The timeframe of my life will now be labeled as BBBP and ABBP, "Before Blueberry Bread Pudding" and "After Blueberry Bread Pudding," respectively. This dessert deserves its own fan page or even its own restaurant, it is really that good. I had heard good things from multiple people about Hanju Kitchen and was looking forward to trying it. The atmosphere of the Royal Bobcat is fun yet comfortable (I've been here for drinks a few times before, but never had the chance to try the food). The food was definitely yummy, but it was outshined by a million lumens by the bread pudding. I'm not sure if the blueberry bread pudding is a special, as the desserts were written on a white board. If it's only a special, please consider making it a staple dish. If you're in a 10 mile radius, or even more, you have to try it. I've had some pretty good desserts in my life, and even some not so great ones from some big name restaurants, but this, this was special. It came with some sort of cream on top. It wasn't whipped cream and wasn't ice cream. Regardless, it was delicious. Then you add in that vanilla ice cream with the warm, gooey richness of the pudding and it's a really dreamy experience. There was a matcha bread pudding on the menu, that I'm planning to try soon. I honestly want an entire blueberry bread pudding from Hanju instead of a cake for my birthday. read more

Hanju Kitchen - Korean Chicken wings and Bulgogi Steak Po'boy - Korean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Came to the Royal Bobcat to try Hanju Kitchen as part of the RI Food Fights Lord of the Wings competition. This was our first visit to a bar that was an old haunt for us. The decor & vibe here are wonderful! Fabulous drinks in a comfortable, stylish yet fun setting. We were wishing we could hang around longer into the evening for more drinks & jazz, but, alas, this visit wS about the food... While drinks are ordered normally at the bar, Hanju operates separately from a little window. A slight ring of the bell & we were immediately attended to by a friendly woman. The Korean/Cajun fusion menu has some very fun selections - we look forward to trying. The Sweet Spucy Gochujang Wings were as exciting as they sound! Super crispy, as Korean chicken should be with a delicious & complex sauce. We also ordered the Veggie Dumplings and were excited to see they they appeared house-made. So often, dumplings are simply cooked from frozen. These were delicious with the savory soy glaze. A great spot & fun, tasty food - we can't wait to go back for more! read more

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Hanju kitchen is inside more of a bar environment. The overall feel is homey and sophisticated. There's a bar area and a window for Hanju Kitchen. You order at the window and provide a table number. It's self seating, but then they bring the food to your table. It happened to be a Saturday night when we went, and we found out there's live jazz every Wednesday and Saturday night. The band started at 8p and said they'd be there until 11p. It was a nice surprise. The food we got was delicious. I asked the woman at the Hanju kitchen window what she thought was best on the menu, and she recommended we get a few items and share. We got the Bulgogi Mac, Shrimp Po Boy, Pork Dumplings, and Korean Wings. I think she pointed us in the right direction. The dumplings were well flavored. I'm not a huge wing fan, but I did like the Korean sauce on the chicken. The best item was the Bulgogi Mac, which had all the flavor and creaminess you could hope for. I wasn't overly impressed with the shrimp po boy, but I had it right after the Mac. It was just a pretty basic fried shrimp sandwich in my opinion. The French fries it came with served to mop up the extra cheese from the Mac though. We left thinking we'd definitely go back. The main barrier in that area is parking, but we did find a street spot right around the corner. read more

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I can't believe it took me so long to try Hanju Kitchen! I've been following them on Instagram for a while and always salivating over the pictures. I didn't realize initially that Hanju Kitchen shares a space with The Royal Bobcat but the pairing really works! You can grab some delicious food from the kitchen window and a lovely cocktail at the bar and enjoy. We sampled the kimchi mac and cheese and the surf n' turf po'boy. Both were truly outstanding. I'm not sure I could pick a favorite as they were both executed flawlessly and were just so flavorful and delicious. I am totally sold on the Cajun/Korean fusion food offered by Hanju Kitchen and am looking forward to returning again soon! Would 100% recommend it :) read more

