Our guide to the best KBBQ in the city
Korean food is arguably one of the most popular cuisines in our local landscape. From bulgogi (marinated slices of meat) and tteokbokki (rice cakes) to kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) and Korean fried chicken, the options of Korean restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are endless with some specialising in specific dishes from the cuisine.
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Korean barbecue, more colloquially known as KBBQ or Korean BBQ, is one of the mainstays in the cuisine, where fire meets flavour on a charcoal grill. There is a plethora of options to choose from whenever you’re craving the flavours of the Korean grill, especially in the Mont Kiara and Desa Sri Hartamas neighbourhoods. Here are eight restaurants that specialise in KBBQ that we recommend.
1. Daorae Korean BBQ
If you’ve ever searched for the best Korean barbecue on the Internet, you’ve probably come across Daorae Korean BBQ. It is one of the most, if not the most, popular Korean BBQ chain in the country with branches spanning the entire country. There are multiple locations in the Klang Valley for you to choose from including in Solaris Mont Kiara, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kepong, and Sri Petaling.
Its menu details classic Korean meat cuts such as wang galbi (beef short rib), LA galbi (LA beef ribs), and samgyeopsal (pork belly). For dishes other than barbecued meats, Daorae offers a wide selection of Korean dishes such as doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), and even bibim naengmyeon (chilled spicy buckwheat noodles), which are perfect for a hot day.
Daorae Korean BBQ, multiple locations, @daoraekoreanbbq on Instagram