I had takeout from this restaurant this time around. Reading from reviews and from visiting, it looks like there has been a change in ownership. We also didn't see the previous owner when picking up. We totally regret that we didn't come back sooner to support the old man owner while he was still there. We really like him and his passion for his food and his generosity. I hope the owner who ran the shop before is enjoying his happy retired life and finally gets to move back to his country and reconnect with his family. Food-wise, it's been a while since we had the collagen soup, but it feels a bit bland compared to what we had in the past. However, I'm glad they gave us some salt and pepper on the side because adding that does elevate the soup a lot more and you can add to your liking. It's just a bit odd that they packaged the warmed soup in a plastic bag for takeout. The fried chicken is good but needed a dipping sauce (which it came with on the side) for flavour; it's not as juicy and the batter isn't as fluffy as I once remembered it. Also, the prices are higher, which could be due to the rise in costs, but there are no more takeout specials; we're paying the same rate as if we were dining in. Portion-wise, it's just barely enough to feed two for $45, including tax. Though I did have a side piece of bread at home, which was all that's needed for a more filling meal. The soup includes rice and two side dishes. All in all still a delicious meal. read more

Han Oak - Take out - collagen beef soup and dynamite chicken - Korean Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

Disclaimer: this review is for my visit in the summer of 2023. I can't get over all the 4-5 star reviews for this place. I have been wanting to try this place for a while since there aren't too many Korean restaurants that specialize in Seol-lung-tang in Toronto. So when I invited my sister out for our monthly lunch date, I was very very excited. Entering the restaurant, I was shocked by how dumpy the place was as some reviewers described the place as cozy. There were maybe less than 10 tables with wobbly wooden partitions haphazardly strewn about in between them. The black tabletops had visible wipe marks from being wiped down with unclean cloth. There was also an off putting smell that I couldn't quite pinpoint to and this should have been my cue to leave but we decided to give it a try since we drove some way to eat here. Since Han Oak claims to specialize in their soups, we ordered their Tteuk-Seol-lung-tang (Special beef bone soup) in both regular broth and spicy broth. Our soups arrived in tiny earthen bowls that the word "Tteuk" describing the menu item was put to shame. Despite that "Tteuk" was supposed to have extra meat and larger than their regular size, our portions were dismal. However, the small portion in this case turned out to be a blessing as I knew that the off putting smell I had smelled upon entering the restaurant was coming from the actual soups themselves. Against my better judgement, we ate the soups and both got sick later that day. There was nothing special about the flavours of their soup nor was it really a product of a long-boil as they claim. The soup was milky (typical of Korean bone soups) but light on depth and flavour which was beyond disappointing. Also, typically in Korea, any restaurant that specializes in these types of long-boil soups have superb kimchi; unfermented napa cabbage kimchi and well fermented radish kimchi. The kimchi that came out with our meal, both napa cabbage and radish, were too sour and well beyond being acceptable as a banchan. They should have cooked with it instead of serving it as a side. The lone server was busy staring into her phone the whole time we were eating and this ridiculous meal came to a little over $50. I will not be returning to this restaurant and my search for an authentic Seol-lung-tang in Toronto will continue. read more

Well, they have new ownership, but that's not a bad thing in this case! I always found things a bit awkward back then the old guy owned the place... Anyway, I'm glad to say the food quality has been maintained. The menu is now much smaller, though. There aren't any raw marinated shrimp anymore, for example. And there are fewer non-seollangtang dishes. But the main thing is all the beef dishes are still awesome. The seollangtang still rocks, and so does the dynamite chicken! Sometimes, change is good! read more

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I really like these neighborhood spots that are small, quaint, a little run down but fully of heart and warmth. We were seeking some comfort food and decided some Korean stew would be the perfect antidote. Our server was very funny and recommended the collagen beef soup for all it's beauty benefits. I decided to humor him and ordered it. It was a surprisingly light broth with chunks of meat and plenty of flavor. I enjoyed it a lot with the bowl of white rice and the sides. Simple, delicious and filling. read more

Han Oak - Collagen beef soup with app of fried dumplings - Korean Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

