One of the few spots in Boston that has korean potato salad!! The kimchi was sweet and not spicy at all, despite the peppers. Small space and menu and it takes some time to get seated. Initially the spicy squid and pork wasn't spicy to me because the sauce was settling at the bottom so mix that up well for a medium kick! The pork has inconsistent sizes but all fatty cuts like pork belly. I'd like to try other dishes and take some more slightly chunky potato salad home again read more

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Hearty and comforting food! We came on a Tuesday night and service was quick and attentive. Portions are great for sharing and I enjoyed everything we ate. - Gamjatang was very good. The meat was fall off the bone, soup wasn't spicy, and the portion is perfect! We couldn't finish it between three people (keep in mind we did order other dishes) - Spicy Cheese Jokbal: wow I've never had stir fried trotters and I'm so glad we got it! If you're a fan of the gelatinous Jokbal and want more flavor, this is the dish to order. I couldn't stop eating it lol. - Mul Naeng Myun was so refreshing and balanced out our meal perfectly. Only good things to say! Would definitely come back and eat again. read more

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I visited again a year later and it seems like the quality is not the same. The gamjatang is still tasty but they don't have tofu in it anymore and we had to order it separately. They also don't serve Japchae which I really enjoyed previously. I like the call bell system they installed and we got service quickly. read more

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came in on a weekend for dinner and was seated immediately! recommended by my roommate who's been meaning to try this place and we're glad we did! the portion for 2 was more than enough for us! read more

Hanmaru - Gamjatang M - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Came here for their HANMARU GAMJATANG and Stir-Fried Jokbal. I tried hamjatang for the first name, it's good. But nothing outstanding. There are 4 big pork bones for medium size. The meat is not too flavorful. But their dipping sauce is very good. Their Stir-Fried Jokbal is amazing. It's my favorite jokbal dish. The jokbal is tender and flavorful. Panchan is pretty good and I like their potato salad a lot. There's a lot of meat in this meal. We (2 persons) cannot finish everything. People next to our tables all pack the leftovers. I'll definitely come back here again for their Stir-Fried Jokbal and something else. We came on Friday night and there's no wait. The place is not loud. There're spaces between tables and it's good for conversations. read more

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First time trying "gamjatang" will definitely try it again but next time it will be spicy version! Waitress was very attentive as well on managing the soup by flipping over pork bones Atmosphere was really nice aswell, felt like I was in a kdrama a moment lol read more

Hanmaru - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Another Korean restaurant on Harvard Ave known for their gamjatang soups. It's a small restaurant, so I would go here with a large group of people, but I'd definitely recommend coming with a friend or two to try out all the dishes. My most recent visit we got the gamjatang, jokbol, bibimbap, and seafood pancake. The soup broth is very flavorful and the meat falls off the bones. The seafood pancake was crispy. We had leftovers of jokbol with all the food that we ordered. The service was good and I would recommend trying this place out if you're looking for a warm cooked Korean meal. read more

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I'm not sure why this place has a 3.7-star rating; I personally thought it deserved a solid 8.5/10. The owner was the only one hosting and taking everyone's orders, and he did an amazing job. He was very attentive to our table, making sure we had everything we needed. We were a party of three and ordered the Hanmaru Signature Gamjatang Large. Flavor-wise, it was quite light yet hearty, and there was more than plenty for the three of us. We also tried the pig's feet, which, in my opinion, had a better flavor than the soup. We didn't realize they closed at 9 until we checked our phones and the owner wasn't in a rush in kicking us out. I would definitely recommend this place to others and would go again! read more

Hanmaru - Jokbal (Hanmaru original) - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Decent Korean food place, nothing mind blowing but good. They mainly specialize in gamja-tang, bossoms, and pork feet dishes. We only tried their gamja-tang and it was good, the pork was very tender. The medium size it pretty big and can definitely be shared by 2-3 people. The spicy squid was okay, and the galbi was good. The service was just alright, nothing impressive and when I asked the server if there's shrimp powder used in the seasoning of the soup.. because a lot of Korean dishes use shrimp powder regardless of it being a meat dish (used in the spicy seasoning ex: kimchi) he didn't bother to check with the kitchen/and was a little rude about it. But I was just checking since I have an allergy A good amount of seating at the restaurant, reservations are available if you want to be safe but it didn't seem like you needed to make any if you have a smaller group. If you like any of their specialty items they offer, I would say check it out! read more

