Just when you thought the Yonge and Sheppard area in North York already had enough Korean restaurants, along comes another. Except Han Ba Tang is a breath of fresh air.
For starters, they have one of the best korean bars. House infused sojus that can be ordered in a flight (4 generous glasses in a flight for $15) or in their cocktails. I loved the cucumber and apple cinnamon sojus the most! The Live to 1000 cocktail (henessy + ginseng + honey) was also a delicious hard hitter.
The Spicy Pork tacos here are probably the best thing on the menu, followed closely by the Kimchi and Bulgogi fries. Yes, KIMCHI AND BULGOGI ON CRISPY FRIES. Sorry Banh Mi Boys, you've been ousted as the king of kimchi fries.
The spoon pizza (mashed sweet potato "crust" with vegetables, tomato sauce, topped with cheese and bacon or kimchi) is a great dish to share when drinking - it is literally carbs on carbs topped with a GINORMOUS layer of melted cheese. Can't really ask for more.
Pro Tip: If you end up ordering the Spicy Seafood soup and have left overs, take it home and cook ramen with it. The soup is so flavourful with all the good seafood it's stewed with. You won't regret it!