Feature Image Credit: Photo by Kon Karampelas on Unsplash, Hector Vasquez, connchin

Korean dramas and music hit us during the early 2000 and has left its mark ever since. And slowly, many Korean restaurants started to sprung up over Malaysia. In today’s world, it’s no longer necessary for you to travel all the way to South Korea in order to have a taste of authentic Korean dishes.

Expat recommendations? If you’re looking for a Korean restaurant that serves food in that category, then you’ve come to the right place. From a Korean BBQ spot in Mont Kiara to secret gems in Puchong and Bangi, let’s take a look at these 10 secret gems where Korean expats love to eat. Jal meokkessumnida!

1. Po Cha Korean Restaurant Ampang

Image Credit: 餵吃喵 美食大全

Image Credit: jaydengoldfish

Ampang is always an ideal place to look for Korean food and Po Cha Korean Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in the area. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted with Korean scribbling, graffiti, posters, and old calendars, which just adds to the authentic eating experience in South Korea. And their food is super authentic; Po Cha Army Stew comes with a spicy and sourly soup topped with tofu, ham, sausage and springy ramyeon. Pairing them with their BBQ pork. So good!

Address: 15, Jalan Sulaiman 3, Taman Putra Sulaiman, 68000 Ampang, Selangor
Opening Hours: Everyday, 5.30pm – 12am

2. Sae Ma Eul Korean BBQ

Image Credit: randy_oh & this_is_wkiat

Image Credit: l1ly_whale

If you always wanted to enjoy a good barbecue with some friends over dinner and supper like one of the scenes from your favourite K-drama, Sae Ma Eul Korean BBQ is the right place to be. The al fresco-like barbecue joint serves assorted grilled pork, chicken and beef. Aside from their barbecue meats, the other popular dish is their Spicy Rice Ball, a delicious side dish to have while waiting for the meat to be cooked. Shape them into balls and place over the fire until the outer layer is crunchy. Oh! So satisfying!

Address: 1-G Jalan Solaris 4,  Mont Kiara 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Everyday, 3pm – 1am

3. Eid Authentic Korean Cuisine (Halal)

Image Credit: eid.korea.my

Image Credit: cyberjaya.info

Many Korean restaurant in the market are usually non-Halal because most of the traditional Korean dishes comes with pork ingredients. Over here in Eid Authentic Korean Cuisine, they serve Halal-certified Korean food so that every Muslim believers can enjoy delicious and affordable Korean food. You can enjoy a wide variety of authentic Halal Korean dishes such as bibimbap, ramyeon, fried chicken and many more. In addition they also serve Korean street food like cheesy corn dog and dumplings.

Address: 17, Jalan PJU 8/5d, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening Hours: Everyday, 11am – 10.30pm

4. Ticket To Korea

Image Credit: yenny_oyn

Image Credit: han.hunts

Used to be a very popular place for a drink, Setiawalk in Puchong hold many good dining places to spend your night. Ticket To Korea is one of them. The restaurant has a urban and modernized ambience, unlike the typical Korean restaurant with traditional settings. You can find an extensive menu of classic Korean with fusion mix. Some of their signature dishes are Cheese Pork Ribs, Mozzarella Topoki and Sous Vide Pork Belly Steak.

Address: C-8-1, Block C, Setiawalk, Persiaran Wawasan, Jalan Wawasan 1/1, Taman Wawasan, 47160 Puchong, Selangor
Opening Hours: Everyday, 12pm – 11pm

5. Dae Sa Kwan Korean BBQ Restaurant

Image Credit: picky__foodie

Image Credit: connchin

Another great Korean barbecue place, Dae Sa Kwan is located at the heart of Sri Hartamas. This hidden gem is air-conditioned so that you can enjoy your Korean barbecue at a more comfortable setting. For spicy noodle lovers, dig into their Jjamppong (Korean spicy seafood noodle soup) that’s loaded with seafood – clams, muscles and shrimp. You can get the usual Korean dishes as well, such as seafood pancake to cold noodles, and comforting soups such as ginseng chicken soup.

Address: 40, Jalan 25/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Everyday, 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm

6. Sopoong

Image Credit: mysopoong

Image Credit: mysopoong

Sopoong is one of the biggest Korean restaurants chain in the country. You can usually allocate Sopoong in shopping complexes. They started in year 2011 and slowly increase their franchises during the years. For singleton or those who’d like to dine alone, you’ll be thrilled to find out that most of the dishes are catered to for one pax. Good news is, most of their dishes comes with kimbab hence the meal can certainly fill you up easily. Do give it a try if you haven’t tried it yet.

Address & Opening Hours: https://www.facebook.com/mysopoong/

7. Gangnam Oppa Bbq

Image Credit: duptown.com

Image Credit: Gangnam Oppa BBQ Facebook Page

Damansara Uptown houses plenty of great dining places such as cafes, mamaks, bars and lots more. They also houses arguably one of the best BBQ place in the area which is Gangnam Oppa BBQ. Gangnam Oppa BBQ started their business since 2016 and been cooking flavourful BBQ ever since. Their meat is way more flavourful compared to other BBQ restaurants which can barely taste the marinated meat. They also have other Korean dishes such as ramen, stews, bibimbap and more. There is certainly something for everyone.

