Whether it's all the Korean Dramas or the K-Pop stars we'll never know, but the Korean cuisine has somehow found its way into our hearts and it's certainly never leaving.
From the tangy kimchi to the spicy tteokbokki, just thinking about it makes our mouths water in anticipation of eating it. So, if you're craving some deliciously authentic Korean food, here are some of the best Korean food spots in the Klang Valley:
#1 Sae Ma Eul BBQ
A perfect spot for a chill hangout with family or friends while dining on perfectly marinated BBQ meat that is juicy and full of flavour.
Address: 1, Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 3 pm - 12 am daily
#2 Po Cha Korean BBQ
A humble, shabby-looking restaurant run by an old Korean Uncle that serves you delicious home-cooked Korean food that will fill you up!
Address: No. 15, Jalan Sulaiman 3, Taman Putra Sulaiman, 68000 Ampang, Selangor
Opening hours: 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm daily
#3 Uncle Jang
This first-ever dakgalbi restaurant in Malaysia opened its doors to dakgalbi lovers back in 2007. So it is definitely one of the most authentic places to go if you're craving some spicy, cheesy stir-fried chicken.
Address: 3rd Floor, No. 11 - 3, Jalan Solaris 1, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11:30 am - 10 pm daily
#4 Dookki Malaysia (no pork no lard)
Tteokbokki lovers MUST visit Dookki at least once because they serve a 90-minute all-you-can-eat tteokbokki buffet with six different types of rice cakes flown from South Korea paired with an assortment of fish cakes, seafood, tempura, chicken, vegetables, mushrooms, and even ramen.
Address: L1-12B, IOI City Mall, IOI Resort, City Lebuh IRC, 62502, Putrajaya
Opening hours: 11:30 am - 10 pm daily
#5 Little Korea Restaurant
While there are many other Korean spots in the area, Little Korea Restaurant stands out for serving you affordably-priced authentic Korean food.
Address: 5-3;;7-3;;9-3, Jalan Solaris 1, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11 am - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm daily
#6 Ticket To Korea
Despite its urban and modernized ambience, the food here will make you feel like you've been flown to Korea. Some of their most-ordered dishes are Sous Vide Pork Belly Steak, Mozzarella Topoki and Cheese Pork Ribs.
Address: C-8-1, Block C, Setiawalk, Persiaran Wawasan, Jalan Wawasan 1/1, Taman Wawasan, 47160 Puchong, Selangor
Opening hours: 12 pm - 11 pm daily, except on Tuesdays
#7 Buldojang
This is quite a unique Korean food spot because it serves a blend of Korean-Chinese food or Chinese food with a Korean twist.
Address: 16, Jalan 24/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11 am - 9 pm daily, except on Wednesdays
Do you know of any other Korean food spots that will transport you to Korea as soon as you take your first bite? Leave your recommendations in the comments below!
