As JOHORNOW celebrates its 3rd year anniversary this December 2018, netizens are encouraged to vote from 14 November to 14 December for JOHORNOW Awards 2018 for the top food, drinks and entertainment hubs in Johor Bahru!
Let’s see if you’re favorite Korean food hub made it to the list!
**Note: The following are in no particular order.**
**Photos are provided by the stores.**
1. ROI SPOON Restaurant
The first Western Korean restaurant in Johor Bahru that is sure to satisfy the taste buds of many! ROI SPOON offers a range of Korean dishes including kimbap, army pot, ginseng chicken soup and more.
Location: 49, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Skudai, Johor
Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Contact: 012-9955232
2. Dæ Bap Korean Home Meal
If you’re looking for cheap yet delicious Korean food, don’t hesitate to step into this store, as it mainly sells Korean-style staple food like kimchi ramen noodles, lunch meals, and other mouthwatering lunch sets. But in case you want to try their most recommended dishes, have the Korean army pot and the hot cheese bibimbap.
Location: No. 8, Jalan Austin Heights 3/2, Johor Bahru
Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Contact: 07-364 7811
3. Chicken Lab Malaysia
A restaurant committed to bringing the best Korean cuisine to the local flavor with premium taste from Korea. Popular dishes are Korean fried chicken, Korean fries, ginseng chicken soup, and army pots. In addition, Chicken Lab brings in many new ingredients like cheese fried chicken, noodle sauce, and Korean spicy noodles. Plus, there are hot pot course, salmon set, kimchi rice set, and curry rice set.
Location: 2, Jalan Austin Heights 8/7, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru
Contact: 07-364 8851
Hours: 12:00nn – 12:00mn
4. Jang Won Korean Restaurant
You will not only enjoy a range of sumptuous Korean food but will experience the sea breeze at the same time for Jang Won has an open-air space on its second floor. No doubt is one of the top choices of many when it comes to Korean barbecue restaurant.
Location: K3-211, Block C, Perniagaan Stulang Laut, Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: 11:00am – 11:00pm
5. JeJu Korea BBQ Restaurant
Choose your pick from the 15 kinds of side dishes offered at this Korean BBQ restaurant. Also, there’s a free-flow of Korean Barley Tea with an ice cream for every customer!
Location: No. 22, Jalan Indah 15/3, Taman Bukit Indah
Hours: 11:30am – 10:30pm
Contact: 07-244 2778
6. 22 Korea Fried Chicken Factory 韩国炸鸡工厂
As the name implies, this restaurant is perfect in satisfying your chicken cravings. Dishes offered include nuggets, chicken wings, burger, fried mushrooms, wedges and more. As for the Korean fried chicken, if you find the original taste boring, you can enjoy it in BBQ sauce, chicken sauce, crazy hot, garlic soy sauce, and more.
Location: 51, Jalan Austin Height 8/1, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru
Hours: 12:00nn – 12:30mn
7. K FRY Urban Korean Holiday Villa
Want to try this famous Korean fried chicken? Make sure to be early as this restaurant is often packed with diners!
Location: No. 260, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru
Hours: 12:00nn – 12:00mn
8. Nam Moon Korean BBQ
Enjoy a set of delicious barbecue consisting of pork, pork shoulder, miso soup, and seafood pancakes at Nam Moon Korean BBQ! To make it even more appetizing, the grilled meat is served with a special chili sauce and seasoning oil made with sesame oil.
Location: No. 31, Jalan Perang, Taman Pelangi 80400 Johor Bahru
Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm
9. 食客韩国料理店
If you love cooking your own food, you can do it even you’re in a restaurant because 食客韩国料理店 lets you do it as they provide the diner with electric stoves.
Location: 92, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Sutera Utama
36, Jalan Tanjung 8/4, Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai
185, Jalan Sri Pelangi, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru
Hours: 11:00am – 11:00pm
10. Chi Mac Korean Fried Chicken & Coffee
This cafe in Pelangi offers a stylish and comfortable modern Korean coffee shop atmosphere. Chi Mac will also make you feel like you’re in Korea as they play soft Korean pop songs on the background while you enjoy the meal.
Location: 37A 39A, Jalan Perang, Taman Pelangi
Hours: 12:00nn – 12:00mn
11. Dong Seoul Korean BBQ Restaurant Austin Heights
This restaurant already gained its reputation as it has been running for several years in Johor Bahru. It is a must-go for its barbecues, military pots, pancakes, and more.
Location: No. 47, Jalan Austin Heights 8/3, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
12. The Matjib Korean Restaurant
A Korean restaurant with a chef who has more than 10 years of cooking experience. The Matjib offers a lot of food choices from kimchi to army pots.
Location: No. 12, Jalan Austin Height 8/7, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru 81100
Contact: 07-353 2784
13. Hongdae Korean BBQ
Another food hub where diners can experience a Korean food trip. One of the dishes that you should never miss out in this restaurant is the Spicy Rice Ball made with crispy rice noodle skin, which has a soft inner layer.
Location: No. 68, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, Johor 81300 Skudai
Hours: 10:00am – 11:00pm
