Best Kimchi in PJ

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When Americans say cheese, Koreans say kimchi! This reddish hued dish is widely acclaimed as one of the healthiest food in the world and it’s commonly found in most Korean and Japanese restaurants out there. For the uninitiated, kimchi is a dish made predominantly with Chinese cabbage, mixed with brine, garlic, vinegar, chilli peppers, scallions and ground pepper then stored in jars at room temperature. It may sound like a cinch to prepare but the precise combination of ingredients and storing process is crucial for a perfect kimchi. Apart from punctuating flavours as a side, just like any famous and flavourful dish, it has graduated into other dishes as well – from soups to pancakes and lately burgers and fried rice too. These renowned joints are known to cause kimchi obsession, swing by to join the bandwagon. 

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    Dae Jang GumNon halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    Dae Jang Gum is highly regarded as one of the best Korean joints out there. The teeming crowd and extensive menu certainly justify the previous statement. The folks behind the scrumptious Korean BBQ scene also delivers a compelling range of banchans where their kimchi is the standout. If you’re not contented looking at your favourite dish settling in puddles, opt for their kimchi soup which comes in a generous portion and holds a thick texture. The spicy and sour flavours entwine in every mouthful, offering the best companion while chomping down grilled meats. 

    Tips

    Grilled pork neck is not to be missed

    Things to expect

    Good ventilation and service

    Best with

    Tea

    Price

    RM5.00 to RM30.00

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    Dae Jang Geum Korean Restaurant View restaurant

    20B-2 & 3, Jalan 14/20, Section 14, 46100, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    03-79572613

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    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    11:00AM—03:00PM
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    05:30PM—10:30PM
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    KimchiharuNon halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    Located at Jaya One, Kimchiharu is where Korean food devotees gather over for a full-fledged meal. The interior is bright, comforting and clean while the menu features 27 types of contemporary Korean dishes. Apart from the regular kimchi side which is refillable, they also deliver kimchi in other variations like kimchi fried rice, kimchi soup and something you don’t see elsewhere – cheese kimchi jeon. The palm-size kimchi pancakes with a tad of crispness are crowned with slices of cheese that offer a layer of gooeyness that blends pretty well with the spicy jeon.

    Tips

    Parking isn’t a challenge here and Free Wi-Fi

    Things to expect

    Teeming crowd during weekends

    Best with

    Ginseng Tea

    Price

    RM5.00 to RM20.00

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    KimchiHaru View restaurant

    59-P1, Block D, Jaya One, 72A, Jalan Universiti, 46200, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    03-7931-2680

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    11:30AM—10:30PM
    Sunday
    12:00PM—10:00PM
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    Uncle Jang Korean RestaurantNon halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    Clienteles of Uncle Jang Korean Restaurant turn into raconteurs after bloating their tummy up with their signature dakgalbis. The real deal here is gracing up the large skillet pan with marinated meats, cheese and a handful of vegetables. The accompanying range of banchans help augment the flavours, especially their kimchi which offers a melee of spicy and sour notes to your palate. If a little serving of kimchi isn’t really you, opt for a brimming bowl of kimchi soup that hits the right spot between colour and flavours.

    Tips

    Check out their set meals and add cheese to your dakgalbi

    Things to expect

    Full-of-life eatery

    Best with

    Juice

    Price

    RM10.00 to RM40.00

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    Uncle Jang Korean Restaurant View restaurant

    48-2, Jalan PJU 5/11, Kota Damansara, Dataran Sunway, 47810, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    0362112536

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    Every day
    12:00PM—10:00PM
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    Woo Ga Chon

    Woo Ga Chon is an old Korean steward situated at the heart of Bandar Sunway that always draws a decent crowd. The menu faithfully delivers reliable and honest Korean delicacies that are nothing but delicious, especially their kimchi delights. Choices include kimchi stew and kimchi pancake which is a must-have if you’re hankering to tingle your taste buds with a spicy and sour ride. The medley of julienned vegetables in the pancake embrace a rugged layer of crispiness, while the visually stimulating stew is pretty generous with the ingredients. 

    Tips

    Easy parking during dinner

    Things to expect

    Bustling crowd during weekends

    Best with

    Tea

    Price

    RM5.00 to RM30.00

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    Woo Ga Chon View restaurant

    1-23, Jalan PJS 10/8, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, 46150 , Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    0356301051

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    Every day
    12:00PM—03:00PM
    Every day
    06:00PM—10:00PM
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    Bulgogi BBQ HouseNon halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    A successful restaurant that is widely praised for their adherence to Korean BBQ. Upon entering the charming backdrop, be captivated by patrons grilling mass of marinated meats and scarfing down bubbling kimchi hotpot loaded with tofu cubes, assorted vegetables and Korean ramen or glass noodles. Just like any Korean joint, the mainstay on the menu is escorted with colourful banchans which include kimchi. Ardent kimchi fan would multiply their indulgence with savoury kimchi pancake and stew that bombards the taste buds with a welcome hit of spicy and sour. 

    Tips

    Opt for extra meat for the hotpot

    Things to expect

    Courteous staffs and generous food

    Best with

    Korean steamed egg

    Price

    RM10.00 to RM50.00

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    Restoran Bulgogi BBQ House View restaurant

    No.12A-G Jalan PJU 5/20B, The Strand, Kota Damansara, 47810 , Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    0361427088

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    Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    11:30AM—03:00PM
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    05:00PM—11:00PM
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    Restoran Haeun Khon

    If you’re looking for authentic Korean dishes that are kind to your wallet, Restoran Haeun Khon is well worth visiting. The popularity of this place is clearly visible during lunch hours, as at times the queue snakes out of the eatery. Among the showstopper is the slurp-worthy bowl of kimchi stew which would extend your fondness for kimchi tenfold. The scarlet-red broth is full of flavours and isn’t tear-jerking spicy.  It’s best enjoyed in a set meal as the sizzling soup is paired with a number of banchans (kimchi included), fruits and a mound of white rice. With a price tag of RM15.90, consider it as an absolute steal. 

    Tips

    Do specify your heat level upon ordering

    Things to expect

    Authentic Korean decorations

    Best with

    bibimbap

    Price

    RM15.90 to RM30.00

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    Restoran Haeun Khon View restaurant

    Persiaran Barat, Pjs 52, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, 46200, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    0162968098

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    Every day
    12:00PM—03:00PM
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    06:00PM—09:00PM
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    CoCo Ichibanya Curry House

    CoCo Ichibanya Curry House is the biggest Japanese curry rice restaurant with more than 1300 outposts in various parts of the world. Yes, you read that right and you have all rights to set a high expectation. Their first foray in Malaysia is located at One Utama Mall, and the never-ending crowd certainly matches its reputation. Be spoilt with choices and among their classic standout is the kimchi and pork combination. Steamed white rice is paired with pork curry and topped with grilled pork or fried pork cutlet then finished with a serving of kimchi on top. Grab a bit of everything in each spoonful and enjoy the medley of flavour and texture where the kimchi adds a spicy-sour kick.  

    Tips

    Opt for extra kimchi serving

    Things to expect

    Sophisticated and clean interior

    Best with

    Matcha Milkshakes

    Price

    RM9.00 to RM30.00

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    CoCo Ichibanya Curry House View restaurant

    1 Utama Shopping Centre, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    0377328937

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    Every day
    08:00AM—10:00PM
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