When was the last time you had bibimbap, kimchi or other Korean food in Penang? Thank goodness, Penang incorporates a plenty of Korean restaurants that serve true Hallyu-inspired food in a warm and comfortable setting.

Relive your final astounding Korean gastronomic experience with these extraordinary Korean food in Penang! With alternatives extending from modest hole-in-the-wall eateries to smooth Korean gourmet food, you’re beyond any doubt to discover something to fulfil your cravings! Here are the 8 top Korean restaurants in Penang.

1. Kim’s Korean Restaurant

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Kims Korean Restaurant Georgetown serves Korean cuisine in a huge and comfortable dining area. It is appropriate for gatherings and celebratory events. You must try the Shabu Shabu Korean Steamboat and the Dakgalbi Grilled Chicken. Furthermore, one of their signature dishes is Kimchi-jeongol, which is a Kimchi Hot-pot, and Korean made by mixing rice known as Bibimbap. You’ll also get plenty of free banchan to help balance out the heavy meal.

Address: 4, Jalan Tavoy, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 11:30am – 3pm | 5:30pm – 10 pm
Social media: Facebook

2. OoriDoori

OoriDoori, which is run by Koreans, is definitely one of the best Korean food in Penang. Unlike many other Korean restaurants, the menu at OoriDoori is a little out of the ordinary. You won’t find the typical Korean Hot Pots or the classic barbecued meat over the stove or even Dakgalbi here, but instead home-cooked Korean dishes with a few additions of Korean-Chinese dishes (like Jajangmyeon, Jampong or Tangsuyuk etc). Tteokbokki and Gimbap, on the other hand, are still available. Reasonable prices, a comfortable dining atmosphere. 

OoriDoori @ Promenade
Address: 5-G-33, The Promenade, Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Operating hours: 10:30am – 10pm (Monday closed)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

OoriDoori @ Utropolis
Address: Persiaran Cassia Barat, Bandar Cassia, Simpang Ampat, 14110 Penang
Operating hours: 10:30am – 10pm (Tuesday – Sunday) | 5pm – 10pm (Monday)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

3. Cho Dong Jib

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Cho Dong Jib Korean Restaurant has been in the Penang food market for a while, with two locations in Gurney Paragon Mall and Queensbay Mall.

They serve great Korean food in Penang with strong Korean influences, though the flavor has been fine-tuned to meet the expectations of locals. The prices are slightly higher, and they serve more than just Korean traditional grilled meat. It is one of the Korean food in Penang to satisfy your craving for Korean cuisine.

Cho Dong Jib @ Gurney Paragon Mall
Address: 163D-1-05, Gurney Paragon Mall, Persiaran Gurney, 10250, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Operating hours: 11am – 10pm
Social media: Facebook

Cho Dong Jib @ Queensbay Mall
Address: 100-3F-08, Queensbay Mall, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Operating hours: 10:30am – 10pm

4. Hanmalu

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The established big players in town are the best places to visit for Korean food in Penang. However, don’t overlook the quieter newcomers. Hanmalu Korean Restaurant is one good example. It’s been open for less than a month and is run by a Korean couple. This is the place to go for authentic home-style Korean cuisine.

The restaurant is serving a selection of common and unusual Korean food in Penang. The classics are available with a variety of meats prepared in various ways (hot pot, grills, fried, or soup) and reasonably priced with generous serving portions and good quality.

Address: 48, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 11am -10pm
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

5. OUGA Korean BBQ

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OUGA Korean BBQ is an open-air Korean BBQ restaurant that serves a variety of traditional Korean dishes such as Tteobokki, Korean Barbeque, Bibimbap, and others.

Furthermore, its air circulation creates a relaxed environment for customers to dine in. Oh, good old times, the sizzle and crackle, the aroma of grilled meats filling the air, paired with a couple of drinks. If you enjoy Korean BBQ as much as we do, don’t turn away because OUGA Korean BBQ have some great deals for you! OUGA Korean BBQ at Karpal Singh now offers a variety of reasonably priced set menus so you can dine in the comfort of your own home.

Address: Maritime Suite, No 29D-3-8 & 29D-3-9, Karpal Singh Dr, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 11am – 10pm
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

6. Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar

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Hanjan Eatery and Soju Bar has been around since 2018 and continues to impress visitors to this day. Hanjan serves delicious Korean food in Penang and has a stylish bar as its focal point.

This Korean restaurant’s façade’s big window panels allow one to see the charming enclosure, especially at night as we drive down the quiet street. Hanjan Eatery has the feel of a high-end bar, with a luminous soju exhibit taking center stage. This restaurant has a lot of space, so you won’t have to wait for a table even on busy days.

Address: 56, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 2pm – 10pm (Monday closed)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

7. Chimac Station

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Chimac [chimaek]: Beer and Korean Fried Chicken. Chimac is a slang term that combines the letters [chi] from [chicken] and [maek] from [maekju], the Korean word for beer.

They offer authentic Korean fried chicken in a variety of flavors. Other Korean dishes to try include pan tteokbokki (cook on the table), Kimchi jjigae, and Sundubu Jjigae.

Address: 3A-G-6, Straits Quay, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470, Tanjung Tokong, Penang.
Operating hours: 11am – 10pm
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

8. Park’s Recipe Korean Restaurant

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Park’s Kitchen/Park’s Recipe in Jelutong, Penang, is the first and only branch. It serves a variety of Korean dishes, including Barbeque, Korean classics like Soft Tofu Stew, Spicy Korean Fried Chicken, Kimbap, and the popular noodle Ramyun.

You must try its Spicy Korean Fried Chicken and Kimbap, which are both utterly delicious. Park’s Kitchen Korean restaurant is the place to go for generous platters of Korean dishes and free-flowing coffee. In Penang, this is the cozy Korean restaurant with Korean music playing in the background. Because the food is prepared by a Korean chef with a wealth of experience. Unsurprisingly, the affordable great food leads to long lines and a crowded room.

Address: 337-J-G, Jalan Perak, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Penang
Operating hours: 11am – 3pm | 5pm – 9:15pm 
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

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