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It's been too long since I've come here but sadly it wasn't like how I remembered it to be. Overall, the meal was still yummy but a few ingredients were skimped out this time. The pot no longer includes tofu and the potatos are sliced thinner (I know I sound super picky) but I feel like those changes impacted the experience. The broth got weirdly thick after like 20min since the potatoes almost disintegrated into the soup. And I'm just sad that they no longer include tofu :( it's still available as an add on. This is a one of a kind spot for Boston so I still recommend it if you're craving a bowl of hot soup! read more

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On a Wednesday evening, a group of 6 (including myself), went to Hanmaru for dinner. Since we had a reservation at 715, we received seating immediately. The entire table ended up ordering family style, getting corn cheese ($12), a seafood pancake ($14), the Hanmaru Signature Gamtajang ($43, large size), tofu kimchi ($17), and a dolsot bimbimbap (which I didn't get to try). The table received rice and banchan w/in 5 minutes, and plates streamed in over the next 10 minutes. The corn cheese tastes exactly as one would expect. Arriving on a hot plate proved a nice touch. It did seem overpriced, however. The seafood pancake seemed lackluster. It did not have much seafood, tasting more like a too-lightly salted scallion pancake. Also, its form factor, precut squares, gave the illusion of small portion size. Perhaps an optical illusion, but it proved visually unsatisfying. The Gamjatang, a pork neck bone stew and Hanmaru's signature dish, arrived on a large sukiyaki-like bowl placed in the center of the table, which had a burner to keep the stew hot. The stack of vegetables and spices could not effectively hide that the stew only had 6 pieces of pork neck bone. The soup itself, while flavorful, seemed low in volume. I would have much liked having double that amount to get some decent bowls of stew in. The tofu kimchi proved delicious and savory. It's essentially a spicy pork, kimchi, and rice cake stir fry topped with tofu. read more

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This is the only place in Boston I've had gamjatang and I LOVEE IT. It's not too big of a place but I never had to wait. The service is great; we get plenty of side dishes as well and refills too. Their signature gamjatang is my go-to. The broth is flavorful! Definitely a place to go if you wanna have a family style meal. read more

Hanmaru - Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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It's been quite a while since I last tried this place. The Gamja I think is the best in Boston.

I have wanted to go to this local spot in Allston to try the jokbal(pig feets) for the first time. It feels very homey inside like your moms about to cook for you with a small menu of classic korean comfort foods. They have apps, meat and even hot pot on the menu. I really enjoyed the jokbal which reminded me of the texture of pork belly and was very flavorful. We got the spicy version but it honestly was like a 1-2 spiciness. Galbi was rich in flavor as well, just a little bit of a tug or war in regards to the chewiness. Our waiter was helpful with letting us know about the jokbal options and re-checking what my friend could have because she had a seafood allergy. They also listed on the menu allergies icons for seafood, pork, beef, etc which was nice. Korean food is always a little pricey but I always forget about that as our bill was almost $70 for two entrees that don't come with rice. But, you can ask for it free of charge. Good portions and good taste would go here on a monday night for a relaxing dinner. Food Jokbal bokum LA Galbi Prices $$ Food 7 Atmosphere 5 Service 8 read more

Hanmaru - D02. Jokbal Bokum - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Came by with a friend around 1pm on a Saturday - the place is not that big and was pretty busy but thankfully there was a table open for us! Ordering was also smooth as well - there's an option to order and pay online directly via the menu link, but they can also take your order in person too. We ordered the yuk gae jang, corn cheese, dolsot bibimbap, and stir-fried spicy pork. Yuk gae jang was not bad! Shredded beef was super tasty but the broth was a bit too oily, and I personally would have preferred some more noodles for the portion size. Corn cheese was a bit flat - it tasted much like a bowl of creamed corn with some melted mozzarella on top; not bad in an absolute sense, but not really what I expected from corn cheese. Stir-fried spicy pork was fantastic - pork was tender, veggies were well-cooked, and portion size was great. And, it was nice that everything was really spicy (as we wanted!). Lastly the bibimbap was pretty good too - beef had a good juicy flavour and the fresh veggies, gochujang, and egg paired really nicely with the large portion of rice for a very filling bowl overall. Price point was not the lowest, but the portion sizes were very large (e.g. if we had come with a few more people it would definitely have been very worth it to share amongst more people). They seem to specialise in the gamjatang which we didn't get this time, but I'd love to try it out on my next visit. Looking forward to it! read more

