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    Her Name Is Han

    4.3 (2.3k reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 2:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:45 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Adam S.

    Her name is han The whole place was packed when we came as a party of 4. We had to wait about 30 mins to be seated. Walked in, they flipped the cup and filled our water cups and then refilled our water after filling our cups. Very thoughtful. They also brought extra napkins after the dishes started coming out. Sides Zucchini taste like Chinese jellyfish . Pretty tasty The kimchi wasn't too strong in flavor but it was a pretty good flavor Fishcake tastes like aji ichiban. Sweet. Broccoli decent. Roasted garlic flavor Bossam was decent. Could be a bit more tender but has plenty of flavor. Wish it had bigger pieces of veggie and more. Can't even wrap the meat Spicy raw marinated crab Felt like it was hard to find the meat with all the sauce The sauce was very enjoyable , perfect amount of flavor, spice and sweetness Crabs did feel very fresh and sweet though Kimchi pancake was pretty decent in flavor and came with an egg on it but no sauce. It was lacking a bit of umph which I believe could've been achieved with a sweet and salty sauce/dip Seafood stew felt very light in a good way even with its spice. The flavor is good and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients I wish the egg which was in the stew was a bit more runny in the stew. I added the egg from the kimchi pancake into the stew and it vastly improved the dish. Portion size of the pancake and bossam felt pretty small though Corn bingsu Pretty decent. It's about a 1 person serving or 2 if everyone is pretty full The also layered it so that it wasn't only flavoring on the top. Even the bingsu ice part was sweet. The corn flakes were very crispy and the corn cream was good almost milky like white chocolate . Very refreshing after the meal The food was decent overall but did not really feel justified for it's price. The price felt very high for what I felt it was worth.

    Andrew R.

    Cool little spot, and it's easy to see why it attracts such a crowd. Overall, the food was solid, with some really good flavors throughout the meal. While I felt the price point exceeded the overall experience, that's fairly common for popular, in-demand restaurants. The service was attentive and friendly, although there were a few moments when we felt a bit rushed. It's a busy, fast-paced environment, but the quality of the food and the energy of the place make it worth checking out.

    Kaivona P.

    A colleague invited me to meet here for lunch . I wasn't sure I was going to like any of the menu items as, at first glance, it seemed very pork heavy, and I'm not a pork eater. We ordered the han dumplings , and the corn and cream croquettes ....delicious . I had the LA Galbi BBQ which are fire grilled ribs. It came with rice , soup (more like broth), eggplant and mushrooms, bokchoy, kimchi, mini side salad, tofu (all of which are served in separate mini dishes) as well as grapes which the server calls desert . I took it as more of a sweet palette cleanser . I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! I ate it all. The flavor of the beef was astounding. I had to call my friend and tell her she had to try it for herself. It is rather tightly spaced in there. The tables are really really close together and it was very crowded so be advised for those who like more spacious seating .

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    James A.

    Opening in 2015 in the heart of Koreatown in Midtown Manhattan, the Korean restaurant, Her Name is Han, was a great place for my wife and me to come for lunch during our 2nd day in NYC. They have great reviews and it is definitely warranted. The restaurant has a solid website, giving accurate information about the hours and menu. It indicated that weekday lunch time would be a good time to try their value-based lunch menu, letting us sample some of their dishes. We walked over from our hotel just before their opening time of noon, and got in line just as they opened. It was a decent size queue, but the dining space inside was large, and everyone in line was able to be seated (including us). Our main server was Jiwoong, and she was lovely throughout. A carafe of tap water was provided with two glasses, so we could refill our own water (I love this about Korean restaurants...wish other restaurants did something similar). Multiple servers interacted with us throughout, and the beautifully prepared food was delivered exactly on time, with the proper temperature. We ended up ordering 4 things. The non-ipa beer on tap was Ball Lightning Pilsner ($9 for 12 oz) and it was OK. Fried Cod Appetizer ($15) - coming out first, the five chunks of lightly deep fried cod was OK, enhanced by the tartar like sauce. There are four choices from the Lunch Premium Bapsang (a set meal with rice, Japanese equivalent is Teishoku), and we chose two of them. I had the Grilled Atka Mackerel ($19), and my wife had the Spicy Pork BBQ ($21). Both came with white rice, a light bean sprout soup (decent), kimchi (not my favorite), a simple green leaf salad, 3 banchans (loved the fish cakes), some grapes, and a light custard based dessert (which was good). I liked my mackerel, well prepared and fried. The pork was indeed spicy with good flavor. Reading about the restaurant later, learnt that the name came to the founder, meaning two things. 'Han' represents a uniquely Korean emotion of mixed grief, sadness, and hidden resentment...we know that we shouldn't feel this way, but we feel a bit better that other Koreans feel it too. It is also the last name of the founder's mother (most Koreans keep their last name after marriage), so the name is an homage (that's what I read on their facebook page) to her. The restaurant is part of the Resy network, and thus using our AMEX provided a $20 statement credit (once a month...this is my favorite sort of credit since the credit is entirely funded by AMEX, and the restaurant gets their full charged amount). Payment was handled at the table, and we were out in under an hour. As we were leaving, we noticed that there now was a queue to get in, so we came at the right time. In terms of the food, I thought the overall taste was good, but the service, extremely reasonable prices, beautiful presentation, and just the overall atmosphere bumped this up to a great rating.

