The Hallyu wave or Korean wave in India has skyrocketed in India, especially after the popularity of the Squid Game. Not just K-dramas and K-pop, but fondness to try Korean delicacies have also increased. Following is a list of restaurants in Delhi to try the food.
Dalgrak Cafe
Located next to Dolma aunty’s momos is this perfect place to begin your Korean food journey. With the authenticity of cuisines and flavours, Dalgrak Cafe offers several beverages including lavender sweet potato beverage which is a must-try.The authentic Dak-gangjeong (fried chicken) ,gimbap(sushi-style vegetable rolls) ramyeon(noodles) ,japchae(stir-fried glass noodles) ,are most popular here. End your feastly experience with some red bean bingsoo or Mango bingsoo.
Location-Dalgrak-Cafe At Korean Cultural Centre – A-25, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV.
Nearest metro: Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi 110024.
Meal For Two:Rs 1800
Opening Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM
Contact :+91 11 7964 8908
Busan Korean restaurant
Having a set-up of lowered tables and chairs just like the ambience of a typical restaurant in South Korea, Busan restaurant is the perfect combination of ambience and delicious food. While here, explore the Haemul PaJeon (sea-food pancake) or Doenjang Jjigae(hot pot with tofu soybean paste soup with rice).
Location- Busan Korean restaurant
Ground Floor, House 9B, Block 10, Colony, Majnu Ka Tilla, New Aruna Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110054.
Nearest metro: Kashmere Gate/Vishwavidyalaya
Meal For Two Rs 1,200
Timings: 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Contact : +91 9560 816 905
Gangnam Korean Restaurant
Still couldn’t get over Psy’s 2013 hit song Gangnam Style? Well, not just Gangnam style but a full-fledged Korean restaurant with fancy decor and a pocket-friendly menu is also there in Delhi with the name of Gangnam. The go to place in Majnu ka Tila, Gangnam is paradise for both veg and non-veg lovers. With its range of vegetarian options like Ganja Jeon(potato pancakes), tteokkbboki (hot and spicy rice cake) and jajjangmyeon (black bean noodles) to non veg options like Yang Nyeom Tong Dak(seasoned fried chicken), Mandu jeongal (hotpot) and many more.
Location-Gangnam Korean restaurant-1st floor tara house, New Aruna Colony, Majnu-ka-Tila, Timarpur, Delhi, 110054.
Nearest metro- Kashmere gate/Vishwavidyalaya
Meal for two Rs 1,100
Opening hours :11:00 AM- 23:00 PM
Contact : +919717036110
Little Seoul
A basic, no-frills, pocket-friendly Korean cuisine joint with great food is this place that will really take you to Seoul. With the thoughtful menu of every non-veg item having a veg alternative, Little Seoul has Kimchi Koongnamool(soybean sprout soup),bibimbap,miyukguk and gochuchang bulgogi like dishes on its menu.
Location-Little Seoul 106 (E) Ground Floor, behind NCC Office, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi 110029
Nearest metro-Bhicaji Cama place(near a Bhikaji Cama Place subway station)
Meal for two Rs 1,000
Opening Hours: 12noon- 10:30 PM PM(Tuesday closed)
Contact :+91 (883) 709-94-31
Kori’s restaurant
Another place to stop your epicurean wagon is this outlet with many branches all over Delhi. Not just scrumptious Dongkatsu, Tuna kimbap but this place offers herbal Korean tea like Insam-Cha and memil-cha. You can also try Japanese Sushi, soupy Kimchi to delectable dosirak. The best part is the home delivery options to nearby places.
Location-Kori’s – M Block Market, GK-1.
Nearest metro: Greater Kailash
Meal For Two :Rs 1,100
Opening hours :11 AM – 11 PM
Contact :+91 8287 371 686
Dongne The Town
Humayunpur’s latest place is this Korean cafe offering not just food but also nail art services and cute Korean decorative items on sale. With exotic beverages like Jamong(grapefruit tea), Mesil(green plum tea) to Kimchi, it’s a must place for another reason-their additional sweet service of getting printed polaroids pictures only at 60rs per photo.
