I woke up this morning thinking of the sipping broth they bring to your table. Even if that was all they served this place would get 10 stars. Our friend, who has been going there since he was a baby, had us meet him there for lunch. It was our first time having the cold noodle dish (naengmyeon?) and it was fantastic. Savory and just a touch sweet at the same time. The potato pancake was delicious l. Fish as well. I am not sure why people complain about the bones. Guys. Fish has bones. It's actually a great way to slow down and enjoy conversation. Taking your time to eat around the bones. Very meaty fish. Great skin crisp. The service was top notch. Server was atte tice. Made sure we had run the water, napkins, etc. I think the owner came by as well to ask how the food was. He explained each option we asked about and made his own suggestions and I am sure chuckled because I ordered a small white rice firmly fish...which in hindsight wasn't needed with all those noodles on the table. Again...that sipping broth. I wish I knew the name because it is a what dreams are made of. read more

Very home-style Korean comfort food. Everything especially the kimchi stew, was soo packed with flavour that there were no leftovers. The restaurant is especially popular for their naengmyeon which is a lot in terms of portion size and worth getting during the summer. Our waitress was soooo down-to-earth and even gave small pajeon for us on the house. She was very quick to respond if we needed anything. The restaurant has a cozy feeling as it is an older restaurant but it feels like it is locked in the past but in the most endearing way as many new restaurants open in Ktown. Will definitely be back again to try their other dishes :) read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - Mul Naengmyeon (물냉면) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I tried the bibim naengmyeon at Ham Hung and it was pretty good. I've definitely had better, but I really liked the pickled cucumbers. I'm not usually a fan of the cold meat in these noodles, but I liked the pork here. I also loved the complimentary hot beef broth that comes with the noodles. They have a pretty good lunch deal that ranges from $10-$12 from 10AM-2PM. I went outside of those hours, and I imagine the portions might be smaller during the lunch special. This establishment has been here since 1985 so definitely an OG spot in Koreatown for some authentic Korean cuisine. read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a spot korean grandmas & grandpas go to. That's how you know it's good. Their mul naengmyun is authentic without the strong artificial msg flavors. I heard they make their noodles and broth in house. read more

YUM!!! I'm not used to this style of naengmyeon but it was such a good introduction to it!! The LA galbi was delicious, one of the best I've ever had. The server was kind and treated us like family, telling us what customers usually like, cutting our noodles and meat for us, and even distributing some meat onto our plate so we could try it before she finished cutting it!! I really enjoyed eating here, not only for the food but for the service as well. I also like how they serve broth on the side! read more

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my dad's favorite nengmyun restaurant in ktown Their prices are definitely lower than a lot of restaurants but the best part of this restaurant is the noodles. They make them in house and are the perfect amount of chewy and thickness I had the gamjatang and they are definitely generous with the amount of pork Love that everything is a little less salty Don't forget to add vinegar and hot mustard to your noodles! read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Parking: There's a parking lot, no charge during lunch time with decent amount of openings. Side dishes: The radish and kimchi are very light and have a softer bite. Saekimi Naegnmyeon: SO SO good. I love that it had thin buckwheat noodles, it really made chewing process a lot faster. Additionally, the sauce was more on the sweeter side. Pretty much my favorite cold noodle dish that I've had in Socal. Dongtae Jjigae (spicy cold noodle) : Frozen pollack stew was really a little bit spicy. The fish has bones and it took awhile to eat. Okay dish, but not a fan of the bones. read more

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This place is a gem. They have been open for decades and serve authentic Korean food. The beef broth is brewed fresh everyday and is incredibly rich and tasty. The service is also incredible. They make you feel so welcome and you can see all the regulars everyday. They also have TVs for any sports games too. read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered the dolsot bibimbap and it was super yummy!! The customer service was also very nice. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - Dolsot Bibimbap (GF) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I chose this place over the usual Yuchun which is only down the street but I wanted to try someplace new. The space at Ham Hung is clean and open. The food was incredible. I got the Gogi Naengmyeon and the Galbi as a combo. They were both delicious; everything tasted extremely fresh and was clearly made with care. The service and staff were even more impressive. Although the restaurant draws predominantly Korean patrons, I still felt welcomed. I was met with kind service and patient wait staff that made an active effort to make me feel at home. I will definitely return and recommend this place to many friends and family. Also, I forgot to take a picture of the food because I devoured it too quickly. read more