Address: 23, Jalan SS 21/60, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening Hours: Everyday, 4pm-1am

8. Buldojang

Image Credit: so3dna.kl & liewxfood

Image Credit: jelajahkuliner_my

While Korean Cuisine is unheard of by many Malaysians, they are commonplace in South Korea. To get a taste of Korean Chinese cuisine, Buldojang in Hartamas is the go-to spot for expats living in that neighbourhood. The most popular item in the menu would be their JJajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodle). Another dish would be their Spicy Seafood Noodle which come in a satisfyingly huge portion that could be shared comfortably among two. As for meat dish, Tangsuyuk. Last but not least, compliment your perfect feast with their Tangsuyuk, which is a Korean-styled sweet and sour chicken or pork with an array of mixed vegetables.

Address: 16, Jalan 24/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Everyday, 11am – 10pm, Closed on Wednesday.

9. Hanbing Korean Dessert Cafe

Image Credit: cafe.wonderer & yennyeats

Image Credit:  the.snow.angel & hanbingkoreandessertcafe

Usually after a good meal, people will start craving for dessert and you might wanna stop by Hanbing to indulge their wonderful and savory desserts. They serve a wide variety of Bingsu, from the classic Green Tea Bingsu to creative and delicious blueberry cheesecake Bingsu. Each of them have their own unique taste which will definitely satisfy your craving for something sweet. They also serve main course such as burgers, ramyeon, rice and so on.

Address: G-09, SS15 Courtyard, Jalan SS15/4G, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Opening Hours: Everyday, 11am – 12am

10. KyoChon 1991

Image Credit: rosmanpositivo & mykyochon

The hype for Korean fried chicken is real and crazy, especially among those K-pop culture fans. You would come to find that KyoChon only uses the finest ingredients to perfect every fried chicken they make. Their fried chicken menu comes in multiple series: Soy Garlic, Red Pepper, Honey, Salsal and Rice.

Address & Opening Hours: https://www.kyochon.com.my/

Also Check Out: 10 Beautiful But Underrated Malaysia Destinations Every Traveler Should Visit

–

Join our Private Facebook Group and share your passion for food and places around the Klang Valley with our community! We regularly post about hidden gems, places to explore, attractive promos and new food to try!

Click on the picture below and join our Facebook Group today.

The post 10 Korean Restaurants In KL & PJ That’s Recommended By Koreans Expats In M’sia appeared first on Fun N' Taste.

Food is such an important part of our lives. After a satisfying meal, we always get ready with a second stomach, just for a sweet and tasty dessert to round up a meal session.

Whether you enjoy your dessert cool as ice cream or hot and crispy as waffle, the city of Subang Jaya has it all and you’ll be spoilt for choices.

Here, we’ve rounded up 14 Best Dessert In Subang Jaya Every Sweet Tooth Should Try (2020 Guide).

1. Chewie Mellow

Chewie Mellow is without a doubt one of the cutest dessert stores you’ll ever come across, mainly due to its cute mascot and brightly lit pink and light blue decor. Located at the busy street of SS15, Chewie Mellow serve a wide array of Taiwanese desserts. Their shaved ice comes in different flavours, which includes soya, grass jelly, matcha among others. Hot dessert are available as well that are nourishing for the body, such as Pumpkin Barley and Red Bean with Lotus.

Hours: 11am – 11.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 11am – 12am (Fri-Sun)
Address: 55-G, Jalan SS 15/8a, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

2. Harajucube SS15

From the name, you could already guessed that this is a Japanese dessert cafe. To be exact, it is a Japanese honey toast specialty dessert store. Harajucube serves their dessert which comes with a thick bread toast, topped with ice cream, toppings, then doused with honey. You get a nice and soft crunch in every bite you take. One dish can easily be shared by two or three people.

Hours: 10am – 10pm
Address: G-03 SS 15 Courtyard, Jalan SS15/4G, SS 15, 47500, Subang, Selangor

3. Dáo

Dáo serves tau fu fah and soymilk-based products with the price range between RM2.80 to RM15. The recipe for their tau fu fah is more than 25 years old that came from Ipoh. Over here you can pick different syrup for your tau fu fah – ginger, brown sugar and white sugar. Best part is, the tau fu fah are not overly sweet, perfect for people of all ages.

Hours: 12pm – 10pm, closed on Wednesdays
Address: 20, Jalan SS 15/4b, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

4. Hanbing Korean Dessert Cafe

Hanbing is one of the most popular bingsu spots in the Klang Valley. So if you love Korean shaved ice, this is the place for you. They specialise in bingsu covered with luxurious fruit items such as blueberry, strawberry and musang king durian. The Mango Snow Ice is their signature item and the perfect choice for those wanting something sweet without being too obvious about it.

Hours: 11am – 12pm
Address: G-09, SS15 Courtyard, Jalan SS15/4G, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya

5. Chill U Up

Chill U Up is SS15’s newest dessert spot to satisfy your gelato craving. They serve many variety of flavours, whether you’re after something nutty, sweet, fruity or chocolatey, you can find it at Chill U Up. Even their ice cream cone is homemade, which comes in 3 different flavours, original, green tea, and charcoal.

