Korean restaurants of different types have sprung up in Jakarta in recent times. It can be baffling for both foreigners and Indonesians, seeking an exotic and a true taste of Korean food. This prominent Korean culture especially food awakening is mostly created by Korean music and dramas.

Korean kitchens have made a remarkable status across the city. Korean food is known for rice, variety of meats, lots of vegetables and seafood. Korean cuisine is known for its exotic and particular taste due to the variety of spices. So here are some of the places that are famous for Korean cuisine in Jakarta:

Cheongdam Garden
Located in the heart of Jakarta, Cheongdam is known for its hidden gem of Korean cuisine. From stew, Korean BBQ, mandu, and kimbap, Cheongdam has it all. To refresh the dining experience, all dishes come with a variety of banchan and the best part of all is that they all are refillable.

Legend of Noodle
It is hailed as a top spot for selling Korean noodles. Their best selling noodles- jajangmyeon (black noodles) have such a special flavor which consists of an ice bowl of naengmyeon (frozen glass noodles) is the best solution for a hot sweltering day.

Chung Gi Wa
A good, relatively cheap and one of the most easily accessible BBQ Korean restaurant in Jakarta. A huge range of meat-pork, beef, and even duck is available. Their other identity-dolsot bibimbap(stone-pot bibimbap) is at another level and people from different cities just visit here to get its unique taste.

Tobak
Tobak means "Original" in Korean. They only serve Korean food and nothing else. Their most celebrated dish is a kimchi-a dish made of fermented and salted vegetables. Also, they are famous for their huge number of banchan.

Gahyo
It is awarded as best Korean restaurant in Jakarta three times. Their famous beef intestine which is known as daechang, served with a soju is definitely a dish to chow down. It was established in 2005 and is one of the oldest restaurants of Korean type in Jakarta.

Gojumung
It is incredibly affordable for Korean BBQ. Their meat never fails to impress. Large selection of banchan is just awesome. Their prime boneless short rib is excellent. Japchae (sweet and savory dish of vegetables and glass noodles) is a must-try dish. Also, their coconut ice cream is at another level!

Bornga
Created by chef Jong Won Paik, Bornga is famous for its excellent quality meal and it's not expensive at all. All dishes are served with a large number of banchan and fresh leafy vegetables. Their Korean alcoholic beverage-Makgeolli is something that makes them superior to others. Make sure to try their soybean paste stew as well.

Mapo Galmaegi
With over 450 franchises in South Korea, it is famous for some purpose. It is hailed as the first Korean restaurant in Jakarta to introduce an idea of steamed-cooked egg on the side. Their pork belly is famous all over Jakarta. Their mushrooms, chicken, and prawns heightens their status. Also, their kimchi pancakes are recommended by many people. Make sure to try them!

These are some of the most popular restaurants in Jakarta that can fill the desire of Korean cuisine. You can find many other restaurants as well but these are the signature restaurants that can give an unforgettable experience to people.