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Hanju kitchen is located in The Royal Bobcat. I was super excited to try this place since its a fusion between Korean food and cajun food. I also follow them on Instagram and they post really great photos. Great job on marketing! I rang the bell for service and ordered the Bulgogi mac, Bulgogi po'boy, and Surf N Turf rice. The Bulgogi mac has bulgogi, kimchi spice cheese sauce, cajun spice, and kimchi relish. The Bulgogi po'boy has sweet soy korean marinade beef steak, lettuce, tomato, daikon pickles, remoulade w/ Cajun fries. The Surf N Turf rice has bulgogi steak and fried shrimp. All the food was delicious and very flavorful. The mac n cheese had different types of pasta. The bulgogi po'boy was great, but it was interesting to have hot bulgogi and cold lettuce in one bite. The bread was fresh. The fries were fried to the perfect temperature. I am definitely interested to coming back to Hanju kitchen and trying other dishes. read more

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Stumbled upon on this bar and ordered the following: - Cajun Kimchi Mac n Cheese $12: House kimchi, Cajun cheese sauce, 3 cheeses, kimchi relish, scallion, house chili oil - WOW this was so delicious! Packed with flavor, really had a good spicy kick so if you cannot handle spice, it might be a bit spicy for you. There were two different types of pasta(Penne and shells). - Hush puppies: It was my first time having hush puppies and I'm not a big fan of cornbread. My friend did like it though. - Poboy (Surf N Turf): Bulgogi Steak & Fried Shrimps, lettuce, tomatoes, daikon pickles, remoulade w/ Cajun fries $19: AMAZING! Bulgogi meat was tender and the fried shrimp was lightly battered and the combination was perfect! FYI - To place an order you will have to go to the corner window and ring the bell and pay there as well. Whether you condiments or napkins you'll need to go to this window. Water is self served and is available at the bar. The wall is full of cat pictures so if you're a cat lover that's a plus! Haha. There seems to be free jazz on Wednesday and Saturdays! read more

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Came here with two friends on a Thursday night. Great vibes, drinks, and food! Hanju was not there when I lived in Providence, so it's great to see there's a place like this now in Prov. We ordered the kimchi mac & cheese, gumbo, and surf & turf rice. I was pleasantly surprised by the food, they were all flavorful. The kimchi mac & cheese was my favorite, actually, one of my fave mac & cheese I've had in awhile. I can't locate the drinks menu online, but they were also good and decently priced. Overall, a nice place to chill and hangout with your friends. I would definitely come back here! read more

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Honestly this is a late review and well overdue. I've been thinking of the Kim chi Mac and cheese for a month now. Last minute plans to meet up with a friend to grab a drink, lots of indecisions - and it led to one great dinner. It was quick and delicious and we ordered a few other items to share - snacks for all. read more

Bulgogi Mac is incredible. so extremely flavorful with a pleasant kick at the end. I have no idea what they marinate their beef in but it is out of this world. Such an elevated max and cheese dish that bursts with a cheesy, spicy and hint of sweetness from what we the beef is marinated in. Would be hard to visit Hanju kitchen and not order this every single time. The churro sundae like everything else, did not disappoint. Perfect churro texture, crunchy outside, soft inside, absolutely delicious sweet treat to end the night. Everything else pictured we have had before and they're never a disappointment. Go to Hanju and eat everything. You won't regret it. read more

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Ordered Hanju for take out and the way the food was packaged was a good sign of detail. The food was packaged with care and closed with stickers with the name of the restaurant. Ordered the bulgogi po boy, kimchi Mac and blueberry bread pudding. Portions of the food will definitely make you full. The had great flavor with the taste of bulgogi and the veggies. It had some similar notes of eating a banh mi due to the veggies which I enjoyed. The kimchi mac had a good spice to it with 3 different pasta noodles (shells, farfalle, penne) used. The kimchi provided a bit of a sweet taste which made a good contrast to the spice of the mac. The bread pudding was warm and I had to take a bite before I even got to the actual entrees. Definitely a not too sweet type of dessert which tasted perfect to me. Definitely would recommend trying it out. Overall everything was delicious and would recommend read more

