{"id":110264,"date":"2024-01-26T07:26:49","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T07:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=110264"},"modified":"2024-02-02T07:58:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T07:58:01","slug":"best-korean-restaurants-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/best-korean-restaurants-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Korean Restaurants in Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"

Korean culture has won the hearts of millions across the globe, from pop music sensations like BTS to binge-worthy Korean dramas on TV screens, and the food scene doesn\u2019t fall far behind. With an uptick in restaurants, locals don\u2019t have to stray far to get their fix of Korean barbecue, kimbap or kimchi. Here are some of the best Korean restaurants in Cape Town.<\/p>\n

Korean Kitchen<\/h4>\n

\"Korean<\/p>\n

This Korean restaurant in Cape Town has a dedicated fan base. Visit Korean Kitchen for sensational Korean BBQ. Sit down for a spicy hot pot with dumplings, banchan (sides), corndogs, or a loaded bento box. Besides delicious food, they also sell K-pop merch and Korean snacks at their Claremont branch, where guests can book karaoke rooms to top off the dining experience. A fantastic spot for friends, foodies and family alike.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Stadium on Main, 103 Main Rd, Claremont | 54 Main Road, Sea Point
\nHours:<\/strong> Mon-Sat: 11h00-19h30 & Sun 12h00-19h00 (Claremont) | Mon-Sat: 11h00\u201319h30, Closed Sun (Sea Point)
\nContact:<\/strong> 021 009 0913 (Claremont) | 021 433 4220 (Sea Point)<\/p>\n

korean-kitchen-sea-point.business.site<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gogi Korean BBQ<\/h4>\n

\"Gogi<\/p>\n

Gogi has become a firm favourite for many locals, and for good reason. The stellar staff take the time to explain the menu, making it a fantastic introduction to Korean cuisine for first-timers. Indulge in mouthwatering mains like kimbap, bulgogi (beef) with rice, Korean fried chicken with pickled radish, or kimchi jjigae at their Newlands branch. They also have an Observatory branch, which is halaal-certified and caters to vegetarians with tasty dishes.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> 1 Dean St, Newlands | 1st Floor, St. Peters Square, 423 Main Rd, Observatory
\nHours:<\/strong> Closed Mon, Tues-Thurs & Sun: 12h00-21h00, Fri & Sat: 12h00\u201323h00 (Newlands) | Closed Mon, Tues-Sun: 11:00-20:00 (Observatory)
\nContact:<\/strong> 076 581 6502 (Newlands) | 076 580 8915 (Observatory)<\/p>\n

Gogi Korean BBQ<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

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KimChi<\/h4>\n

\"KimChi<\/p>\n

Get your fix of Korean cuisine at KimChi BBQ Restaurant located in Sea Point. Their offering is slightly more pricey than their competitors, but it\u2019s well worth the visit. Customers have the option of grilling their own food or having the staff do it for them; vegan-friendly dishes are also available.<\/p>\n

Set menu options and specialities include the La Kalby Set, a serving of marinated beef short ribs with steamed rice and sides of the day; as well as kimchi fried rice, and a tempting selection of crispy chicken. Their Woodstock branch is equally impressive; the \u2018express Asian fusion\u2019 restaurant offers an array of Asian-style dishes.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> 178 Main Rd, Sea Point | Double Tree By The Hilton Hotel, 31 Brickfield Rd, Woodstock
\nHours:<\/strong> Tues-Sun: 12h00\u201322h00; Closed Mon (Sea Point) | Mon-Sun: 12:00-22:00 (Woodstock)
\nContact:<\/strong> 076 359 8074 (Sea Point) | 061 582 7793 (Woodstock)<\/p>\n

kimchirestaurant.co.za<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

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Minari Korean Kitchen<\/h4>\n

\"Minari<\/p>\n

With thoughtfully curated seasonal menus and an authentic selection of Korean cuisine, Minari keeps customers coming back for more. Enjoy refreshing dishes like gimbap (seaweed rice rolls) or ssam\u00a0\u2013\u00a0wrapped lettuce filled with rice, marinated beef short rib and all the banchan (sides) fixings. For something belly-warming, load up on delicious curries and stews.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Shop 5, Simonsplein Centre, Plein Street, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch | Boardwalk Centre, St. George’s Street, Simon’s Town
\nHours:<\/strong> Mon-Sun: 12h00\u201321h00 (Stellenbosch) | Mon-Sun: 11h00\u201318h30 (Simon’s Town)
\nContact:<\/strong> 0691911202 (Stellenbosch) | 071 155 5796 (Simon’s Town)<\/p>\n

Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sepial\u2019s Kitchen<\/h4>\n

\"Sepial's<\/p>\n

Based at the Oranjezicht City Farm Market, this Korean eatery has a steady fan base. Sepial\u2019s Kitchen offers Korean fried chicken, kimchi, crispy corndogs and more. You can never go wrong with their dumplings, which are also sold at The Ugly Dumpling<\/a>, their sister shop at Makers Landing where the team hosts informative workshops.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Oranjezicht City Farm Market, Haul Road, Granger Bay Blvd, V&A Waterfront
\nHours:<\/strong> Wed: 17h00\u201321h00 (during summer), Sat: 08h15\u201314h00 & Sun: 09h00\u201314h00
\nContact:<\/strong> 083 628 3426<\/p>\n

sepialskitchen.com<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Want more? <\/i>Check out our guide to Asian cuisine<\/i><\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Korean culture has won the hearts of millions across the globe, from pop music sensations like BTS to binge-worthy Korean dramas on TV screens, and the food scene doesn\u2019t fall far behind. With an uptick in restaurants, locals don\u2019t have to stray far to get their fix of Korean barbecue, kimbap or kimchi. Here are some of the best Korean restaurants in Cape Town. Korean Kitchen This Korean restaurant in Cape Town has a dedicated fan base. Visit Korean Kitchen […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8133,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-110264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110264","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8133"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=110264"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110264\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110579,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110264\/revisions\/110579"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=110264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=110264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=110264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}