It was definitely one of those restaurants where it felt like grandma's recipe, which had a very warm and inviting feeling. From the moment we walked in, the lady who took our order was very sweet and hospitable. She helped us cut the cold noodles and served us the pancake. The food was very authentic and delicious. read more

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Excellent establishment located in a plaza south of koreatown. The staff we spoke with spoke little english, but we were able to get my orders in and we got the food quickly. The restaurant itself feels very homely. My favorite is the potato pancake!! read more

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Food was good until I found a piece of hair in spicy noodle. I'm not close to Ktown therefore I can't even get my refund back but if you want clean food that does not have hair in it, I recommend not coming here. At least wear hair nets. This is disgusting. read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The owner was so nice and friendly and the food was fantastic. We ordered beef Kalbijjim and cold noodles, which were the best and very authentic. There are a lot of famous and popular Korean restaurants in LA, I would definitely recommend this place over other places. I don't understand why their reviews are not good. We were visiting from Bay Area and stayed here in LA for 2 nights. We visited this place twice! read more

Before you drop a review, do some research on the different styles of nengmyun in Korea as well as how each is eaten differently before you complain that this isn't like other styles. Learn and understand Korean culture first. This place is one of if not the most authentic nengmyun restaurant in Ktown. If you don't like it, you don't know Korean food. read more

Ham Hung restaurant has excellent customer service. In my last visit I ordered the Tonkasu. It was truly delicious. It had great ambiance as well. Great spot for authentic delicious Korean dishes! read more

Hm. I don't know what I just ate/got full off of. This was the worst $53 I've spent in Ktown/in LA in general. The cold noodles tasted like nothing. There is only noodles, pickles, and meat. Oh yea, half an over boiled egg. But the cold noodles didn't even come with crushed ice. It came with slightly cold broth. Kind of like if you were to ask for VERY LESS ICE in a boba order. And I just saw the combo on the wall advertising cold noodles and four piece dumpling and was expecting the price to be a little more but turns out it's an extra $12..? Idk if it's just me, or that doesn't seem right. At that price, I would've ordered another dish. If you think about it, that's a whole chipotle bowl of its own. And the dumplings didn't even come steaming hot...it felt like they just microwaved it Oh, and when we ordered two cold noodles (one of them being a combo), they didn't even give us side dishes? But all the other customers had it??? It was all grandmas and grandpas there...but like why did I have to ask mid meal for my side dishes..?? And then, I ate the side dishes and realized the best thing on the table was the broccoli with spicy sauce. #Neveragain read more

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2 stars I really wanted to like this place, but the cold noodles fell short of satisfying. I ordered the Mul Naengmyun and asked for spicy chili paste on the side. While the server was decent, the spicy paste contained a fly...which was alive and kicking in the sauce. I told her about it and she gave me fresh sauce, but it made me wonder about the restaurant. Taste-wise, the broth was light with a touch of acidity. The pickled vegetables were just ok...I think there are restaurants that serve a better cold noodle. Unfortunately, I will not be back. read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - Mul Naengmyun - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

As a ktown native I approve! Boyfriend took me here great food and great service! Must try read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious food with such great customer service. I'm coming back again. Super clean environment, such kindness and attentiveness! Love it here! read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - 2 Big bim bop's - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The place isn't fancy looking and the Korean auntie working there doesn't speak much English, but that's when you know the food is top-tier. Got the Geobchang Jeongol (spicy veal small intestine), it was massive and delicious. As someone who has a low tolerance for spicy, it was manageable. Comes with two rice and definitely more for family style. Also got the mul naengmyeon to balance out the heat, very refreshing, good flavor, not a whole lot of meat. The server was very accommodating and attentive, bringing many many plates and bowls for us to share as she saw us needing them without even having to ask. Super patient with our lack of Korean knowledge and even went out of her way to help us pack/split leftovers. Would love to come eat here again. read more

