Korean cuisine has evolved over the years because of its cultural changes. But, still, it remains a significant aspect of its national recognition. When compared directly to the western course, traditional Korean cuisine has main as well as side dishes. Each of those recipes provides a different element of taste, flavour and health benefits. The fact that Korean food has over 100 different types of Kimchi should tell you about the variation Koreans have in their delicacies.
In Dubai, there is no shortage of good Korean restaurants, stacked with popular recipes such as Bulgogi, Gochujang and the truly popular Japchae. The following are some of the best ones that we recommend adding to your must-visit wishlist.
- Sumibiya
Nicely tucked away in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sumibiya is a famous Korean restaurant in Dubai. The place serves a variety of delicious recipes, which you can easily enjoy with your loved ones. You can enjoy finger-licking noodles, mouth-watering kimchis, as well as a host of different types of salads. It also offers some fan-favourites such as the Kaiso & Wakame Salad, for spicing up your taste buds.
The place is highly suggested especially for those new to Korean cuisines, as they can try multiple dishes without having to worry about the prices.
- KPop Chicken
This place is popular amongst most food enthusiasts residing in Dubai. The restaurant is known for offering most of the Korean classics in an extremely scintillating and elegant style. You can try their freshly-prepared dishes such as the Tofu Steak, Beef Bulgogi, Kimchi, and different types of soups and salads.
Located inside the Jumeirah Lake Towers, the place also offers their pioneer Korean dessert, known as the Vanilla Pancake. Served along with Green Tea Ice-Cream, this dessert has the right ingredients to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Shogun
In case you’re in search of authentic Korean food, then you cannot look past this majestic place. Shogun Restaurant is currently in two different parts of Dubai, one in Al Rigga and the other in the Dubai Media City community.
The place is known to offer delicious spreads ranging from regular traditional Korean soups and stews to Kimchi. It has been reported that the comfort food for most Koreans out there is Bibimbap - which is a combination of meat & rice, along with assorted vegetables. Thereby, you can obtain Bibimbap at the Shogun Restaurant as well.
- Seoul Garden
One of the main features of this place is its extreme focus on maintaining the authenticity of Korean food. The restaurant offers a sumptuous spread of Korean cuisines such as Smoked Duck, Kimchi Pancake, Soft and Spicy Tofu Stew, traditional noodles, and hot pots containing meat.
The place can be accessed with the help of a wheelchair and is exceptionally child-friendly as well. You get free access to Wi-Fi hotspots, and there’s a functional seating capacity, which means that you don’t have to wait to get seated, on a busy day. Still, it is recommended that you book a table beforehand.