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    John L.

    If you didn't know her name before dining here, you'll definitely remember it afterwards. Everything on their menu is well prepared, and full of flavor. Although their menu is somewhat limited, there's more than enough to choose from. The dining area is limited in size. So you may want to get here early, or avoid peak hours. We got here 10 min. before opening, and already there's a waiting line. Staff can speak English well, and attentive to our needs.

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    Caroline C.

    One of my go-to Korean spots! They have a great lunch sets. I prefer their weekday vs weekend options. My lunch favorites are the spicy pork (weekday) and the kimchi shakshuka (weekend). It can be a bit loud and it does get busy, so definitely recommended getting a reservation.

    Spicy Grilled Pork Japchae
    Annalise W.

    Came here for a weekday dinner with a reservation. Service was just ok and some dishes I enjoyed more than others, but overall I think the food is pretty good and I would check it out if you're craving Korean flavors / dishes. Restaurant is super causal - there isn't really an "ambiance" to it. But a good casual post work spot. I ordered the below for two people: -Kumquat Caesar: enjoyed. Honestly takes like a normal caesar salad (done well). Kumquats are a really nice touch. Nice accompaniment to the heavier dishes. -KFC: pretty standard for Korean fried chicken, but enjoyed. -Kimchi Pancake: I couldn't really taste the cheese, but this was good and I'd order again. Great to share. -Grilled Bulgogi: flavorful, lean. Would order again. -Spicy Grilled Pork Japchae: this was our least favorite dish. Not sure if something was off in the kitchen, but this didn't taste like japchae at all. We didn't finish and I wouldn't order again.

    Vivi L.

    This restaurant ended up being one of my favorite meals of the trip. We had a resy for 11PM on a sunday night and arrived about 15 minutes late, but there's a grace period. The first thing I noticed was the plates. I actually looked them up hoping to buy them but they're custom made for the restaurant and feature their own logo. Sad!! The banchan was excellent, especially the kimchi. It was very fresh and was one of the highlights of the meal. What I liked most about the food overall was how clean everything tasted. Nothing felt greasy, heavy or too salty. The flavors were balanced and very comforting. We ordered the pork bossam, kimchi pancake, and chicken kalguksu. The pork was tender and had a clean flavor that really let the quality of the meat come out. The kimchi pancake was topped with a poached egg which was interesting.... Personally, the poached egg addition wasn't really for me, but my friend loved it. The pancake itself was crispy flavorful. The chicken kalguksu was exactly what I want when I'm craving comforting and warm food at 11 PM after watching a musical. The broth was light but flavorful, and the noodles had a good chew. It felt homemade!! The ambience was very very cozy and nice. The interior is warm and cozy and intimate, it's great for a night with friends, or even a date night!! I love any spot with soft lighting. Even late at night, the restaurant felt relaxed and inviting. Service was also great. The food came out quickly, and every staff member that came to our table was very friendly.

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    Alexis K.

    This place truly has a special place in my heart. Every time I come to visit family, I always ask them to take me here :) it's one of my absolute favorite restaurants to eat in NYC. The inside has a very homey type of feel to it and the staff are always very nice and attentive. My absolute favorite dish has to be the spicy pork bbq! Sooo delicious and I love that their side dishes are always changing depending on the day. Their overall lunch menu is also really good for the price ($19) and you get so much food. I'm always left wanting more. I guess I will just have to wait till my next trip to NYC to eat at my favorite restaurant again. So sad...

    Helly K.

    Food wasn't any better than other Korean restaurants - just more expensive. Portion sizes meant to be family style, but they didn't provide any proper utensils to divvy up the food (restaurant 101) The food portion size didn't match the menu picture size so when we got the food we were surprised how small the food quantity was i.e, seafood pancake. Cocktails were good and refreshing. The black sesame ice cream was good. Overall the food was decent but I can't say that it justifies the cost

    Spicy Raw Marinated Crab
    Michelle H.

