Han Dynasty - Dekalb Market

“Amazing experience! Dan, Kristin, and Ahmed provided outstanding service from start to finish. They were all so friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcomed. The food was great, but the service made the whole experience even better. Thank you guys for going above and beyond — definitely coming back again!”

“Han Dynasty was a great quality start to my winter visit in NYC! The space was intimate, comfortable, and spacious - even with it being located within a food hall! Service here was similarly excellent in terms of being very prompt, efficient, and friendly! Having traveled across the country for most of the day, both of us ordered (probably) more than was necessary - nevertheless, everything was absolutely EXCELLENT! My feelings on every food dish: Wonton in Chicken Broth - perfect heat and delicious texture/flavor Hot Sauce Style Entree - just the right amount of heat, flavor, and absolutely delicious Scallion Pancake - arguably the most disappointing plate of the evening..but still very solid quality. Just a little dry. If I'm being honest, I am not fully sure of everything we ordered (it was a lot, we were hungry!!), but I DO KNOW that we loved everything we had while patrons of this establishment! Oh yeah - AND they give you a complimentary pot of tea for the table, which I found to be a lovely touch! Unsurprisingly, I highly recommend giving it a try!”

“Solid Chinese food for a fair price and in a cozy spot beneath the mall. Came here on a busy Friday evening and was able to get a table right away. The food came out quickly and everything was delicious. If you’re looking for no frills and good food, this is your spot! Would definitely come back to try out other options in the future.”

“Han Dynasty at DeKalb Market Hall made for a convenient late supper after a movie, but the experience was uneven, with several dishes falling short of their traditional flavor profiles. We began with the wontons in chili oil, a classic Sichuan appetizer rooted in Chengdu street food culture. Traditionally, the dish balances málà the numbing warmth of Sichuan peppercorns and the layered heat of chili oil. In this case, the wontons were small, noticeably overpriced, and coated in a sauce that leaned more sweet and salty than authentically spicy. Despite the generous amount of chili oil, the expected heat and numbing sensation were missing, leaving the dish oily rather than vibrant. The Westlake beef soup was a steadier offering. This Cantonese origin broth, named after West Lake in Hangzhou, is known for its delicate texture created by minced beef, egg ribbons, and a lightly thickened, silky base. The version served here stayed true to that simplicity clean and comforting, even if not particularly memorable. The salt and pepper scallops, served with rice, were the most disappointing plate. Salt and pepper dishes (jiao yan) are a hallmark of Cantonese cooking, celebrated for their crisp fry and harmony of salt, white pepper, and aromatics. Although the presentation here was impressive, the seasoning was not. The dominant and almost only flavor was pepper. There was virtually no salt, leaving the scallops bland and tasting mostly of fry oil rather than the bright, savory punch this dish is meant to deliver. Portions overall felt small, which led us to add chicken potstickers. These, too, were overpriced for their size and lacked the juicy, savory filling that defines a good dumpling. One thoughtful touch was the complimentary water and hot tea, which added a sense of hospitality to the meal. While the setting is convenient and a few items offered comfort, several dishes missed the traditional balance and depth they’re meant to showcase. With so many strong vendors in DeKalb Market Hall, greater consistency and attention to seasoning would significantly elevate the dining experience.”

“We got delivery and the food was laughably bad. I think whoever is responsible for saucing the food actually went home already bc we did order around 8:30pm. Sesame noodles had no sesame sauce - nothing but a slick of mild sesame oil. Lo mein: no soy sauce, no SALT, nothing! Just some boiled noodles and w few wan vegetables. The fried eggplant was fine compared to the noodle dishes but nothing to brag about, at least there was some flavor amidst all the oil and finally, the only good thing on the menu: wontons with chili oil. I guess they could t skip the flavor bc chili oil was actually part of the title. All in, we spent $75 on some wontons and white rice and threw the rest out. Really pathetic experience. They get two stars bc one star is saved for food poisoning.”