Han Mi Jeong

whatever you do, do not order the kampoongki (spicy). the presentation was fine but the texture was pure oil, how many times was this fried it felt like chewing through a rock of pure triple quadruple fried tar. The sauce tasted fine but it was so thick it stuck to my teeth until I brushed it at home. For 20 dollars I expected better.. Overall it felt like chewing on asphalt. No clue what the other items taste like but specifically never get this one.

It hits the spot and a Korean restaurant is definitely a welcomed addition to the food options along Halsted. I've been here 3 times since it first opened and I've been satisfied with each visit. Pros: big, family-style portions that stretch one order; complementary bonchon, less common Korean dishes on menu, large tables for big or small parties Cons/Neutral: each entree is about $20 and up (but they do have lunch special trays now that are ~$16), casual/utility interior decor No lie, I really wanted to try jokbal (braised pork trotters) because it was in a Webtoon I was reading and they actually have it! I love the chewy gelatinous texture with that spicy hit of garlic. So satisfying. I've also gotten their spicy pork (pictured) and fried chicken. Pork is mildly spicy and coated with sauce; there was a ton left over. I made fried rice with it when I got home and it made 3 additional portions. Bang for your buck! The chicken had a glistening crunchy exterior with sweet and savory notes. Easy to eat a lot. The interior is plainly decorated, but didn't bother me. You order with the chowbus qr code at the table and the service was prompt and polite. Overall, a solid option when you have a craving for Korean-style food.

the food here was really good. although it was kinda pricey, the portions were pretty large. my family and and i had a ton of leftovers. when we walked in, we were greeted and allowed to choose our own seats. we ordered off of our phones and the food came out quickly. will definitely be coming back to try other items off the menu

Nothing of this restaurant resembles how real Korean food supposed taste like. The service is rude. The food tasted bland without any flavor. The rice is rock hard and smelled like its old old and didn’t get changed for like three days. The cost of the meals are super expensive compared to other Korean restaurants. I don’t mind paying extra money for homemade Korean style restaurant but you do need to put in an effort ti make customers come back. I ate at this restaurant few different times and you can never get any consistency with this place, it is either really good or just plain awful.

We went with two safe options since it was our first time. Pork belly with kimchi and galbitang was better than expected. Didn't have a high expectation since getting authentic Korean food in Chicago is difficult but the two we ordered was definitely not bad. Make sure to cook the pork belly a little longer after it comes out for a nice texture. Even if you dine in, you have to order through the app. Rice we were given was made with too much water so it was close to being a porridge. They definitely need to upgrade their ventilation system because there is this old house smell.

Not sure why this place doesn’t have a higher rating! The bibimbap is easily some of the best I’ve had in Chicago with very fresh ingredients, and they don’t hold back on the appetizers. So good and such a nice change from the stingy portions I’ve had at other North Side Korean spots. The atmosphere isn’t that the most fabulous but taste makes up for it.