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Reallly good food, kind & efficient service, endearing/peaceful/respectful atmosphere; saw many elders and solo diners here enjoying, which felt like a testament to authenticity and quality. Will be back. Great prices too Got the gogi naengmyeon, donkatsu, and pan fry dumplings. All great; especiallyyy loved the naengmyeon and pan fried dumplings read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - Donkatsu (pork cutlet) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

As we walked in I knew the food was going to be fire seeing their clientele is older Koreans. And I was right. Food is amazing here! We ordered the spicy naeng myon with skate wing fish, mool naeng myung and potato pancake. It was so good that order dinner to go. For dinner we decided to try cabbage rib soup and miso stew. Will update as soon as I consume. The owner was really friendly as well as the staff. Go to spot for authentic Korean food! read more

I would give this place 0 stars if i could. owners are extremely rude and food is NOT good at all. Would not recommend at all. Save your time and do not go here.... read more

After a long, exhausting day of walking around in the scorching heat, a bowl of Korean cold noodles was the move to make. My family and I decided to swing by Ham Hung Restaurant for just that. I know it sounds silly, but I cherish that feeling of being instantly whisked away to another world when I walk into some restaurants. From the television screens playing Korean shows or sports in the background, to the menu items taped up to the walls, to the low humming of the air conditioning unit in the corner, to the restaurant supplies stacked in the halls and corners, there's something just soothing and familiar about all of it. I also appreciated how helpful and caring our waitress was (she reminded me of an aunt by giving us all sorts of recommendations on what's good and fresh currently in the kitchen). You know it's legit when they serve you yooksoo, , in a thermos type bottle. This is basically a light beef broth that is meant to accompany your bowl of cold noodles. Even without the noodles, it's still a great warm and comforting drink to sip on while you wait. Being new to this spot, I went with the waitress's recommendation of their Gogi Naengmyeon (Spicy beef mixed noodles) - ($14.99). This dish is composed of a chewy buckwheat and potato starch noodles with a spicy and slightly sweet pepper paste sauce, cucumbers, boiled egg, and beef slices. Spicy yet refreshing. The meal also comes with a humble spread of side dishes (such as pickled radish, kimchi, etc.). The side dishes were really yum and pair well with the entrees. By the waitress's suggestion, we also got their Potato Pancake, Gamjajeon (about $13.99). It's such a simple thing, but it is incredibly delicious and satisfying. The dip of soy sauce really brings out that starchy sweet, fried flavor of the potato pancake. By the way, let me know if you have any other recommendations for Korean noodle places I should also check out. I would love to explore more spots for that. read more

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If you want to try an overpriced and the world's worst naenmyung, then come here!! Don't waste your money, go some place else!! Originally we went to Yuchun but we forgot they closed on Sundays and decided to try Ham Hung, that decision will hunt me for the rest of my life. Mulnaenmyung - first the broth tasted weird and had a weird aftertaste. I don't know if the broth was old or what but it was the worst broth I ever had!! No amount of vinegar and/or mustard helped. Gogi naenmyung or basically their version on bibim naenmyung.... It comes with beef and pork - the sauce was under seasoned, bland and after one taste, your asking yourself- "what did I get myself into". As not to waste food, we ate all the noodles as much as we could... but yeah not worth it. If I could give -5 starts I really would!! The restaurant should be banned from serving these noodles!! PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT ORDER THE NOODLES!!!!! read more

