Top 10 Korean Restaurants In Johor Bahru
Korean food is unique. It’s known for its spicy flavor and the use of other seasonings to enhance the taste. Their dishes are usually flavored with a combination of soy sauce, red pepper, green onion, bean paste, garlic, ginger, sesame, mustard, vinegar, and wine.
The Korean peninsula is surrounded water on three sides, but connected to the Asian mainland. This environment contributes to the uniqueness of Korean cuisine. Seafood plays a very important role as do vegetables and livestock.
Korean food is becoming more and more popular among other countries. There are already many Korean restaurants in America, Japan, China, and the rest of the world. As the numbers continue to grow, Korean food may become less exotic and more common to all people.
Here, SGMYTRIPS is ready to help you to whimsical Korean BBQ and cuisines world with spots listed below!
1. Nam Moon Korean BBQ
Nam Moon is a little restaurant that serves up some pretty amazing Korean favorite menu – from Barbecue meat to Korean Pancakes and Kimbap (Korean sushi). Whenever you pay a visit to Nam Moon, you must give their two most popular dishes, the Korean seafood pancakes and hot Kim Chi Soup a try.
One of the best parts about dining here is their extremely generous amount of side dishes served, although that will depend on the number of diners by the table. It could be a great place for large group of gathering as everyone could get a bit of those side dishes served.
Besides, be reminded that this restaurant would be quite crowded especially on the weekends, so plan in advance if you plan to eat here at that time.
Additional Information:
Location: 31, Jalan Perang, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Contact Number: +6012 – 715 8972
Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:00am – 10:00pm
2.Bornga (Restoran Original Korean Taste)
The smell of their Korean cuisines would definitely lure you in. Their highlights included an on-spot cooking, where you can see how your favorite order been prepared. Their signature dish is Woo Samgyup which is made with beef brisket and their secret special sauce. Besides, their Pajeon is also delicious.
Here, the staff would bring a charcoal stove to your table and cook the food right in front of you.
It is entertaining to watch and the aromatic smells of the meats and vegetables fill your nose as the food cooks.
Additional Information:
Location: Unit MF-23, Level 3, City Square Shopping Mall, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Contact Number: +607 – 207 2334
Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm
3.Kim Chi & BBQ Korean Restaurant
Need not to say that Kim Chi and Barbecue would came across everyone’s mind when it comes to Korean topics, since they are the most renowned Korean dishes in the world. Well, Kim Chi & BBQ Korean Restaurant is a master in these dishes.
Here, you can find the best homemade Kim Chi and very centered marinated Korean style barbecue meat. Some of their delicacies may include pork ribs and pork bellies too, which is a good source of protein.
Besides,the restaurant is multi-leveled and has very friendly wait staff.
Additional Information:
Location: 37, Jalan Perang, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Contact Number: +607 – 333 1700
Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Website: Kim Chi & BBQ Korean Restaurant
4.Uncle Jang Korean Restaurant
The widely-known Uncle Jang had expanded their retail shop in many places throughout almost Malaysia’s all major cities and hence, Johor Bahru is no exception.
Well, we highly recommended their famous Korean fish dish, the Dakgalbi. It consist of a mix of ramen noodles, rice, cabbages, chicken meat or pork, and secret hot sauces. These ingredients are cooked on a hot pan in front of you while the savory aroma would defiantly infiltrates your taste bud.
Not forgot to mention that the best version of this dish would be an addition of Extra Ramen and Spicy Sauce. It is both spicy and satisfying.
At the end of the day, if you’re up for some simple, hot, and fresh Korean food, Uncle Jang will be the place to be.
Additional Information:
Location: 36-01 & 38-01, Jalan Austin Heights 8/7, Taman Mount Austin , 81100, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Opening Hours:
Daily: 12:00pm – 03:00pm & 06:00pm – 10:00pm
Website: Uncle Jang Korean Restaurant
5.Gogigo Korean BBQ & Steamboat Buffet
What’s better than having Korean style dinner or steamboat? Yes, a Korean style Barbecue and steamboat buffet at only RM29.00 per person. Gogigo Korean BBQ&Steamboat Buffet serves an unlimited supply of home-style Korean foods which are really fresh and irresistible.
However, first you should register yourself at the counter before having the buffet. Besides,you may go for a walk nearby too if the queue is too long after your registration.
After entering the restaurant, you will see an eye-catching yellow banners stick on every staircases. Besides, there is a big yellow pig introducing you the food price when you reach the upstairs.
With a wide variety of barbecue ingredients and Korean food. The meat is packed and labeled before putting them into the refrigerator, making dinners to see easily and take the corresponding choice of meat.
The best part of here was that they will continue to serve different types of side dishes throughout the operating hours so you can enjoy all the hot and freshly-made side dishes there.
