Haru Korean - Madison

Friendly staff and good food. The lunch box has lots of variety and very tasty food. Recommend the bulgogi box. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Lunch Bento Box Bulgogi

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Lunch Bento Box Bulgogi, Spicy Pork, Bul-Go-GI, Stone Bowl Bibimbap

Worst service I ever got. Didn’t try the food because I have to leave after they rudely throw 2 menus in front of me, my pregnant wife and mother in law without any words. Also they only told me “wait” after we went in and stand for about 10 minutes. I’m pretty sure the waiter know more words than “wait” because I saw her fawn on another group of American customers. We finally went to I Love Korean for lunch.

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3

I 've been eating at Haru since a little bit after they opened, probably about four years at least. The family that own this restaurant work very hard to make excellent food and run the front house at the same time during their shortened hours, so show up right when they open to make sure you 're able to get some great lunch! This place seems to be busy every time i stop in, and i cant help but feel proud of their growth! This restaurant has become very dear to my heart as a frequent diner. I have been to 3 other popular korean restaurants in this area, but Haru is definitely my favorite korean restaurant in huntsville/madison area, for several reasons: 1. its never greasy. 2. the food is always cooked perfectly and fresh 3. its a hole-in-the-wall restaurant so i can comfortably eat by myself, and 4. ive been coming so long that the sweet lady that usually runs front of house knows what i order and how i like my food cooked! 1. food is never greasy. i had this problem at a few other places in town. i dont leave haru feeling like i ate a brick no matter what i ordered. their banchan (side dishes that accompany a main dish are always fresh and house made, and they 're perfectly and simply flavored, so it compliments the meal well! 2. their menu has downsized a lot since covid (which i have no issue with personally but everything they serve is made to order! so the second you get it, its basically just come right off the stove. crispy dumplings, crispy savory pancakes, steaming hot soups, bulgogi, and rice- everything is cooked and seasoned perfectly. If you like it spicy, theyll make it spicy for you. I also remember once (years ago they happened to have matcha ice cream, and the lady who knows me gave me a scoop for free. : ' 3. this place is pretty small, im talking like maybe 10 ish tables max. now while that can pose an issue, i enjoy eating alone often so its easy for me to snag a spot for lunch! i like the homey and plain atmosphere personally, but i do hope one day the owners will be able to expand their space, since i would love for more people to experience their food. 4. my order: usually, i order soybean paste soup, and i ask for it to be a little spicy. its a filling meal with banchan, and probably my favorite version of this soup. even though ive been to a lot of korean restaurants in other places, this one is still my favorite- ive even tried to replicate it at home. Though everything ive ordered here is excellent- ive ordered dumplings, kimchi pancake (a favorite , beef short rib and radish noodle soup, bulgogi, spicy pork, japchae, ramen, bibimbap, and soft tofu stew. Their kimchi happens to be one of my favorites in the area. And though their lunchbox items are great, i encourage you to order a soup next time you go!