Haludam 하루담 — Restaurant in Grand Rapids

TL;DR. Delicious, authentic Korean food. Friendly, attentive service. Must go for a taste of Korea in Grand Rapids!

We found Haludam five days into a road trip with my parents and aunt and uncle who immigrated from Korea in the 70s and always longing for Korean food for nourishment and comfort. Once we were seated, we were offered a hot cup of barley tea (보리차) which my parents, aunt and uncle really appreciated. Our party had Beef Short Rib Soup (갈비탕), Seolleongtang (설렁탕), Yuk Gae Jang (육계장), Hot Stone Bibimbap (돌솥비빔밥) and Spicy Stir Fried Squid (오징어볶음). All dishes were on point and delicious!! Our server even offered us refills on banchan (반찬)!! Our party would have loved to meet the mom and daughter duo running this place to let the know the food was amazing and to wish them great success with Haludam!

If we lived in the area, we would definitely be regulars. If you live in the Grand Rapids area or are just passing through, I highly recommend checking out Haludam for a tasty, nourishing and comforting meal that will transport...

By far the best Korean food I’ve ever had, and I bet I’ve been to every Korean restaurant in Michigan and metro Chicago. Bulgogi and the short ribs are hands-down the best ever. The kimchi too, we wanted to take a quart home with us! Everything was authentic and so delicious!

Service was top notch too. They were super friendly, and when we asked about gluten-free dishes, the head server even came out to make sure she had all the details on any allergies and was extremely thoughtful in giving us advice on different menu items (thank you!). They were prompt and thorough, but you never felt like they were trying to hurry you up. I would definitely come here for a date night or with my whole family.

And WOW the atmosphere!… They’ve clearly put a ton of thought and hard work into creating a best-in-class experience. The space blends all the features you’d expect from a high quality dining spot, with the cozy, familiar vibe of sharing a meal at home with close friends. We will 1,000% be coming back to Haludam every time...

I enjoyed my first experience with Korean food this weekend at Haludam and was pleasantly surprised! The atmosphere at the restaurant was inviting, the lighting warm, and the staff friendly and educational. They took the time to help w menu questions as well as explaining the sides that came along with the meal.

We shared two apps for the table, beef gyoza and edamame, both of which were excellent.

My family got a few different meals, and all came out hot, were tasty and flavorful, and the portion size allowed for plenty of leftovers. My favorite was the spicy marinated pork stir fry, it was great. And my picky 2.5 year old niece loved her chicken fried rice!! The kimchi was also unexpectedly delicious!

All in all, a great experience for my first time trying Korean food! Looking forward to my next visit and trying some of the...