Luckily a friend told us about what to expect here otherwise we would’ve been totally confused. There are two separate businesses located in one location called “The Royal Bobcat” with OUI over the entrance. If that isn’t confusing enough you’ll need to walk thru the bar area to find a couple of menus on a small counter or, you can use the QR code on each table to peruse the menu. Ring the bell on the counter and someone will appear to take your food order. If you want drinks you order from the bar. We had the gumbo which was a small bowl of a Southern grandma’s comfort food. Next, the gooey chicken wings coated in a Korean finger lickin’ glaze and the vege dumplings – crispy and delicious although I have had better at another Korean restaurant. Overall, the food was good and I really like the vibe of the place with stained glass and sparkly lights in an intimate setting. My only slightly negative comment would be the bartendress who is low on the scale of friendly and definitely not a smiler. Bartending isn’t difficult. Really it isn’t. I bartended in my youth in strip clubs to huge nightclubs (which is probably why I can’t hear well now). Your job is to be a purveyor of liquid happiness with a side of charm. Cracking a smile now and again will can turn this bar into a beacon of joy amidst a delightful menu of seoulful bayou Korean-Cajun fusion concoctions.Parking: It's Federal Hill where parking is always a challenge.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fried Veggie Dumplings, Korean Chicken Wings
Colleen Morgan
Vegetarian options: The Tofu Po Boy is incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul S.
I eat out quite frequently and I was a chef by trade . The food from this restaurant is so delicious Innovative and fresh . You will not be disappointed . And be open to try new things .
Julie P.
Hanju kitchen is inside more of a bar environment. The overall feel is homey and sophisticated. There's a bar area and a window for Hanju Kitchen. You order at the window and provide a table number. It's self seating, but then they bring the food to your table. It happened to be a Saturday night when we went, and we found out there's live jazz every Wednesday and Saturday night. The band started at 8p and said they'd be there until 11p. It was a nice surprise. The food we got was delicious. I asked the woman at the Hanju kitchen window what she thought was best on the menu, and she recommended we get a few items and share. We got the Bulgogi Mac, Shrimp Po Boy, Pork Dumplings, and Korean Wings. I think she pointed us in the right direction. The dumplings were well flavored. I'm not a huge wing fan, but I did like the Korean sauce on the chicken. The best item was the Bulgogi Mac, which had all the flavor and creaminess you could hope for. I wasn't overly impressed with the shrimp po boy, but I had it right after the Mac. It was just a pretty basic fried shrimp sandwich in my opinion. The French fries it came with served to mop up the extra cheese from the Mac though. We left thinking we'd definitely go back. The main barrier in that area is parking, but we did find a street spot right around the corner.
Justin Clark
My favorite place to eat and drink. Excellent vibe and extraordinary food. Specials keep me coming back. The gumbo is favorite thing here. I get it every time!!
Ngan N.
Came here with two friends on a Thursday night. Great vibes, drinks, and food! Hanju was not there when I lived in Providence, so it's great to see there's a place like this now in Prov. We ordered the kimchi mac & cheese, gumbo, and surf & turf rice. I was pleasantly surprised by the food, they were all flavorful. The kimchi mac & cheese was my favorite, actually, one of my fave mac & cheese I've had in awhile. I can't locate the drinks menu online, but they were also good and decently priced. Overall, a nice place to chill and hangout with your friends. I would definitely come back here!
Karla M.
I've been wanting to come here for so long and finally had the opportunity. I like the concept of two different businesses in one. I also liked the decorations (took me a bit to see the cat portraits) and different kinds of seating area; there were high chairs, couches, low seats, etc. Since it was our first time we were a bit confused on how ordering worked but you ring a bell and someone will come out to take your order. Then, they'll come out to give you your food when it's ready. According to reviews, one of their popular dishes is the kimchi mac and cheese so it was what I was mostly there to try. We took it a notch further and ordered the bulgogi kimchi Mac and cheese. We also ordered the Korean wings, and bulgogi po boy. Let's start with the wings. The wings were good. Crispy and flavorful. I wish the sauce was more absorbed into the chicken as opposed to coated on. The sauce was on the thinner side and beware that there is a spicy aftertaste despite the sweet introduction. I'm sure the lettuce on the plate was a decoration but I actually think it gave the wings flavor a crunch. Next, the po boy. The flavors almost reminded me of a banh mi. The fries were a bit cold, and I couldn't really taste too much of the Cajun. Now, for the star of the show. The Mac and cheese was amazing! I would go back just for that. It was spicy, it was sweet, it was creamy, and it was filling. I'm not a huge kimchi fan so I was almost tempted to ask with it off but I'm glad I didn't. It was finely chopped and there was just a little bit anyways. It didn't have an overpowering acidic taste which was good. The bulgogi was tender and sweet but next time I would be interested in trying it without (or asking for half the bulgogi portion) because I think the Mac and cheese alone had enough flavor. One thing I noticed is they use different shapes of pasta and I liked that, it was a surprise as to what you'd be getting in your next bite. There were some things on the menu that caught my attention so I think I'll be back for more. The staff is kind and quick to serve. They don't have a parking lot (which is common on Atwells Ave) but there is free side street parking.
brian miller
Fun original menu options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
riggs b
Best shrimp po' boy I've had outside New Orleans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason T.
