Annyeong, gwaen-cha-na? Watching the latest ‘Queen of Tears’ K-drama is making us crave for some soulful Korean comfort food. Vast and vibrant, here’s a round-up of 10 best authentic Korean food in KL and PJ that are all ajumma approved! K-foodie fans, you’re in for a treat!
Top 10 Best Authentic Korean Food In KL & PJ
1. QingHeGu Korean Restaurant
K-BBQ lovers, this one’s for you! Famed for its authentic charcoal-based Korean barbeque, this Korean-owned restaurant is our first must-visit place. Enjoy your Korean barbeque feast with some of their tender cuts of juicy pork roast and beef sets. Foodies really love all the special side dishes here, especially the sweet roasted pumpkin!
QingHeGu Korean Restaurant
Address: 82G, Jalan SS 21/39, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11.30 am – 11 pm)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Sae Ma Eul BBQ @ Solaris Mont Kiara
Extremely popular among late night diners, let Sae Ma Eul BBQ satisfy all your Korean foodie cravings with their irresistible Spicy Seaweed Rice Balls. Pair it up with some flavourful Korean Seafood Pancakes, Grilled Meat and refreshing Soju for a surefire treat!
Sae Ma Eul BBQ @ Solaris Mont Kiara
Address: 1, Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (3 pm – 12 am)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
3. Goheung Restaurant
Highly popular for their Pork Bone Kimchi Stew that’s served with generous portions and an explosion of memorable flavours, Goheung Restaurant is the place to be! Comfort your taste buds with Goheung’s crave-worthy Spicy Cockles, Chicken Feet and end your meal on a high with some Korean Rice Wine.
Goheung Restaurant
Address: No.3A, Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday, Wednesday to Friday (12 – 4 pm, 5 – 11 pm), Saturday & Sunday (12 – 11 pm), Closed on Tuesdays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
4. Gangnam88 @ Sunway Giza Mall
Hungry for more? Let’s have some delicious Chicken Galbi at Gangnam88 next! With a heart-warming and cosy dining experience, don’t forget to try some of their highly recommended Honey Butter Samgyeop together with your Galbi feasting.
Gangnam88 @ Sunway Giza Mall
Address: B 9-1 Sunway Giza Mall, Jalan PJU 5/14, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Sunday, Tuesday to Thursday (11 am – 10 pm), Friday & Saturday (11 am – 11 pm), Closed on Mondays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
5. Lee Ga Korean Noodles
Yum, we’re moving on to some Spicy Cold Noodles at Lee Ga in Desa Sri Hartamas. Well-known and even frequently visited by many Korean expats, the cold noodles here really hits like a dream with its refreshing broth and pleasantly bouncy noodle texture. Don’t wake us up from heart eye mode!
Lee Ga Korean Noodles
Address: 34G, Jalan 27/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday, Wednesday to Sunday (10 am – 3 pm, 5 – 9.30 pm), Closed on Tuesdays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
6. Ju Ga & Cook Korean Food
In the mood for some wholesome gimbap? If so, then you must certainly give Ju Ga’s tasty gimbap delights a taste! Made fresh everyday with cooked rice, veggies, egg and meat rolled in sheets of seaweed, it’s pure bliss in every bite!
Ju Ga & Cook Korean Food
Address: E-0-5, Plaza Damas, 60, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Taman Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday (10.30 am – 3 pm, 4.30 – 8 pm), Closed on Sundays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Instagram
7. Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant
It’s time for some grilled freshwater eel! Yes, you read that right! Nestled in the heart of Desa Sri Hartamas, go ahead and give this rare find a try. It’s not often that you’ll find grilled eel as fresh as this. Try something new for a change!
Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant
Address: 27 & 29 Jalan 23/70 A, Sri Hartamas,, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11.30 am – 3 pm, 5.30 – 11 pm)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
8. Buldojang
Wanting to try some authentic Jjampong Korean noodles? High five, we do too! Buldojang is the next spot on our list. We highly recommend trying out the Jjajangmyeon, Toppokki and Kimchi Mandu to go along with your Jjampong noodles too. Slurps up!
Buldojang
Address: 16-1, Jalan 24/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Thursday to Tuesday (11 am – 9 pm), Closed on Wednesdays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
9. TK Korea @ Restoran Chuan Hupp
Put your hands up if you’re craving for some affordable home-cooked style Korean Kimchi Stew! Helmed by a friendly Korean halmeoni, TK Korea’s RM10 Kimchi Stew will definitely boost your mood. All sold at RM10, their Kimchi Pancake, Jajag Ramen, Sudubu and Dukboki are must-eats too.
TK Korea @ Restoran Chuan Hupp
Address: 25G, Jalan Wawasan 2/10, Bandar Baru Ampang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday (9 am – 11 pm), Closed on Sundays
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook
10. Sweetree Restaurant
Offering halal-certified Korean fare, Sweetree Restaurant is our favourite pick for Dalsot Bibimbap! Decked out with cosy warm-lit surroundings, enliven your meal with a colourful sizzling bowl of their fresh veggies, melt-in-your-mouth marinated meat, egg and a generous dollop of sweet-spicy gochujang sauce. Masisseoyo!
Sweetree Restaurant
Address: 12 L1 & 13 L1, L2, Jalan Ampang Putra, Taman Putra Sulaiman, 68000 Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11.30 am – 10 pm)
Status: Halal-certified
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
Mashit-Da! It’s A Certified Authentic Korean Foodie Feast
From popular K-drama certified dishes like Spicy Cold Noodles, Gimbap to Jjampong, we’re going beyond Korean BBQ by pairing it up with all these 10 best authentic Korean food for our K-foodie feast. Gaja, let’s get eating!
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