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I had high expectations after seeing the menu and the food definitely lived up to it. Everything was delicious! We ordered the steak and shrimp Po boy, the gumbo, dumplings, and bulgogi Mac & Cheese. I would suggest ordering at the counter instead of ordering online. We went on a Saturday night so they also had live jazz, so the food, music, and drinks made for a perfect night. read more

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I absolutely love Hanju Kitchen! They offer Korean infusion cuisine and I'm satisfied every visit! My favorite dish is the Bulgogi Cheesesteak. There are so many words to describe this sandwich: delicious, flavorful, rich, meaty, spiced, cheesy, HEAVENLY. The bulgogi beef is prepared perfectly, and the sauce truly completes it. It is the best cheesesteak you will eat in Rhode Island. I will choose this every time. I'm a big fan of their weekly specials. I've tried the Derek's Quarantine Po'boy, which was marinated bulgogi beef steak, mashed potatoes, braised greens, gravy. That bulgogi, you can't resist it. The Cheeseburger Po'Boy was full of flavorful with an average thickness patty. One day there was Kimbap specials which included bulgogi, tuna, and kimchi. They started rolling in ramen, dumplings, savory pancakes and more. Always keep a look out for the weekly menu updates! read more

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I've been wanting to come here for so long and finally had the opportunity. I like the concept of two different businesses in one. I also liked the decorations (took me a bit to see the cat portraits) and different kinds of seating area; there were high chairs, couches, low seats, etc. Since it was our first time we were a bit confused on how ordering worked but you ring a bell and someone will come out to take your order. Then, they'll come out to give you your food when it's ready. According to reviews, one of their popular dishes is the kimchi mac and cheese so it was what I was mostly there to try. We took it a notch further and ordered the bulgogi kimchi Mac and cheese. We also ordered the Korean wings, and bulgogi po boy. Let's start with the wings. The wings were good. Crispy and flavorful. I wish the sauce was more absorbed into the chicken as opposed to coated on. The sauce was on the thinner side and beware that there is a spicy aftertaste despite the sweet introduction. I'm sure the lettuce on the plate was a decoration but I actually think it gave the wings flavor a crunch. Next, the po boy. The flavors almost reminded me of a banh mi. The fries were a bit cold, and I couldn't really taste too much of the Cajun. Now, for the star of the show. The Mac and cheese was amazing! I would go back just for that. It was spicy, it was sweet, it was creamy, and it was filling. I'm not a huge kimchi fan so I was almost tempted to ask with it off but I'm glad I didn't. It was finely chopped and there was just a little bit anyways. It didn't have an overpowering acidic taste which was good. The bulgogi was tender and sweet but next time I would be interested in trying it without (or asking for half the bulgogi portion) because I think the Mac and cheese alone had enough flavor. One thing I noticed is they use different shapes of pasta and I liked that, it was a surprise as to what you'd be getting in your next bite. There were some things on the menu that caught my attention so I think I'll be back for more. The staff is kind and quick to serve. They don't have a parking lot (which is common on Atwells Ave) but there is free side street parking. read more

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It's time to experience the Hanju Kitchen! We are here on Ramen night. Fingers crossed that the food delivers.... The bar- The Royal Bobcat- and the kitchen - Hanju Kitchen are separate entities. We started with the Kimchi rice- tasty and the Korean flavor was totally prevalent. The short grain rice ate very nicely and the chili sauce was the taste of the dish. My friend ordered the classic and asked what the fish Odom was- the waitress said fish sauce but they were fish cakes - not a fan. The Carbonara was a good ode to An Italian Carbonara with the egg - however where are the peas and more veggies. Overall a good dinner but the pictures didn't truly represent the dishes. Yet the taste was on point and I am looking to try other dishes. read more

