Han Bat Restaurant

My partner and I were craving soups and stopped by this place for some sul lung tang. I will say this it was definitely a hole in a wall vibe. You'll easily miss it if you look out from the front. The shop is run by an elderly couple - very mom and pop energy.We both ordered the sul lung tang with everything (second item on the menu from the top). For the price point, it was very affordable. However I will say that it is cash only. My partner had to run out to get cash, but the food came out before he came back.The owner noticed this and actually took the food back to keep it warm for him. That was so thoughtful and kind of her to do that.10/10

Truly a hidden gem, Han bat restaurant is totally worth it. If you have never had Korean soups this is the place you should start your adventure with. Both the Kimchi's are the best you will find and have. The chef / owner makes it and is unbelievable. It reminded me of a time when I was in Korea and had kimchi that was similar.

The food is amazing. You can taste very authentic Korean beef soups with various meat choices at a very affordable price, but they are cash-only. The service and interior are just fine but nothing fancy.

This is my new favorite Korean restaurant in Chicago :) my taste buds have preferred lighter tastes recently, and this place fits that preference exceptionally. I usually don't prefer ox bone soup, but I would get it here in a heartbeat. The kimchi sides pair perfectly with the rich, creamy soup. Be aware that this place accepts cash only, but there's a fee-free ATM in the restaurant. Would highly recommend!!

Ambiance: the storefront is very unassuming and may be hard to find at first, as it's tucked away. The restaurant looks a little run down and hasn't seen a renovation, but the food speaks for itself here. The menu is old school and written on the walls. I think mostly everything is under 15$ which is a pretty great deal considering his long it takes to make the bone broth and how filling it is. Food: the restaurant specializes in Korean beef bone broth soup. The entrees have different types of bone broth and meat choices and is a classic Korean dish. I generally tend to get the brisket since it's a nice balance of hearty soup and thin slices of brisket meat. Other soup options include tripe and tendons, if you're more into different textures. The broth is rich and comes unseasoned; you add enough salt, pepper and green onions to your liking. Obviously pour some kimchi/kimchi juices into the soup for true Korean style taste. Service: no frills. Don't expect 5 star service. You'll get your food and refills when asked, but honestly don't need more than that anyways. The owners are a nice elderly couple and you get a real mom and pop shop vibe here with a little taste of home.

This restaurant specializes in simple korean soups. I loved coming here on a colder day. I got the brisket beef soup, and it warmed me right up. There was a good amount of meat and noodles.You season the soup with salt provided on the table to your own liking. You can add your own green onion topping as well. The menu is very straightforward, and the place has a homey, no-fuss feel. The woman serving us was friendly. Service was fast. I would come here again.

- Incredible broth: depth of flavor, and they don't skimp on the meat! - Good portion sizes- Kimchi 11/10- Cute Korean ahjumma that can give attitude when she needs? 11/10- Cash onlyHan bat is a classic spot for Korean/Korean Americans who want a good good bowl of rich seollongtang that reminds them of home/their mom's cooking. This place reminds me of my roots and the meal grounds me, whether I'm coming back home from a ski trip, having an incredibly hard time personally, or just crave a bowl of great stew. But be warned: they're cash only, so come prepared!

straight up mom and pops shop, they specialized in soups and broth. i believed there is up to 10-15 total dishes, most of them soup. soup is very tasty, clean, rich and given sea salt to adjust ourselves. side dishes are given, and with rice. place is cozy and clean, owners are friendly. not too busy on the weekdays, i usually go every other week. recommend!

This restaurant is cash only! If you don't have cash, there is an ATM inside the restaurant.There's only a few places in the US that specializes in Seolleongtang (ox bone soup) and I'm so glad there's one in Chicago.Yes, you need to come here for their soup! Their broth is simple, milky, but rich in flavor. It comes with green onions with salt on the side so you adjust the taste. The kimchi and daikon are fresh and it's just perfect with the soup and rice.

Small Korean restaurant whose seol (sole, haha) focus is serving seolleongtang - Ox bone soup, and doesn't pretend to be anything more. Don't expect much else other than getting soup here - service is quick, the ajumma running the entire show is no-nonsense. Cash only. Pick your own seat and order off the menu on the wall, which is a bit too small to see when you're across the room.As stated before, the entire menu is different iterations of seolleongtang - which here means you get to pick the meat that goes into the broth. My favorite was cow tongue, although brisket or flank are safe bets if you're squeamish. Soup comes out hot, which really hits the spot on cold winter days. Salt served on the side, make sure to season to your liking (the soup itself is served unseasoned), and add green onions as you'd like. Banchan are cabbage kimchi and radish kimchi. A side of rice comes with your soup, make sure to dunk or empty the rice into the soup.It's a simple but refreshing meal. Good price. As a side note, there's also a Han Bat in Los Angeles that's been around for many years; not sure if there's any relation between the two, but it also serves seolleongtang.