The fandom around K-pop culture and K-dramas has left no Indian metropolitan city untouched. From Delhi-NCR to Bengaluru, millennials, boomers, and Gen Zs are often looking for a good Korean spot to enjoy the dishes that have been making them salivate while they are hooked to their screens.
Bengaluru, being the capital of Karnataka and the IT hub of India, has many upscale and budget-friendly restaurants serving delicious Indian and global dishes. This trail will help you find the best spots, where you can enjoy tteokbokki, ramen, and other Korean delicacies that remain unticked on your foodie bucket list.
The Himalayan
The Himalayan is a cosy space serving top-notch Korean food. You can order bibimbap, noodles, bulgogi, kimchi, a sushi platter, and jasmine tea, and the bill won't create a dent in your account. This is the right spot to begin your gastronomic ride across Korean cuisine.
Cuisine Type: Korean
Special Dishes: Bibimbap, Kimchi
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vFeEiecVMaQkinBs7
Address: 2nd floor, 134, 17th H Main Rd, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095
Timings: 12pm-11pm
Price for Two: Rs 1,400
Rating: 4.2 on Google
Hi Seoul
Hi Seoul is a budget-friendly spot in Kalyan Nagar where you and your K-drama friends can gather and talk all day about your favourite shows. You can catch up with them over an authentic spread, comprising bibimbap, chicken gimbap, kimchi, hot pot, and momo. It also has different stir-fry and noodle recipes on the menu.
Cuisine Type: Korean
Special Dishes: Hot Pot, Kimchi
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DR98iECiTHUKLA8FA
Address: 1st floor, 201, 9th Main Rd, HRBR Layout 1st Block, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
Timings: 11:30am-10pm
Price for Two: Rs 950
Rating: 4.3 on Google
Koriken
Koriken is a one-stop destination to savour Korean and Asian finger food and delicacies. It also caters to the requests for Continental food. The highlights on the menu include buldak fire chicken, spicy chicken loaded fries, honey soy garlic chicken, honey soy cauliflower, kimchi noodles, spicy veg burger, and kimchi.
Cuisine Type: Korean, Asian
Special Dishes: Chicken Burger, Buldak Fire Chicken, Kimchi Noodles
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/B3WZBJHtzwYUKrKM9
Address: 28, New BEL Rd, opp. KFC, Jaladarsini Layout, Mathikere, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560054
Timings: 12pm-11pm
Price for Two: Rs 500
Rating: 4.6 on Google
Dam's Kitchen
Dam's Kitchen, located in Kalyan Nagar, is a Korean restaurant serving delicacies in an authentic way. They also have a local alcoholic beverage, soju, on the menu. A few must-try dishes here include galbitang, pork tangsuyuk, jeyukbokkum, ramen, teokbokki, and kimchi fried rice. It is slightly expensive but worth a shot.
Cuisine Type: Korean
Special Dishes: Galbitang, Teokbokki, Ramen
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7YKkHyPfnpNqmb396
Address: 301, 5th D Main Rd, HRBR Layout 2nd Block, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
Timings: 11:30am-11:30pm
Price for Two: Rs 2,000
Rating: 4.2 on Google
Hokkaido Manga Cafe
Hokkaido Manga Cafe is a cosy little spot in Bengaluru, where you can dine while sitting on the floor, similar to how Japanese and Koreans often do. There are mats or cushions placed around each table to elevate your dining experience. The menu features dishes like nama kaki, chicken cheese katsu, fried chicken wings, prawn mayo, tofu agedashi, age gyoza, salmon hotate don, and garlic rice with chicken.
Cuisine Type: Korean, Japanese
Special Dishes: Galbitang, Teokbokki, Ramen
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/89Ee4j77mUuf1sXaA
Address: NO.10/1-1, Ist Floor, 7th Main, 1st Cross Rd, Appareddipalya, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560038
Timings: 11:30am-11pm
Price for Two: Rs 2,000
Rating: 4.4 on Google