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There were 4 of us and 3 had the cold noodles and I had the hot one with rice and it was delicious! I wish we could have taken it with us to go on the plane:) I also ordered the soup with short ribs, barely dug into that as we were so full from our own order. I just wanted to try it all and all the little side dishes and our appetizer was on point. I love Korean restaurants because of all the side dishes:) I was glad a friend took us here because I would come back when I'm in town again. Stop by and try what I order because you will not be disappointed at all! read more

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SPICY COLD NOODS!! I had to try these out especially as the weather heats up. It may look intimidating and super spicy, but it actually isn't and is on the more sweeter side. They are served cold and the noodles have to be cut up further with scissors since they are super starchy. It comes with some pickled cucumbers, a hard boiled egg, and your choice of beef, pork, or skate wing (a fish that looks like a sting ray). It also comes with some kimchi and pickled daikon. Definitely a unique dish!! You'll also be served some hot broth as a starter. I don't know if this is sacrilege or not, but I actually like pouring some of the broth soup into the Spicy Cold Noodles to help make it a bit soupy. The lady that served us only spoke mainly Korean too and was super friendly! Oh, and it's in a plaza next to Mumu Bakery for some delish Crossant Taiyaki. Definitely check this place out too!! read more

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They have a shared parking lot! This is not a hip, young place but a restaurant that people either grew up with or somewhere that the older folks grab a quick breakfast with $7.99 morning specials. Gogi naengmyeon - the myeon/noodles are good and done well, slices of pork belly and beef, pickled cucumbers and half a hard-boiled egg. LA Galbi - really good. Amount of meat was a little less than I expected though read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - Gogi Naengmyeon available after 930 am - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Thank you Ham Hung Restaurant for one of the best meals I've had in my life. I'm sure many people have stepped into your doors not being able to appreciate what you offer simply because they have never had the privilege of experiencing authentic Korean cuisine. This is as close as it gets to what it genuinely feels like to enjoy a summertime "cold refreshing cold noodle" in Korea, and when I say Korea, I'm talking about the experience of native Koreans who understand the taste that comes from growing up in the motherland, in a native Korean household, experiencing home-made food from their grandparents, uncles, and aunties. These are the people who understand the excellence of food from Jeolla-do and the unique flavors and textures of the countryside compared to modern-day Seoul. This is why so many of your diners are Korean elders; these are the people who have spent a lifetime (in the motherland) appreciating this kind of culinary experience. Ham Hung Restaurant is like the hidden door in Korea Town Los Angeles that takes you in one step, across the world straight to Korea. It takes you to a time, place, an experience that money shouldn't be able to buy. Because of this, Ham Hung Restaurant deserves a Michelin star and I hope this door never closes. mul naengmyeon 물냉면 gogi naengmyeon 고기 냉면 (비빔) jjin-mandu (steamed dumplings) 찐 만두 yukgaejang 육개장 read more

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Standard old school Korean ajuma ajussi digs. Nothing fancy about this spot but the food will satiate the belly. It's real popular for the naeng myun cold noodles. Service is alright, they'll get you what you need and leave you in peace. read more

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This place is so old school and authentic, I feel lucky that this style of Ktown restaurants is still here. The mul naengmyun is so good, the noodles are the perfect consistency and the portion is huge. The broth is not as sweet as other places do it, which I really appreciate. Also really fair prices! read more

Dined in and got food delivered from here many times since it's close to my place. Every time my husband and I dined here it was always the same server who is super nice. Their spicy pork ribs, dak dori tang, galbi tang, seafood soft tofu, and pork and kimchi kong biji is my top picks. The beef mu kuk is cheap and delicious. The ojingeo bulgogi, ugeoji galbi tang, and dong tae jjigae were pretty good too. I've also tried their nengmyun which was okay and think it could be better since this is a nengmyun place. The ttuk bokki was mediocre. This Korean restaurant is cheaper than other places and the dishes are either a hit or miss that's why we keep coming back to have the ones we like or try something new. read more

