7 Best Korean restaurants in Kuala Lumpur for an authentic meal

Bibimbap & Bulgogi: The 7 best Korean restaurants Kuala Lumpur has to offer

Sarah Khan

25 Jan 2017

updated the 26 January 2017 à 15:13

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The best Korean restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
Browse through our gallery and take your pick!
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Kyochon
If you love your fried chicken, but have yet to try Korean-style fried chicken, you're missing out. Kyochon has been consistently voted as the best fried chicken in South Korea for the last 13 years (and deservedly so), which is all the more reason why you should give this spot a visit! We'll warn you now: the sinfully crispy and succulent chicken rich in Korean flavours will definitely have you returning back for more.
LG 311 Lower Ground Floor, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, No. 1 Persiaran Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya
Photo: Kyochon (Facebook)
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Bon Ga
Bon Ga Korean Restaurant offers a decent selection of your favourite classic Korean fare like Korean barbeque options, noodles, soups and seafood too! The barbecue style of this foodie hotspot embraces the electric grill, which is a convenient way to cook your ingredients, and spares the waiter having to bring over a scorching hot pot of coal.
No 2-2-2, 3A-2 Block E, Jalan Solaris 3, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Bon Ga Korean Restaurant (Facebook)
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Palsaik
'Palsaik' translates to '8 colours', and the restaurant is very aptly named as the number is quite central to its theme. For one, there are indeed 8 flavours of pork belly you can choose from, with 8 different types of marinade you can opt for. The menu style here is simple - choose from the only three sets available, depending on the number of people you'll be dining with!
J-01-09, SohoKL, Solaris Mount Kiara, No. 2 Jalan Solaris, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Photo: Palsaik (Facebook)
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BBQ Chicken
BBQ Chicken is the number 1 franchise brand in Korea, with a strong international presence in 59 countries. Although this restaurant does not necessarily serve authentic Korean cuisine, it makes our list nonetheless for its hearty Korean fusion dishes that are great for those new to the cuisine!
Refer to their list of outlet locations here.
Photo: BBQ Chicken (Facebook)
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Mr. Dakgalbi
If you're looking for a great spot to try Dakgalbi, this is the place for the uninitiated! Dakgalbi is a popular Korean dish made from chicken marinated in gochujang (chilli paste), stir fried with vegetables and tteok (rice cakes). You get to cook up the dish yourself on the cooking pit available at every table, which is pretty fun and adds to the whole experience. For an extra kick to your dakgalbi, the Cheese Ring Dakgalbi is definitely worth a try! This restaurant is also in the process of applying for a JAKIM 'Halal' certification, so those seeking halal Korean fare definitely have something to look forward to it!
61 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Mr. Dakgalbi
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Jung Won Korean BBQ
If you're in the Ampang area and want a great Korean BBQ restaurant, Jung Won is definitely the place to be. This restaurant, which lets you enjoy your food al fresco style, takes pride in its fresh and juicy barbeque meats and scrumptious Kimchi Stew that complements the smoky BBQ options perfectly. We also recommend trying their Sam Gye Tang (Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup)! With its exceptional food and beautiful ambience, Jung Won is definitely worth a visit the next time you're feeling peckish!
No. 255 Jalan Ampang Hilir, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Photo: Jung Won (Facebook)
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Sopoong
With four outlets opened across Kuala Lumpur, Sopoong is certainly set to become a favourite haunt for scrumptious Korean food. This restaurant is run by a Korean couple, so you can definitely be guaranteed an authentic Korean culinary experience. We recommend the the 'dolsot bibimpap' (chicken bibimpap)!
IO City Mall, L2-D21-R1, Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya
Photo: Sopoong

The best Korean restaurants in Kuala Lumpur

These are the spots that will have you going ‘Daebak’!

It’s no secret that most of Asia is completely smitten with anything Korean – the music scene, the fashion, the absolutely addictive and tear-jerking K-drama television programmes, and, of course, the country’s scrumptious and memorable cuisine (arguably the best bit, in our books)! If you love yourself some kimchi, bibimbap, glorious Korean-style fried chicken or a hearty Korean barbecue, you’ll be thrilled to know that there are great Korean restaurants abound in Kuala Lumpur.

From Mr. Dakgalbi in Bukit Bintang, known for their spectacular ‘dakgalbi’ dishes, to a scrumptious Korean barbecue at Jung Won Korean BBQ Restaurant in Ampang, these are the best spots for both authentic and fusion Korean dishes. No doubt, they will most definitely have you feeling like you’re having your meal in the heart of Seoul. Check them out in our gallery above!

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