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This is definitely a gem in the neighborhood! Feels like having home cooked meal at Hanmaru. Decent price, good portion, flavorful food and friendly staff. What more can you ask for?! The kalbi is a must order. The hotpot was great especially on a cold rainy day. Jap Chae with seafood is another option if you're not into rice. This is not a fancy restaurant but it's clean and cozy. Will come back for sure! read more

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I absolutely LOVE this place! You must come here. It is located in Allston-Brighton near the CVS. They work like machines in the back truly! It's quite incredible. A very small holes in the wall place with BIG flavors! They're super attentive Korean place that consistently stays busy! It's a must! I got the personal bowl that includes rice, bone, potatoe and tofu! I added veggies and it comes with sides of rice, macaroni, kimchi and so much more! read more

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It was a good experience to summarize it but the only downside was our server was not paying attention and he almost forgot one of our orders and we had to flag him down. They were busy eating in the back and didn't even ask if we need some water or anything else. They also didn't have the order of soup that we wanted originally which was a little disappointing. But it's fine the soup we got was pretty good too. We went later in the night for dinner, and it was a good pick! The area inside was not that spacious but I feel like they have authentic taste for korean food. the service was so so, sometimes you have to find a way to grab their attention for you to get what you want to ask. Celebrated my friends birthday there and I think we made the right choice. read more

Hanmaru does not have a really large menu, so I only come here when I feel like having gamjatang. I ordered the Gamjatang B to share with my friends. They also served us banchan that included about four different dishes. I did enjoy how they gave me a bucket for the bones alongside gloves and utensils to help scoop different ingredients from the pot. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the lack of soup present. The pot is quite big, but the soup is only filled to the halfway point, so you are left with some ingredients not even soaked in the soup. Most of the bones did not have much meat clinging to them. I also wish there was a bit more of each ingredient. The potatoes were especially scarce, and even if they were present, they were only about half the size of my palm. I also felt that the flavoring of the soup was not that prominent nor rich, which made it less impactful. Service was fine as they left you alone until you needed them. Once you wave them down, they are responsive and fast at meeting your needs. Overall, this experience felt a bit lackluster, so I am not inclined to come back when there are other Korean restaurants in the area. read more

Hanmaru - Gamjatang B - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

The food taste amazing especially the spicy chicken thigh, and the server is really nice and patient. This is the best Korean food I've ever had read more

Hanmaru - Food - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Been here a few times and when you come here to eat, definitely order the Gamjatang - the Korean style pork back bone soup - and you will not regret your decision. First off, you get the side dishes you can continue reorder if you finish. Secondly, the Gamjatang is a warming and soothing spicy soup filled with tofu, veggies, potatoes and pork back bone. Thirdly, the pork back bone has an immense amount of meat and when you think you're finished digging out the meat, there are more in the crevices, nooks and crannies in the bones. And fourthly, there will be typically four pork back bones and a fifth if you're lucky. Imagine all the mouth-watering meat in front of you... A recommendation (and I know you might wanna dive right into the soup) is to let the soup come to a boil so that the pork back bone and its meat are warmed, softened and further loosened so that the work to extract is lessened. When you let this happen (and I can understand you may be salivating and might not be able to wait long enough), you will be rewarded with tender meat in a spicy soup. This is always great for colder days. read more

Hanmaru - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Got the jokbal and the gamjatang. I think i would only get these two here since ive heard the other options arent as good.

The Gamjatang was delicious! I loved the depth of flavor that the broth has and the meat was perfectly tender. It was filling for 2 but I got a bit tired of how rich everything was after a while. We had to send it back once and received a new pot. But the service there definitely has room for improvement. read more

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Overall 3.5/5. It depends on what you get! The spicy squid and bibimbap were pretty good but my friends got tofu stew and katsu ... which were not that good. Katsu was too salty and tofu stew didn't have much flavor. read more

Hanmaru - D04. Stir-Fried Spicy Squid - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

This small restaurant had a lively atmosphere. We came on a Saturday evening and the place was full. We ordered the budae jungol hot pot, and for around $30, it was a filling meal for two. The side dishes provided a nice variety of appetizers. The soup was flavorful but a bit salty and there was a good portion of luncheon meats. Overall, Hanmaru checks out as a great restaurant with a homely atmosphere. read more

