Overview/Description

Meet Hannah Cho, Owner of one of Aurora’s most iconic Korean BBQ destinations: Shin Myung Gwan On Havana Street!

Celebrating over 30 years of serving the community, this long‑standing favorite has become a true culinary landmark.

They’re known for their authentic, home‑style Korean cuisine, offering classics like marinated beef short rib, bulgogi, monkfish, and hearty dishes served in traditional clay pots, all crafted with time‑honored techniques and bold, unforgettable flavors. 

What makes their food truly stand out? Many of their seasonings are sourced directly from South Korea. Hannah insists on using only high‑quality sesame oil and chili peppers from her family’s village in Korea to maintain the exact flavor profile she grew up with.

If you haven’t visited yet, this is your sign. Come taste the difference that tradition, and real Korean ingredients, make!

Shin Myung Gwan

2680 S Havana St B, Aurora, CO 80014

 *New Hours*

Sunday to Thursday 11:30 am to 10:00 pm

Friday & Saturday

11:30 am to 11:30 pm

*Now Serving Lunch and Dinner.

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Eat Up Havana: Shin Myung Gwan Is a Korean Barbecue Destination

Bring a big appetite and a big group to this standout eatery in Aurora.

By Antony Bruno

March 19, 2025

Read the Westword Article Here

2018 Westword Best Korean Restaurant

Barbecue is the focal point at Shin Myung Gwan: Tabletop grills cook up short ribs, bulgogi, pork neck and cow’s tongue. Combo sets let you sample a variety of those offerings; as a bonus, they come with a stone bowl of spicy kimchi stew, a veggie pancake and a free bottle of beer. Spend some time perusing the hot pots that adorn most tables; we’re fans of the octopus and bulgogi, built on a light, clear and deeply savory broth seasoned with green onions. You also won’t want to miss the peppery and slightly sweet stir-fried rice cake, which you might also know as tteok-bokki. The version here, supplemented by thin slices of fish cake, is spicier than other renditions in the neighborhood, and it comes floating with a brick of ramen noodles, which melts into the broth as it bubbles.

Readers’ Choice: Dae Gee Korean BBQ

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