Once the grills are lit, a parade of dishes come out for a do-it-yourself experience that’s perfect for sharing. Some restaurants specialize in particular cuts of meat while others offer dishes — noodle soups, stews, and more — that round out this comforting meal. Here’s a guide to Kuala Lumpur’s standout Korean barbecue restaurants.
Located in Menara Hap Seng Jalan P.Ramlee, Han Modern Korean Grill offers a contemporary spin on traditional Korean cuisine. The Korean restaurant specializes in Korean grills with premium meat cuts such as prime short ribs, aged tenderloin and aged ribeye. Han Modern Korean Grill also highlights delicious Korean dishes like stews and rice dishes as well as the flashy seasonal Banchan. The restaurant offers privacy and spacious dining space to diners- tables are well-spaced and each is outfitted with a barbecue burner. A dedicated server to do the grilling, to ensure you are getting the best quality of meat.
With Premium meat cuts being the highlight of the restaurant it is not surprising that Han Modern Korean Grill is a little on the steep side. But the experience is extraordinary. Meets an elite standard by which you judge all other restaurants. The staff is always ready to help, the premises are extremely clean, the atmosphere is lovely, and the food is both delicious and beautifully presented.
Kung Jung Korean Restaurant
Kung Jung Restaurant is one of the best-hidden gems in Kuala Lumpur. Located in PNB Perdana Kung Jung is one of the earliest Korean kitchens in Kuala Lumpur, the restaurant has established itself over the past 17 years as an authentic fine dining Korean restaurant; keeping true to Korean culture, Korean hospitality, and Korean cuisine. With their table BBQ piped under the floor, there are none of those messy hanging extractor tubes that many Korean restaurants have – this makes for easier, and quieter conversation
Saeng Deungsim Gui, charbroiled fresh sirloin. The Light seasoning with salt and pepper allows the flavour of the meat to come through. Served with traditional Korean dippings, plus fresh whole garlic for roasting, the sirloin was indeed tender and full of flavour. Their Chu Mul Luck, charbroiled marinated sirloin, bring similar flavour profiles. BBQed to your preference, this cut is simply delicious. You can tell the difference between fresh sirloin and marinated sirloin, Quality and taste of both are excellent.
There are only two things that matter at Koryo won — galbi and Marinated Wagyu beef. This humble place can be overwhelming at first with loads of banchan hitting the table all at once, but as soon as the meat arrives, the only thing that’s pleasantly overwhelming is the amount of sweet and savoury flavours the galbi has.
Koryo-won offers grilled Wagyu beef marinated with their special BBQ recipe. Superior Wagyu beef (M9) is priced at RM360 while premium wagyu beef (M7) is priced at RM260. Wagyu shabu-shabu is priced at RM160 with a minimum order of 2 persons.
Da On has been described as modern yet authentic. The space accommodates five private dining rooms and numerous seating areas. Their specialities such as Wagyu from the USA and Hanwoo beef from Korea is something not to be missed when you are dining at Da-on.
An assortment of fresh meats and seafood are brought uncooked to your table as the server fires up the coals on the barbecues built into every table. Grilled To your liking and served on individual plates allowed for an appreciation of each item separately.