Updated review for 2026: It's been 2 yrs and we finally came back for our second visit! Ordered their Galbi tang soup (beef short rib with daikon) and it was soo tender and very clean tasting broth, not too salty and not spicy at all. Very clean clear white broth and the short rib was extremely tender, glass noodles were hard to eat, they were slippery, but tasted sweet and daikon was semi crunchy and paired well with the beef. I do think for the price of $25 the portion/bowl could be slightly bigger. They did give a good amount of short ribs but I think the overall portion could be more for that steeper price, they could at least fill the bowl up to the top with broth, if you see the pic, it wasn't filled to the top like the other soup. I understand beef short ribs are expensive nowadays in the grocery stores but I think you should at least fill it up to the top which is why I'll keep my rating at 4 stars. But overall, I highly recommend and this is a good option for soup if you're sick. Also ordered Yookgae jang (shredded beef brisket) soup it was semi spicy but not too much and broth was very flavorful. Great portion size for the price of $19, the bowl is huge! Highly recommend as well. Each soup came with its own small bowl of rice which was nice. They did change the number of banchan (pickled side veggies) before it was 6 sides and now it's 5 which is odd bc in the most recent reviews it looks like everyone else got 6 banchan, hmmm, strange. We were served seaweed (very good), potato, bean sprouts (my fav, nice crunch), kimchi, and broccoli. All of the banchan were tasty, we also had their hot tea which tasted like roasted rice which I enjoyed and recommend trying. The service was excellent, our waitress checked on us 2x and even asked if we wanted a tea refill which I appreciated. This will be our go to Korean restaurant moving forward! ----------------------------------------------------------------- HEADS UP!!!!! You have to order online through the chow bus app and they also charge for water! It's not free, $1 for a bottle and $2+ for soda, both of these reasons is why I docked a star, thought the online ordering was inconvenient, otherwise it would have been a five-star review and I rarely give five stars for dining. We dined in and once seated we were given two small cups of hot tea and served six mini appetizers: cubed sweet potatoes, marinated broccoli, spicy cucumber, sliced eggplant, fish sticks, and thinly sliced radish. My favorite was the spicy cucumber and the broccoli I don't know what they used for the broccoli but it was a great marinade. The only thing I think the wait staff should improve on is making sure they refill our tea because not once did she refill it or ask if we wanted a refill. For the entrees, I ordered the $18 Bibimbap (sweet beef with mixed veggies and rice in a steaming hot clay pot 🍲) and my bf ordered $18 jjampong (spicy noodle soup with mussels, shrimp, crab, squid, and veggies). Both were super delicious!!! Highly recommend! 🙌 I have ordered bibimbap from joong boo market on Kimball up north and I think this was way better, the meat wasn't overly sweet like joong boo makes theirs. My bf enjoyed how spicy his seafood soup was, it made his nose runny! 🔥 However, he only got one piece of crab and shrimp and they didn't give him any squid even though the menu description listed it. When comparing, he said he likes the spicy soup from joong boo market better. Overall, we both enjoyed our entrees and thought the food is excellent in terms of taste, presentation, and portion size! The inside decor is basic but clean looking. I'm so glad we found this Korean restaurant while driving by along Halsted this is definitely going to be my go-to from now on instead of driving all the way up north to joong boo market. I'm excited to return and try more dishes! 😋

We arrived here before 5pm and we were the only group of customers. The service was pretty attentive and nice. We got a jug of water and some dishes of banchan for free. Banchan was good, better than many Korean restaurants, especially potato, and I got free refills. I ordered army soup cause it’s on sale, so I got two soups. It was not bad, many things in it, you’ll be full after you eat up the whole dish. But it’s too easy to make and I can do better at home, just for the price you couldn’t have a too high expectation. Chicken wings were really good, crispy and juicy and flavorful. Really close to bonchon.

Super amazing food. Lovely workers. And have lots of tasty vegetarian options/substitutions! I've came here three times now and it never disappoints.

Stopped in since our favorite a couple streets down closed. We like to try new restaurants in the area. We were greeted right away. They do have a menu but do not take verbal orders. You have to scan the QR and order on-line. This took away from the dining experience for us. On my order - in the chef notes I typed "no onions". My gut was to restate this to the young lady bringing out food. She stated that she would confirm with the chef. Sure enough there were onions in the fried rice. We brought it to their attention. She took back to the chef and came back and stated, it doesn't have onions only green onions. We politely stated we did not want ANY type of onion. They were nice enough to correct the order. The beef bibimpap is very salty, I did not send this back, I mixed it with rice to cut down on the saltiness. I recommend you tell them to go easy on the salt.

I have more food than these, to be honest, but I just couldn't find it since my phone is acting up My husband and I actually went here a month after they opened. The place was kinda in a quiet street, in my opinion. We just happened to pass by and intrigued by it. The service was amazing. The people were nice. The food was also fast, but at that time, we came not during lunchtime, so I'm not sure if it makes a difference or not. The food. I honestly couldn't care much about it. The taste is just not for me. Even my husband said the same thing. The beef was rather chewy. However, we also think maybe because they just opened. The price. I think the price is just okay. Everywhere is expensive anyway. Overall, we might try going here again. We are a food snob anyways.

