Hae-Nam Kalbi & Calamari

4.3(642)

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Location & Hours

Address

15001 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, Washington 98133
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 11:00 AM

Monday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

WednesdayClosed

Thursday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Sunday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

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Contact Information

(206) 367-7843

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About Hae-Nam Kalbi & Calamari

This humble eatery serves traditional Korean hot pots & mains such as bibimbap with classic sides.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 18, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 642 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Jen Wong

a month ago

Good little place to drop in if you're craving Korean. Side dishes were lovely and refilled often and the food we ordered was authentic and tasty. Luckily it wasnt busy when we went and they seated ou...

Faux

6 months ago

This restaurant offers a variety of classic Korean dishes with the banchan standing out as a highlight for us. However, the interior feels underwhelming and lacks the warmth or ambiance you'd expect f...

Thunder Zeus

2 months ago

The black goat hotpot was completely different from what it was. This new edition is just straight bad. The meat is hard to chew and very lean, the soup is too strong to be enjoyed. Just learnt this ...

Keng SS

11 months ago

This restaurant offers great Korean food with a wonderful taste. Each dish is prepared with care, resulting in flavors that truly satisfy. The portions are generous, ensuring you get good value for yo...

Michelle Chui Hernandez

3 months ago

I've never had such a disappointing evening here. I was told it recently changed owners but took a chance. The side dishes were good and came out immediately! We ordered Tteokboki, LA GALBI, and Soond...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant receives mixed reviews, with some customers praising the authentic Korean cuisine and others expressing disappointment, especially after a change in ownership. The average rating suggests an inconsistent dining experience.

Customer Favorites

Banchan (side dishes) and LA Galbi are frequently mentioned as highlights. Other dishes mentioned include Tteokboki and Soondubu, but with varying opinions on their quality.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is described as underwhelming by some, lacking warmth. Service experiences vary, with some praising fast seating and others noting disruptive noise levels.

Value & Quality

Generous portion sizes are appreciated by some, while others feel the prices are not justified by the food quality or ambiance. Concerns are raised about the quality of ingredients and the taste of certain dishes post-ownership change.

Areas for Improvement

Consistency in food quality, particularly for dishes like Soondubu and hotpot, needs improvement. Some customers feel the atmosphere could be improved to better match the price point.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews suggest a decline in food quality and an increase in price following a change in ownership. Specifically, the taste and ingredients of dishes like the black goat hotpot and Soondubu have been criticized.