by Sweet Yan / Nov 2021
Korean dramas and music hit us during the early 2000 and has left its mark ever since. Watching too many Korean dramas and admiring their food makes you really crave for some of your own. Here are a list of some of the best Korean Restaurants I came across that satisfy your food cravings!
1. Po Cha Korean Restaurant Ampang
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Po Cha Korean Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Ampang for Korean food. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted with Korean scribbling, graffiti, posters, and old calendars, which just adds to the authentic eating experience in South Korea. Not to mention, their food is super authentic; Po Cha Army Stew comes with a spicy and sourly soup topped with tofu, ham, sausage and springy ramyeon. Pairing them with their BBQ pork. Ughhh...so good!
Address: 15, Jalan Sulaiman 3, Taman Putra Sulaiman, 68000 Ampang, Selangor
Opening Hours: Everyday, 5.30pm – 12am
2. Oiso Korean Restaurant
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One of my absolute favourite Korean restaurants. I love the taste of their food. They focus on quality ingredients to bring out the best flavour. The portion is also generous. Bibimbap is warm, fresh and satisfying here.
Bukit Jalil Address: Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Bangsar Address: No. 57, Jalan Kerinchi, 59200, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am-10pm daily
3. Dae Sa Kwan Korean BBQ Restaurant
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Another great Korean barbecue place, Dae Sa Kwan is located at the heart of Sri Hartamas. This hidden gem is air-conditioned so that you can enjoy your Korean barbecue at a more comfortable setting. For spicy noodle lovers, dig into their Jjamppong (Korean spicy seafood noodle soup) that’s loaded with seafood – clams, muscles and shrimp. You can get the usual Korean dishes as well, such as seafood pancake to cold noodles, and comforting soups such as ginseng chicken soup.
Address: 40, Jalan 25/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Everyday, 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
4. Kyochon
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The hype for Korean fried chicken is real and crazy, especially among those K-pop culture fans. This place is popular for their fried chicken that has few unique flavors!
Here are some of their special flavours:
Soy ginger
Soy garlic
Red pepper
Honey
Salsal
Crispy/Rice
The line is usually long and once you get in you have to wait for some time for it to be cooked too. But trust me, it is worth the wait. A little pricey but it’s because of the quality and special techniques used to make this chicken. Surprisingly, there are 50 Kyochon outlets nationwide!
MyTOWN Address: Lot G-03, Ground Floor, MyTown Shopping Centre, Jalan Cochrane, Cheras, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Pavilion KL Address: Lot 1 . 54 . 00, 168, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10pm-9:30pm daily
5. Buldojang
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To get a taste of Korean Chinese cuisine, Buldojang in Hartamas is the go-to spot for expats living in that neighbourhood. The most popular item in the menu would be their JJajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodle). Another dish would be their Spicy Seafood Noodle which come in a satisfyingly huge portion that could be shared comfortably among two. As for meat dish, Tangsuyuk. Last but not least, compliment your perfect feast with their Tangsuyuk, which is a Korean-styled sweet and sour chicken or pork with an array of mixed vegetables.
Address: 16, Jalan 24/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Everyday, 11am – 10pm, Closed on Wednesday.