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Where to get the best Korean food in Abu Dhabi

Places to find top bulgogi, bibimbap, kimchi and more

Want to know where to find the best Korean food in Abu Dhabi? One of the best parts of living in the capital is the abundance of food from around the world; you can get some incredible plates from Ethiopia to Peru and everywhere in between.

One cuisine that’s grown in popularity in recent years is Korean food in Abu Dhabi, and we’re glad it’s becoming more common. There’s nothing better than sitting around a table sizzling with bulgogi.

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When you live in Abu Dhabi you can dig your chopsticks into incredible bibimbap, sour kimchi and gimbap… and don’t get us started on Korean fried chicken either (it’s the best).

Ready to get your fix of Korean food in Abu Dhabi? Here are some top places to check out.

Bon Ga Restaurant

Located across the road from a Korean supermarket in Mussafah, this casual and cosy Korean restaurant in Abu Dhabi has all the dishes you could hope for. We’re talking everything from beef short ribs and hot pots to Korean fried chicken and bibimbap. All the bases are covered and it’s well worth the drive to Mussafah even if you live downtown.
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Daily 9am-9pm. Qannas Street, Mussafah, bongauae.com (02 553 4842).

Hankook Restaurant

This popular downtown Korean restaurant is a great spot for getting your fix of Korean food staples, whether it’s in a private booth, sitting on the floor with friends or in the main restaurant where you can slurp on noodles, kimchi and the rest with satisfaction. If you’re looking for Korean food in Abu Dhabi, this is one of the most well-known spots.
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Daily 11am-10pm. Hazza Bin Zayed the First Street (02 642 3399).

Madang Korean

Madang Korean Restaurant

Walk straight past the golfers working on their handicap and make a beeline for Madang Korean where you can get stuck into loads of Korean food: from Korean barbecue that you cook yourself to fried chicken, hot pots, kimchi and the favourites. This is one of the best Korean restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
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Daily 10am-9pm. Al Ghazal Golf Club (02 575 8185).

Manna Land Korean Restaurant

You can get your fix of all the Korean food you love at this casual and inviting restaurant where dishes on offer include bulgogi, fresh seafood, dukbokkie, kimchi, fried chicken, bibimbap and more. There are also loads of Japanese dishes on offer too including sushi and yakitori if you fancy.
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Daily 11am-11pm. Muroor Road, mannalandkorean.com (02 446 6860).

Mukbang Shows Korean Restaurant

Mukbang shows bowl of Korean food in Abu Dhabi

If you’re looking for Korean food downtown, Mukbang Shows is the latest Korean restaurant on the scene and it’s serving an all-you-can-eat buffet. The restaurant has all the Korean classics, including beef bulgogi, bimimbap and Korean-fried chicken. Be sure to leave room for bubble tea and bingsu – a shaved ice dessert.
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Open daily, noon-1am. Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, Emirates Grand Market (02 886 5155).