I got the kalbi ribs. Tbh the food was fine I guess but overall it was underwhelming with the price of the meat compared to the portion. I feel this place is mostly delivery. I feel in the future if you want a good dine in place don't go here. If you want deliver it's ok. But a sit in restaurant it's under whelming. Also the waitress was wierd kept saying to not waste the side dishes. Like she kept bothering and hovering.

Just tried the japchae ~ very good! Good proportions of noodles to veggies to meat. The meat is very well-seasoned and cooked, tasted like it was grilled. This was a nice surprise as meat in japchae can often seem like an afterthought. Pricey but quite a large portion. Ordered it as an entree but had leftovers!

One of the few Korean restaurants I could find that serves Jjajangmyeon. I haven't tried others yet, but the Jjajangmyeon here was pretty decent. It was a bit pricey, but quality was good- bouncy/chewy noodles, hard-boiled egg, and Daikon radish. They had other great staples like Japchae, Kimchi Fried Rice, and Army Stew. I really liked their Japchae, as the noodles were bouncy and better ingredients like wood ear mushrooms. Even though Army Stew, Jjajangmyeon, and Kimchi Fried Rice were flavorful, they were a tad salty. Especially the Army Stew, I thought the spam overpowered it. Easy pickup, but too far for us to order regularly.

TL;DR: Nice chill spot to enjoy a warm burner top stew. Ambiance: a relaxing spot to chill and enjoy your meal. They had soft pop covers playing when we were there. I had been eyeing their jeongol (hot pot) for a bit so we went on a windy, almost-spring day. We ordered the gamjatang jeongol (pork bones, potato, and veggies), dukbokki, and japchae (came w beef). I was split with some in my party about the taste of the pork and would like to try a diff jeongol next time. Prices are a little more expensive for Korean food in the neighborhood. Service was quick and laid back but we were the first party there for lunch. They use a QR code for their menu and to order dine in items. But they walked a receipt to our table. Neighborhood parking available as well as paid street parking.

Not recommend if you are looking for somewhere to enjoy the meal. Randomly pick a nearest Korean place to get some food with Korean friend. Taste like Ahjoomah's Apron. Nothing surprised me, not even finish the food and end up switch to another restaurant to satisfy my tongue. Service: the 3 star is for the service. Ambiance: ...

Its only been 1 week and we already went back to Han Mi Jeong for the kimchi ramen jeongol with two friends. We also had the japchae and cheese pancake. A few things changed. This time there were no more physical menus and they did not take our order. We submitted our order via Chowbus. Another difference- the banchan included kim chi. And finally, we also got tea instead of water when we sat down. I would have preferred water, but it looks like like they may charge for water. The kimchi ramen jeongol was very good, though not as amazing as I had hoped. I think i set my expectations too high after my last visit. It was hard to get a good understanding of the flavor because there was very little broth. Though we may have left the heat on too high because all the broth was gone by the end and we were scraping the food from the bowl. The japchae was excellent, my favorite dish of the night! And we surprisingly really liked the cheese pancake. I think they use American cheese. We liked the cheese pancake better than the seafood pancake we had last time. Overall my favorite dishes here have been the dolsot bibimbap, bulgogi, and japchae. We'll definitely come back again soon to try more of their dishes.

I travel to Chicago for work a lot and it's so shocking that a major city doesn't have good Korean food. This is the 4th or 5th spot I've had that was so disappointing and all I'm ordering is kimchi jigae which is so basic. Note: I ordered take out. The broth DIDN'T taste like the usual spicy and sour kimchi flavor. It tasted more like a spicy pork broth. The tofu was really good in it but the broth just didn't taste like kimchi.

I am so excited that there's finally a Korean restaurant in Bridgeport! Here's what I ordered: kalguksu with clams: the noodles were chewy so it had a good bite to it. The broth was alright, though I didn't really taste the clam flavor. Galbi tang: this was probably my favorite. However, the broth was a bit too oily from the beef fat so it had a lingering oily taste. There were vermicelli noodles, daikon, and short ribs in the soup. Jokbal: the pork trotters here was a bit dry and we had a lot of fatty pieces. I wanted more meaty pieces and it needed more flavor. It came with lettuce, garlic, daikon radish, jalapeños, and spicy sauce. Dukbokki: the chewy rice cakes came with fish cakes marinated in a spicy sauce. The service was fine however the server only came by once to fill our tea and we needed to quench our thirst from the spicy food. Overall the food here wasn't bad since they just recently opened. They have many other items on their menu that I want to try so I I will be back!