    Her Name is Han is a very rustic yet modern Korean restaurant in K-Town. Most of the food on the menu is simple homemade food. The inside is a bit small at the front, although there was more space toward the back for larger parties. There can be a wait, so try to get a reservation if possible. When we came for dinner, the lights were dimmed so it gave off a very elegant and intimate vibe. Our server was friendly and our food came out in a timely manner. My friends and I got the Spicy Raw Marinated Crab, Kimchi Pancake, Galbi, and Spicy Grilled Pork Japchae. I LOVED the Kimchi Pancake! Probably the best one I have ever had. It was so crunchy, tasty, and filled with kimchi. I find that some places skimp out on the kimchi and add a lot of onions instead, but not here. The poached egg on top also served its purpose well and added a great flavor to the pancake. I really liked the Galbi too. It tasted like a high quality of meat and it was super tender. My only wish is that I wanted it to have more of a char, but not a big deal. I tried a bit of the Spicy Grilled Pork Japchae and I was pleasantly surprised at the taste. I enjoyed the japchae and grilled pork more than I thought I would. My friend thought the dish tasted a bit Vietnamese, but I think it was because of the toppings inside? While I did not try the Spicy Raw Marinated Crab, my friends really liked it. We also got complimentary barchan which was amazing! I love their steamed egg and kimchi. This was by far my best meal in NYC. I loved all the food I ate, which is surprising because Korean food is not one of my favorite cuisines. The banchan was especially great too. I would definitely come back here!

    Serena C.

    So glad I finally got to try this place! Overall, tasty food but slightly overpriced for the quality in my opinion. I went there for lunch with four people. The tuna bibimbap was tasty and refreshing! I like the black sesame tofu banchan especially. Great ambiance and service. Making a reservation is easy online.

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    Sarah C.

    We were 2nd line on a Sunday at 11:45am and it looks like everyone in line was able to get seated in the first round. Staff were very speedy and attentive. I love the old school film decor of the restaurant as well! Food was limited to the brunch menu, but still lots of yummy options. I got the spicy raw salmon bibimbap which came with a spread of ban chan (sides), a soup, and salad. All the ingredients in the bibimbap, including the salmon, were incredibly fresh and delicious. The flavors all mixed together perfectly. It seemed like a simple dish, but I truly enjoyed every bite so much! Peach matcha was very peach forward (but did not overpower the matcha either) and very refreshing as well.

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    Do they have hard dickins cider?

    Most likely not, but you can check their menu online

    I'm dining with someone who cannot eat spicy foods. Is there a good selection of non-spicy dishes to choose from?

    Yes. The tofu dish is awesome. Tasty, not spicy. The cod is amazing, not spicy. I think you'll find enough and just ask them to dial down any spice. Enjoy!

    Do they serve wine?

    Yes! You can check out the exact ones here https://www.hernameishan.com/han-menu

    Is there music / are there speakers in the restaurant?

    Yes, there is music.

    Can I walk in? No reservations available. How long would I have to wait if I walked in?

    You can but reservation is suggested, it's usually quite packed.

    Hello - Question for the Restaurant please: How long would the wait be for a weekday lunch walk-in? Resy only allows reservations for parties of 2 and above but I will be a…

    I went solo for lunch a few weeks ago and it was like 15 min so not too bad. But as we get closer to the holidays and more tourists come to ny, the wait may be longer

    Can I go just walk in?

    Yes but if it's full, it will be anywhere from 15-30min+ wait, always best to reserve to save time

    Is the restaurant still checking vaccination cards?

    Nope I feel like no one does that anymore.

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes you can reserve a table on Resy! https://resy.com/cities/ny/her-name-is-han?date=2022-09-07&seats=2

    Do they still require vaccination as of 3/22?

    I don't think so

    Does the heated outdoor seating have good air flow?

    Seems like , though haven't sit there .

    Is it wheelchair accessible?

    No, they only a traditional door that opens and you will pivot 90 degrees and then pivot another 90 degrees left to go straight. In other words, it's tight getting in.

    Which chicken dish is the best?

    If you don't mind it fried, I highly recommend their Korean Fried chicken. If you are opposed to the fried foods, they have the Garlic Grilled Chicken which is also exceptionally tasty.

    Do they require vaccination card to enter?

    Yes

    Do they take your temperature?

    Nope! Also packed like sardines.

    What on the menu is gluten free?

    I'm not sure

    Do you have baby octopus dishes in the menu?

    OMG, that was one of my absolute favorite dishes from them. Sadly when I last went there on September 2023, they did not offer it and so I wonder if the baby octopus small platter was seasonal or they just stopped carrying it. I truly hope they… 

    Are their gluten free options?

    The tofu sesame dish is good choice

    Any good vegetarian options?

    Kimchi pancake! (Comes with poached egg)

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