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We visited this place dinner time on weekend. Quite spacious and not that many customers in the restaurant. I ordered cold noodle. They are okay except for most of the noodles attached to each other and difficult to separate them... read more

Hanmaru - Mul-Naengmyun - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

The spicy chicken wings we ordered were not really good. They were dry and we all just took one bite and never touched it again. They were all different sizes too. It seems like they just cut a whole chicken and fried it. It was also not spicy at all when we asked for the spicy version. The kimchi pancakes were pretty good and I think the best thing I ordered there. Jjamppong was decent and came with a lot. However, my tofu chigae was not that good. There wasn't much flavor or spice. It tasted like the watered down broth of jjamppong. I'm always craving some good Korean tofu soup but it's actually hard to find them in the Boston area. read more

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This place should have five stars!! Super authentic Korean food that is known for their Gamjatang (Korean style pork back bone soup). Been here a few times w/ friends and we've loved it every time. Service is fast and friendly. The broth is so rich and so flavorful. The portions are huge as well. The most recent time the three of us came in and got the gamjatang for three with an extra bone and it was $50 total, all of us left very full. I don't know how their other dishes are, but if you come get the gamjatang! read more

Stopped by as one stop in my vegan bibimbap tour of Allston. I would rank this mid tier out of the three restaurants I've tried so far. They had a decent amount of veggies, tofu, and a large ish serving of rice. The veggies were nothing special though, but at least not completely flavorless. Because I have had better bibimbap for the same price or less elsewhere, i would not come back here. That being said they do have other food options and they were quite busy in a Friday night. The staff were very nice though, and overall chill vibes. read more

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No frills spot. Service ok. Food was ok. Tried the signature pork bone soup hot pot. Mild spicy was pretty spicy. It was a tasty dish. The japchae wasn't great. All the noodles were stuck in one massive clump you couldn't get apart to dish out. read more

I came here with my friend last year. I have not gone back since. Their food is okay and service is all right. However, one thing that really made me wary was the fact that there were flies swarming around. It was a balance between keeping a conversation going with my friend, and fending the flies from landing on our food. It was definitely an experience to remember. read more

A nice place to go to eat on a cold day to keep your body warm. Gamjamtang is the main reason coming here since there aren't many places that served pork bone stew. We ordered set b which come with 4 pork bones, we ended up getting 5. It come with watercress, napa, tofu, and bean sprouts. The spicy is just enough but the stew had too much msg that makes me really thirsty, drinking water nonstop. The side dishes are kind of fusion since it come with cold pasta and mash potatoes. Seafood pancake was okay but wish it is ponzu sauce instead soy sauce. The jokbal is too soft since it boiled too long. Japchae which had too much pepper for seasoning which I don't really like it. Food really served fast. read more

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Went straight for the gamjatang, the significant large pork bone broth dish, like a soup, with tofu, vegetables, and the large pork bones (!). I wasn't super crazy about the flavoring of the soup, and the broth overall was probably too salty. But I did like the idea of sharing the broth with friends and tablemates, and of having a steaming hot soup in front of you. The seafood pancake was okay; the small shrimps were not super flavorful, and the flour was kinda doughy. I've had better in the past. Finally, the papaya salad was perhaps too soft all around - would have been better to have a more balanced mix of sweet, spicy. Would like to try again, especially the ramen dishes. read more

With the plethora of Korean food on Harvard Ave, Hanmaru seems to be an unpopular pick as none of my friends living in Brighton have heard of it. However, when we were searching for new spots to go to, we found this place which looked pretty decent. The only downside we saw from other reviews were long wait-times. Long story short, our food came to our table in under 21 minutes and we ordered about 5 dishes, which is pretty decent given there were a few other customers there. The highlights of the meal were the Yangnyeom Chicken (really good flavor, good amount of meat, and crispy skin) and the Jokbal (juicy, fatty meat and very unexpected for pig's feet). The other dishes were decently yummy (Stir-fry Spicy Squid, Seafood Pancake), except for the Budae Jungol which was also the most expensive dish that we got. The Budae Jungol looked and sounded very appetizing, but it was really just cheap ham, sausage, ramen noodles, and kimchi. We couldn't taste the cheese that was in it and overall, it was not worth the cost. tldr: great service and you gotta get the Jokbal and Yangnyeom Chicken. read more

