Best Korean Food in Kuala Lumpur: Top 10 Restaurants
Last updated: October 2026
Kuala Lumpur has one of Southeast Asia's largest Korean communities, centred around the Ampang and Mont Kiara neighbourhoods. The result is an authentic Korean food scene that goes far beyond BBQ chains — from pojangmacha-style street food stalls to high-end samgyeopsal houses.
This guide covers 10 Korean restaurants across KL, verified in October 2026. Prices are in Malaysian Ringgit (RM).
Sae Ma Eul
One of Ampang's most popular Korean BBQ spots. The pork belly is sliced thick and grilled over charcoal. Staff handle the grilling for you. Queues form from 7 pm on weekends.
What to order: Thick-cut pork belly (samgyeopsal), bean paste stew, steamed egg.
Masizzim
Korean braised and steamed dishes in a mall setting. The signature galbi-jjim (braised short ribs) arrives bubbling in a stone pot. Portions are large enough to share.
What to order: Galbi-jjim, tteokbokki, japchae.
Bornga
Premium Korean BBQ chain with individual exhaust fans at each table. The wagyu beef set and marinated pork ribs are standouts. Wine pairing available.
What to order: Wagyu set, marinated pork ribs, cold noodles.
Kyung Joo
Upscale Korean restaurant in Damansara Heights. The private rooms with tabletop grills suit business dinners. Sashimi and Korean-style raw fish platters supplement the BBQ menu.
What to order: Premium beef platter, haemul pajeon (seafood pancake), doenjang jjigae.
Bulgogi Brothers
Family-friendly Korean BBQ chain with a broad menu. The marinated bulgogi and chicken sets work well for groups. Kids' menu available.
What to order: Bulgogi set, cheese corn, kimchi fried rice.
Jeons Kimbap
Budget Korean takeaway popular with students. Kimbap rolls are made to order and the tteokbokki sauce has a proper kick. Cash only.
What to order: Tuna kimbap, spicy tteokbokki, odeng (fish cake soup).
Chir Chir Chicken
Korean fried chicken franchise with over a dozen flavour options. The honey butter and soy garlic variants are the most ordered. Beer and soju pairing menu available.
What to order: Honey butter chicken, soy garlic chicken, cheese balls.
Koreatown Ampang Food Street
A stretch of Korean eateries, grocery stores and street food stalls in KL's Koreatown. Walk the strip and pick from tteokbokki carts, soondae (blood sausage) vendors and pojangmacha-style tents.
What to order: Street tteokbokki, soondae, odeng skewers.
MyeongDong Topokki
Self-service Korean snack bar where you pick your toppings on a tray. The cook-it-yourself tteokbokki bar is fun for kids. Quick, cheap and filling.
What to order: Tteokbokki tray with cheese and ramen add-on.
Hansik Korean Restaurant
Bangsar Korean restaurant with a loyal following. The sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) is the signature dish, available in multiple spice levels. Banchan quality is above average.
What to order: Sundubu jjigae, kimchi jeon (pancake), galbi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Koreatown in Kuala Lumpur?
KL's Koreatown is in Ampang Hilir, east of the city centre. The stretch along Jalan Ampang Hilir has Korean restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries and beauty shops. It is the densest cluster of Korean businesses in Malaysia.
Is Korean BBQ in KL halal?
Most Korean BBQ restaurants in KL serve pork and are non-halal. Pork-free chains like Seoul Garden, Bulgogi Brothers and Mr Dakgalbi do not serve pork but may not have halal certification. Always check with the restaurant if certification matters.
How much is Korean BBQ in KL?
Budget Korean BBQ buffets start at RM35–45 per person. Mid-range a la carte BBQ runs RM40–70 per person. Premium spots with wagyu or charcoal grills can reach RM80–120 per person.