Hwaban

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   MichaelC

   New York Area

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on March 30, 2019

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Outstanding service with very good food!
   

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   RobinJ

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 29, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I had a very pleasant time with friends at Hwaban. The food was more towards serious Korean which I like very much. I had Abalone, Fish Stew, and Oxtail and they were not just delicious but also depth of the flavor was very satisfying. Modernly interpreted interior of the restaurant in clean, and quiet mood made me focus on the food and conversation with friends. Additionally, service of the waiters were enough, not too intrusive, not too careless.
   

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   DeniseK

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on March 27, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was amazing and so was the service. Definitely a great place for a special dinner.
   

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   CarlosC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 18, 2019

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   The pollock roe wasn’t anything special but all other dishes are clean and full of flavor. The kimchi cheese is a must !!
   

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   MICHELLEL

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 16, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Elevated and sophisticated authentic Korean restaurant.
   

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   PaddyM

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 16, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Simple menu but exquisitely prepared. Great ambiance and great service!
   

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   RunDontWalk

   New York Area

   13 reviews

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   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on March 16, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Unique twists on Korean classics. Great setting and excellent dining experience. Will be back.
   

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   Deniseh

   Chicago

   112 reviews

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   4.0

   112 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2019

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Great place to try. Shrimp appetizer and scallops very good. Nice wine list
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 10, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Loved it! Perfect portions, amazing presentation of Korean cuisine using super fresh ingredients in modern and approachable space. Professional staff and a great value for the price!
   

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    KitKat

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and excellent service. Will definitely return!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

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    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was really so special. The appearance and flavors and balance of the dishes was first rate. The service was graceful and accommodating even when WE forgot to notify them of a kind of obscure food allergy. We will return.
    

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    John

    New York Area

    2 reviews

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    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great service. Beautiful plating.
    

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    Cheunger

    New York Area

    240 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    240 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Pretty good Korean dinning experience. Good value for the food.
    

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    DebbyP

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent out of the ordinary food. The service was extraordinary. Our wait staff explained the food without being over solicitous. Loved this restaurant
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely delightful. Pleasantly surprised! Everything was epitome of perfection. The braised chicken literally fell off the bones, packing in flavors in every bite.
    

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    Sssp

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    overall3food5service2ambience3

    Food was great but the service was immature. The server didn’t remember which drink was ordered before so he brought out wrong beer. We had dinner for about two hours and when we were still in conversation after dessert the server asked us to leave all of sudden because the next group of guests were coming for the table that we sat. First, he should’ve gave a heads up and second, there was no group of guests waiting in the waiting area. We felt he lied to let us out... They need to teach these young servers about the attitude and the manner if they want to present this resraurant with upscale restaurant exprience.
    

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    EddieS

    New York Area

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Tasting menu was excellent. Chicken and vegetable dish was yummy. Steak on rice cakes was the best.
    

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    Clamato8

    New York Area

    21 reviews

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    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Hwaban just keeps getting better. Some standouts include the chicken stew, the rice cakes with beef, and the oxtails. Save room for dessert, especially the Pavlova, the cheesecake, or the chef's special.
    

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    Dinner42

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I loved the atmosphere at Hwaban - quiet, yet welcoming. Servers were friendly and professional. The food was delicious, from the dubu appetizer to the rice cake with ribeye steak. I will definitely return to try more dishes!
    

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    bkhgal

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ambience, food presentation, pace, service and food itself en pointe! Inspired and inspiring! Can’t wait for our next meal here to try other dishes. Thank you!
    

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    jojo

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Korean dishes with refreshing flavours. Beautiful background music emanating from expensive but stylish speakers. Although some dishes are hit-or-miss with their flavour profiles, the desserts are excellent and worth a trip for their sake alone.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing highly recommend !
    

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    Nancy

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First, the food--flavors, textures, and overall quality--was very high. The three courses prove to be quite filling. Second, the service was outstanding. We had a complicated situation with half of our party, and the staff could not have been kinder or more accommodating. The decor is very soothing and the restaurant is blessedly quiet, so it is a great place to go relax, have some wonderful dishes, and enjoy oneself in the company of family or friends.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We just ate there for the first time tonight. We brought our two boys. The three course menu is fresh and inventive, with a nod to modern Korean cuisine. The owner also owns Kosaka in the village. She is such a lovely person and you can see that come through in the service - everyone is so professional and takes great pride in the menu. We will come back!!
    

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and delicious!
    

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    KC03

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2019

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    the overall atmosphere was nice but the food was too salty and the soup was not warm enough.
    

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    Smooth

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Elegant, modern Korean cuisine, beautifully presented and graciously served in a serene and attractive environment
    

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    HeatherW

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2019

    overall4food4service2ambience4

    Hwaban was a unique and culinarily exciting experience. Recommended for an upscale date night, dinner with the parents, or intimate group dining.
    

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    Jeannoel

    New York Area

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    It is really good food but in my opinion not spectacular. I thought the abalone appetizer was kind of bland unlike the scallops that are indeed right at the top. The Salmon and chicken were quite good but again not spectacular. The strawberry cream cake was the one fish absolutely spectacular.
    

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    Seriouseater

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Enjoy an elegant ambiance and minimalist dishes that burst with flavor.
    

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    EricaB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was a magnificent dining experience! Two best girlfriends took me out for my birthday and when we arrived there was even a special birthday greeting on the table which was exactly how this restaurant operates, paying beautiful attention to every detail of the meal. From the beautiful menus tucked in envelopes to the dishes, each an Perfect work of art and divine beyond words. The atmosphere is chic and sophisticated yet comfortable and relaxed and our server was extremely polite and took care of us like royalty. The wine choices were beyond wonderful and paired well with the cuisine and the delightful desserts ended the meal joyfully. Can’t wait to go back.
    

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    Bentley

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2019

    overall3food4service5ambience3

    It was an interesting experience with some very good dishes and some all right but not outstanding ones. The fixed menu requiring two main courses at once made for a crowded table and a somewhat difficult order to make. However the waiter was very helpful.
    

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    Melissa

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Since we were already fans of Kosaka, the second we found out that Mihyun Han had another restaurant we rushed to make a reservation. And we did not regret it! The food is absolutely delicious! For apps we tried the Sweet Shrimp, Dubu and Lotus Root Salad. As entrees we had the Rice, Rice Cake, Oxtail and Beef Short Ribs. For desert we had the Tropical Pavlova. We honestly loved everything we ate here -- you will not be disappointed by any of these dishes. That being said, the Dubu, Rice Cake, Rice and Short Ribs were out of this world good. I especially recommend these particular items. We came again recently for brunch and it was just as delicious. The crab fried rice in particular was excellent
    

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    RachelT

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Place is great for foodies! Excellent service, special atmosphere, very kind staff and artfully beautiful food.
    

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    jpcnyc

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food, unobtrusive and gracious service. Bravo!
    

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    myongjoonkim

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect!!!!
    

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    ChelseaLocal

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Haute Korean. Exceptional desserts. Excellent service. Already planning our next visit.
    

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    Lyss

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service
    

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    jpcnyc

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Exquisitely prepared food -- everything absolutely delicious! Gracious and attentive service in a very serene setting. Bravo!
    

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, excellent service, uncluttered dining room. Weird speakers but perfect level of ambient music.
    

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