This new Korean restaurant in the Bridgeport area is totally worth the try! The dishes were a bit pricey, but most Korean food around the area is priced around the same. We got the jjajangmyeon and stir-fried pork belly with vegetables. The stir-fried pork belly had a bit of sweet and sour taste with a bit of spicy. The jjajangmyeon was good with chewy noodles, but it could use a bit more flavor. The banchans were tasty and service was good. Our waiter was really attentive and came over to offer us refills on the banchans. Overall, the quality was good and it was portioned reasonably. I would totally come again to try other things on the menu!

The bogo deal is amazing for its value. You get to choose from two different types of soups. My favorite is definitely the budijigae. The service was a little off putting since they usually give free side dishes to every customer; however, they forgot ours. We asked for the side dishes, and she said she didn't bring them to us since we barely ate them last time. I believe she mixed us up with another couple, and it felt really rude of her to assume/say that to us. The atmosphere was pretty nice and quiet but wish there were more people coming in.

Absolutely loved our meal here. Great service - food was delicious! Had a Korean version of hot pot... huge portion, and super tasty. Also loved all the traditional sides. Highly recommend a visit here!

I've gone twice now and the food was better the second time than the first, which is a good sign. A touch pricey, but portions were ample. A perfectly cromulent choice if you're in the neighborhood.

Rarely write reviews these days however our visit to HMJ felt like the right time to do so... We ordered the Kalbi ($39), Tangsooyook ($19), and Tteokbokki ($11) and honestly the most disappointing was the kalbi. Pictured on the mobile menu (which is what we have to use when ordering for dine-in) was grilled beef short ribs with good char which was the standard and what we all expect with an order of kalbi. What we got however was gritty, almost boiled(?), chewy, thick cuts of beef short rib that also had a sour/vinegar taste to it. I wish I was over exaggerating but seriously it was off putting first visually, then flavor-wise it was sour and just not what you expect a korean style kalbi to be, especially for the price. The sweet and sour pork was not bad and same with the rice cakes which happened to be the best thing we had lol, however again the price felt a bit high for what it really was. Until things change quality wise, I seriously would stay away from any of their "grilled meats" or anything like that. Also the banchan (side dishes) was nothing spectacular or memorable.. It's disappointing that it's hard to find solid Korean food in the Bridgeport/Chinatown area. Would give it a 3/10 or 1.5/5 if we could do half stars! TLDR: - Overpriced for what it is - Kalbi seriously has something wrong with it (boiled/gritty/sour/chewy/thick cuts and not charred/slightly sweet/thin LA style cuts that you normally expect) and also for $39... - Side dishes are ok, definitely doesn't feel homemade - Service was good, staff was nice, and clean ambiance!

Ordered the budae jjigae and chicken wings. Great value and dime-in service. Will reorder and return again.

I have a mixed feeling about this place, because my dine in experience and take out experience is very different. First of all, let me start by saying that the food in the place is pretty amazing. I'm always looking for a tasty Korean restaurant in the south loop Chinatown area, and this is the only place that's delicious and very reasonably priced. Love their cold Korean spicy noodles! I always get it, their Korean seafood pan cake and dumplings are really great too! My take out experience: I usually do take out here because the restaurant it self is not that fancy, I enjoy the food better at home. When I order delivery, the order is usually correct. However, a few times now when I do pick up, the food is not even started when I arrive at the recommend time frame. They claim the didn't receive it, so I'm not sure if it's a system error or what. But it has been a few times like this now. My dine in experience: I took my mom here for mother day because she loves Korea food. The service was great and food was amazing. Overall I really like this place, they are pretty new so maybe they need to figure a few kinks out.

Absolutely wonderful. The Budae Hotpot (pictured) was simply amazing. The broth was rich and delicious, the bulgogi was tasty, and the vegetables and mushrooms were fresh and delicious. The staff was very helpful and genuinely interested to make sure we enjoyed our meal. And the portion size was such that we (2) stuffed ourselves and have enough leftovers for another entire dinner. The place was spotless, and I will certainly be back next time I'm in town.

