Handam BBQ

Dined here with my wife on a weekday evening. We had a reservation, but the restaurant wasn’t too busy, so it probably wasn’t necessary. We’ve visited the Handam location in Chinatown before, so we had a good idea of what to expect, and we weren’t disappointed. We decided to go for the $35 AYCE option, which offered great value. The quality of the meats was on par with the Chinatown location. The Banchan was plentiful and more than enough for the two of us fresh, flavorful, and a great variety that complemented the meal perfectly. They also use the gas grills with the charcoals on top which adds a different flavor to the meat. For appetizers, we opted for the seafood pancake and kimchi stew. The kimchi stew was a standout. I was rich, savory, and with just the right level of heat. The seafood pancake didn’t wow us as much as the stew, but it was still crispy and flavorful. Service was attentive and friendly, though one of the food runners mentioned they were short-staffed, which had them running around a bit. Despite this, they handled everything smoothly, and we never felt like we were waiting long for refills or additional items. Overall, we left feeling very satisfied with the meal. It’s fantastic to see an AYCE KBBQ spot in the Heights, and we’re hopeful this location thrives. If you’re craving a solid KBBQ experience without the hassle of driving to Chinatown, this is definitely worth checking out!

Nut allergy warning: One of the four default sauces provided contains peanuts. The staff was great about getting me a set without it. Parking: Don't be fooled into paid parking. The communal lot across the street is free. We had a reservation for 10 at 7PM and were seated at two adjacent tables with no issues. They don't do individual bills; it's as many bills as the number of tables you have at max I believe. The banchan was great, refills will only come if you ask. We got refills of the kimchi and fish cake often. For the two appetizers, we tried (between two tables, so four options) - Dumplings: Pretty standard, they were nice and crispy (3.5/5) - Seafood Pancake: Relatively disappointing. Too doughy and soggy (2/5) - Braised Beef Short Rib: By far the best dish there for an appetizer. Super tender and some of us liked this more than the KBBQ we were cooking. (5/5) We tried nearly every meat on the KBBQ menu. The Kalbi (especially Suwon style, a garlic rub) is quite good and not as stringy as other KBBQ spots. We also especially liked the gochujang pork jowl, a unique offering. The pork belly was also very balanced in fat. Most other things were pretty standard but I'd say you can't really go wrong. They use a good level of marinade and the charcoal allows for a smoky flavor. Service was quite good - our waitress checked back often, so even with four meats max per order we were never lacking. We got regular grill changes and I'd say the only hiccup was once when a grill change dripped some oil and burned my friend at the table. We backed off a lot after that. Also, their watermelon soju is a banger. Serves 3-4 well. It's not on the menu, but they have a complimentary dessert for the B option at one per person - little cakes with mango, strawberry, tiramisu, and mocha flavors. I liked mocha and tiramisu the best but they were all pretty light and fluffy. Overall, a fantastic KBBQ option in the heights and I hope they succeed here for years to come.

I frequent the Bellaire location a lot and this new location has the same amazing deal and quality. Apparently they have hot pot too which we didn’t try but will in the future. Staff were more attentive than the other location and very nice. They have a sauce station which was different but I do prefer that.

David was an amazing server and was incredibly helpful with navigating Handams extensive menu. So many options and all were delicious! My fave hot appetizer was the cheese corn. Clean environment, went around 1pm on a weekday and wasn’t too packed. We will be back!!

Great AYCE KBBQ in the city! Can recommend to stick with their "A" package, since they already serve a lot of banchan. Tasty banchan and fresh meat. Grill is being refreshed every now and then - great service!

This was our first time here at Handam BBQ, I have been to my fair share of Kbbq. This place the BEST I have ever experienced. The variety of excellent meat to the amazing sides most definitely will be going back. Our server was David and he was AMAZING he did not miss a beat he always checked on our table made sure we had refills on everything from drinks to sides he always had a smile and gave top level service. Thank you Handam for the great experience.

Atmosphere 10/10!! Service 10/10! David was our server and he took such good care of us, a party of 6. Our skillet was constantly changed, meat was fresh and plenty. Music was bopping and we just had lots of food and fun with the watermelon Soju! Overall, so fun of a dinner with friends here 🙂