally like a bit more rice to come with the dish (without having to order extra). read more

Ok....reluctant to post this because there will be lines out the door, but .... best Korean food in Seattle. Hot stone Bibimbop is the BEST! I'm going to come here every day. Just a few tables, like 10) so it fills up quickly.... beware it closes between 2 and 5 so plan accordingly read more

This is a small restaurant; when we were there, there was seemingly just one man taking care of the entire place. Though he was a little absent-minded with us when the place was bustling, he was very kind and courteous the entire time, and continued to refill our waters even after we paid the bill and lingered for a little while to keep chatting. The restaurant takes reservations; I'd recommend one if you are coming at a peak dining time. But on to the food! The food is really tasty and presented very beautifully. We got the Jeon sampler (4pcs), chicken wings (5 pcs), kimchi fried rice with pork, katsu pork with curry, kimchi jjigae, and the nabe. Entrees were moderately sized, the appetizers were pretty small. Wish the apps were a little more substantial. I had the katsu and it was very crisp. Each dish had a lovingly handmade feel. The only reason I am knocking a star is because no banchan is served, which I think is crazy for a Korean place! The owners should really reconsider serving even a couple of banchan. Charging $5 for a side of kimchi just isn't right for a Korean restaurant. read more

Excellent , kind ... delicious ... very nice atmosphere and staff ... the food is delicious and artfully presented... The location is perfect , especially in Madison park area .... Yummmmmm read more

This is the best Asian food I've had in Seattle. I know that sounds overly superlative, but I stand by it. Try it out and you'll know what I'm talking about. Korean-Japanese fusion of freshly pickled vegetables, sunny side up eggs over wild rice, kimchi, high quality meats, sake pours or iced milky green tea. The decor is simple, clean and just enough. The service is outstanding. I will come back over and over again! read more

Hanok - Bibimbap* with spicy pork and avocado in hot stone bowl - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love the classic yet modern presentation and most importantly the taste. Can't wait for the full grand opening! I was literally tempted to lick the dishes. Instead, we just ordered couple more dishes. Thanksgiving came early for me this year. read more

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I got the Edamame and beef Bulgogi, everything was really and tasty. The service was fast and the waiter was really nice. read more

Hanok - Beef Bulgogi and purple rice with Mismo soup and salad - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Everything about this place is great! Food is delicious! The inside is much cuter and more classy than in the pictures from the other posts. It is a small restaurant though, and they do have weird hours. Definitely worth it and definitely worth the wait. I really want to come back and try all the food. I went here for the first time with 9 of my peeps to celebrate a birthday. read more

Hanok is so delicious I've eaten here 3x this year already. The bibimbap paired with the kimchi trio is my favorite. The take out orders are always fast and packed neatly. Good portion size and great quality food! read more

Nice to see a Korean restaurant in Madison Park. Clean, good service, decent food. Appetizers on small size for price. Order the main dishes and you will have a nice hearty rice, miso soup, salad and your choice of protein. Kalbi and spicy tofu were very good. Chicken was on the dry side. No side dishes as is customary in Korean restaurants. Pay $3 for a trio of kimchi which is not refilled. No Korean tea, but sampling of Stash teas instead. A bit disappointed, as I was expecting a traditional Korean restaurant and feel Hanok is catering to non-Korean Madison park patrons. read more

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They love to say they Close at 8:00 PM but will take the phone off the hook at 7:30. Not sure if it's the owner or the employees but either way they must not want to make money especially in Madison Park read more

So this place is a little hard to get to due to its location. Maybe that's why the prices are a little high compared to what I usually spend for Korean food. The inside is also fairly small but it looked like they have a couple tables outside that would fit couples. Don't let that deter you though because the food was amazing. The food was still really hot even after driving half an hour to our destination (did takeout due to covid). A few of us ordered multiples of the beef bulgogi and the bibimbap. Food was very filling and it was a good amount! Also a couple notes, they don't make spicy beef bulgogi and it looked they offered a nice selection of imported alcoholic beverages? read more

Great food and the most unfailingly kind and considerate service. We really enjoy the Bim Bim Bap (sp?) dish.

The place is small and simple in atmosphere, but it is cozy. The service is good and attentive. It is kind of disappointing that it is very pricey yet they do not offer any complimentary kimchee sides, like most Korean restaurants. The have a trio (3 small portions of very basic kimchee types on a small plate) that you have to pay extra for. It is kind of like a Mexican restaurant where you have to pay for the chips and salsa. They also were very skimpy on the bibimbap adding hardly any rice. It is also disappointing that instead of serving a traditional Korean style house tea, you have to buy tea by the tea bag, which comes in assorted flavored paper tea bag packages. Doesn't seem very authentic. I was also quite disappointed that all of the chicken dishes use the cheaper dark meat chicken thigh, even including the chicken katsu. Customers who prefer white meat chicken breast get no option for that. They cook very well, but seem to be doing every trick in the book to compromise traditional hospitality and squeeze extra profits, at the expense of the customer. It was decent to try, but I have mixed feelings on how fast I would return. read more

Delicious food, friendly waiter. It's very small inside but isn't too loud or elbow-to-elbow. The take-out portions are also excellent. I strongly recommend the pork belly and the corn cheese. read more

Elegant, tasty, and affordable. This is just what Madison Park needed! Great service. Nice range of flavors. Spicy pork is a highlight. Surprisingly deep menu, plus a good assortment of better-than-average beverages. All set in a cool, calm storefront. Lovely jazz music. Clean restrooms. Just wonderful, all around. read more

Heard a lot about Hanok so brought the family in for dinner tonight. We had the spicy garlic wings which was crispy, savory and had just the right amount of spiciness. This was followed by dumplings (mandoo) which was very fresh and yummy. Then we had the calamari which came with this amazing mayo vinegar sauce. For our main course we had the Dolsot bibimbap (in stone bow). It had fresh ingredients, gochujang and crispy rice at the bottom for texture. It was perfection. Hubby ordered the spicy pork (sweet and savory) and it came with a salad, rice and miso soup. My daughter had the chicken udon and they put grilled chicken in it (yum) and good quality udon noodles with great texture. We ended our meal with the brown sugar and cinnamon pancake which was the perfect ending to our meal. A great place to go for lunch or dinner. Fresh ingredients, delicious food, very satisfying. read more

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Ok, we have been back multiple times and the super rude bus boy hasn't been there since. We have either had the same lovely and helpful waitress, or a very kind and helpful man. 5 stars for what it is- it's a tiny location with a very small kitchen so it's set up a lot more like a bento place. The menu isn't extensive (as I said before) nor is it what I would expect from a Korean restaurant (I definitely have a gripe with the fact they don't serve kimchi as a standard condiment!) That being said, the food is all clean and the service has been very good with the exception of the first time I went (hence my previous review). This is a tiny place and the lease is good so I hope they will do well. We will definitely be back regularly. I particularly like the kimchi soup. read more

We are absolutely obsessed with Hanok! Everything is great. The food is fantastic. The service is amazing. The value is strong. This is a great option if you're looking for a lowkey Asian meal read more

We stopped by to check out this new neighborhood restaurant. We were all so glad we did. The food was fresh, cooked to perfection, and delicious. The owners were so friendly And attentive. We ordered a variety of things and we were all pleased. We live only a few blocks away and we plan to return soon. Love supporting a local business! read more