I really wanted this place to be great. It's so close. It's a little more expensive but portion size is bigger. However the soondubu tastes like it's Chinese and not Korean. Flavor is almost there. I wanted this place to be great because it's something on the south side closer to home. I knew it was iffy when the server called the banchan "free appetizers" but she was new. Hope they tweak their dishes to be more Korean. It really feels more Chinese than anything.

It's a newly opened Korean restaurant next to my home, we checked it out Wednesday night, it was my friend's birthday. The food is amazing, we ordered kalbi, grilled pork belly, sweet sour pork and three other dishes. They are all tasty and not Americanized korean food. Six people spent 180$ for a big party, the price is reasonable and much cheaper than the similar restaurants nearby. We definitely will go back and recommend to more friends.

This place rules. Never had jokbal before & it was outstanding. Every bite was so delicious & our server was incredibly sweet & attentive. They were also playing smashing pumpkins videos on a giant screen over the counter, which sat pretty well w me. Do not skip it!!

Came for lunch where it was relatively quiet, sans the K-pop blasted on the speakers. We ordered jjajangmyun 짜장면 (black bean paste noodles), tangsooyook 탕수육 (sweet and sour pork), and haemuljungol 해물전골 (seafood hot pot). The side dishes were nice and overall legit, although broccoli is kinda weird. Still, it gave me hope for the main dishes. The tansooyook had too much of a sharp sourness. They definitely put too much vinegar, because it stings the nose and makes me cough. If they'd tone it down, it'd be better. The pieces are also kind of big, like bacon strips instead of chicken fingers, but whatever. Also, what's up with the shredded carrots and bell peppers? The seafood hot pot was okay. It had a good amount of crab and shrimp. I thought the tofu could've been the softer variety. The jjajangmyun is the main travesty. It came in a giant bowl with cucumber, pickled radish, pork and potato pieces, and a hard boiled egg on top. Egg with jjajangmyun is weird to me, but okay. Then I see the noodles. Why are they so thin? Well this isn't a good sign. And indeed, it wasn't. The noodles did not help to impart the flavor of the sauce (which was okay) at all. Sorry but what the *heck* happened with the noodles? They aren't thick enough, stick together worse than Sour Punch candy straws, and ruined the dish. Seriously, I think they used spaghetti noodles. At $19 and the amount of time they spent, I was ready to expect something really good but what a fumble. If this is how they prep this, they'd be better off not offering it. It's a damn struggle to find a half-decent jjajangmyun in this country, but this one is really down there. With the prices of their offerings, I was really hoping for something I could count on as a feel good staple. But the quality doesn't command anywhere near the amount they're asking for. The portion sizes are big, yes, but I'd rather have a smaller amount with better taste. Better luck next time.

Tangsuyuk and galbi was decent. Not delicious but not awful. It's ok. Gamjatang is......awful. Yes, it's edible as food but it's NOT a gamjatang. It tastes nothing like Gamjatang at all! Gamjatangs are more red/orange in color. Their gamjatang looks more like seaweed soup, definitely more white and clear in color. Gamjatangs are supposed to be spicy and flavorful with lots of depth. This was absolutely bland, mild and flat in taste. This place may serve authentic dishes but "authentic" taste is very questionable. I moved here from Maryland where you'll find several good and delicious Korean spots in VA which is a drive away but extremely disappointed honestly in Chicago's "authentic" Korean restaurants. I miss Korean food and hoping I can find just one decent place. So sad.

Korean food dinner in Bridgeport on Tuesday night. Ordered the gamjatang jeongol. It was delicious. It did not disappoint. It feed 2-3 people. Slightly spicy, savory, perfect for a winter day. The banchan was very tasty as well. Service was good and quick.

Food is pretty good, but I ordered 4 entrees, 1 being a large size jeongol, and I only got 4 small 4oz side dishes? This is side dish for only 1 entree, not 4 entrees.... Minus a star for lack of side dish.

We are from Los Angeles and we have pretty much high expectation when it comes to Korean food. We ordered budae jjigae, bibimbup, and yookgaejang, and they were all large portioned and delicious. This person knows how to make Korean dishes.

