Best Kimchi in PJ

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Another reliable contender in the Korean food scene that is habitually teeming with customers. The headliner has to be their BBQ set, where mouth-watering meats are charred to perfection, while the accompanying banchans adds a distinctive punch of flavours. Apart from BBQ, their kimchi soup also delivers with equal panache, stocking up a good depth of pungent and spicy flavours and liberally loaded with meats, glass noodles, beansprouts and tofu cubes. Definitely a savoury bowl that offers a warm hug to your stomach. 

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. 

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.