Additional Information:
Address: NO 29-01 & NO 31-01, JALAN AUSTIN HEIGHTS 8/1 TAMAN MOUNT AUSTIN
Operating Hours: 1730-2330 (Mon-Fri) 1630-2230 (Sat -Sun)
6.Myung-Ga Korean BBQ Restaurant
On a tight budget but still would like to have a Korean feast? No worries, Myung-Ga Korean Restaurant would please to offer you an authentic and lip-smacking Korean food at affordable price.
Their Korean Barbecue just sputters with fresh Korean seasonings marinated savory meats such as deboned pork ribs, pork loin and beef sirloin. Besides that, their eye-catching colorful side dishes and sauces clamor could oozes the pleasantly charred meats with an additional flavors.
Additional Information:
Location: 1, Jalan Bestari 5/2, Taman Nusa Bestari, Johor Bahru
Contact number: +607-232 3039
Operating Hours: 11:30am-3:30pm / 5:30pm-10pm
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7.Golden Old Street
Golden Old Street Korean Restaurant tend to serve up a storm to their customers. With almost all kinds of traditional Korean cuisines, this restaurant serves only homemade Korean food with real Korean spices and ingredients.
The restaurant’s dark grey surrounding with industrialism elements creates a relaxing atmosphere to all diners.
Golden Old Street is a great place to have gatherings with friends and family, while sharing the goodness of real Korean food and yell, “Jeongmal mashisoyo (really delicious)!”
Additional Information :
Location : Impian Emas Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
Contact number: +6014-926 6139
Operating Hours: 12:00pm-3:00pm / 5:00pm-11:00pm
8.Palsaik Korean BBQ Sutera
This Malaysia Korean Barbeque serves every Korean food lover with delicious spicy entrees of meat, chicken and seafood. Besides, their side dishes are both unique and filling as well. With a wide variety of side menu such as soft tofu, braised egg, fish cakes, soy bean sprouts, pickled radish, kimchi and potato salad, these could keep a foodie full all the times. These side menus are refilled upon request too.
Their traditional Korean barbeque served is called ssam style. This is where one mixes favorite meal choices consisting of kimchi, barbecued marinated meat and sauce, wrapping them all together in lettuce or kale leaves. This dish is to be eaten all in one bite.
The high ceiling and warm lighting give the restaurant an airy atmosphere to the diners. Their huge sliding glass windows also bring brilliant sunshine into the dining area, creating a natural light which is suitable for food photography.
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Very casual in style, they serve both lunch and dinner. Their trained staffs are welcoming, efficient and expert at bringing you your meal and beverages, including some exotic cocktails! Whether it is beef, pork, chicken, seafood, or vegetarian fare, we are sure that you will never forget the quality and quantity of any choice on their menu available.
Additional Information:
Location: 51, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/2, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
Contact Number: +607 – 556 3833
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 11:30am – 10:30pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11:30am – 11:30pm
Website: Palsaik Korean BBQ Sutera
9. Running Man Korea Restaurant
Located in Sutera Mall, Johor Bahru, Running Man Korean Restaurant is a famous Korean restaurant that prepares and serves traditional Korean in the most traditional way. Every meal is cooked from scratch on an order-by-order basis. So, there would be no food is pre-prepared.
Most of their regulars would come back for their tasty Korean Barbecue and other Korean dishes as they are using the freshest and most original recipes from Korea.
Customers can even customize their Korean dishes’ spiciness, ranging from mild to Korean spicy. Besides, they also provide vegetable dishes such as bean paste soup, glass noodle, rice cakes, Bi Bim Bop, and steamed dumpling.
Here are some of the best choices on the menu:
- Bul Go Gi
- Je Yuk Bok Keum
- Spicy Claypot Beef Stew with Glass Noodle
- Lemon Tang Su Yuk
- Korean Barbecue Options
- Kimchi Soup
- Dol Sot Bi Bim Bop
(The Dol Sot Bi Bim Bop has options of beef, chicken, pork and soft tofu.)
Beverages include Rice Wine, So Mak Tower Beer, and Baeksuju which is wine flavored with Ginseng. Pancakes are made with Kimchi, seafood or rice.
The barbecue options are tasty and can be catered to the guests’ choice. The ability to try various options for the meal also adds to the fun of discovery for each person’s individual taste.
Additional Information:
Location: 25, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/3, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
Contact Number: +6011 – 1161 6615
Opening Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Monday to Friday: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
10. Shik Gaek Korean Family Restaurant
Shik Gaek Korean Family Restaurant serves a wide variety of different Korean food sets, which allow you to try a little bit of everything and mix different flavors together. Their food prices are reasonable and affordable too, making it suitable for large group of family or friends gathering.
The restaurant itself is very spacious and has a simple, sleek design. Besides, they do offers on-spot cooking demonstration like other Korean restaurants, their staffs will grill or cook your food in front of you on your table.
Not forgot to mention that their Barbecue special and Kim Chi Stew are fantastically delicious. Not overly seasoned or not too spicy, both dishes could be a recommendation for foodies who eat ‘clean’.
Additional Information:
Location: 185 Jalan Sri Pelangi, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Contact Number: +6012 – 797 6384
Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 11:30pm
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