Cozy Korean Dining in NYC | Her Name is Han Review

Jun 17

We booked our table at Her Name Is Han the night before and had no issue finding a slot — but by the time we walked over near opening, the reservations had completely filled up. A heads-up for anyone considering it: definitely make a reservation in advance.

The space is small and warmly lit, offering a cozy, almost date-night atmosphere. Staff was friendly, and the service felt attentive throughout the night.

One thing that stood out was the menu design — not your typical endless list, but more like a tasting-style format. It’s organized by small curated sections with just a few options each, plus clear photos of the dishes. It almost makes decision-making easier (but also harder when everything looks good). We didn’t even arrive that hungry, but somehow ended up ordering a full spread.

What We Ordered

Premium soju cocktail with green tea, lime syrup, mint, sparkling water and dried flower
Review
Super refreshing and well-balanced — not overly sweet nor too strong in alcohol. The tea base mellowed the booze, while lime and mint added bright notes.
Rating | 4.5/5
Ordered | 1x
Would I order again? | Yes
Price | $15
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Fruity soju cocktail with lychee and pomegranate syrup
Review
Another solid drink! Not overly sweet, with a nice balance.
Rating | 3.75/5
Ordered | 1x
Would I order again? | Yes
Price | $14
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Sautéed rice cake, shishito pepper & kabocha with yuzu gochujang sauce
Review
The rice cake itself was fine — I’m a fan of rice cakes, so it's hard to find one I don't enjoy. It wasn’t exceptional though. Sauce leaned toward the heavier and sweeter side, offset by soft veggies. I wish it was spicier. Didn’t get much crisp despite being stir-fried.
Rating | 3/5
Ordered | 1x
Would I order again? | Maybe
Price | $14
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Korean crispy pancake with kimchi, mozzarella cheese and soft-poached egg
Review
We didn’t plan on ordering this, but seeing it around convinced us to try. Dipping in egg was enjoyable. I wish the pancake had been thinner and crispier with more kimchi — it came out thick and doughy. The edges were crisp and tasty, but the center was dense, more like a thick American pancake in texture.
Rating | 2.25/5
Ordered | 1x
Would I order again? | No
Price | $16
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Slow-cooked pork belly with homemade kimchi, radish pickles & jalapeño soybean paste
Review
Small portion was the perfect size for two, the highlight of the meal! Juicy, tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly that surpassed other bossam dishes I've tried. Served with ssamjang, white kimchi, pickled jalapeños, and radishes — all excellent at getting us going back for more.
Rating | 5/5
Ordered | 1x
Would I order again? | Yes
Price | $18 (s)
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Three kinds of ham, rice cake, ramen, beans, vegetables & cheese in veggie broth
Review
Pairs well with the bossam! Comforting, spicy, and flavorful, though I would have loved more ramen noodles. It felt like it needed a bit more depth — some extra kimchi or meaty flavor. Still good overall.
Rating | 3.5/5
Ordered | 1x
Would I order again? | Maybe
Price | $38
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