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Luckily a friend told us about what to expect here otherwise we would've been totally confused. There are two separate businesses located in one location called "The Royal Bobcat" with OUI over the entrance. If that isn't confusing enough you'll need to walk thru the bar area to find a couple of menus on a small counter or, you can use the QR code on each table to peruse the menu. Ring the bell on the counter and someone will appear to take your food order. If you want drinks you order from the bar. We had the gumbo which was a small bowl of a Southern grandma's comfort food. Next, the gooey chicken wings coated in a Korean finger lickin' glaze and the vege dumplings - crispy and delicious although I have had better at another Korean restaurant. Overall, the food was good and I really like the vibe of the place with stained glass and sparkly lights in an intimate setting. My only negative comment would be the bartendress who is low on the scale of friendly and definitely not a smiler. See my "The Royal Bobcat" review. Cracking a smile now and again can make your customers visit a beacon of joy amidst a delightful menu of seoulful bayou Korean-Cajun fusion concoctions. read more

Hanju Kitchen - Gumbo. Wings. - Korean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

First time visiting Providence and we randomly picked this restaurant because it was nearby. What a pleasant treat! We happened to arrive on Wednesday, so there was a live jazz band playing which added to the retro ambience. The food was delicious and great portions. Loved the cat portraits hanging on the walls. read more

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So good! I was pleasantly surprised. I tried the gumbo and pork dumplings and both dishes were loaded with flavor and absolutely delicious. Such a cool concept to fuse Cajun and Korean, it works so well. Definitely worth a try! read more

Hanju Kitchen - Gumbo - Korean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Loved the atmosphere, the food, and the service! Will be back again for more. As someone who is not big on fries, the Cajun fries with the spicy mayo sauce was amazing! read more

I eat out quite frequently and I was a chef by trade . The food from this restaurant is so delicious Innovative and fresh . You will not be disappointed . And be open to try new things . read more

Hanju kitchen is the food wing of The Royal Bobcat. Perfect fusion of Korean and Cajun flavors. We got the big bowl that contained some best flat noodles, corn, beans, cauliflower, Broccoli, potatoes, dumplings and cinnamon sugar coated donut rolls. All of them except the rolls were coated with the chef's awesome spicy sauce. We couldn't stop eating and left us wanting for more. It was that good. read more

Absolutely love Hanju Kitchen. The tofu & mushroom poboy is next level. The greenbo (vegan gumbo) is amazing too

OMG! this place is bomb.com! the owner is super sweet! it is inside a bar ish! the drinks are bomb.com too!! traditional Korean meats southern. everything is super on point! defintitely go!!! read more

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Food was delicious. Service could have definitely improved. Neither once did our waiter come by and ask us how the food was, or refilled our water. The menu was very small, but it seemed that people were there for drinks. I do have a suggestion: Adding healthy alternatives to a carb-filled menu could possibly capture a whole new scope of customers. It would be awesome to add brown rice or cauliflower rice (which literally doesn't take a whole lot of time) and other healthy foods to the menu. Definitely helps people who are on keto, low carb or just simply diabetic (me). The interior decor was very nice, great lighting but the music was just a tad too loud. I was screaming to my boyfriend across the table for him to hear me. Overall, I would come back since it seems their menu is constantly changing from all the pictures I'm seeing. read more

So we had great hopes for this place. It combined by love for Korean food and Cajun food. What could be better? Long story short, it was a disappointment. My son rated it 5/10 and I'd call it "meh". Not good enough that we would come back to see if it was better a second time. The place is small with a curiously eclectic vibe and a bunch of freaky pics of cat heads on human portraits. Interesting clubby vibe for drinks. But I'm not a drinker - I came for the food. The bulgogi po'boys were pretty uninteresting. Bulgogi poutine wasn't spectacular by any means. Gumbo was OK but had no punch of spice or real amazing flavor. My son makes a better gumbo at home (which I love). Had the spicy chicken bowl at waitress's recommendation and it was decent but nothing to write home about. All of the food was mediocre at best, and the Korean Cajun combos were pretty uninspired - basically just put bulgogi as a replacement for meat. So what can I say? I wasn't thrilled and can't strongly recommend it to anyone. Besides, it's really more of a bar than a restaurant. Better to walk further down Atwells if you want good food. read more

Located on Atwells in the former speak easy, stopped in for #RIFoodFights best wings, and my experience was delightful. The wings were outstanding and now I am a repeat customer. I am a fan of Asian Fusion and I appreciate Hanju Kitchen. read more

