Hanjan

Food is pretty tasty here but on the expensive side for a Korean restaurant. Got the pork belly, cod, fried rice and fried tofu which were all quite good. We were a bit thrown off by having to pay for small dishes like Kim chi as they typically come with the meal but we let us slide since the food was good.

I came by myself on a Saturday evening when I was in the area and I enjoyed a really great meal. Other than bi bim bap, I am not very familiar with Korean food and I was interested in trying new food. The waiter was fantastic and suggested I order the cod roe appetizer and black bean noodle dish for an authentic dinner. Looking at the menu, these are two dishes I never would have thought to order so I appreciated the suggestion and did indeed love both. The only reason I might not order them again is because they were so good, now I want to try more!!! I also ordered a cocktail, the Rabbits Foot, which was interesting. It is made with Tōkki Black soju, which was described to me as a rice vodka though it reminded me more of tequila than vodka. The waiter treated me to a small glass of traditional rice wine too which was incredibly nice and generous. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at Hanjan and look forward to returning.

Had a prix-fixe menu on a recent visit with a large group; the kitchen presented the dishes family-style, with ample helpings for all. The dishes were bright, pleasantly spicy, and full of freshness. The restaurant cheerfully accommodates large groups, and did make substitutions for two diners in our party with shellfish allergies. The noise reached a level that made conversation difficult except with one’s immediate neighbor.

Truly elevated Korean dish. To elevate a dish is not just replace every single piece of beef with wagyu. Elevation of the dish came with understanding the dish. The smoky flavor of the spicy seafood noodle is really an amazing touch, and that comes with understanding of the dish. Perfect experience, the best Korean food I ever had so far.

Food was delicious. The bartender was attentive and helpful. That being said, everything I ordered had rice, which made the meal super filling. I’d preferred to sample different things and still had room for dessert. Also, the black cod dish, while super delicious, there was more daikon on my plate than the fish. Slightly disappointed on the portion, but that’s minor.