Hidden in the Madison Park neighborhood, this small cozy Korean restaurant is a true local gem. I arrived on a Friday evening, the restaurant was quite full. Luckily, we got seated shortly as a table was finishing up. I ordered the dolsot bibimbap with beef. It came piping hot in a stone pot, and was delicious. It was the ultimate comfort food after a long week. The owner was very nice and service was very quick. I'd definitely come back soon. Street parking was easy to find nearby. read more

Hanok - Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I love Bibimbop and am always looking for restaurants that serve it. We found this restaurant via Yelp while we have been staying with my child at Seattle Children's Hospital. We had the Dolsot Bibimbop- I chose the tofu and added avocado. My partner had the pork Dolsot Bibimbop and also added avocado. This was his first time trying this dish and stated it is going to be his new go to. The dish was so yummy and the ingredients were clearly very fresh! I also had the sake flight- which was a great way to taste each of the sake! My partner had a beer that he enjoyed. The server was quick, responsive and friendly. The restaurant itself is very very small, kind of a hole in the wall kind of place if you will, but it consistently had people flowing in to eat. The service was quick and the food was so delicious! I will be back again and definitely recommend others try this place! Yum! read more

Damn. Wow. It was SO good. We got a late reservation and food came out FAST. They did forget our drinks but whatever. Everything tasted AMAZING. We were stuffed but definitely wanted to try a little bit of everything. The udon was the star of the show for us, the broth was above and beyond. The bulgogi had so much flavor. The seafood cakes were super unique. Best Korean I've had in Seattle. read more

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Lovely Service Small comfy place excellent Korean food My mung beans were delicious ( good gf option) read more

I'm eating my way through East Madison street in Seattle from around the arboretum to Madison Park and Hanok was my first stop. I went two days in a row with friends to try a few different items. This place is great, all of us (4 of us) agree that we'd definitely come back again and again. It's a fairly small restaurant, but they are very accommodating for small parties and try to keep a couple tables open for smaller groups. Groups of 4+ need a reservation. The atmosphere is very quaint and intimate. The people dining next to me leaned over when they saw my food and asked what I got, and that felt very natural (I'm sure it doesn't happen all the time, but it was nice). The service was good. They are kind and welcoming and helpful. Now for the food... first night, my friends and I got the spicy pork bulgogi and (not pictured) the regular bulgogi as an entree, as well as the jeon sampler as an appetizer (which came with a fish and kimchi, as well as a scallion pancake like dish. It was VERY good. I am not super familiar with korean food other than kbbq, so I have nothing to compare it to. However, it was excellent. I loved the spicy pork (it will be my go to). The rice, salad, and miso soup were excellent with it as well. Afterward, I felt satisfied but not absolutely stuffed. Night 2, my friend and I got the Japchae with chicken, the pork mandoo, and I got the salt & pepper pork belly. The pork mandoo was really good, one of the better pan fried dumplings I've ever had. I'm a pork belly fiend, and it was good, I enjoyed it, but the spicy pork was much better. I saw other people get the kimchi fried rice and that looked amazing, as well as the bibimbap in the stone (or clay? i can't remember) pot. I'll definitely be back to try those. With both appetizers, I wish there was a little more, but they're starters, they aren't supposed to be huge, so I was ok with it. Overall, it's on the edge of madison park proper, what's not to like about the location? The food is great, the service is great, the atmosphere is very nice. Highly recommend. read more

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Quaint little spot, HUGE in flavor. We enjoyed our dishes. Customer service was prompt and friendly. Thank you Hanok read more

Hanok - Japc chae and Spicy Pork (Daeji Bulgogi) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

For a Korean restaurant, I was a bit disappointed they did not include side dishes with the meal. Perhaps this is something I am used to getting from other classic Korean restaurants, but as I heard this place was authentically Korean maybe my expectations were too high. The soondubu was watery and did not come with an egg, and only had tofu and pork. I was a bit underwhelmed with the taste. My friends got their other soups (tang) and it looked better but I'm not sure if they were super amazed by it. I got a pork bulgolgi to-go for the next day and I liked how the portions were pretty generous for their meat plates as they came with a side salad, miso soup, and rice. The space is very intimate and quiet, suitable for smaller parties of people. I think it's a good place to visit if you're hungry for Korean food in the neighborhood but overall it was not somewhere that will make me go out of my way to that area of Seattle. read more