Slowly, but surely, I am collecting a list of restaurants for all the good Korean dishes. Seoul Soulongtang for soulongtang/naengmyun, Sura for KBBQ, Bonchon for KFC (Korean fried chicken) and now Hanmaru for gamjatang (Pork and potato stew). When I first stepped into the restaurant few minutes before their lunch hour, first thing I noticed was that it was not as showy or large as some of the other Korean restaurants in the area. But this was perfect for me and my friend who were trying to get the authentic Korean experience that we haven't had in a while. Unfortunately, the service was slow, it was lunch time and there was only one server though. But the Gamjatang (pork and potato stew) was delicious. Nice and spicy, yet perfectly seasoned to go with rice on the side. The pork and the potatoes were tender and steaming hot when they came out. We also got a side of seasoned pork hock/leg (jokbal) which was delicious. I haven't seen this item on too many menus in the area, so if you're craving jokbal, you should try this place. read more

Hanmaru - Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Small and homely place for authentic Korean food. The spice level for our kimichi pot was just right, and there is a generous amount of food on our pot. The seafood pancake was also good because it was not oily. However you are not allow to sit down until your entire party has arrived. So make sure they your friends arrive on time! read more

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I know. You are a skeptic like me. You open up the menu and you see a Korean and Thai menu and you have to ask yourself, will the Korean or the Thai food hold up. Don't let it fool you. Order up. Listen to replay of the entire Korean drama Goblins' soundtrack and intermittently played Big Bang album and await your delicious food. Do you like fatty pork? No, skip this paragraph. Jokbal is fatty goodness! Most definitely the Best of Boston. Juicy and flavorful, and not dry like other Korean restaurants at all. Order this please. I also recommend the spicy pork bones and potatoes stew. This is very spicy but so delicious. I don't recommend the sweet and sour fried chicken bits because it was thickly battered, oily, and meh. From the Thai menu, the Thai papaya salad is the real deal. Super spicy for Asian palate and pungent shrimp paste goodness. Don't mess with it if you are not familiar with shrimp paste. This isn't your average fish sauce and I mean spicy on a whole other level. There are two whole prawns, like two lovers, and that's all. Don't go searching for more. Lol. See my pictures. read more

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When you're craving for Korean and live in an area that's become a breeding ground for the newest and hippest Asian Restaurants, I had to go on a little adventure. Hanmaru was next on my list. Review #038 Restaurant Type: Casual Dining. Good for: Meeting Friends and Dinner. My short summary sentence: 1 word, 3 syllables: Gamjatang! Food (65%) Taste to price 4.5/5 Quality to price 4/5 Portion to price 4/5 Average = 4.17 Service (20%) Friendliness 4/5 Promptness 4/5 Average = 4 Cleanliness (15%) Bathroom n/a Dining area 4/5 Kitchen area 4/5 Average = 4 Overall Score = [F(.65)]+[S(.20)]+C(.15)] = [2.71]+[0.8]+[0.6] = 4.11 What else to know: When I looked through the window, I was glad to see a lot of people inside. Having never been there before, I had no idea what the restaurant's flagship dish was. When the waitress walked me to my table, it was pretty obvious at that point what it was, Gamjatang. "Ah ha!" I said to myself. Pretty much, everyone was eating Gamjatang which made an indecisive person like myself, an easy order. Overall, the food was as delicious as the pictures look. Vegetables were so fresh & clean. The pork was oh so tender and flavorful. In addition, I really enjoyed their Banchan. I would go back there within a heartbeat, even on these hot humid summer days. **If you enjoyed my review and need help with the Boston area, follow or add me as a friend. I have tons of reviews like this. read more

Hanmaru - The only words you need to know in Korean here: Gamjatang! - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Pork bone soup is tasty! Recommend you to get extra sliced pork! Service: no complaints. But they didn't refill my side dishes after I finished it even I asked them. Overall, they are okay! Tip: come with your friends so you can try different dishes! read more

Hanmaru - Pork Bone soup for three people - Korean Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Gamjatang set B is perfect for 2. Comes with 2 bowls of rice + a pot with 4 pieces of pork bone in a spicy house made broth. It's a classic favorite whenever my girlfriend and I visit here, be it winter or summer. The pork is cooked before hand prior to being placed in the hot pot so it slips right off the bulk of bone by the time you're eating. Huuge pieces of tofu. You're bound to be exploding full by the end of this whole experience. No seating is allowed until your entire party is here. read more