Ordered take out from hanju for the first time and it was so good. I ordered the mushroom po boy and it was so much better than a steak and cheese. The bread tasted like it was just baked, the mushrooms were big and juicy and the cheese was ooey gooey just how I like it. My friend ordered the kim chi mac n cheese and loved it as well as the bulgogi which was also a hit. I will definitely go back! read more

Amazing flavor!!!! Love everything on the menu every time i try it! Only gave 4 stars because service seems to be friendly with those who they know but not everyone. read more

I wish I could give 0 star! Imagine how this food was bad that forced me to leave a review here. By far the worst " so called Korean" I've had in my whole life! I don't know even I can call it Korean! I had Poboy (Bulgogi) and it was absolutely bad! Super salty and the sweatiness of sauce was a cheap version of a well done Poboy (Bulgogi). The bread also was a cheap and not high quality bread! It was a small sandwich and for quality and size I paid $18. I'll never back here! read more

Do yourself a favor and eat at Hanju Kitchen. The food is unique and delicious. Plus, it has fun portraits of cats in suits. read more

The food is great. Was disappointed not to see the kimchi mac on the menu at first but after enjoying the apps and delicious Jjamppong Ramen i look forward to stopping in for their revolving menu. read more

Hanju Kitchen - Shumai and Korean BBQ Ribs - Korean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

By far the best Korean food in the state. Everything was delicious from the dumplings to the spicy pork. My husband is still talking about the kimchi Mac and cheese. The dumplings were homemade and absolutely perfect. Everything was flavorful without being too spicy or salty. Portions were generous and we had leftovers for lunch the next day. This will definitely become one of our regular takeout spots. read more

The red curry ramen is to die for. Total showstopper, can't wait to come back and try everything else! read more

Hanju Kitchen - Red curry tofu ramen and the kimchi Mac and cheese egg rolls! - Korean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Terribly disappointed in this food. I had read the reviews and was super excited to try this place. First the prices aren't listed on the website and so for the Mac and cheese and po boy it was 30 dollars which would have not been a bad price if the flavor was there. The Mac and cheese was chunky the cheese was not melted at all and the shrimp po boy was cold and shrimp was soggy. So disappointed. read more

We love Hanju Kitchen. It's the perfect complement to The Royal Bobcat, one of our favorite bars in the city. Hanju combines Korean and Cajun (two of our favorite cuisines) seamlessly. Her gumbo is fantastic, as is the bulgogi mac and cheese (although the latter is definitely on the indulgent side). Her food is unfussy and delicious. We keep coming back to try all of the menu options. read more

The surf n turf po boy is da best Po boy I've had. The flavor is out of this world, shrimp crispy, and that bread soft and crispy. Bonus that this joint shares the space with The Royal Bobcat bar for drinks. Nola inspired true and through. read more

What a treat! The food is amazing and like no other flavor combos. The atmosphere here is a beautiful bonus. A chill spot where a music loving genius named Josh carefully crafts playlists that will make you hit the Shazam button on your app over and over. Love this place! read more

Everything the Hanju makes is delicious! The food has so much unique flavor. My go to order is the gumbo but while eating at the restaurant a couple weeks ago, I had a special with rice cakes and short ribs. The meat just fell right off the bone, so good. Can't wait to go back but I'm so glad they are doing take out so we can continue to enjoy it and support a great new small restaurant read more

Just amazing. Very happy to have Hanju kitchen in the neighborhood. All the Vegetarian food is amazing with generous portions.

I've never written a Yelp review before, but Hanju is THAT good. I can only speak to the vegan options, but I'm sure everything is equally incredible. Jenny does such a wonderful job, and you can tell that so much love goes into her food. I highly recommend trying the Greenbo (gumbo with kale/spinach)-- so unbelievably rich and comforting. Whether you're vegan or not check this place out!!! read more

By far some of the best food you'll in in Providence RI. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Everything on the menu is delicious. Jenny's Ramen is the best in the city. read more