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Kolkata to Gujarat, K-drama lovers are always seeking a Korean restaurant in their home town to indulge in lip-smacking on-screen delicacies. With couples and friends relishing ramen on the OTT platforms to spicy tteokbokki making you salivate, the love for Korean food has officially surpassed all expectations.
In West Bengal, Kolkata is considered an educational centre, known for its literary heritage and traditional foodscape. While traditional food continues to rule the restaurant industry, Korean joints are slowly paving their way and appealing to the growing demand for Korean delicacies in the city. Check out the best places to visit.
Sonamoo Restaurant
Boasting simple interiors, Sonamoo Restaurant promises a gastrointestinal ride through Korean and Japanese cuisines. Amid joints selling macher jhol and sandesh, this place specialises in serving delicacies like kimchi bokkeumbap, kimbap, gujeoplan, crunchy fried fish, sushi rolls, jumbo prawn tempura, and kappa maki.
Cuisine Type: Japanese, Korean
Special Dishes: Jumbo Prawn Tempura, Kimchi, Crunchy Fried Fish
Address: 3rd floor, GALAXY MARKET, GREENFIELD HEIGHTS, Galaxy Mall in, New Town, West Bengal 700156
Timings: 12pm-10pm
Price for Two: Rs 1,000
Ratings & Reviews: 4.6 On Google
Yum Yum Korean Bucket
Yum Yum Korean Bucket is a fast food joint where friends and students meet to catch up. It is also ideal for a casual date if you want to impress someone with your food choices. Catering to Chinese and Korean orders, this place serves delicious gochujang BBQ rice bowl, rakboki, gimbap, ramen, Korean fried chicken, corn dogs, dumplings, and burgers.
Cuisine Type: Korean, Chinese
Special Dishes: Gimbap, Ramen, Korean Fried Rice
Address: 121, 2, Southern Ave, Golpark, Hindustan Park, Keyatala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
Timings: 11:30am-11pm
Price for Two: Rs 400
Ratings & Reviews: 4.0 On Google
BTS Army
This restaurant is named after the BTS Army, a fan group of the most famous K-pop singing group. Whether you want to eat chicken comfort ramen or icy chicken ramen, they have several options for you to pick from. Apart from noodles, they also accept orders for wok-tossed mushrooms, bibimbap bliss, corn dogs, momo, and rolls.
Cuisine Type: Korean, Chinese
Special Dishes: Ramen, Korean Street Toast, Bang Bang Chicken
Address: Exit Gate, Honda Showroom, 227 Jodhpur Gardens, Lane, opp. South City Mall, Kolkata, West Bengal 700045
Timings: 12pm-10:30pm
Price for Two: Rs 500
Ratings & Reviews: 4.1 On Google
The Sarang Korean Food & Cafe
At The Sarang Korean Food & Cafe, people indulge in finger-licking good food that they have been dreaming of since binge-watching a K-drama. This is where you get to know what authentic Korean food tastes like. Make sure to order kimchi jijigae, tofu jjigae, jajang fried rice with shrimp and pork, kimchi fried rice with chicken, shrimp, and pork, chicken deob bab, tteokbokki, gimbap, etc.
Cuisine Type: Korean
Special Dishes: Kimchi Fried Rice, Tofu Jjigae, Tteokbokki
Address: 700156 West Bengal, Kolkata, Newtown, Action Area I, CF Block(Newtown)
Timings: 12pm-10pm
Price for Two: Rs 1,300
Ratings & Reviews: 4.9 On Google
Korean Street
Korean Street is known for catering to orders for Chinese and Korean food. They have stews, soups, and Korean rolls. The place also specialises in Korean sizzlers, dumplings, appetisers, rice bowls, tteokbokki, chicken bowls, and more. The best part about eating here is that you won't be paying a hefty amount to explore international cuisine.
Cuisine Type: Korean
Special Dishes: Fried Rice, Cheesy Tteokbokki
Address: Lord's More, 194, Jodhpur Colony, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata, West Bengal 700045
Timings: 1pm-11pm
Price for Two: Rs 550
Ratings & Reviews: 3.9 On Google
