Chef Daniel Kim, who previously worked at Momofuku Ssäm Bar, has opened a new Korean restaurant called Hanbok in the East Village. The menu features a variety of traditional Korean dishes with a modern twist, including kimchi fried rice and short rib bibimbap. The space occupies a former pizza joint on 2nd Avenue and seats approximately 40 guests.
Hanbok aims to blend casual dining with elevated flavors, focusing on locally sourced ingredients where possible. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, with plans to introduce weekend brunch in the coming months. Early reviews note the attentive service and balanced spice levels.
Kim expressed interest in reflecting Korean culinary heritage while adapting to New York dining preferences. Hanbok joins a growing number of Korean restaurants in the East Village catering to diverse palates.