Joe Messina

Very tasty home style Korean food and an amazing staff. Definitely worth a visit.

+5

Swaggy Duck

I absolutely mean it when I say, this is THE BEST restaurant I have eaten at while in New York. Genuinely nothing else compares it was that good. As a Korean, I can say with certainty this is also one of THE MOST authentic Korean dining experiences I have ever experienced while in the United States. It’s also just hands down a contender for the best food in general I have ever eaten it was just that good. The food was delicious, I got the Clam Kal Guk Su and it genuinely tasted so much like the ones from Korea, I felt like I was transported back home. Everyone else in my party also raved about how excellent their food was and we all couldn’t get enough of it! The staff was so so friendly, so extremely accommodating and friendly, making sure we were well taken care of during the dining experience. When we asked for more side dishes, they happily gave us a handful more, it was wonderful! I genuinely URGE YOU, if you are in the area, PLEASE give this restaurant a shot I so strongly recommend it!

Nicole Kim

This used to be my go to delivery restaurant when I used to live in Hell’s Kitchen which I always enjoyed, esp the budae jjigae. Tonight was the first time I dined in person, and the restaurant is very warm and cozy. Went with a large group since Cho Dang Gol had an extremely long wait time. We were able to grab a table for 11 right away, and the servers were attentive and very friendly. We all ordered different items but I got the O Jing Uh Gob Dol (spicy stir fried squid with rice in a hot stone bowl) which was tasty and def recommend. Everyone was satisfied with their order and we all drank a couple of bottles of Makgeolli that paired very well with our entrees. If you want a warm drink other than tap water, you can ask for hot barley tea along with banchan refills (which are both free).

+10

Katlynn Cha

Quick and attentive service! They had authentic food and everything came out flavorful and hot. Not much wait for a weekday evening for table of two. Passed by the entry of the restaurant and smelled delicious broth - ended up going in to try the food and they did not disappoint!!

Wendy Zhou

Like many others before us, we came here because CDG was full - and though I don’t think the soondubu is as good (I got the seafood one and found both the seafood quality and taste to be lower than CDG / BCD ) overall it’s a very solid option with a big menu, good banchan (loved the potatoes), and similar homey atmosphere. It was a very comforting lunch for the freezing pre-storm temperature and we really appreciated the immediate seating, definitely something that CDG lacks!

Nick S

Han Bat is a small Korean restaurant located outside of the main Koreatown area, but still close in proximity to other Korean restaurants. The place was quite crowded when we went in, but we were seated nearly instantly. The service was a bit slow at times, and paying was a bit confusing since we had to go up to the register to the pay rather than the waitstaff collecting the check from you. The banchan was pretty standard, but they did include one that was like a sweet mashed potato. Other than that, it was pretty much average/what you'd expect at other restaurants. We got an assortment of bibimbaps and a kimchi bokkum. The bibimbap was quite standard with other Korean restaurants, it was satisfying as a meal but we didn't think it stood out from other place's bibimbaps. The kimchi bokkum was a bit spicy, but not overwhelmingly and it came with stuff such as rice cakes and pork mixed in.

+5

Vicki

We stumbled upon Han Bat and really enjoyed it. They are right next to the popular restaurant Cho Dang Gol, so unfortunately a little overlooked. However, the food was excellent and the place has a nice mom and pops vibes. I loved that they have a half portion sam gae tang (ban gae tang) for me to enjoy!

+1

HYEKYUNG KIM

This is an old Korean restaurant located in Manhattan's Koreatown. The restaurant is clean and the food is neat and delicious. The rice cooked in a pot is particularly appealing. However, all the food is a little salty. It would have been more satisfying if it had been a little bland. There is a lunch special menu and the price is reasonable. It would be good to visit once for lunch.

+11

Michelle Kim

I had lunch with a friend after a long time. The food wasn’t particularly outstanding, but I was impressed by how the restaurant has been consistently operating in the same spot for so long. I noticed a review below that seemed to target a specific individual with personal attacks, which I think is quite inappropriate. After reading that review, I paid closer attention to the staff, and today they were all very friendly, frequently checking if we needed more side dishes. I used to work part-time at a restaurant during school, and I know that when you’re physically exhausted, it’s hard to keep smiling. While professionalism is important, it’s not always easy to maintain. I believe that as adults, we should be more courteous when leaving negative reviews.

This was the worst Korean restaurant I've ever eaten at. The ingredients were incredibly stale. The seafood army stew ($59) was mid-range in price, but the seafood inside was extremely unfresh. They probably found fish and shrimp that had been dead for ages and just threw them in the pot to cook. I had to go to the toilet before I even finished my rice. Only the vegetables were edible, and I still got diarrhea.

Victorandmanuela

The food was good and the portions were generous. However, the service wasn’t great — the staff felt a bit cold and impatient. The restaurant’s décor is quite average, and overall it’s not a place I’ll particularly remember or recommend.

+11

Glo Song

I was expecting a little better quality given that it’s a Korean restaurant. I ordered the dak galbi (chicken), but unfortunately the seasoning just wasn’t good. Thankfully, the staff was kind enough to exchange it for their kalguksoo (knife-cut noodles), which was better—but still not great.

Darryl Yee

Didn’t feel like waiting an hour for the places next door so we tried this. What a mistake - wasted a dinner in NYC. I got the beef gobdol and there was barely any meat. Nearly all of the brown in the photo is sliced brown vegetable that looked like meat. The rest of the bowl was just white rice below a thin layer of vegetables. The shumai appetizer was just some frozen dumplings from the grocery store. It even had the imprints from the plastic tray. Not authentic handmade in the restaurant. There’s a reason there’s a long waiting list for the restaurants next door and downstairs and not this one. There’s a reason there’s not many Asians eating in here. If you’re in a rush for some hot food and don’t care about the taste, this is your spot.

O M

Not sure why there are so many good reviews but the food is super mediocre. There's no flavor at all other than salt. No seasoning and no depth at all to the flavor profile. We tried the jap chae, bulgogi and tofu stew. Each dish was disappointing. Shocked at the low quality and lack of flavors. There's lots of great Korean restaurants nearby. This is a skip.

tianye chen

The worst Korean food I’ve ever had in my life. Not only were the portions small and the taste disappointing, but the grilled squid was made with the cheapest frozen squid, and the grilled beef was all scraps. No wonder customers are willing to line up for the restaurant next door rather than come to this place, which can’t even fill its seats. The worst Korean restaurant in Ktown!

Alan Ng

We were waiting for table next door and it will be a good 2 hours wait. Therefore, we walk in to this place and got a table immediately. We ordered some regular Korean food. A little over-priced and I find the food is not tasteful.(the hot spice over power the taste of the dishes) I have been to many Korean resteraunt around the world and this is by far the worst. I hope others will find this review helpful.

+14