Best Korean Restaurants in Bali

One of the things that Indonesia is in love with is cuisine from Korea. Korean BBQ and rice are popular among Japanese tourists, visitors from Thailand, and other places across the world. If you come to Bali, you will see that it is hard to find a spot for your family, even if you’ve made reservations for lunch, at any of the Korean places on the island. Here is our review of the five best Korean restaurants in Bali:

1. Bibimbap Restaurant

If you’re a vegan, then Bibimbap is about to become your new best friend. The foods available here, every recipe they make, are made with fresh ingredients, and a good percentage of them are suitable for vegans! There’s a large variety of foods you can check out, too! Enjoy the colourful interiors and the calm air inside with some Korean crispy chicken, tteokbokki, bibimbap, along with everything else on the menu, really. You cannot go wrong by coming here!

Details

💸Average price: US $8

⭐Reviews: 9/10

🚘Service: Dine-in, takeaways, delivery

🕙Opening hours: 12.00 pm–11.00 pm

📍Location: Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 120 AB, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Bali 80361

✍🏽Bookings: 03618496264

2. Magal

Consider the following items: rameyon, bulgogi, galbi, kimchi jjigae, and BBQ. Like that image? Then you are going to love Magal, especially if you’re a fan of rameyon, because this place serves the best rameyon on the island, and it isn’t even close!

The decorations lining the interior of the restaurant are a bit on the modern side to be aesthetically pleasing to all the groups of tourists and visitors who come through the gates. With a friendly cohort of staff who will meet your every need with a smile, you are sure to enjoy all the meals you have here!

Details

💸Average price: US $15

⭐Reviews: 9/10

🚘Service: Dine-in, takeaways, delivery

🕙Opening hours:11.00 am–late

📍Location: Jl. Raya Kuta No. 46A, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Bali 80361

✍🏽Bookings: 082110016688

3. The Grill House

The Grill House is a very good Korean restaurant in Bali. You will taste the most delicious kimchi in Bali. Want a more active role in your meal? You can cook it yourself! Take the pork ribs over to a grill and get cooking with a cool shot of soju at your elbow! And yes, when you look up the Grills House online and look at the menu, you will find that the prices are expensive. However, for the feast that your senses will have, it is a small price to pay.

Details

💸Average price: US $8

⭐Reviews: 8/10

🚘Service: Dine-in, takeaway

🕙Opening hours: 12.00 pm–11.00 pm

📍Location: Banjar Suwong Batan Kendal, Sanur, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.999X, Sesetan, Denpasar Selatan, Bali 80221

✍🏽Bookings: 03614487030

4. Chir Chir

If you love Korean fried chicken and want to satisfy your craving for Korean food in Bali, then Chir Chir is the perfect place for you. The food options at this place mostly consist of chicken, and if you come with your friends, you’ll get a big serving. In addition to that, the decoration in this place is mainly focused on chicken dolls, and there are many chicken decorations to take in.

The first thing that catches one’s attention is the fact that they have an interesting menu card. All of the menu items are placed on a huge board, which makes it easy for people who want to order something quickly. Moreover, each item has its number written next to it so that customers can quickly find what they need without having any trouble reading words or numbers on their own. Another thing you will like about this restaurant is its interior design, which looks very colourful and lively with all kinds of shades used to enhance the whole restaurant.

Details

💸Average price: US $7

⭐Reviews: 9/10

🚘Service: Dine-in, takeaways, delivery

🕙Opening hours: 12.30 pm

📍Location: Samasta Lifestyle Jimbaran Jl. Wanagiri, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Bali 80364

✍🏽Bookings: 081333397480

Expert opinion

As a person who has been living in Bali for ten years, I have been exploring the culinary dynamics. Korean culture has been influencing the world in general and that includes food. I am a meat lover and, knowing that the main dish of Korean food is meat, I give it a go to try it and, yes, I usually find that I love it!

So here are my top 3 Korean restaurants in Bali:

Si Jin, Bibimbap Restaurant, The Grill House

The reasons why I picked them as my best are because of the quality of the food, the ambience, and the prompt service!

Korean food is a go-to food when you want something easy and tasty, especially on your holiday in Bali!