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Welcome To Ham Hung Restaurant
At Ham Hung Restaurant, we celebrate the rich flavors of authentic Korean cuisine with a special focus on North Korean specialties. Located on W Olympic Blvd in Los Angeles, we pride ourselves on crafting dishes like our renowned cold noodles, made in-house using a vintage noodle machine, ensuring an unparalleled dining experience. Our casual and welcoming ambiance invites families and friends to share memorable meals together, whether you’re indulging in our seafood pancakes or savory dumplings. With options for vegans and a relaxed outdoor seating area, Ham Hung offers something delightful for everyone. Join us, and taste the heartfelt dedication in every bite!
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Ham Hung Restaurant
Welcome to Ham Hung Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles at 3109 W Olympic Blvd. Specializing in authentic Korean cuisine, this establishment has quickly gained a loyal following among food enthusiasts and novices alike. With a simple and welcoming ambiance, Ham Hung is the kind of place where flavors shine and traditions thrive.
The restaurant's house specials are a true celebration of Korean culinary delights. One standout is the Ojingeo Deopbop, a tantalizing calamari bowl featuring stir-fried squid marinated in a spicy sauce served atop a bed of rice. For meat lovers, the Bulgogi Deopbop offers tender, thinly sliced beef perfectly marinated in a rich soy sauce mix, providing a savory experience that is simply unparalleled. Additionally, the Jaeyuk Deopbop combines spicy pork with fresh vegetables, brought together with a side of kimchi and house soup — a comforting dish perfect for any Korean food aficionado.
For those seeking lighter options, Ham Hung also caters to vegan diners with dishes like stir-fried portabella mushrooms and a flavorful ground soybean stew. At prices starting from $16.99, it's an excellent choice for both your palate and your pocketbook.
The acclaim for Ham Hung isn't mere coincidence. Customers rave about the quality and authenticity of the food. Justin Holmes noted the mouth-watering cold noodles and "fantastic" stir-fried squid, highlighting the affordability of the dishes. Meanwhile, a visitor from Google Maps shared their excitement after discovering that owner Sam meticulously crafts noodles from scratch using a vintage noodle machine, resulting in uniquely chewy yet light textures.
Overall, my experience at Ham Hung Restaurant was remarkable. The atmosphere might not be extravagant, but the warmth of the service and the attention to detail in the food made for a truly delightful dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur of Korean cuisine or a curious newcomer looking to indulge, Ham Hung offers exceptional dishes that invite you to savor each bite.
- Address: 3109 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006
- Phone: (213) 381-1520
- House Specialties: Ojingeo Deopbop, Bulgogi Deopbop, Jaeyuk Deopbop
- Vegan Options: Portabella Mushroom Stir-Fry, Ground Soybean Stew
If you're in the area, make sure to stop by Ham Hung Restaurant and experience the robust flavors that make this establishment a beloved part of the LA food scene.
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“ Highly recommend! The cold noodles were delicious and the stirfried squid was fantastic, all for a really reasonable price. They also have some pictures of various dishes on the wall in case you are unfamiliar with Korean food. ”
“ Great place. Stock is perfect for a cold winter night ”
“ We read a great article on Eater LA about how the owner Sam makes his own noodles from scratch in a vintage noodle machine and had to check it out. It is one of very few the only? place to try authentic North Korean style cold noodles in all of LA! The restaurant isnt fancy inside, but service was wonderful and it is very clean. The noodles were delicious and unlike any other noodles I have ever had uniquely chewy yet light and delicate. We liked the spicy cold noodles best. I think with some good marketing you could do an awesome cold noodle popup restaurant in a busier place like Sawtelle... not sure how youd get the noodle machine there though! ”
“ Great food and service as usual ”
“ Their food, and service were very nice. I would definitely come this place again next time ”
“ Me and my family love to come here The food is amazing and authentic Waiters are really kind Many food options Clean place ”
“ We loved our experience here! The cold noodles were very authentic, although the beef was a bit chewy for my taste. The rib soup was incredibly tender. Our potato pancake was slightly greasy, but everything else was excellent, complemented by an amazing sauce. We will definitely come back! ”
“ NORTH KOREA Excerpt from Eat the World Los Angeles Since Los Angeles is in the middle of another October heat wave, the brilliant dishes of summer are still roaming through the citys craving cycles. A recent visit to Koreatowns longrunning Ham Hung, named for North Koreas second largest city, gave another chance to satisfy these offseason midsummer needs. You can of course do this all year long here, unlike back home where a cold noodle joint is likely to be closed in the countrys very bitter winters. North Koreas most delicious contribution to what is just thought about as Korean food is naengmyeon, now eaten all over the Korean peninsula and by food lovers worldwide. A dish always served cold, it consists of thin buckwheat noodles. Each recipe is slightly different with the addition and subtraction of various ingredients. Normally the noodles are cut immediately by the server to make eating the thick, chewy mound a little easier. The gogi naengmyeon 10.99 is served with beef and pork slices, some fatty, some lean, but this is never really the reason to order. The focus of the dish is always the greyishbrown buckwheat noodles that are thoroughly laced in a gochujangbased dressing too thick to call a sauce. The perfect noodles are made here at Ham Hung, and each order is extruded and boiled on the spot for incredible freshness. ”