Sucker For Korean Food? Head To These Places In Town For The Best That The City Has To Offer

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We're sure finding good Korean food in the city is a task if you love the cuisine. There are very few places in the city that serve Korean food. But, worry not. We've made your job easier. Check our guide on the best places in town for Korean food.

Mise En Place

Mise En Place, a cozy eatery with three tables is essentially a home cafe that requires advance booking. They offer a 15-item Korean menu alongside Japanese options. Specializing in Bulgogis and Bibimbaps, they cater to the Indian palate while exploring the nuances of Korean ingredients like Gochujang and anchovy pastes. Their dedication to crafting kimchi is unparalleled. 

Where: Ground Floor Cafe, 28, Gariahat Rd S, Dhakuria, Selimpur, Kolkata

Timing: 2 PM to 9 PM, Closed on Sundays

Price: INR 400 for two

Rating: 4.3

Seoul Story

In the K-City (we mean Kolkata), experience an authentic rendition of Korea at the Seoul Story. Specializing in mouthwatering Samgyubsal (Korean BBQ) and a variety of Korean delicacies like corndog and kimchi pancakes, the restaurant is led by Jung Seok, a renowned figure in Korean pop culture. With 130-seater facilities equipped with chimneys at each table, guests can enjoy grilling their meat for an authentic Korean barbecue experience.

Where: Park Center Building, 5th Floor, 24th Park Street, Kolkata

Timing: 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM

Price: INR 1000 for two

Rating: 4.0

Boma Asian Bakery

Boma Asian Bakery is literally like a heaven for all you Kpop fans! It is the cutest Kawaii cafe, with the city's best Korean corn dogs. Other stand-out dishes include Pepper Mushroom Bun (INR 90), Pork Kothay momo (INR 185), Chilli Butter Wings (INR 350), Bacon wrapped sausages Yakitori (INR 280) with Custard choux set of 3 (INR 120), Assorted Eclairs (INR 240), and the signature Jam filled donut (INR 85). You can also order online via Swiggy and Zomato.

Where: Sikkim Commerce House, 4, 1, Middleton St, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area, Kolkata

Timing: 12 PM to 9:30 PM

Price: INR 400 for two

Rating: 4.1

Family Chicken

Family Chicken serves a wide variety of authentic Korean food. From deopbab and bulgogi to kimchi and bibimbab, this one serves it all. You have to order the Rameyon, Kimbab and Kimchi Deopbab while you're here. The Omulet Rice & Skewered is also worth a try.

Where: EA Block, Sector 1, Kolkata

Timing: 10 AM to 10 PM

Price: INR 400 for two

Rating: 4.5

Pan Asian - ITC Sonar

Got some extra cash after payday? Treat yourself to the finest Korean cuisine at this upscale restaurant in ITC Sonar. Don't miss their traditional Korean barbecue—it's a must-try! Sunday brunches feature a lavish Oriental spread, including Korean delicacies. Indulge in seven flavours from Korea, paired with seafood, lamb, chicken, or veggies grilled at your table, accompanied by a variety of kimchi. Choose from Assorted Garden Vegetable Platter, Fresh Seafood Selection, Baby Free-Range Chicken, or Tender Farm-Fed Pork Loin.

Where: 1, JBS Haldane Ave, Tangra, Kolkata

Timing: 12:30 PM to 2:45 PM (for Sunday brunch)

Price: INR 2600 + taxes for one

Rating: 4.6

King's Bakery

The first Korean bakery in town has already won our hearts with their range of authentic Korean food. Head to King's to bulk up on all things Korean - kimchi, bibimbap, breads, coffee, donuts, bowl meals and pickles too! Run by Seok Jung (a trained barista from South Korea) and his wife Sojin Lee, King's is paradise for Korean food lovers. Korean breads like Soboro, Mocha Bun, Red Bean bread, custard buns and cheese and corn stuffed bread are things you can't miss out on.

Where: 216, 3b, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Rd, Ballygunge, Kolkata

Timing: 9 AM to 9 PM

Price: INR 600 for two

Rating: 4.2

Mamasan

Mamasan is another place to head to for Korean food. The Stir Fried Korean Vegetables tossed in gochujang chilli sauce, Konjee Crispy, Korean Gochujang & Soy in a choice of fish, prawn and chicken are worth trying while you're here. Don't miss out on the Korean Bulgogi (in a choice of tofu, chicken, lamb and pork) and Korean Chilli (diced chicken cooked in a Korean chilli garlic sauce and seasoned with gochujang paste).

Where: 17, Lake View Rd, lake Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata

Timing: 12 PM to 10:45 PM

Price: INR 1400 for two

Rating: 4.3

Cafe Tov

Cafe Tov brings Korean cuisine to Kolkata with a cozy atmosphere in Santoshpur.  Named after the Hebrew word for 'good,' Tov will give you a very authentic experience, as the founders are Korean themselves. Our picks? Bibimbap, Jjajangmyeon with soft chewy noodles with a delicious black bean sauce, Dak-galbi marinated in spicy sauce and Yuja ade - a sweet citrus-y drink perfect for summers.

Where: C-234, Survey Park Rd, Ajoy Nagar, Santoshpur, Kolkata

Timing: 11 AM to 10 PM, Closed on Sundays

Price: INR 850 for two

Rating: 4.5

Yum Yum Korean Bucket

Kolkata's first Korean food truck serves up crispy Korean delights that'll have you hooked. Their menu features crispy fried chicken, burgers, ramen, dumplings, corn dogs, and boba milk tea. Try the Gang-Jeong Chicken glazed in sweet, spicy, or sour sauce, or the Snowing Cheese fried chicken covered in cheese. Vegetarian options include Korean Street Toast and Hasdogeus. Gang-Jeong Chicken is a major hit among meat lovers, which makes it an essential for you to try. They also have opened a new outlet in Southern Avenue.

Where: Bondel Road, Phari, near Path Bhavan School, opposite Karur Vysya Bank, Ballygunge, Kolkata

Timing: 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Price: 3.9

Rating: INR 400 for two