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full transparency: I ordered off of doordash so this is a takeout order! the noodles weren't separated from the icy soup. to be honest, not my favorite naengmyeon place but I would want to try it in person before making any permanent judgements. the noodles had a sorta crunchy texture? the soup itself was a little bland and after i poured the vinegar, that was the only thing I tasted. i got it with pork and the fat of the pork somehow stuck to the top of my mouth and made my mouth feel weird :( tbh i will try again to see what it is like fresh! read more

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Love the cold noodles at this place! I first tried this place when they had a location in Rowland Heights. That location no longer exists but I am happy to find them in Koreatown! Everything is delicious as I remember it to be. I love their cold noodles because they use the white thin noodles rather than the brown ones. I think the brown ones are buckwheat and the white ones are the potato noodles. I like the white ones because they have a nicer chewy texture and the noodles are thinner. Besides cold noodle (their specialties), they have a bunch of other things on their menu too if you want to eat something hot. Their complimentary broth is delicious too! They serve it in a pot and a teacup. read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very old-school, stripped-down, un-fancy, straightforward food. If you were a Korean grandfather, this is where you'd go at least once a week. Get the mul naengmyeon! read more

So good. So authentic. Dont think twice and plz try. The cold noodles are the best in La. 너무 맛있어요. 오래오래 장사해주세요. 많이 파세요

I stopped by here for their breakfast special and it was a pretty solid (and yummy) deal! Breakfast Special, 7 Days, 7-10am Choice Of: - Beef & Radish Soup - Soybean (Doenjang) & Spinach Soup - Beef & Bean Sprouts Soup **Comes with rice and sides! I had the Soybean & Spinach Soup and I was massive! I'd say it's a little bigger (maybe almost double the size) than a typical soondubu pot. It was super flavorful! I think soybean soup is sometimes an acquired taste, since some people aren't a fan of the fermented soybean flavor. But I personally thought it was very flavorful and not as strong tasting as soybean soup tends to be. There were a lot soybean sprouts and spinach, so it's super filling! If you want a safer option, go for the Beef and Radish Soup (true comfort dish). The sides (banchan) it came with was kimchi, potato, pancake, and radish -- plus egg and rice! Overall, our meal for two came out to $16ish after tip. Great deal for a filling meal, although I do wish more sides were included. read more

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I have to give 5 stars for their naeng myun. I grew up with my parents taking us to the original location on Ardmore and I thought all naeng myun was like Ham Hung's naeng myun. As I got older learned that all naeng myun is not the same and I made enough trips back to Koreatown just to get the original and best naeng myun I knew. But I do have some tips and comments after my last visit. Even though they are open at 7 AM, naeng myun, the dish that the restaurant's famous for, is not available until 9:30 or 10 AM. They actually need to make and prep the dough for the noodles and so they offer other morning specials. We were going to get some basic soup and rice dishes to try to wait it out until the naeng myun was available. It must have been a bad morning to try other items on the menu because they forgot to put the tofu in our soy bean paste soup, and also the kimchi jigae had a heavy tomato/ketchup taste perhaps the wrong red sauce was used? One of the banchan dishes that shouldn't have been spicy was extremely spicy as well. Not sure if there was a big mixup in the kitchen but everything seemed a little off. We actually returned later to take some naeng myun home once it was available. I'll have to remind myself to come closer to lunch time so I don't have to opt for other things on the menu. read more

It was super hot today, and my friends and I really wanted to have a refreshing dinner to cool off, and we haven't tried this place before. This is my first time eating Korean cold noodles, so I didn't quite know what to expect. We ordered the mul naengmyeon and a potato pancake -- both were fricken delicious!!! It really hit the spot after a sweaty, tiring day!! The noodles were perfectly chewy and go so well with the icy beef broth. The potato pancakes were crispy and soft. Also, they serve you some hot broth when you sit down, and it complemented the meal very well. I'd imagine that people crave this more when it's hot, but they also have so many hot dishes (perfect for the colder months) that I'd love to try when I'm in SoCal again. Prices are super affordable and unbeatable, and service was wonderful :) read more

Ham Hung Restaurant - a plate of food and a bottle of wine - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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