Hidden Residential House's Taoyuan Korean BBQ – Beef brisket with cheese sauce is insanely delicious!

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As lovers of Korean cuisine, our first stop on this half-day Taoyuan itinerary was none other than Han She Korean Restaurant to revisit the Korean flavors we always miss. Located on Zhongpu 1st Street in the Zhongzheng Cultural & Artistic District of Taoyuan, although it’s on a well-known road, it’s not one of the city’s busiest areas. Stepping out of the car and taking in the surroundings, the place exudes the tranquility of a residential community. At 1 PM on a Thursday afternoon, the restaurant was filled with guests enjoying their meals. Having been open for over a year, Han She Korean Restaurant has clearly built up a loyal customer base, which speaks volumes about its popularity in Taoyuan.

Han She Korean Restaurant doesn’t look much different from the first-floor units of neighboring residences. There are a few lush potted plants and wooden menu stands, but the most eye-catching feature is the large white sign standing upright on the staircase. Unless you look closely, you might easily overlook that there’s actually a Korean BBQ restaurant here.

The interior of Han She Korean Restaurant features a minimalist design. The space isn’t very large, with around eight tables in total. Thanks to the high ceiling and the well-spaced tables, the dining area feels comfortable without being cramped. The seating mainly consists of tables for 2–4 people, but since the long tables can be freely rearranged, it also works well for larger groups.

The menu at Han She Korean Restaurant focuses primarily on iron plate Korean BBQ, but also includes dishes such as spicy stir-fried rice cakes, ginseng chicken soup, kimchi tofu pot, and bibimbap. The menu offers recommended set meals for two ($790~) to four people. On weekdays at lunchtime, there are also business lunches featuring teppanyaki-style grilled meats (you grill them yourself) and hot pot. At Han She Korean Restaurant, even dining solo is easy—just grab some Korean BBQ.

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Han She Korean Restaurant serves five complimentary side dishes that can be refilled once: soybean sprouts, fish cake, seaweed sprouts, Korean kimchi, and yuzu onion. Among these, the Korean kimchi is slightly spicy and flavorful, while the yuzu onion has a sweet taste with a refreshing citrus aroma—it’s my favorite among the sides today. The soybean sprouts are a bit more bland, but overall, the sides are light and refreshing.

For an essential egg dish in Korean BBQ, Han She Korean Restaurant mixes mozzarella, parmesan, and provolone cheeses into the grilled egg. The tableside service shapes the egg into adorable pieces resembling Japanese tamagoyaki. When served hot, it has a rich, savory cheese flavor, and the egg itself is incredibly tender and smooth.

%技strong> Four-Person Seafood & Meat BBQ Set – $1990Includes: Live-culture pork belly, pear-marinated pork belly, spicy pear-marinated pork belly, pear-marinated flower pork, yuzu-marinated beef brisket, spicy beef brisket, spicy seafood soup.

The pear-marinated pork and beef at Han She Korean Restaurant are all prepared using a special fruit marinade made from natural fruit enzymes such as apple juice, pear juice, and yuzu sauce, which makes the meat more tender. Not only does it carry a subtle fruity aroma when grilled, but it also has a sweet fragrance upon eating.

The pork belly at Han She Korean Restaurant, whether the original live-culture variety or the pear and spicy versions, performs quite well. It’s recommended to eat it while hot, either on its own or with any of the three sauces—it’s full of flavor, and the meat is tender yet still has a good chew. The pear-marinated flower pork, with more lean meat, is slightly drier and tougher.

Han She Korean Restaurant offers three sauces: rose salt with black pepper, miso sauce, and caramel chili sauce. The homemade chili sauce is slow-cooked with caramel and chili, adding a hint of sweet caramel aroma. The owner also recommends mixing the miso and caramel chili sauces together for a richer flavor.

Eating Korean BBQ is all about wrapping the meat in fresh lettuce with pieces of pork belly or beef, along with side dishes and sauces. Although Han She Korean Restaurant doesn’t have my favorite garlic chive salad or scallion salad, the combination with other ingredients is still quite good. Fresh lettuce is available for a free refill once. Wrapping the meat in greens not only helps cut through the richness but also adds more layers of flavor.

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%技strong> Spicy Seafood SoupMade with Hokkaido sashimi-grade scallops*4, extra-large white shrimp*4, large clams, squid, and sliced red snapper.

First, spicy beef brisket is quickly stir-fried in the pot, leaving behind meat juices and spicy sauce. Then bean sprouts, cabbage, king oyster mushrooms, onions, fish cake, and homemade broth are added.

As someone who loves spicy food, just looking at the color and texture of the stir-fried spicy beef brisket is incredibly satisfying. It’s mildly spicy and sweet, and the taste is truly juicy and tender. It’s recommended to eat it right after it’s served to avoid it getting greasy as it cools.

Finally, a large plate of seafood ingredients is added to the pot in sequence—the portion is quite generous and more than enough for four people. The broth is mildly spicy and sweet, and the seafood is fresh and tender. Han She Korean Restaurant prepares the seafood soup in a unique style similar to stone pot hot pot, and the flavor is absolutely delicious—I personally love it.

%剂硗獾サ愕娜?钆Ｈ猓杭strong> Pear-Marinated Boneless Beef Short Rib (thin slices), Spicy Pear-Marinated Boneless Beef Short Rib (thin slices), Angus Boneless Beef Short Rib.

Eating Korean BBQ, watching the meat sizzle on the iron plate, and then having the aroma fill the air is simply exhilarating. The three types of beef, grilled to medium-rare, include my favorite well-selected Angus boneless short rib, which has a bit more thickness and texture, though the portion is small. Overall, the beef has a slightly greasier feel, and I personally prefer the pork series at Han She Korean Restaurant more.

%技strong> Cheese Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes – $180。

Topped with plenty of stretchy cheese and layered with mildly spicy, soft, and chewy rice cakes. Best eaten hot—the combination of cheese and rice cakes is really tasty.

Qinghe Soju – $200I tried Soju from the Cheongha brand at Hanseok Korean Restaurant this time. It has a slightly sweet taste, and the alcohol content isn’t too strong, making it quite suitable for both men and women — smooth and easy to drink.

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Epilogue

The one and only Hanseok Korean Restaurant in all of Taiwan not only offers mouthwatering Korean dishes but also provides professional and friendly tableside service. The interior features an open kitchen — a rare sight in Korean cuisine establishments. Through the large glass windows, you can clearly see the entire cooking process, which feels very reassuring. Run by a young Taiwanese couple passionate about Korean food, the place also exudes a warm, homely vibe. (This article is an invited piece by Hanseok Korean Restaurant. All content reflects genuine experiences — please enjoy with peace of mind.)

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Address: No. 329, Zhongpu 1st St., Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City
Business Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:30–14:30 (last order 13:30) / 17:00–21:00 (last order 20:00); Saturday to Sunday 11:30–21:00 (last order 20:00); Closed on Mondays.
Phone: 03-356-2355
Payment Policy: Minimum charge of one main dish per person / 90-minute dining limit / 10% service charge

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