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Han Oak
Korean
Tucked behind a parking lot, Han Oak is the kind of Korean restaurant where you might have to step over a toy truck to reach the courtyard. The chef runs it next door to his own house, which tells you everything about the register: clamorous, buzzing, and genuinely homestyle. The seasonal menu leans into braised short ribs and bold pantry flavors, and the cocktail list throws gochujang into a mezcal drink without apologizing for it.
Six honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Eater The Best New Restaurants in America
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Portland, Ore., Right Now
- Condé Nast Traveler The 23 Best Restaurants in Portland, Oregon
- Portland Monthly The 50 Best Restaurants in Portland Right Now
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Hospitality
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific · Peter Cho
One number, weighted & current 83
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Galbi-jjim Condé Nast Traveler
- Smokescreen Condé Nast Traveler
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