Did I need to order two dishes? Absolutely not. I was pretty full halfway through the bibimbap bowl, but the chicken was so good, I kept picking at it despite bursting. The bibimbap is a very generous portion. The egg was perfectly runny and mixed with sauce, it was a flavourful bite every bite. The fried chicken was really well marinated. The batter was crispy on top, and saturated with a sauce that added a nice sweet/sour taste that cuts the fat and richness of the fried batter. Easily my favourite of the two dishes. I like that this place is very small and unassuming with a lot of parking unlike Yonge and Finch. I'll definitely return back to this place next time I'm in the area. read more

Han Oak - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

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There aren't many Korean restaurants that are within a short drive from Woodbridge. Hence, we're excited to have stumbled upon Han Oak Restaurant, as it happened to be open on Christmas Eve. The restaurant has a fairly traditional setup similar to small places in Koreantown. The menu is a little pricier, but we knew it was a good option when the other groups dining were all Koreans! The owner was quite passionate about his menu. He proudly explained his house special collegen beef soup which was apparently stewed for 40 hrs. Instead, we ordered typical favourites: hot & spicy tofu stew and pork bone soup. We weren't disappointed as the stews for both bowls were rich & flavorful. The silky tofu blended well with the spicy broth and seafood bits. The pork bone soup was spicier than expected, but the tender meat absorbed plenty of kimchi flavor and was delicious as well. We had a satisfying dinner meal, and felt service was quite attentive too. The waitress was even kind enough to give a small portion of non-spicy broth to let our toddler sip & enjoy once cooled. Next time we may try one of their hotpot options which also seemed interesting. It's always nice to support a hardworking family-run restaurant. read more

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Very cute and quaint restaurant. Food was very yummyy and came very quick. Service was very nice and kind!

The AC was broken so hopefully they fixed it by now. It was a pretty warm day but we managed. Our waiter was very nice so service made up for it. The beef broth soup was delicious. We will come back! read more

Regret not taking pictures before eating but was too hungry to wait! Kimchi Tofu Stew (9/10) owner of the store personally asked me whether I would prefer it mild or spicy which added a nice touch! I ordered it very spicy, and he definitely delivered! Kimchi was nicely fermented and had lots of tofu and beef pieces! Would definitely order again Dynamite Fried Chicken (9/10) owner of the store definitely advertised his chicken well when recommending this for our meal, but again was very good! Crunchy and had nice light sour/tangy sauce to pair with. Chicken was tender and well made :) Collagen Soup (8/10) beef was very soft, hearty stew with good amount of noodles. ( review from my partner ) Overall good resturant! Would definitely come back again :) read more

3.5 Star Han Oak is small family owned Korean restaurant. The menu is quite limit but their specialty is Beef Bone Soup Seolleongtang . Grand Opening Special $8.99 instead of $10.99. I usually into spicy soup but I was glad that I have to non spicy version. The soup base is milky, creamy and full of flavour. No seasoning needed but you do have the option to add pepper and salt. There is always quite a few slice of beef shank and pieces of tripe. So comforting and hearty for a rainy wintery day. Banchan though quite limited but for Han Oak's soup is the star. read more

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This restaurant is one of the best Korean restaurants that I've tried in Toronto. I dined in for a Sunday lunch with my husband and baby. The restaurant was busy with Korean ppl which was a good sign. We had bone broth soup as recommended by a waiter and bulgogi bibimpab. To be honest we were skeptical about beef bone soup as we had never tried the dish but it turned out so delicious. The soup was very rich but nicely seasoned. Bulgogi bibimpab was good as well. We'd definitely come back to try other dishes ! read more

Excellent staff, exceptional food. The collagen beef soup and the dynamite fried chicken are the best!!! Best Korean food we've ever had! read more

"I like this place!" What time we arrived/Wait time? I come usually around 6-8pm or 1pm. There is usually a seat. It's in a strange plaza where a lot of people may not know about. Atmosphere? The atmosphere is homey and clean! Service/Staff? The service is basic. They are efficient and polite! Food/Menu/Pricing? I enjoy eating the kimchi stew here - it is quite sweet! Don't get the LA galbi here, it is not good. The rice cake soup is really good as well as the solongtang! read more

This place is a staple amongst Korean families, and definitely a hidden gem. The lady who runs the restaurant is very kind and polite, and they keep the place cool on hot days (like today). For a restaurant known for their Beef bone soup, they were QUITE busy on a fiery hot day! All tables packed and a line-up for takeout definitely means something. I come here regularly and if you're looking for korean soups, this place has the best Haejang guk (hangover soup) and beef bone soup in the city. Their kakdugi (radish kimchi) is the best too! Also tried their Galbi for the first time today and it is VERY tasty and meaty, but be warned, their marinade uses lots of sugar (altho super tasty). read more

