Friendly staff , we were the only family at the time and were a bit skeptical at first …read more As a family we tend to always try a new place and make the best of it. Raised my curiosity to snoop in other section of the restaurant , it was closed off by a wall partition for adults 21 years only of slots machines. On to the food , White Kelp salad , refreshing light and creamy my first time eating and boy was it addicting . Every dish i mentioned below was also delicious and well seasoned. Galbi Kimichi jigae Bibimbap Seafood pancake Beef tofu stew Extra sides

Small restaurant with a nice extensive menu of traditional food and comes with the side dishes…read more Good size portions. Reasonable prices. It's in the Michael's/Ross plaza with plenty of parking. We ordered 6 dishes for 3 of us. We went in around 4:15 - non peak hours. I didn't like that the owner's daughter in law started rushing us out by plates away and giving us to-go boxes before we were finished.

The food is really good. We love the banchan menu option. We were looking for some korean that had…read morenot been visited.

Hansik was a random find for us during our visit to Portland after spending the day shopping at the…read moreoutlets/mall. Restaurant is spacious and clean. We were seated right away around 5:20pm and ordered: -Soft Tofu Stew (with Seafood), they didn't ask how spicy we wanted, but the spice level though mild/medium was tolerable. Soup was good portion for sharing for 2. -Ssam Set w/ Spicy Pork BBQ, this came on a hot plate and was decent portion. Their banchan that was most memorable was the tofu...I was sad I wasn't able to get seconds because they ran out. I think everything else (green veg, kimchi, bean sprouts, cucumber, and radish) was all standard. Restrooms were clean. Service was fairly quick. Parking lot is shared with plaza w/ a gym and office.

We are so happy to have Korean food on this side of the city, and for it to be amazing Korean food…read moreis huge! The ladies at the register are always so nice and will talk with you about the owners when it's slow. We have been a few times and take friends all the time. The kabi, fried rice, and fried chicken are top notch and if they have a special TRY IT. I will say if you're use to the super spicy Korean food, this is not that. Much of the spicy dishes do have a kick but lean more sweet, which is my preference. I will same the tteokbokki can scratch the itch when I have it, but I'm not big on the veggies they put in it, don't get me wrong it's my jam, just not sure on the cooked cabbage (I think) in it. Not going to lie, the restaurant is not really something one would call Instagram worth, but it is small, quiet and has enough tables for a few groups.

It looked like they are no longer in business and had a for rent sign in the window!…read more They were not open at all!

obviously go there for the kbbq but the real steal is in their other menu items, the proportions…read morefor the price is so worth it. (full takeout plate of japchae for only $11!)

Korean BBQ has 3 components when rating its quality: the side dishes (banchan), the sauces (e.g…read more ssamjang, marinades, etc), and the quality of meat. This place missed the mark on 2 out of the 3. The banchan lacked freshness. The kimchee was especially disappointing and was dry and lacked the umami it typically brings to the table. The radish wraps were dated, malodorous and were limp. All other side dishes were salty and some were inedible. The meat was what one would expect at an AYCE. Not great, but gets the job done. The kalbi that night did stand out and was the highlight of the meal. I ordered the pork jowls but they brought me pork belly. We also ordered the spicy pork but got marinated beef (bulgogi) instead. Not a quality issue but more of a service issue. My wife and I did not do well afterwards and had some GI upset: not from eating too much. This place also had some unorthodox rules. We had to order 4 different kinds of meat. We were only wanting 3 types but they required us to pick another and couldn't double up on the order. Overall, this experience was not worth the money. Won't be returning.

Food (5/5): Veggie Bibimbap (5/5): Fresh and tangy with…read moreexcellent flavor. Everything came together really well and I would 100% come back for this one. Boneless Yang-Yum Chicken (4.5/5): Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The coating held up nicely but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. Still a solid choice if you like that sweeter style. Beef Bibimbap (5/5): The beef is tender and juicy, wow. Good flavor throughout and the veggies added a nice freshness to balance it out. Service: Not Rated Good. Ambiance: Not Rated Tables of four and two. Simple layout, nothing fancy but comfortable enough for a casual meal.

I have passed this place many times in my way to Taekwondo or on the way home. I don't eat much…read moreKorean food but I've always wanted to try Homemade Kimchi, and so I stopped by to order some kimchi. The pricing was nice, I'm a broke college student and everything here is average pricing. I got kimchi, just a small one, and the lady gave me extra rice with it just for no reason, she was so nice. However, that's not why I'm writing this good review. I'm so glad I got to try the kimchi, it's so amazing and whenever I'm craving a little snack I will come back and order some more kimchi. A small little shop, it feels like our own special place in town. My new favorite Korean place, Hearty K-Bop!