Ordered Hanju for take out and the way the food was packaged was a good sign of detail. The food was packaged with care and closed with stickers with the name of the restaurant. Ordered the bulgogi po boy, kimchi Mac and blueberry bread pudding. Portions of the food will definitely make you full. The had great flavor with the taste of bulgogi and the veggies. It had some similar notes of eating a banh mi due to the veggies which I enjoyed. The kimchi mac had a good spice to it with 3 different pasta noodles (shells, farfalle, penne) used. The kimchi provided a bit of a sweet taste which made a good contrast to the spice of the mac. The bread pudding was warm and I had to take a bite before I even got to the actual entrees. Definitely a not too sweet type of dessert which tasted perfect to me. Definitely would recommend trying it out. Overall everything was delicious and would recommend
Recommended dishes: Fried Dumpling, Pork Dumpling, Kimchi Mac
Meghan O.
Honestly this is a late review and well overdue. I've been thinking of the Kim chi Mac and cheese for a month now. Last minute plans to meet up with a friend to grab a drink, lots of indecisions - and it led to one great dinner. It was quick and delicious and we ordered a few other items to share - snacks for all.
Alua Aumade
The food was really good. We had gumbo that was savory, soft, and delicate. The shrimp poboy was well fried and on some nice spongy bread. The wings were pretty well cooked and had a nice sauce on them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Korean Chicken Wings, Fried Shrimp, Gumbo
Maitreyi Kale
instant foodgasm from that tofu mushroom cheesesteak. also amazing bread
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miranda L.
By far the best Korean food in the state. Everything was delicious from the dumplings to the spicy pork. My husband is still talking about the kimchi Mac and cheese. The dumplings were homemade and absolutely perfect. Everything was flavorful without being too spicy or salty. Portions were generous and we had leftovers for lunch the next day. This will definitely become one of our regular takeout spots.
Luckily a friend told us about what to expect here otherwise we would’ve been totally confused. There are two separate businesses located in one location called “The Royal Bobcat” with OUI over the entrance. If that isn’t confusing enough you’ll need to walk thru the bar area to find a couple of menus on a small counter or, you can use the QR code on each table to peruse the menu. Ring the bell on the counter and someone will appear to take your food order. If you want drinks you order from the bar. We had the gumbo which was a small bowl of a Southern grandma’s comfort food. Next, the gooey chicken wings coated in a Korean finger lickin’ glaze and the vege dumplings – crispy and delicious although I have had better at another Korean restaurant. Overall, the food was good and I really like the vibe of the place with stained glass and sparkly lights in an intimate setting. My only slightly negative comment would be the bartendress who is low on the scale of friendly and definitely not a smiler. Bartending isn’t difficult. Really it isn’t. I bartended in my youth in strip clubs to huge nightclubs (which is probably why I can’t hear well now). Your job is to be a purveyor of liquid happiness with a side of charm. Cracking a smile now and again will can turn this bar into a beacon of joy amidst a delightful menu of seoulful bayou Korean-Cajun fusion concoctions.Parking: It's Federal Hill where parking is always a challenge.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fried Veggie Dumplings, Korean Chicken Wings
Vegetarian options: The Tofu Po Boy is incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I eat out quite frequently and I was a chef by trade . The food from this restaurant is so delicious Innovative and fresh . You will not be disappointed . And be open to try new things .
Hanju kitchen is inside more of a bar environment. The overall feel is homey and sophisticated. There's a bar area and a window for Hanju Kitchen. You order at the window and provide a table number. It's self seating, but then they bring the food to your table. It happened to be a Saturday night when we went, and we found out there's live jazz every Wednesday and Saturday night. The band started at 8p and said they'd be there until 11p. It was a nice surprise. The food we got was delicious. I asked the woman at the Hanju kitchen window what she thought was best on the menu, and she recommended we get a few items and share. We got the Bulgogi Mac, Shrimp Po Boy, Pork Dumplings, and Korean Wings. I think she pointed us in the right direction. The dumplings were well flavored. I'm not a huge wing fan, but I did like the Korean sauce on the chicken. The best item was the Bulgogi Mac, which had all the flavor and creaminess you could hope for. I wasn't overly impressed with the shrimp po boy, but I had it right after the Mac. It was just a pretty basic fried shrimp sandwich in my opinion. The French fries it came with served to mop up the extra cheese from the Mac though. We left thinking we'd definitely go back. The main barrier in that area is parking, but we did find a street spot right around the corner.
