One of NYC’s Best Korean Restaurants Is Her Name Is Han | Eater NY

"Just a Midtown block outside Koreatown, this sneaky-great spot has served craveable Korean soul food since 2015 in a refined, trendy, comfortable space where the paper placemats are sweetly stamped with the day’s date, and it’s run by hit-making Hand Hospitality. I go for the massive, bubbling budae hot pot ($38) with soothing veggie broth, big hunks of various porks, ooey-gooey cheese, rice cakes, ramen, and the delightful addition of beans—everything I need to combat the chilling weather or take the edge off in the heat (I believe in hot food during the summer). The rice cakes ($14) arrive with slightly crispy exteriors and chewy insides, rounded out with shishito peppers and kabocha squash slices, and the Dirty Shirley ($14) showcases soju in a balanced, not-too-sweet mix of lemon-lime soda and grenadine. Complimentary banchan and cozy, shareable dishes make it ideal for catching up; my out-of-town pal and I could talk and hear each other perfectly. Insider tip: it’s an underrated pre–Madison Square Garden concert dinner if you get there right at 5 p.m.; otherwise, be prepared to wait, and if you’re nearby or trekking back home, takeout is a better bet." - Nadia Chaudhury