Hanok - Soon DooBoo - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really liked the ghimmari and tteokbokki! They were even able to do the tteokbokki vegetarian for me! Lots of veggie options on the menu too. The bibimbap was good and my partner liked his bulgogi, but felt the sauce could have been a little more flavorful and mixed. The service was a bit slow but I think it was just one person for all the tables so we didn't mind at all. It's a small and cute little spot in the Madison Park area with indoor and outdoor seating. We would definitely recommend it! read more

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Hanok is an okay Korean spot. The dishes are more individual rather than shareable however the food is good. There's no banchan that accompanies food however staff are really nice. In the summer it can be a little hot as there's no fans or air circulation. Overall, an okay spot but not sure if I'd be back. read more

Hanok - Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tried this place for the first time to attend a friend's birthday dinner, and it was fantastic! The place is cozy. Definitely make a reservation if you're eating in. Han (one of the owners) served the entire restaurant, including our group of 9, with ease. His wife, Jade, is in the kitchen slinging out amazing dishes! We tried nearly every appetizer as a group and my favorites were the spicy rice cakes (perfect amount of spice and sweet), the cheese corn, and Korean pancakes. Also tried the beef bulgogi (comes with rice, salad, and soup at a very reasonable price). Excellent japchae!! I ordered several glasses of wine and Han was kind enough to make sure I wasn't driving (I wasn't). I returned home safe and pleasantly stuffed! I would highly recommended checking this place out when you're in the mood for Korean food. Great service and food, very reasonable prices, and we felt right at home. read more

Hanok - Excellent japchae - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Such a cozy, charming Korean spot in Seattle! We came here as a party of 4 on a Friday night and were seated pretty quickly. I ordered the galbitang which was super good. The broth was rich and the beef really tender and cooked perfectly. Portion sizes were generous and we were stuffed after our meal. We also ordered a few appetizers which were also delicious (especially loved the Fried Ghimmari!). Everything from the food to the plating was impeccable and the staff was incredibly kind. Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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Really cozy spot near Madison Beach Park! Service was amazing, really appreciated our server's recommendations. Size of portions was also great, although was slightly hoping they might serve some banchan. But if anything, it just allowed us to order more apps! read more

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Hanok is very busy and they're trying their best on busy weekends! I wouldn't mind going back, but it's not high on my list: - no banchan - pork belly is thin and doesn't haven't enough flavor on its own - pork katsu is good though! read more

Hanok - Grilled Pork Belly (Sam Gyup Sal) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Absolutely amazing Korean spot. Simple no frills. Tiny shop so make a reservation if you want to dine in. Seems like a lot of folks in the neighborhood do take out here (but then you lose out on the stone bowl as part of your meal!!) The food is absolutely amazing - very classic no frills Korean food. Great prices. If we were closer we'd be getting takeout from here all the time! On a weekend night, they seem to run out of certain things towards closing - so you know you're getting fresh food! read more

Hanok - Galbi - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great service, great food! Will be coming back for sure! I also echo others, and recommend booking a reservation in advance. read more

Hanok - Grilled Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice little place to grab a quick bite if you are hankering for some Korean foods in the Madison Park neighborhood. Soon doo boo: I usually get mine spicy with Kim chi. It's a solid SDB. Sort of wish it was a bit more molten hot lava hot and bubbling but it'll do the job and is tasty. I usually get the purple rice as my carb to go with it. Assorted pajeon. I am a sucker for tiny appetizer sized savory pancakes since they come out with nice and crisp on the edges and are perfect snack sized! Fries ghimmari: fried glass noodles wrapped in seaweed. One of my favorite appetizers that is not commonly found on restaurant menus. Sort of like jap chae in as a fried finger food! read more