Hours: 11am – 10pm
Address: 13-G, Jalan SS 15/4d, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

6. Inside Scoop (USJ)

Inside Scoop is a popular ice cream store across Malaysia. They only use premium ingredients with no artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives to ensure their ice cream is fresh. Some of their popular flavours are Peanut Butter Cup and Teh Tarik. You can also have just one scoop of ice cream with the waffle for a light but delectable treat.

Hours: 1pm – 12pm (Mon-Thurs), 12.30pm – 12pm (Fri-Sun)
Address: 27, Jalan USJ 10/1e, Taipan Business Centre, 47620 Subang Jaya, Selangor

7. Mykori Dessert Cafe

Mykori Dessert Cafe is one of the pioneers of Japanese shaved ice in Malaysia. From a myriad of flavours and toppings to choose from, rest assured knowing your shaved ice is going to be soft and fluffy here. For those who like to eat fruits with shaved ice, do try Melon Kakigori (topped with honeydew) and Mont Mauve Kakigori (topped with fruit berries). Taiyaki is available here as well, it is the fish shaped cake with sweet red bean paste inside.

Hours: 2pm – 11pm (Weekday) | 1pm – 11pm (Weekend)
Address: 5-1, Jalan SS 15/8a, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

8. Rollney

Now you don’t have to fly all the way to Europe to enjoy Kurtos Kalacs, also known as Hungarian chimney cake. Rollney is a homegrown dessert chain specialising in this European dessert. All chimney are freshly made upon order, then have it filled with soft served ice cream. The portion is sharing-intended as it’s very filling, therefore remember to tag a friend along with you.

Hours: 10 am – 10 pm
Address: Sunway Pyramid, LG2-08, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

9. Fat Baby Ice Cream

Located in SS15, Fat Baby Ice Cream is an ice cream parlour that only opens from Thursday to Sunday. Because most of the time, the owner and her staff are churning out great ice cream to supply to cafes in and around the Klang Valley and Penang. Variety of ice cream flavour is available for choosing. Some of the popular ones are chocolate, salted caramel, cornflakes ice cream. You can also choose to have crunchy waffle with ice cream to spice up your experience.

Hours: 1pm – 10pm (Thurs), 12.30pm – 10pm (Fri – Sat), 12.30pm – 10pm (Sun)
Address: 47, Jalan SS 15/4b, Ss 15, 47500, Subang Jaya

10. Souka

Souka is quite a popular name in the vicinity of SS15, for their tempting selection of cakes, pastries and desserts. Ran by Muslim, rest assured all the ingredients used are Halal. Some of their best items in the menu are Burnt Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake, Hummingbird Cake, Biscoff Cheesecake, and lots more. We swear everything looks so good you’ll want one each.

Hours: 12pm – 2am
Address: 31, Jalan SS 15/4, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

11. Alchemist Dessert Café

If you’re a fan of belgian waffle, this funky and hipster cafe might be your new spot to get desserts in SS15. Alchemist Dessert Cafe are known for their passion for belgian waffle and shibuya toast. Prices here are affordable, cater to students around the neighbourhood. Aside from waffles and toast, you can also get savoury dishes such as Carbonara Pasta and Big Breakfast.

Hours: 12pm – 1am (Mon – Fri), 12.30pm – 10pm (Sat – Sun)
Address: 90, Jalan SS 15/4b, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

12. Donutes Coffee & Bakery

Donutes Coffee & Bakery is one of the few cafe in town that opens 24 hours. If you’re looking for a cozy and spacious cafe to pull an all-nighter at, you know where to be. They serve a wide arrange of pastries, cakes, teas, and lots more. You can grab a puff and coffee before work at 8am or a slice of cake and chocolate drinks in the midnight! Donutes Coffee & Bakery is here for you.

Hours: 24 Hours
Address: 1, Jalan SS 15/4e, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

13. Ben & Jerry’s

Ben & Jerry’s at Sunway Pyramid is their first-ever scoop shop in Malaysia, serving 16 types ice cream flavours, from the brand’s best-sellers – Cherry Garcia to Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Chunky Monkey, New York Super Fudge Chunk and more. You can consume your ice cream the way you want to, whether it’s in a cup, on a waffle bowl, or even blended with fresh milk as a thick milkshake.

Hours: 10pm – 10pm, daily
Operation Hours: LG2.ESC1, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor

14. Vanilla Mille Crepe

In need of a crepe cake? Head over to Vanilla Mille Crepe at SS15. For the uninitiated, Mille Crepe is a French pastry where many thin crepe layers were stacked up together. Expect some uber yummy crepe cake flavours in Vanilla Mille Crepe, such as Vanilla, Caramel, Tiramisu and more.

Hours: 12pm – 12am, daily
Operation Hours: 42, Jalan SS 15/4, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

The post 14 Dessert Spots In Subang Jaya Every Sweet Tooth Should Try (2020 Guide) appeared first on Fun N' Taste.