12 Korean Marts In KL & Selangor To Check Out This 2022
Kimchi, kimchi all day.
By Tamara Jayne — 10 Jan 2022, 12:34 PM
Situated in the basement of Plaza Mont Kiara, NH Pasarnita Mart is a one-stop Korean mart for all basic necessities. It's well-stocked with kitchen equipment and snacks, as well as fresh produce like meats and more — almost anything lah, really.
Address:
2, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara,
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
9am – 8pm (Daily)
You can check out their Facebook page.
2. Shin Korea
Having held its soft launch in November last year, Shin Korea is one of the Korean marts in Cheras offering authentic Korean groceries. As it's still pretty new, you can request specific items for them to consider importing to Malaysia.
You can also find them on Shopee and GrabMart.
3. K market
K market has multiple branches, two in Klang Valley, as well as outlets in Penang and Johor. You'll find everything Korean-related here, from fresh produce to frozen food, stationery, snacks, and kitchen tools. It also has some ready-made Korean banchan (side dishes) to pair with meals!
Addresses:
K Market Solaris
Lot J-G-10 & 11, GF, Jalan Solaris,
Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
K Market Puchong
GF-02, Ground Floor, Tower 1 @ PFCC,
Jalan Puteri 1/2, Bandar Puteri Puchong,
47100 Puchong, Selangor
K Market Penang
Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, Penang.
K Market Johor
26, Jalan Permas 10/5, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya,
81750 Johor Bahru, Johor
4. Kim's Mart
Located in Solaris, Kim's Mart has a wide selection of fresh produce, including multiple-sized tubs of freshly made kimchi! There's also an aisle of beauty products, Korean pots and pans, a small section for meats, frozen foods, and drinks.
Address:
11, Jalan Solaris 2, Solaris Mont Kiara,
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
9.30am – 10.30pm (Daily)
You can check out their Facebook page.
5. KO Mart
This spacious Korean grocer opened in January last year in 1 Mont Kiara, supplying fresh food and ingredients, as well as household goods. You can find fresh pork and beef, rice, noodles, and more. Several Koreans themselves even mention that they get their necessities here.
6. Shin Sun Mi Market
Previously located in Ampang, Shin Sun Mi Market has since moved to Sunway GEO Avenue. It offers everything from easy-to-cook kits to banchan, including kimchi and soy sauce quails eggs. Yum. There's even a stall serving fresh food such as tteok-bokki, corn dogs, and kimbap.
7. Freshan Grocer
Freshan Grocer has two outlets, one in 163 Retail Park and a second in Desa ParkCity. It considers itself as a premium Korean grocer offering frozen foods, fresh produce, snacks and ramen, banchan, and occasionally, seasonal fruits.
8. Dong Ne Korean Mart
Although relatively smaller than other Korean marts in Ampang, Dong Ne is said to have a good selection of meats for Korean barbecues, a variety of kimchi, noodles, and other snacks. One customer's review said that there's also a selection of halal products.
Address:
B12, 1, Jalan Ampang Utama 2/2,
One Ampang Avenue, 68000 Ampang, Selangor
Opening hours:
9am – 8pm (Daily)
9. Seoul Mart Supermarkets
Seoul Mart in Desa Sri Hartamas is like stepping into a small hometown Korean shop and is one of the longer-standing outlets in KL. The mart isn't that big but you can find all kinds of snacks, drinks, as well as beauty products, frozen goods, dry condiments, and banchan.
Address:
Ground Floor, Plaza Crystal Ville Centre,
27, Jalan 23/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
9am – 8pm (Daily)
10. Galaxy Korean Mart
Located in Galaxy Ampang Mall is this no-frills Korean mart that sells a variety of household products and food. Several customers mention that though the mall itself is quite deserted, the mart has an authentic Korean feel with a good selection, including some rare items as well.
Address:
64, Komplex Galaxy Ampang, Jalan Dagang 5,
Taman Dagang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor
Opening hours:
9am – 8pm (Daily)
11. K Shop Korea Store
If you live in or are near Cheras, this convenience shop – under K Market – is located in LeisureMall with a selection of Korean snacks, drinks, and street food goodies.
A good spot to just drop by and stock up on snacks while in the area.
Address:
Lot L1-63, Level 1, Cheras LeisureMall,
Jalan Manis 2 Taman Segar,
Batu 9 Cheras 56100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
10am – 8pm (Daily)
You can check out their Facebook page.
12. Hanaro Mart
Hanaro Mart is a go-to spot for many residents offering everything from makgeolli and ingredients, to all types of banchan. Some returning customers review that their homemade kimchi is particularly yummy.
Address:
GF, C-9, Jalan Utama, One Ampang Avenue,
68000 Ampang, Selangor
Opening hours:
9am – 10.15pm (Daily)
You can check out their Facebook page.
