9 Korean Restaurants In Klang Valley You Can Easily Reach With Public Transportation
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By Celine Low — 27 May 2024, 05:37 PM
1. Donkas Lab @ Sunway Geo Avenue
This charming eatery specialises in serving crispy, juicy pork cutlets, paired with traditional Korean dishes such as kimchi fried rice and kimchi stew. The menu features a variety of donkatsu options, ranging from the classic pork cutlet to innovative twists like serving it with cheese or jjajang ramen.
To find Donkas Lab, you can take the Kelana Jaya LRT Line and hop off at USJ LRT Station. Once there, switch to the BRT, following the Setia Jaya Line. Ride the bus to SunMed Station and Sunway Geo Avenue is about a four-minute walk from the station.
If you've never taken the BRT before, here's a quick guide.
2. Kor.B Korean Restaurant
Kor.B is a Muslim-friendly establishment that serves Korean food in mini bowls, allowing you to sample a variety of dishes without breaking the bank. With prices starting from RM2.90, it's an ideal hangout for students looking for a budget-friendly yet flavourful meal.
Hop on the MRT Putrajaya Line and stop at Cyberjaya City Centre MRT Station. Take the T507 feeder bus to Shaftsbury Square.
3. Moonalisa
Moonalisa is a halal-friendly, Korean-Western fusion restaurant located in SS15. From juicy burgers to hearty pastas, each dish is served with a distinct Korean flair. Their Nasi Lemak Ayam Berempah is a must-try!
The restaurant is about a six-minute walk from SS15 LRT Station on the Kelana Jaya Line.
4. Gangnam88 Korean BBQ Restaurant
Gangnam88 is probably a go-to for K-pop fans and South Korean culture enthusiasts. With a cosy interior with walls decorated with famous K-pop artistes, it's the perfect place to enjoy a meal with your friends while jamming to your favourite chart-toppers. Specialising in Korean BBQ, you can sit back and indulge in generous portions of marinated meats and traditional side dishes.
Gangnam88 has two branches in Solaris Mont Kiara, which you can get to by taking public transportation. To find the Solaris Mont Kiara branch, the T852 feeder bus from the Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT Station stops across the road from Solaris Mont Kiara. The restaurant is just a five-minute walk away. Meanwhile, the Sunway Giza branch is a mere three-minute walk away from Gate B of Surian MRT Station.
Gangnam88 Korean BBQ Restaurant @ Solaris Mont Kiara
No. 1-1, Jalan Solaris 3, Solaris Mon't Kiara, Off Jalan Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Accessible by:
Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT Station feeder bus T852 (Kajang Line)
Opening hours:
Tuesdays to Fridays & Sundays: 11am to 11pm
Saturdays: 11am to 12am
Closed on Mondays.
Gangnam88 Korean BBQ Restaurant @ Sunway Giza Mall
B 9-1, Jalan PJU 5/19, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Accessible by:
Surian MRT Station (Kajang Line)
Opening hours:
Tuesdays to Fridays & Sundays: 11am to 11pm
Saturdays: 11am to 12am
Closed on Mondays.
Check out their menu here.
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5. The Fire Korean Restaurant
Savour tasty Korean dishes while overlooking a beautiful neighbourhood and lush greenery outside — it's a treat for your eyes as well as your stomach. The Fire Korean Restaurant is perfect for sharing platters of food with friends and family. Some standouts include their crispy Kimchi pancake, the flavourful beef kimbap, and the mega-sized omelette.
You can easily reach the restaurant by following the connecting walkways from MRT Surian Station.
6. Han Korean Restaurant
Savour authentic Korean flavours at Han Korean Restaurant, where their stews, including Kimchi Stew and Sundubu (soft tofu) stew has been singled out as must-try favourites.
Hop on the T109 feeder bus from Sri Damansara Sentral MRT Station that takes you to directly to Plaza Arkadia.
