Hanmiok

We were invited to Hanmiok by a close friend who insisted it was one of the hardest restaurants to book in Seoul, and after dining there, I understand why. He mentioned that during his previous visit, he queued for an hour just to get in, so our expectations were already sky-high. The restaurant sits in a basement, and descending the stairs felt like entering a hidden culinary institution. The entrance walls were lined with photos and signatures of celebrities who had dined there, a sign that this place had earned its reputation. Once seated, we were surrounded by an elegant and warm atmosphere that immediately set the tone for the evening. The meal began with beef sashimi sushi. Our server explained the sauces to pair it with, and from the first bite, we were blown away. The flavour was rich, buttery, and perfectly balanced, the kind of bite that makes everyone at the table fall silent. Then came the main dish, prepared table-side with precision and rhythm. Ingredient after ingredient was added, each step building anticipation. The final dish was an explosion of textures and flavours, complex, unexpected, and deeply satisfying. Hanmiok isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience. A place for celebration, indulgence, and the joy of food done right.

have brought my family and friends in two different trips to this restaurant. no fail that everyone has enjoyed and left full! their aburi steak sushi starter was a great way to start then the brisket and scallops and the finale with the buckwheat wrap! we also tried their highball, which was pretty good too. thei deonjjang porridge after a meal was the perfect cherry on top. the staff are always very kind and i love the atmosphere here. quite pricey but i always love the experience here.

Full house on a weekday dinner. We joined the waiting list and got a table at about 7.20pm. The 2-3 pax set is good for 3 pax. We had a good dinner. The staff executed the cooking and the experience was great.

Wow! Worth the hype! Make sure you make a reservation or show up early to get on the wait list. You will need to be on Catchtable to do either. We wneded up in a private room and it was great! We ordered the medium size chadolgujeolpan and added the scallops...and it was Delicious. All of the ban chan were so delicious as well. My friend and I were so very happy with our choice and nice a full when we left. The show of making of the food was amazing to watch and so fun to eat!

We made a dinner booking through catch table. Hanmiok was my favourite restaurant on this 2nd trip to Korea! ⭐ It's a 3 course beef-oriented dining experience. Beautifully cooked beef with a fair bit of veggies. The food will either be brought to your table ready to eat/someone will cook it for you. This means no YUMMY beef, all the time. 🎥 Add in some entertainment from the fattier pieces catching alight when a blowtorch is placed to them (you also feel the heat) and you've got a show! I haven't had an experience like this before. For the unique experience and delicious beef, I would come back. 😀

definitely the best beef i ever tasted so far. the smokiness from the grill was amazing, the service was excellent and we definitely enjoyed our dinner. it’s important to book with Catchtable before you come here if you don’t want to wait hours for nothing. 🖤

We had an amazing dinner experience at this beautiful restaurant. I was able to make a reservation on catchable. We ordered the set meal that serves 2-3 people. The food was cooked in front of us and was displayed beautifully afterwards. The food was so so delicious for us and service was very good. Highly recommend, one of our fave meals in Seoul.

Fantastic dinner bursting with a palette of flavours. The server was attentive, guiding us on how to enhance the flavour of each dish, and get the best of every bite. The meat seasoned and grilled nicely, the quality of all ingredients were fresh and juicy!