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Korean restaurant in Madison Park? Really? So many 5* reviews, so I had to check it out. If you're looking for a traditional Korean restaurant, Hanok is not it. MP is old Seattle, affluent, white, million $ manses, last place one would expect to find a Korean eatery. Located close to the park/lake; service was friendly, attentive, efficient, fast - 5*. Atmosphere is cozy, combination of 6 indoor tables for 2 & 4 ppl, outdoor tables available (weather permitting), clean, well maintained - 4* (restroom 3*). Food was 3*. Fresh, quality ingredients but bland, lacking personality/flavor. No traditional side dishes (wasn't expecting anyway from a non-traditional K-restaurant). Protein salad with chicken was fresh, simple, healthy, loved the greens & especially white radish and sesame dressing. The chicken soup 닭곰탕 was basic. I suspect the chicken meat was Costco rotisserie chicken meat or else prepared in a very similar method. Broth was decent but nothing special. It was hot & came with a small bowl of purple rice. A few side dishes to compliment the soup would've been a plus. One word to describe the food is: sterile, meaning the food quality and preparation were a passing grade; by no means bad but lacking significant flavor & character; cuisine lacking Chosun tradition & depth; modern Korean food that kind of has the appearance of Korean food but taste/flavor tailored for inexperienced non-Asian . Perhaps the reason for its location. Overall, got a full stomach, generous portions and the bill was a touch more than expected. Good luck neighborhood street parking. If you're hoping to taste a traditional Korean grandma's home cooking secret recipes or a Korean Iron Chef, this ain't it. Hanok is a decent place and glad it seems to be doing well but look elsewhere for authentic, traditional tasting K-food. read more

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First, the service is amazing and the server (man) was so friendly. However, the food was only ok. The soon tofu soup didn't taste like a true soon tofu soup and tasted more like a gochujang-flavored soup? My companion ordered the bulgogi, which was fine. And! No banchan that comes with the meal?! Extra money for kimchi? I have literally never heard of this before. Dismaying and baffling. read more

Loved their presentation. Food tasted great. Loved their kimchi trio but the cucumber kimchi was the best. Ordered dorsot bibimbop, galbi, spicy udon & jun. read more

Hanok - Galbi, Kimchi Trio, Spicy Udon & Dolsot Bibimbap* - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I wasn't expecting too much viewing some of the photos, but I don't think they're an accurate representation. In regards to quantity, I was happy and the meal was filling. Quality was good too! Katsu is nice and crispy, very tender, and pairs well with sauce. All entrees come with miso and have vegetables included, whether on the side (i.e. katsu) or inside (i.e. bibimbap). Chicken katsu seems to come with slightly more meat than the pork, but barely so not really a big deal. It's interesting that the pork is whiter meat and the chicken is darker though. You can taste the difference, however, so it was definitely a surprise. I personally loved the katsu but not sure about the others. Four for above average, but nothing blew me out of the water. Tasty but not didn't melt in my mouth and that's what a five is reserved for. Wish there were more options for things like drinks or desserts, but pleased! read more

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Their flavors are spot on, good portioned and the overall ambiance is very cozy. However, as a Korean person i did expect the restaurant to serve side dishes but there was none :( and korean dining is all about the combination of main & side dishes. On top of that, the location being a bit far from my usual route it may be a while until i come back. I would recommend the meat dishes since it comes with a side salad and soup. They have two flavors for the fried rice cake and the soy flavor tasted like donuts (perhaps a bit too sweet). Presentation wise i think itd benefit from sesame sprinkles or some green onions. It looked a bit bare on its own. The staff were very friendly read more

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Great food! I don't know what it is with Seattle and Korean food but everything we have had here is incredible. The Bulgogi was very flavorful... and the service was great! Check this place out. read more

Hanok - Excellent bibimbap!! - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food! Best place in Madison park area by far! I've tried almost everything on their menu. They have amazing food. I would highly recommend the galbi & katsu chicken! read more

