{"id":55867,"date":"2020-01-03T11:37:04","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T03:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/?p=55867"},"modified":"2020-11-24T15:21:56","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T07:21:56","slug":"talk-of-the-town-korean-food-in-kl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/zh\/food-blog\/talk-of-the-town\/talk-of-the-town-korean-food-in-kl\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean food: Top 5 restaurants in KL for bulgogi, fried chicken and bibimbap"},"content":{"rendered":"

Under the spell of recent K-pop madness, plus the long-standing cultural export of bibimbap, kimbap, ramyeon, topokki and all the Korean delicacies that you can imagine, Korean food and culture has taken KL by storm. From Koreatown in Ampang, a little enclave long known for its Korean expatriates (there\u2019s even a<\/span> Twitter<\/span><\/a> account dedicated to this area), to large communities in Solaris Mont Kiara, an endless array of Korean restaurants await in KL. We\u2019ve shared our faves to satisfy all your cravings, whether it\u2019s the cult foodie favourite Korean fried chicken, sweet bingsu to beat the heat, or a hearty meal of BBQ to enjoy with a crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Oiso Traditional Korean Cuisine & Caf\u00e9<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Oiso is the kind of restaurant that you\u2019d want to visit after a long day of work, or if you\u2019re just in the mood for good food. The mini plates of banchan (Korean appetisers which changes daily and comes with your meal) are a welcoming sight, as a hearty start to your meal. The classic bibimbap of this Korean restaurant in KL is served the authentic way \u2013 with an array of vegetable toppings like mushrooms, beansprouts, radish, lettuce leaves and sliced kimchi, stirred thoroughly with a spicy Korean chilli paste (gochujang) that evenly coats the rice grains and vegetables, together with the oozing fried egg. Another must-have at Oiso is the stir-fried bulgogi beef, with the sweet soy bulgogi marinade that mellows the heat from spicy stews such as the soft tofu and kimchi stew with saury fish. Our tip? Make this a full on feast by getting the Jjang Myeon, a Korean-Chinese delicacy doused in chunjang (black bean sauce), chicken and julienned vegetables. It\u2019s a feast for the eyes and the soul!<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing<\/b>: from RM15 for a meal<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 012-487-8910<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Sunday: 10am\u201310pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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NeNe Chicken<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s face it: when you think of Korean food in KL right now, fried chicken floats to the top of the list. It\u2019s no secret that fried chicken is a Malaysian favourite, or that fans are flocking here. As South Korea\u2019s largest fried chicken chain with over 1,200 outlets around Asia, NeNe (which also means \u201cyes yes\u201d in the language) is one of our most-liked places for wholesome, tasty chicken. Deliciously marinated and full of flavour, NeNe\u2019s fried chicken is moist on the inside and addictively crisp on the outside. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>The best thing about Korean fried chicken is the variety of sauces, and NeNe\u2019s selection certainly does not disappoint. The Bulgogi, Snowing Cheese and Hot Topokki flavours are all very Korean and deeply satisfying. However, if you need something spicy and you\u2019re up for a challenge, go for the Freaking Hot fried chicken, which leaves a lingering numb sensation on your tongue as you reach for your drink. We love the kick, but it\u2019s not for the faint-hearted \u2014 so proceed with caution! If you\u2019re hanging out with a group of friends, throw in a kimchi burger, Shake It! fries (we recommend the spicy ramen flavour) and some good ol\u2019 fried chicken skin. After all, what\u2019s a fried chicken meal without all the sides?<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing<\/b>: from RM20 for a meal<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 018-966 2323
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Sunday: 10am\u201310pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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KyoChon 1991<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Best<\/a><\/p>\n

You\u2019re hungry, you\u2019re done shopping in Little Korea, and you\u2019re thinking about Korean food in Pavilion. But how to choose? KyoChon 1991 comes high on our list. KyoChon takes pride in the fact that only antibiotic- and hormone-free broiler chicken is used in its cooking, aged between 30 to 35 days as this (the restaurant says) provides the juiciest, most succulent meat. KyoChon has kept it simple with three classic flavours: original soy garlic, red pepper and honey \u2014 we suggest going for the Sampler meal, which includes all three signature flavours. Bonus points for how the wingettes and drumettes are separated for easy consumption, especially when they\u2019re hot from the fryer! The rice series, which uses rice flour in the batter, is served with green salt, honey garlic and sweet chilli sauces. Perfect for gluten-free eaters, it also comes with a side of organic salad with triple-washed leaves to make sure you\u2019re not overdoing it on a cheat day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing<\/b>: from RM20 for a meal<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 03-2110 0579
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Sunday: 10am\u201310pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hanbing Korean Dessert Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Best<\/a><\/p>\n

Despite being a dessert caf\u00e9 in name, Hanbing also caters for foodies who have less of a sweet tooth, by serving a wide range of well-loved Korean savoury bites. The wings sampler takes the guesswork out of ordering if you\u2019re with a crowd of picky eaters, featuring juicy fried chicken wings tossed with almonds and fried chewy topokki, in the four different flavours of tangy citron, explosive honey, burning spicy and savoury soy. The feasting doesn\u2019t stop here. The dakgalbi and bulgogi rice bowls, as well as japchae noodles, are great lunch options if you\u2019re eating alone. For avid followers of the popular and viral Korean Fire Noodle Challenge on the internet, you\u2019d be pleased to find out that the spicy fire ramyeon with mixed seafood at Hanbing means business. Push the limits of your spice tolerance with the chilli flakes and might we add, insanely spicy, ghost pepper chilli oil that comes with the noodles. Proceed with absolute caution in sparing amounts \u2013 you\u2019ve been warned.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing<\/b>: from RM20 for a meal<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 03-2202 0238
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Thursday, Sunday: noon\u2013midnight; Friday\u2013Saturday, eve of PH: 12 noon\u20131am<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>Shinmapo Korean BBQ [non-halal]<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Best<\/a><\/p>\n

Here to debunk the myth that you can\u2019t have Korean BBQ delivered to you, Shinmapo is where it\u2019s at. It\u2019s hard to find fault with the selection of Korean BBQ here \u2014 quality mixed meats and seafood ranging from chicken and baby octopus are grilled to delicious perfection, to be wrapped with crisp lettuce and gently dipped in spicy gochujang or sesame sauce. In the carbs department, Shinmapo\u2019s most beloved dish is probably the volcano fried rice, which has had bloggers waxing lyrical. The idea is to present rice as a \u201cvolcano mountain\u201d, with whisked eggs poured over to form a fluffy exterior \u2014 like tasty \u201clava\u201d. Sinful and delicious, don\u2019t even think of resisting this.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pricing<\/b>: from RM25 for a meal<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 03-2201 3252
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Sunday: 11am\u201311pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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