Han Bat

The GamJaTang at Han Bat is the worst I’ve ever had. It completely lacks flavour and does not taste anything like an authentic pork bone soup / GamJaTang. It also does not contain much meat on the bone. The rice was not fresh. The Banchan was not the best either, but passable.

I certainly won’t be returning and would not recommend.

Straightforward, delicious Korean food. Both times I went here, the bibimbap had a great crunchy charred texture. The banchan are solid. Let’s be honest: if you’re looking at reviews of this place, you’re probably struggling to find a seat at one of its massively hyped neighbors and you’re considering Han Bat as a backup option. It’s good. I actually like it a bit more than its neighbors. It’s a perfectly fine Plan B.

This place didn't have the best service and it is pretty crammed. Ordered their cold buckwheat noodles which was refreshing on a hot day. Waiters were slow to get to us.

I don't eat korean food often so I'm not an expert by any means but this was very yummy! wait staff were nice & the side dishes were good too. I enjoyed the vibes of the restaurant itself :)

I got the cold noodles and my friend got the stir fried pork... rice (?) both were yummy but I wouldn't order the cold noodles without a savory dish to cut through the sweetness.

It was slightly pricer than other Korean restaurants in NY. Service was friendly, and the side dishes are high quality and refilled on demand. The soups we ordered were very tasty and very helpful for curing hangovers.

Decent Korean restaurant in the Korean town area. Good ban chan, prompt service. We like the seafood pancake and beef soup.
Nice settings and decor.

This restaurant has been around for decades! I remember my first visit was in 2011, when a colleague introduced this restaurant to me.

Back to present day, now this is one of my go-to restaurants for lunch whenever I plan to meet up with a fried for a quick catch-up. I highly recommend visiting on a Friday to avoid any rush hour crowd. Whether it’s for lunch or dinner bc many companies are still offering a hybrid work from home Friday schedule. Which means staffs are friendlier and food quality is always at its best when there is a smaller crowd.

Their lunch special prices are unbeatable considering this joint is located in midtown Manhattan, New York. Bc a typical lunch meal is generally more expensive than any other NY boroughs. The lunch special menu offers many opts, so you will definitely find something suitable one way or another and leave satisfied since they serve a good portion too. Let’s not forget all the complimentary side dishes they provide before your meal even arrives. I like to pair the kimchis with my entree, but while I wait for my entree to arrive, I snack on the other side dishes.

This is another must try restaurant in my opinion if you are new in the area, or if you are a local and craving authentic Korean food.