Pretty good! It's an unassuming, small, but cozy Korean spot deep inside of equally cozy Madison Valley. The food is good, the service is very nice, and the price is pretty reasonable. The space itself is fairly small but it's nicely considered and complimented with jazz music playing in the background. I wish most family Korean restaurants in the PNW would take a cue from Hanok because it demonstrates quite well how just a little bit of attention to interior space can go a long way to making customers feel good. The menu has some greatest hits of Korean cusine: galbi, bulgogi, tteokbokki, kimchi jigae, and so on. There are a few non standard things on the menu too like various udons and other basic Japanese eats. I've tried the galbi, the spicy pork, and the bulgogi, and everything was well-prepared and tasty. Everything is prepared by a wife and man couple who are very nice and accommodating. There are a few nitpicks to talk about: * No bonchon but given the scale of the operation it's not a huge deal; this is rare case where the absence of bonchon for the meal doesn't signal ahead of time that everything else is going to be underwhelming as well. * They don't appear to have liquor license so that means (gasp) NO SOJU! They do have a good selection of sakes, wine and beer though so just embrace change and enjoy something else. * It's located DEEP inside of the Madison Valley close to Lake Washington so it'll take you a while to get here (just a heads up!) I like it! read more

Food was very tasty and just right...family owned and service was very good.. definitely will go back. read more

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Been there 10+ times, and finally writing a review. My favorite Korean spot in Seattle. I'll go whenever I'm around downtown/Madison Park. The food is great, and the service always attentive. Seems like a family-owned restaurant, and they're sooo friendly. read more

This is by far one of my favorite places for dinner in Madison Park. The food is fantastic and the portions are crazy big. Great prices, and the service is amazing. Food is so fresh and very tasty. Be sure to make reservations because this restaurant is small, and please be patient if the food takes a little bit longer, because it's definitely worth the wait. Love this family owned business. read more

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The server was excellent in recommending gluten-free dishes to me. While this restaurant does not have a lot of gluten-free options, we managed to eat a full gluten-free vegetarian meal. For appetizers, we ordered the boiled edamame beans. The edamame was quite crunchy and well-done. For the main course, we ordered the Stir-fry Korean glass noodles and the Dolsot Bibimbap. They did not have a lot of flavor but were were entirely gluten-free, vegetarian, and well-cooked. My review for this restaurant is mainly because of the server but the food was quite delicious as well. read more

Hanok - Stir-fried Korean-glass noodles - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It's a small family-owned restaurant with just a handful of tables but it had a good rotation of customers where it didn't seem to be a problem. At least not when we got there around 6pm. We were seated right away and didn't have to wait long to get our food. I ordered their Dolsot Bibimbap which is beautifully served in a hot stone bowl atop a wooden box. I chose beef for my protein and added on some kimchi for $1 more. The miso soup it came with was delightful since I am still nursing my cold and it was very soothing to my throat to sip on the hot broth as I ate my main course. I highly recommend getting this dish in the stone bowl because it helps to crust up some of the rice on the bottom which is very authentic and tastes amazing mixed with their spicy red sauce which is a must to give it that familiar flavor. My daughter enjoyed her Grilled Pork Belly dish that came with a side of Purple Rice, Salad, and a miso soup. This is a wonderful small, family-run Korean restaurant located in a fancy and upscale part of town. But the business itself is very low key, casual, and there's a decent amount of free street parking available. I'd definitely come back here again with the rest of my family. They do accept reservations for parties of four or more. Although, it would be difficult to accommodate more than a party of four. read more

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Great food with reasonable prices. Excellent service in a small restaurant, highly recommend! We got the Chicken Katsu and Stir-Fried Udon read more

Hanok - Chicken Katsu - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing food very fair priced and han was our very attentive excellent server. Thank you for a great birthday dinner hanok.

