Over the years, South Korea has won the hearts of many not only with their music, Kdrama and Kpop idols, but also with their mouth-watering food. From the best Korean BBQ to delicious buffets, and a hidden gem that serves naengmyun (cold noodles), we writed a list of the most popular Korean restaurants in KL to satisfy your food cravings!
There are many Korean dakkalbi restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, but Uncle Jang is definitely one of the best (in fact, it was the first dakkalbi restaurant to open in Malaysia in 2007). There's nothing more satisfying than having a great conversation with friends or family while sitting on a giant round hot plate in center of the table.
Dig into juicy boneless chicken and stir-fry with cabbage, sweet potatoes and Korean rice cakes. You can also choose to add more toppings to your ramen or cheese, or simply serve it with rice or fresh lettuce. At the end of the meal, ask the staff to add a bowl of rice to cook with the remaining dakkalbi!
2.Gui Gui BBQ
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy authentic Korean BBQ, Gui Gui BBQ is worth a try – the spicy pork ribs here will be a treat for your taste buds! Gui Gui BBQ doesn’t have fancy dishes, but it’s filled with old classics, so it’s no wonder you’ll find a lot of Koreans dining here.Some popular dishes on the menu include grilled pork ribs (available in original and spicy flavours), pork belly, pork shoulder, and spicy octopus. We've heard their cheese rice balls are also great. Don't forget to drink some fresh cucumber wine. It's the perfect accompaniment to grilling, especially on a hot day.
3.Seoul Garden
Seoul Garden is known for its proprietary 2-in-1 smokeless grill and delicious marinated meats.It is Malaysia's leading Halal certified Korean BBQ brand, and definitely a familiar name amongst BBQ lovers. With a wide variety of meats to choose from, such as bulgogi beef, kimchi chicken, black pepper dory, tom yam squid and etc, it is sure to be a fun dining experience with friends and family.
4.Pocha
Pocha is a hidden gem in an unsuspecting shop in KL. If you're craving some authentic Korean food, this is the place to go. It's a plain eatery run by an elderly Korean couple that doesn't even have a proper signage, with scraps of paper on the walls, a narrow hallway, handwritten menus, and private dining rooms separated by wooden partitions. You can get the usual Korean dishes, from delicious Korean pancakes to teokbokki with ramen, cold noodles, and comforting soups. The old fashioned ambience of the restaurant makes for a unique dining experience! Be aware though, seats are notoriously difficult to find and the owners don't speak much English.
5.Dookki Malaysia 
If you love tteokbokki, Dookki will be your paradise! Dookki, a popular franchise in Korea, opened its first branch in Malaysia's IOI City Mall in 2019. What is the most unique part of this restaurant? It serves up to 90 minutes long all you can eat delicious buffet with free flow soft drinks!Enjoy six types of chewy rice cakes sourced from as far away as Korea, paired with fish cakes, chicken, seafood, tempura, vegetables, mushrooms, and even ramen.The rice cakes will be cooked in a simmering pot of soup - you even have the option of putting a double ring of cheese around the pot!