It's a hidden gem in a quiet plaza. I only come here for their beef bone soup. Definitely the most authentic beef bone soup in town. read more

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Came here by recommendation and did not disappoint ...easily the best Korean oxtail soup on Korea

Me and my boyfriend decided to try this location out when we saw this from the outside, we were excited to try a new restaurant that serves authentic Korean food. So I order the chicken cutlet and my boyfriend order the beef bone broth soup, I was so disappointed when I saw the chicken cutlet but still gave it a try to see if the taste is okay. The chicken cutlet tastes like cafeteria frozen chicken patties or maybe worse. I couldn't even finish it so I left it. My boyfriend said the soup was just average or borderline average. Definitely not coming back here read more

Han Oak - The dry cold nasty chicken cutlet that tastes like it's not made fresh and the borderline below average beef bone soup - Korean Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

I think the portion is little compared to other Korean restaurants. Music and service is good

Came here the first time because their specialty is sullung-tang (white beef bone soup). It is truly one of Korea's staple dish and I LOVE this soup as I grew up with it from my childhood. This dish here at Han Oak is hands down THE BEST in Toronto. There is another place by Sheppard and Yonge called Yi Nam Jang but nowhere near close to this level. I think it is comparable to the best Sullung-tang in LA and that is a big deal. Now, my review may be biased as this dish and ground bean stew are the only things I tried here and this 5 star rating has lots to do with my childhood nostalgia + this beef bone soup dish being the best in Toronto at Han Oak but none the less, I'm sooooo glad that I have a place to go to to eat sullung-Tang in Toronto! Please stay open!! read more

I used to go to this place when it was California Sushi and get the salmon teriyaki bento box for take out. I went there today and noticed that they had changed the name, and presumably the owners, but it looked the same and the menu was basically the same so I ordered. They said they didn't have salmon, so I ordered the chicken instead and it was $10 flat, while the salmon I used to get was a little over $11, so it made sense. When I went back in 15 minutes later, they had it ready for me but I noticed that it wasn't packaged up in a plastic bag with the small styrofoam cups with miso soup, rice, salad and the little plastic container with soy sauce, like they used to do. I asked her about the miso soup, rice and salad and she said that was an extra charge if I wanted it. It has always been included in the price, and especially because I used to get all that and salmon instead of chicken for only about a dollar's difference, I didn't think that was right but I took the food and left, thinking I'd just give it a chance. I was very disappointed with the food. The chicken was awful, I had to spit out half the chicken that I put in my mouth and the other half you could tell just by looking at it that it was inedible. They put the rice underneath the chicken, which I don't mind but they put only about a quarter of a cup's worth, it was such a sad amount. The gyoza was pretty good, very standard "all you can eat" sushi place kind of gyoza. The california rolls were okay, but they were mostly just rice and very little anything else, not to mention they didn't have any take-out packets or even little cups of soy sauce. In conclusion, I will never be back to this place. I'm very sorry to say this because I went there when it was California Sushi many, many times and it was my favourite sushi place for take-out. I can't believe they even charge $10 for the garbage I got. So disappointed with them, it makes me sad that I'll never have my favourite bento box meal ever again. read more

Han Oak - Some of the "chicken" that I got with my chicken teriyaki bento box. Disgusting. - Korean Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

Small family owned resturaunt. The Seolleongtang was delicious, hot, brothy and healthy!!! A great place for Koreans in the neighbourhood to meet. I really hope it stays open! Reasonably priced. read more

I am Korean but a lot of Koreans don't think I am. I find that when I go to Korean restaurants they assume I don't know what Korean food should really taste like. I ordered the kimchi jeegae. It was the worst I have ever had. I got my food to go. I had NO banchan and the rice they gave me was from the bottom of the rice cooker. It was hard and not to mention the smallest portion of rice I have ever seen. Kimchi jeegae should not be peppery in flavour and all I could smell in my car was pepper. Wouldn't you know. I got home, opened the container and it was all black pepper floating around. My dinner plans were cancelled last minute and I live around the corner. I came here hoping to eat some good comfort food and all I can say is that it was not comforting at all. Needless to say I won't be coming back. This is sad as I like to support small family owned restaurants but this one I can't. read more