8 Korean restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that go beyond BBQ

Hello,

Korean cuisine is vast and vibrant, and for many, Korean BBQ is the cuisine’s main character. However, Korean fare is more than just the barbecue, and we’re sure that you’ve seen more than a few of its most popular dishes in your favourite K-dramas. 

Whether you’re craving a chilly bowl of naengmyeon (chilled Korean noodles), a spicy heaping of tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes), or a bubbling cauldron of sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew), there’s a Korean restaurant somewhere in the area for you. 

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See you next week!

Katelyn Tan

Dining Editor, Malaysia

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