Hansang Korean Family Restaurant, Novena Square 2
The third floor of Novena Square 2 has been dubbed "Little Korea" due to the prevalence of Korean-centric shops. There's a Korean supermarket, at least 2 Korean restaurants and a whole bunch of hole-in-the-wall fashion shops selling clothes imported from Korea.
We were there one evening and were enticed by the delicious smells wafting from Hansang Korean Family Restaurant. One part of the restaurant is reserved for those having Korean BBQ and the other part is solely for diners not having the Korean BBQ. This separateness is great because you don't walk out smelling of bulgogi.
A unique dining feature here is that they actually serve an Amuse Bouche of sorts. The trio of bite-sized bits heralded the start of a good meal.
The toasted Broad Beans were served at room temperature, with a savoury taste to the creamy nutty texture.
The Pumpkin Squash was a sweet, creamy and light mash.
The Fried Mini Shrimp was salty, mildly spicy and crunchy.
The Side Dishes were all yummy. My favourite Poached Spinach was simply flavoured with sesame seeds and soy.
This was like a Korean version of our local achar, pickled vegetables which was piquant and lightly spiced.
Despite the deceptively fiery hue, the Pickled Radish was really not spicy at all. A little paprika as sprinkled for sweetness on the crunchy chilled radish cubes.
The Beansprouts were clear and refreshing.
The Lotus Root was well braised, flavoursome and crunchy, served chilled for a refreshing touch.
The Fishcake was nicely chewy and bouncy.
The Samgye-Tang ($23) Ginseng Chicken Soup was really really delicious. The soup was delicate and clear, with the delectable earthy aftertaste of Korean ginseng root. Red dates sweetened the soup base lightly, while gingko nuts lent a luxe touch.
The Glutinous rice stuffing made for a substantial meal in itself.
Hansang Korean Family Restaurant
10 Sinaran Drive
#03-33 Novena Square 2
Tel: 6397 6752
Open Mondays to Fridays from 11.30am to 3pm, 5.30pm to 10pm;
Saturdays and Sundays from 11.30am to 10pm
We were there one evening and were enticed by the delicious smells wafting from Hansang Korean Family Restaurant. One part of the restaurant is reserved for those having Korean BBQ and the other part is solely for diners not having the Korean BBQ. This separateness is great because you don't walk out smelling of bulgogi.
A unique dining feature here is that they actually serve an Amuse Bouche of sorts. The trio of bite-sized bits heralded the start of a good meal.
The toasted Broad Beans were served at room temperature, with a savoury taste to the creamy nutty texture.
The Pumpkin Squash was a sweet, creamy and light mash.
The Fried Mini Shrimp was salty, mildly spicy and crunchy.
The Side Dishes were all yummy. My favourite Poached Spinach was simply flavoured with sesame seeds and soy.
This was like a Korean version of our local achar, pickled vegetables which was piquant and lightly spiced.
Despite the deceptively fiery hue, the Pickled Radish was really not spicy at all. A little paprika as sprinkled for sweetness on the crunchy chilled radish cubes.
The Beansprouts were clear and refreshing.
The Lotus Root was well braised, flavoursome and crunchy, served chilled for a refreshing touch.
The Fishcake was nicely chewy and bouncy.
The Samgye-Tang ($23) Ginseng Chicken Soup was really really delicious. The soup was delicate and clear, with the delectable earthy aftertaste of Korean ginseng root. Red dates sweetened the soup base lightly, while gingko nuts lent a luxe touch.
The Glutinous rice stuffing made for a substantial meal in itself.
Hansang Korean Family Restaurant
10 Sinaran Drive
#03-33 Novena Square 2
Tel: 6397 6752
Open Mondays to Fridays from 11.30am to 3pm, 5.30pm to 10pm;
Saturdays and Sundays from 11.30am to 10pm
Comments
yor websit is very nics and I is from korae. I like koraen food but the koraen food in sigapore is not nics. if u com to my contry, pliss visit me in Soeul. i wil be happy to bring u to eat nice koraen food.
jong un
Hi Mr Kim, thank you for your comment!
Thanks for your comment, but contrary to your view, this isn't a Korean food blog. I actually don't even speak Korean. I had to use google translate to figure out your comment. Haha.
I do like Korean food, but it is difficult to find authentic and really good ones in Singapore.
Thank you for your compliment! And you are correct in that Korean food in Singapore is not as nice as in Korea. Will seek you out in Seoul when I visit soon! Am actually planning a trip in April this year, any good recommendations in the Gangnam district?
i jong un is so happy you reply my coment. gangnam is got good food, my friend is cookery in one of the restaurant and i ask him which is good place to eat. otherwis also got many place in gangnam the food tasate like sheet. do you like doggie?
who is dis Prof, so rude to koraes peple?
is me jong un again.
Yes, I would be grateful for your food recommendations for Korean BBQ, Kimchi Jjigae and Ginseng Chicken Soup. I don't eat dog meat though I've heard that Koreans eat it.
The Professor is a friend, and he really isn't trying to be rude or mean to anyone, what he said was just an inside joke. Hope you weren't offended.
Is me jong un. My friend say you can try Samwon Garden at Shinsa-Dong no.623-5. is expensif but good. owned by korae's girl golfer grace park father and mother. you can also try taepodong near novotel hotel. my fren don know anymore becoz he always doggie and you no doggie so is not very nice to say.
dis prof is a crazy man huh?
jong un
Thanks for the recommendations. Will probably eat there and review those restaurants.
Yes, I guess you can say that The Professor is a little crazy. Hahaa.
Nice review though!