My favorite place to eat and drink. Excellent vibe and extraordinary food. Specials keep me coming back. The gumbo is favorite thing here. I get it every time!!
Came here with two friends on a Thursday night. Great vibes, drinks, and food! Hanju was not there when I lived in Providence, so it's great to see there's a place like this now in Prov. We ordered the kimchi mac & cheese, gumbo, and surf & turf rice. I was pleasantly surprised by the food, they were all flavorful. The kimchi mac & cheese was my favorite, actually, one of my fave mac & cheese I've had in awhile. I can't locate the drinks menu online, but they were also good and decently priced. Overall, a nice place to chill and hangout with your friends. I would definitely come back here!
I've been wanting to come here for so long and finally had the opportunity. I like the concept of two different businesses in one. I also liked the decorations (took me a bit to see the cat portraits) and different kinds of seating area; there were high chairs, couches, low seats, etc. Since it was our first time we were a bit confused on how ordering worked but you ring a bell and someone will come out to take your order. Then, they'll come out to give you your food when it's ready. According to reviews, one of their popular dishes is the kimchi mac and cheese so it was what I was mostly there to try. We took it a notch further and ordered the bulgogi kimchi Mac and cheese. We also ordered the Korean wings, and bulgogi po boy. Let's start with the wings. The wings were good. Crispy and flavorful. I wish the sauce was more absorbed into the chicken as opposed to coated on. The sauce was on the thinner side and beware that there is a spicy aftertaste despite the sweet introduction. I'm sure the lettuce on the plate was a decoration but I actually think it gave the wings flavor a crunch. Next, the po boy. The flavors almost reminded me of a banh mi. The fries were a bit cold, and I couldn't really taste too much of the Cajun. Now, for the star of the show. The Mac and cheese was amazing! I would go back just for that. It was spicy, it was sweet, it was creamy, and it was filling. I'm not a huge kimchi fan so I was almost tempted to ask with it off but I'm glad I didn't. It was finely chopped and there was just a little bit anyways. It didn't have an overpowering acidic taste which was good. The bulgogi was tender and sweet but next time I would be interested in trying it without (or asking for half the bulgogi portion) because I think the Mac and cheese alone had enough flavor. One thing I noticed is they use different shapes of pasta and I liked that, it was a surprise as to what you'd be getting in your next bite. There were some things on the menu that caught my attention so I think I'll be back for more. The staff is kind and quick to serve. They don't have a parking lot (which is common on Atwells Ave) but there is free side street parking.
Fun original menu options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best shrimp po' boy I've had outside New Orleans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered Hanju for take out and the way the food was packaged was a good sign of detail. The food was packaged with care and closed with stickers with the name of the restaurant. Ordered the bulgogi po boy, kimchi Mac and blueberry bread pudding. Portions of the food will definitely make you full. The had great flavor with the taste of bulgogi and the veggies. It had some similar notes of eating a banh mi due to the veggies which I enjoyed. The kimchi mac had a good spice to it with 3 different pasta noodles (shells, farfalle, penne) used. The kimchi provided a bit of a sweet taste which made a good contrast to the spice of the mac. The bread pudding was warm and I had to take a bite before I even got to the actual entrees. Definitely a not too sweet type of dessert which tasted perfect to me. Definitely would recommend trying it out. Overall everything was delicious and would recommend
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Dumpling, Pork Dumpling, Kimchi Mac
Honestly this is a late review and well overdue. I've been thinking of the Kim chi Mac and cheese for a month now. Last minute plans to meet up with a friend to grab a drink, lots of indecisions - and it led to one great dinner. It was quick and delicious and we ordered a few other items to share - snacks for all.
The food was really good. We had gumbo that was savory, soft, and delicate. The shrimp poboy was well fried and on some nice spongy bread. The wings were pretty well cooked and had a nice sauce on them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Korean Chicken Wings, Fried Shrimp, Gumbo
instant foodgasm from that tofu mushroom cheesesteak. also amazing bread
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far the best Korean food in the state. Everything was delicious from the dumplings to the spicy pork. My husband is still talking about the kimchi Mac and cheese. The dumplings were homemade and absolutely perfect. Everything was flavorful without being too spicy or salty. Portions were generous and we had leftovers for lunch the next day. This will definitely become one of our regular takeout spots.