Hanyang Bunshik — Restaurant in New York

Hanyang Bunshik is the kind of place that reminds you why Korean comfort food holds such a special place it’s unpretentious, soulful, and rooted in tradition. We didn’t even get around to taking pictures this time because the food was that good, the kind of meal you want to savor immediately rather than pause for a photo. The atmosphere feels cozy and laid-back, like being welcomed into someone’s kitchen, with service that’s warm, attentive, and never rushed.

The 보쌈 Bossam was a standout. This dish has long ties to Korean history, especially during kimjang season, when families gathered to prepare kimchi for the winter and enjoyed freshly boiled pork belly with the first batch. The pork here was tender, rich with flavor, and sliced perfectly to tuck into crisp lettuce or cabbage wraps. Layered with kimchi, fresh garlic, and ssamjang, every bite became a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and refreshing a reminder of why bossam has remained such a beloved communal dish for centuries.

The 순두부찌개 Soft Tofu Stew arrived bubbling in a hot stone pot, staying fiery and steamy until the very last spoonful. Sundubu itself has humble roots in Korean village cooking, where freshly curdled tofu was prized for its softness and nutritional value. Over time, it became a staple of the Korean table, hearty and adaptable but always warming. The broth was deep and bold with gochugaru chili, the silky tofu breaking apart gently, soaking up all that spice and richness. Each spoonful felt restorative comforting yet powerful in its flavor.

Even the banchan, simple but thoughtful, added to the experience crunchy pickled radish, seasoned sprouts, seaweed salad. In Korean dining, these aren’t just sides they’re an essential part of the meal, meant to balance and elevate the main dishes, and here they did exactly that.

What makes Hanyang Bunshik so memorable is how seamlessly everything comes together the authenticity of the food, the comforting atmosphere, the attentive service, and the sense that every dish carries history and culture with it. The bossam and sundubu-jjigae weren’t just delicious they felt like dishes that connect past and present, tradition and comfort, all in one table. This is the kind of meal that lingers with you long after you’ve finished, not just because of the flavors but because of the feeling it...

This was the most disappointing meal I have ever had, the service was absolutely horrendous and thats coming from someone who lives in Britain where servers don't rely on tips. When we went into the main restaurant to ask for a table for three, we instantly got shunned to one of the huts, very rudely at that but we assumed it was just because it was busy. Unfortunately the rude service continued, with the Korean lady practically throwing our stuff onto the table and not acknowledging us at all, she just generally looked like she didn't want to be there. On top of that, they got one of our orders wrong and my stomach was in knots after eating, to the point where I couldn't finish my food. Due to the rude service from the lady we decided to give a low tip, she didn't like this and she stopped us from leaving to scold us for the tip, saying that they have a tip minimum and that we were under this. We explained how we tipped the amount her service deserved and she yelled us trying to say that we should delete the tip, even though this would have been her job. The other low reviews for this place show that this wasn't only an 'off day' for the woman and that this seems to be her normal attitude at work; please avoid this place at all costs as the food is not worth the off-chance that you'll possibly be served...

Absolutely one of the best comfort food places in queens, and a total bonus that they are open late! It’s a no frills place but everything I’ve ever ordered here has been amazing. My fav is the sundae soup (add salt and pepper paste to your own taste), the kimchi jigae is so flavorful and full of delicious kimchi, the dumpling soup is rich and filling and has such big dumplings inside, both meat and kimchi dumplings are very yummy (kimchi dumpling is not what I’m used to as they use very chunky kimchi in there but still delicious), the dukkboki is also made with such good quality rice cakes that it’s hard to resist. Been here twice and already can’t wait to go back again. So happy to have...