Went to the newly opened Han Mi Jeong for dinner. It was so delicious. We got the fried beef dumplings, beef kimbap, cheese pancake, rice and ramen noodles, stir fried pork belly with vegetables, and army stew. It was buy one get one free so we were pleasantly surprised when we got two bowls of army stew! The banchon was delicious. And we love that you can order by scanning the QR code whenever you are ready and use your phone to signal that you are ready to pay. This lets the servers focus on getting the food out and making sure tables have what they need to enjoy the meal. We will be back for sure!

Drove past and decided to circle back and give this place a try, especially if we could have some hot soup on a cold day. We tried the kimchi bokkumbap (fried rice), kalguksu (handcut noodle soup with a clear broth) and kipmalee (noodles in seaweed, fried). Three out of three dishes were spot on for Korean food. Service was solid. Banchan (korean side dishes) were good. Would definitely come back.

Since the upscale River North restaurant, Woo Lae Oak, closed more than 20 years ago, I have longed for a restaurant serving comparable authentic Korean cuisine to open in or near the downtown area. When I read that Han Mi Jeong had recently opened a few miles south of the Loop in Bridgeport, and was receiving high marks, I set out, accompanied by my wife, to see for myself. We were both impressed with each of the dishes we tried. As for me, I had the best dolsot (stone bowl) bibimbap ever. Likewise, my wife thoroughly enjoyed her two main dishes, as well as the accompanying side dishes. The menu is extensive, and will require many future visits to Han Mi Jeong to explore this wonderful cuisine. In addition to the delicious food, the service was pleasant and helpful. The dining area was very clean, tables were new and sturdy, as were the chairs. The chef was very warm, gracious and appreciative. Looking forward to our next visit. Located fairly close to White Sox ballpark - perfect for anyone seeking a nice restaurant before or after a home game.

First big negative is the use of digital menus and ordering. A server comes by to ask if you have any questions but you still have to order off your phone. Digital menus are especially bad when you are new to a place. My husband got the spice seafood noodle soup and I got the kimchi stew. Both were mediocre and lacked depth of flavor. There was a good amount of pork in the kimchi stew, but the were cut in 1 inch pieces that weren't tender enough. I think they needed a bit more cooking time. Super expensive compared to some other places too. We were super disappointed because we've been going to the North and NW suburbs to get Korean food and we were excited that we might have some place to go closer to home. An SGD just opened in Chinatown, so we're hoping that's better.

Fake Korean restaurant. A dead giveaway is that the menu is in Chinese and English but has no Korean. Utensils are knockoff versions of what you would find in genuine Korean restaurants. I wouldn't have cared if the food was passable but it's not. The worst dish was the grilled pork belly. They used the kind of burners used in Chinese hot pot restaurants, overcooking and burning the pork belly within minutes of serving. I told the server and she did nothing the first time, brushed me off and returned to her phone. I told her a second time and all she did was to turn off the burner, allowing the residual heat to continue to ruin the dish. I had to disrupt her social media session a third time to specifically request that she transfer the food to an ordinary plate before she reluctantly did it. But it's too late, the entire dish was ruined beyond salvage. They still charged us the full amount for the dish and even their bill is a bit of a scam -- there are boxes with tip percentages that you can check but they included the tax in their tip calculation. We were the only diners in the restaurant the whole time, which should have been a red flag because it's dinner time on a Saturday.

on my way home and saw it so give it a try. very authentic Korea food. Serve with Korean rice tea. I like the Korean stainless chopsticks. The wings is jumbo size but not super salty l. excellent! Love the seafood pancake it has mini oysters and many seafood. I had the ginseng chicken. I like the way how they tie the chicken leg drums underneath the chicken skin without using any cotton string! The soup taste so great and bring me back the 20+ years ago the trip to S Korea. Definitely will go back again. highly recommend

This place is pretty decent for a Korean food craving. We ordered the pork belly, bimbibap and seafood pancake. All were delicious. Would definitely come again!

Best bibimbap I've ever had. The portion size is huge. It's worth the money and they don't play around when you order extra meat!