Accessible by:
Sri Damansara Sentral MRT Station feeder bus T109 (Putrajaya Line)
Address:
B-G-08, Plaza Arkadia, 3, Jalan Intisari, Desa ParkCity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
Opens daily from 10am to 10pm
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7. B.bap Korean Food @ NU Sentral
Located in NU Sentral, this quaint restaurant serves up classic Korean dishes like gimbap, tteokbokki, bibimbap, spicy kimchi stews, ramen, and jjajangmyeon. If you're in a mood for affordable, hearty meals in the KL Sentral area, you can check this place out!
To find B.bap Korean Food, NU Sentral has a connected walkway from KL Sentral Monorail and LRT stations. If you're coming by MRT, get off at Muzium Negara MRT Station and follow the signs leading you to KL Sentral. The restaurant is located right next to San Francisco Coffee.
Accessible by:
- KL Sentral LRT Station (Kelana Jaya Line)
- Muzium Negara MRT Station (Kajang Line)
- KL Sentral Monorail Station (KL Monorail Line)
Address:
NU Sentral Shopping Mall, Lot GF08, Nu Sentral, 201, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
Opens daily from 10.30am to 9.15pm
Check out their menu here.
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8. SeoulNami Korean BBQ
Aside from the conventional Korean dishes like ramyeon and stews, this Muslim-friendly establishment is also renowned for its delectable BBQ and fried chicken selections. Sit back and enjoy their beef platter or their sweet, savoury, and spicy tender fried chicken.
SeoulNami Korean BBQ has three outlets in Tropicana Gardens Mall, The Gardens Mall, and KL East Mall. Firstly, you can easily walk to Tropicana Gardens Mall through its connecting walkway from Surian MRT Station.
The Gardens Mall has a pedestrian link bridge that connects to the Abdullah Hukum LRT and Mid Valley KTM stations. Meanwhile, KL East Mall is accessible by Gombak LRT Station, however walking there takes about 20 minutes.
SeoulNami Korean BBQ @ The Gardens Mall
F-215, The Gardens Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Accessible by:
- Mid Valley Megamall KTM Station (Seremban Line)
- Abdullah Hukum LRT Station (Kelana Jaya Line)
Opening hours:
Opens daily from 11am to 10pm
SeoulNami Korean BBQ @ KL East Mall
G2-43, Second Floor, KL East Mall, Lingkaran Tengah 2, KL Timur, 53100 Kuala Lumpur
Accessible by:
- Gombak LRT Station (Kelana Jaya Line)
Opening hours:
Opens daily from 11am to 10pm
SeoulNami Korean BBQ @ Tropicana Gardens Mall
CC-16, Concourse Floor, West Walk, Tropicana Gardens Mall, Persiaran Surian, Tropicana Indah, 47810 Petaling Jaya
Accessible by:
- Surian MRT Station (Kajang Line)
Opening hours:
Opens daily from 11am to 10pm
Check out their menu here.
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9. Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant
With over 15 outlets in Malaysia, Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant is one of the longest-running Korean barbecue restaurants in the country. It is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore the rich flavours and traditions of Korean cuisine.
There are three outlets that are accessible by public transport. Take the T852 MRT feeder bus from the Pusat Bandar Damansara Station to reach its Solaris Mont Kiara branch. The restaurant's Kota Damansara branch is about a 10-minute walk from Surian MRT Station. Meanwhile, its Kepong branch just a six-minute walk from Metro Prima MRT Station via the Putrajaya Line.
Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant @ Solaris Mont Kiara
7-1, Jalan Solaris, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Accessible by:
- Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT Station feeder bus T852 (Kajang Line)
Opening hours:
Opens daily from 11.30am to 3pm and from 5.30pm to 11pm
Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant @ Kepong
17, Jalan Metro Perdana 7, Taman Usahawan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Accessible by:
- MRT Metro Prima (Putrajaya Line)
Opening hours:
Opens daily from 11.30am to 3pm and from 5.30pm to 11pm
Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant @ Kota Damansara
2, First Floor, Jalan PJU 5/9, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya
Accessible by:
- Surian MRT Station (Kajang Line)
Opening hours:
Opens daily from 11.30am to 3pm and from 5.30pm to 11pm
