Hanmaru Restaurant

Had the stir fried spicy pork, which was delicious! Tasted just like a restaurant in Korea. There were several banchan provided which were also tasty and fresh.
Service was attentive and the food was served promptly.
I'll be back to try the gamjatang!

We got the gamjatang and mul-naengmyun and no app since we weren’t super hungry. Total ~$21pp.

Both were decent enough, though I thought the gamjatang had too strong of a “porky” taste. Maybe needed to be boiled/strained for longer. My friend really enjoyed her naengmyun. I liked the mashed potato and bean sprout banchan. The pasta tasted too much like coleslaw and the kimchi was a tad too sour.

Doesn’t make sense why the gamjatang for one doesn’t include vegetables, but other than that no gripes. Dining area was comfortable and not crowded when we went for lunch

A visit to Korean Home Taste on Allston's renowned Korean Street revealed a culinary experience that is a delight for any Korean food aficionado.

-0 waiting time
-great for lunch
-served quick
-try Japchae if you are noodle lover

Notably, one can find a seamless dining experience here, exemplified by a zero waiting time, especially commendable during the busy lunch hour.

However, a couple of dishes left room for improvement. The Japchae, a stir-fried noodle dish traditionally seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce, was unfortunately a tad on the soggy side. The texture of the noodles was missing that delectable al dente quality that truly makes this dish shine.

The marinated Kalbi, a quintessential Korean dish, also could have used a minor tweak. A reduction in sweetness and a punchier garlic taste would have greatly enhanced the flavor profile. Incorporation of fruits like pears, customary in authentic Kalbi marinades for natural sweetness and tenderness, could have added a layer of complexity to the taste.

Despite these minor shortcomings, the overall experience was highly satisfactory. The authentic ambience, combined with the heartwarming service and generally good food, makes Korean Home Taste a worthy stop for Korean cuisine in Allston. Rest assured, I'm eagerly looking forward to another visit to this cozy spot, hoping that they consider these suggestions for an even more rewarding culinary experience.

Did not order the signature hot pot. The typical Korean dishes (steak, chicken and seafood tofu) are appetising. What I need to commend is I accidentally gave two $100 notes… the staff returned one to me 😃😃

Highly recommend! Food was really good. Effectively staved away my homesickness

Really tasty, I love Hanmaru.

A little story: My boyfriend and I are in a long distance relationship and we only see each other maybe once every two or three months. Whenever I come out of logan airport he drives me to Allston for Hanmaru, a warm, homely taste.

come to here first time, ordered Jokbal bokum and camjatang for 3. The soup camjatang is okay and bokum is okay as well. The sweet potato is awesome. And service is good as well.

Amazing pork bone hot pot! The pork meat is soft and full of flavor and the set 2 is definitely more than enough for 2 people. The serving is quite large and filling. Perfect for the winter or just any time you are craving Korean hot pot. The squid skewers are also a popular item on their menu and I really liked it.