Top 5 Restaurants In Delhi NCR To Sample The Most Popular Korean Delicacies
There’s more to Korean cuisine than Kimchi!
In recent years, Korean culture has taken the world by storm. It seems like no matter which way you turn, what social networking platform you use, you are bound to see the Korean influence everywhere. Whether it’s their entertaining dramas, trendy K-pop music, or Korean skincare tips and tricks, demand for all things Korean is at an all-time high. But when it comes to their delicious food, it’s a shame that it still is somewhat of unexplored territory. Because if you really think about it, most of us have never really tried anything Korean beyond their delicious Kimchi. So, in our effort to acquaint you with this culinary treasure trove of piquant flavours, here are is a list of some of the best and most popular Korean delicacies that you can sample in Delhi NCR.
BIBIMBAP (MIXED RICE DELICACY) AT HAHN’S KITCHEN, ONE HORIZON CENTER, GOLF COURSE ROAD
Bibimbap is essentially a bowl of mixed ingredients including, but not limited to, rice, namul (seasoned and sautéed vegetables), mushrooms, meat, soy sauce, gochujang (chilli pepper paste), and a fried egg. A lot of Korean restaurants in Delhi now carry this popular delicacy on their menu but to sample the best version of this rich preparation you must visit Hahn’s Kitchen in Gurgaon, which is known for its delightful selection of authentic Korean fare.
Other must-try recommendations: Kimchi Salad, Dak Hanmari Hotpot, Sweet & Sour Crispy Mushroom Kimbap (Korean Sushi), and Tteokguk (Sliced Rice Cake Soup)
Cost for two: ₹ 1800 | View more details here
SUNDUBU-JJIGAE (SOFT TOFU STEW) AT GUNG THE PALACE, SECTOR 29, GURGAON
Served in a large stone bowl designed to retain heat, Sundubu-jjigae is a common spicy Korean stew generally made of dubu (tofu), vegetables, mushrooms, seafood, beef or pork, and gochujang (chilli paste). This popular Korean preparation is a classic example of unexpected flavour combinations yielding delightful sensations. Depending on the chef, different variations with a varied blend of ingredients exist, but Gung The Palace in sector 29 of Gurgaon doles out a phenomenal version of this Korean dish.
Other must-try recommendations: Glass Noodles, Bokkeumbap (Kimchi Fried Rice), Nakji Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Octopus), Ginseng Chicken Soup, Bindae-tteok (Mung Bean Pancake), and Soju (Korean Rice Wine).
Cost for two: ₹ 2500 | View more details here
RAMYEON (SPICY NOODLES) AND NAENGMYEON (COLD BUCKWHEAT NOODLES)
Unknown to many, Japanese ramen made its way to Korea in the early 1960s and led to the birth of its Korean counterpart known as Ramyeon or ramyun which are much spicier and feature bolder flavours than the soft subtle Japanese ones. Also, Korean ramyeon mostly features a topping of pork, vegetable, or seafood. Now, Naengmyeon is a buckwheat noodle dish served in clod radish soup or broth and consists of long, thin noodles, radish, pear, sices of meat, and boiled eggs. We recommend visiting the Seoul Restaurant, one of the best Korean cuisine serving restaurants in Delhi NCR to sample these Korean classics.
Other must-try recommendations: Budae Jjigae (Pork Luck Stew with cutup hot dogs & baked beans), Teogboki (Spicy Rice Cake), Mak Geolli(Soju and Rice wine), Bibimbap (mixed rice delicacy), and Kimbap (Korean Sushi).
Cost for two: ₹ 1300 | View more details here
KIMCHI JJIGAE / KIMCHI STEW AT NORTHEASTERN & CHINESE CAFE, SAFDARJUNG, SOUTH DELHI
Kimchi-Jjigae or Kimchi Stew is a quintessentially Korean soupy dish, made with Kimchi (fermented cabbage and/or a medley of various veggies) and other ingredients, such as pork or seafood, scallions, onions, and diced tofu. Slightly an unusual choice to pick, but Northeastern & Chinese Café in Safdarjung, carries an exceptionally lip-smacking version of this perfect delicacy that totally deserves a mention on this list.
Other must-try recommendations: Chicken Kimbap, Burnt kimchi Salad, Veg Bibimbap, Pork Thali, Korean Ommu Rice, and Tuna Bibimbap
Cost for two: ₹ 1300 | View more details here
BULGOGI (MARINATED MEAT BARBEQUE) AT AUNTIE FUNG’S, GALLERIA MARKET, GURGAON
A juicy, savoury dish of grilled marinated choice of meat, bulgogi is one of the most popular Korean dishes in the world. It is often grilled with garlic and sliced onions to add flavour to the meat. Although this Asian-themed restaurant, Auntie Fung’s in Galleria, carries limited Korean options on its menu but its version of Bulgogi preparation featuring shredded chicken/pork stir-fried with grated apple, serrated onions and Korean chilli paste on an open flame pan and served with rice is on point and probably one of the best that you’ll find in the entire NCR.
Other must-try recommendations: Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Bao, Sauteed Asparagus, Kung Pao Chicken, and Cantonese Pan-Fried Noodles
Cost for two: ₹ 500 | View more details here
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