We love this place. Small, down-home mom and pop restaurant. The wife is the chef and the husband is the business manager and waiter. The dishes are a wonderful fusion of Korean and Japanese. Clean, tasty, high quality, without the high prices. This restaurant is our go-to comfort stop when we just want a good meal and husband Han's friendly, even-tempered presence. read more

This is the best Korean food in Seattle PERIOD. You will have to go to Korea to get this amazing food. I will be going again and again. It is simply delicious. The owner, and server, is simply a delightful man who ensures you have a great time. I recommend the sake. They will serve it right. I congratulate the owners for giving us such a great time. read more

A small neighborhood eatery (~ 6 or 7 tables) in a simple setting serving clean tasting mostly traditional Korean entrees on individual trays. (Somehow feels more Covid friendly this way.) Kimchi is ordered & charged separately. Had no wait when it first opened for the day. Food & Price A La Carte Kimchi Trio 3 kinds of kimchi: radish, Napa cabbage, & cucumber. Was a bit overripe but good. $5 4.* Entrées Dolsot BiBimBap w/ beef, zucchini, carrots, bean sprouts, sunny side-up eggs and rice in a hot claypot for socarrat type of crust but was over toasted and had a slight but noticeable whisp of burnt flavor. Comes with miso soup $15 3.5* Galbi was of good quality, not fatty, & slightly sweeter than usual. Came with purple rice, a simple good salad and miso soup. $19 4* Noodles Udon Soup w/ Shrimp Tempura has a great flavorful broth albeit slightly sweeter than usual. $8 + 2 pieces of Shrimp Tempura for $4 4* Service very nice Located -deep in Madison Park just 3 blocks from Madison Park Beach -just after McGilvra Blvd but closer to 41st Ave on (the south side of) Madison St. -just before Red Apple Market (on the north side of Madison) read more

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My party showed up without a reservation. The host was very accommodating and kind. Food was great. I had the spicy pork bibimbap. If you're in Madison park, I would recommend this spot for Korean food. read more

I have not finished a meal so satisfied and excited in a long time. I would order exactly what I got today for tomorrow's dinner and life would be excellent. Kimchi fried rice with pork: this was the best kimchi fried rice I've had. So flavorful and not overwhelmingly like kimchi flavor. It almost was like the rice had a flavor of its character and the kimchi was a side / ancillary flavor. You can see the rice is not very red like the stereotypical jar kimchi. The kimchi was cooked in a way that really complemented the rice. Salad with calamari: awesome that they separated the calamari and rice in the takeout bag so nothing got soggy. The squid was perfectly fried and not greasy. The salad was simple... mixed greens, carrots, avocado but came with the most amazing dressing and sauce. Bibimbap with spicy chicken: People from Ohio or the Midwest might know Bibibop the fast casual chain where you can make your own bibimbap bowl Chipotle-style. It was an HONOR and a privilege to experience what the Bibibop chain was replicating (and Bibibop does a damn good job I'd say... they have every one of these toppings plus egg, cheese and potato lol to make it more American diet friendly). The Hanok bibimbap just took the Midwest chain to another level...fresh and great mixture of flavor with a perfectly cooked over-medium egg on top. Sooo good. Oh and the dishes come with miso soup which was a nice bonus. Didn't quite taste like miso soup from a Japanese restaurant but couldn't put my finger on the slight variation. A little salty though for my taste. I just may order this again tomorrow. read more

Hanok - Bibimbap*, Kimchi Fried Rice with Pork, salad with calamari - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Really great spot! Nice place to eat inside. Awesome service. Delicious bi bim bap in stone pot with crispy rice on the bottom. Chicken karaage was also quite good. Easy parking on Madison. Can't wait to go again! read more

hours on yelp and maps are wrong. actually closes at 8pm. save yourself the drive if youre coming thinking it closes at 9!

Cozy warm Korean neighborhood spot with some Japanese flair. No frills, just great food and warm service. Fresh, flavorful, and healthy ingredients! Glad I finally found a solid Korean spot to eat in Seattle. read more

This was my girl's first time EVER having Korean food, so I said say less. I have never been to this restaurant before but the location is in the cutest neighborhood on the outskirts of the UW arboretum. The menu had so many yummy options to choose from, but we stuck to some classics for my friend to try such as beef bulgogi, cheese corn, rice cakes, and glass noodles (Japchae). The food came out fast, and the server was really kind and attentive. I could tell this place was well liked by the neighbors because there were constant to-go orders the whole time we were eating. Come check out this cute restaurant next time you're craving some Korean comfort food ! read more