South Korea’s influence on Malaysia is undeniable – from music to beauty products to food. Popular foods such as tteokbokki, kimchi stews, and bibimbap are much loved by Malaysians – as evidenced by the number of Korean restaurants that have recently sprung up across the country, especially in Kuala Lumpur (KL).
However, there’s just one problem: which places should we go to?
Hence, here is our list of Korean restaurants in KL – try out the best Korean food available locally today!
5 Korean Restaurants in KL
Sweetree
Image via Sweetree Facebook
One look at their website and you’ll see that Sweetree’s menu is massive. One of the few Korean restaurants in KL offering both Korean BBQ and popular Korean dishes, the options are diverse and varied – a little something to everyone’s liking! Also, the best part is that bingsu is available for dessert!
Location: L1, 12 L1 & 13, L2, Jalan Ampang Putra, Taman Putra Sulaiman, 68000 Ampang
Opening hours: Daily from 11.30am – 10pm
Contact: 017-282 1550
Social Media: Website, Facebook, Instagram
EID Authentic Korean Cuisine
Image via EID Authentic Korean Cuisine Facebook
Staying rooted with the traditional Korean favorites, EID, another of the most sought-out Korean restaurants in KL, offers a sweet but simple array of chicken, rice, noodles, and snacks. Additionally, the lunch sets even come with free green tea as a drink and a serving of soup on the side. A lovely, colorful array of mocktails made with sparkling water and flavorful fruit are also provided!
Location: 8-19-01, Jalan Medan Pb 7A, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Daily, 12pm – 9pm
Contact: 017-310 3227
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
The Fire Authentic Korean Restaurant
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Packing a punch in both aesthetic decor and Korean food, The Fire is one of the must-try Korean restaurants in KL. Hence, be sure to check out their signature Roasted Chicken set which comes with a number of sides as well as their fancy, picturesque bingsu desserts, especially the iconic Bunggeoppang Bingsu!
Opening Hours: Daily, 12pm – 10 pm
Contact: 010-917 5412
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
Kyochon
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Kyochon is one of many Korean restaurants in KL that is a franchise, evidence of Korean cuisine’s popularity amongst Malaysians. Although specializing in fried chicken, they specifically have meat-free variations on popular Korean foods as well. Frozen yogurt – or rather, Kyogurt – is their trademark dessert.
Locations & Contacts: Visit the website for the complete list of restaurant locations and their respective contact numbers
Opening Hours: 10 am – 10pm
Social Media: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Dookki
Image via Dookki Facebook
Dookki is one of the Korean restaurants in KL that is a franchise, with multiple branches across Southeast Asia – which include Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Phillippines, and of course, Malaysia. Although famous for their tteokbokki buffets, their variety also lies within their sauces which range from Dookki’s original sauce to jajang, cream, and the extremely spicy Daegu sauce.
Locations & Contacts: Visit the website for the complete list of restaurant locations and their respective contact numbers
Opening hours: 11:30am – 10pm
Social Media: Website, Facebook, Instagram
In conclusion: if you’re looking for something new to try, make sure to drop by these Korean restaurant outlets now – happy eating!
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