Great tofu, reminds me of home. The service was exceptional and the vibe is great…read more Can't wait to return.

The space is very casual kind of bar-like place. Really cute decorations with a full bar…read more Self-service water. Plenty of outdoor seating as well. We ordered Japchae, plain Korean fried chicken, yangnyeom (spicy) fried chicken, and Yukgaejang. We loved the Japchae and both fried chicken. Super crispy juicy and flavorful chickens. The noodles tasted like beef bulgogi in the best way. I was a bit disappointed in the yukgaejiang. That's my favorite soup and it was a bit sweet. I didn't expect the sweet. Plus the beef was sliced beef and not shredded beef. If we are in this area again, we will be back. But maybe skip the soup next time. Stick to the yummy chicken and japchae!

Had been wanting to try this place so when at the food carts! Server was friendly but he was also…read morebusy so it took a bit to get my food. Bulgogi was delicious but the rice was plain with no additional sauce. Mac salad was bland but portions were also a bit small. Yakisoba didn't have as much veggies as I prefer but they were huge pieces to boot, also not my preference. I feel like I can get better at a better price even elsewhere. Not a lot of options over here so don't avoid them, just set your expectations accordingly.

The menu is good prices are fair and the spicy chicken is delicious…read more We order it online and 15 minutes later by the time we get there it's ready to pick up. It's fresh and delicious every time.

Customer service is always great, always super kind. Slowly eating my way through the menu and have…read moreyet to find a dish I haven't enjoyed.

We stopped in here for lunch (2 adults 2 kids) on a Friday a little after 1pm and it was busy! It…read moregot busier after we waited about 5 mins for a table. Plenty of street parking available and the storefront had lovely plants at the entrance. Walking in felt a little crowded and awkward because of the small entryway. But it did look like they have a few booths, tables, window seating, and even a bigger private room in the back. The lunch specials were $9.99 which was an amazing value for sure! I got the Happy Bimbim Bap with chicken and my hubby got the Spicy Pork Bento Box (the bigger one for $15) The friendly staff set up our table and gave us all hot and freshly made green onion pancakes which was a nice touch! (Although it was a little too oily) Our food came out super fast - within 10 minutes of ordering?! The kids and I enjoyed all the veggies and egg for my bimbim bap but the chicken were cut until small pieces were just ok. My husband did enjoy his Spicy Pork with a good amount of spice (they asked him if he wanted spicy) and came with potstickers, California rolls, rice, and a side salad. My daughter actually really loved the green bean banchan and the daikon and kimchi were super delicious too! The owner came to our table to say hi to the kids and each table got watermelon as dessert (the Asian way!) She was so nice and offered extra watermelon for the kids if they wanted it. It also looked like they do a lot of local community work with the homeless and were super involved in providing food to those that need it. Such a lovely local restaurant. If you're in the area definitely come give it a try!

one of the better korean barbecue places that i have been to! quality was of high standard and…read moreexceeded my expectations. we ordered the combo to share, which was plenty. service was also very polite and courteous, making sure to change our grill as needed and check in frequently. the space was very polished, modern, and clean which was absolutely great. looking forward to seeing them grow and set a new standard for kbbq -- while there isnt ayce, it is still well worth it.

You can go all you can eat and have lots of food thats a mixed bag in terms of quality…read more Or you can come to Goong, pay roughly the same price get a very healthy dosage of protein, all the rice and lettuce you want as well as the side dishes and still walk away quite full. we tried the combo B and felt the portions were fairly generous. What I most appreciate is the ventilation system... which won't leave your clothes smelling of your meal. Certainly there are time for AYCE, but if it's quality you want, I'd consider here. I wish the banchan had a better mix, other than that, it's quite solid.

This is my preferred lunch spot when hosting business guests. The flavors are unique yet not too…read moredifferent for those picky eaters. The menu is relatively small making the ordering process very easy. Highly Reccomendation.

Really loved the food I ordered here and enjoyed the style of the dish, my friends and I dined here…read morefor lunch on Saturday and they live in the neighborhood. The food was delicious and it came out pretty quickly. I ordered an appetizer too. What a great restaurant for St. John's! I will recommend to anyone who wants an elevated meal at a reasonable price, with leveled flavors and an attention to detail. I will be back!!