Best Korean restaurants in JB
Korean food is a crowd favourite, but dining out at K-BBQ joints in Singapore can easily rack up a hefty bill. Thankfully, a quick trip across the border gives you access to a wide range of authentic Korean eateries at a fraction of the price. Whether you are looking for hearty army stews or crispy Korean fried chicken, Johor Bahru has many options to satisfy your cravings. Here are the 10 best Korean restaurants in JB, featuring popular Korean chains and an affordable $15 K-BBQ buffet!
The current exchange rate is RM1 = ~S$0.31 as of 14 September 2026.
Table of Contents
- Best Korean restaurants in JB
- 1. K-Fry Urban Korean
- 2. Zen Plus Korean BBQ
- 3. Jeju Korea BBQ Restaurant
- 4. Oh My Ice
- 5. Shik Gaek Korean Family Restaurant
- 6. Doma Korean Cuisine
- 7. Le Pain Cafe
- 8. Sae Ma Eul BBQ
- 9. K CHELIN Korean Restaurant
- 10. Korea House Restaurant
- Guide to affordable Korean restaurants in JB
1. K-Fry Urban Korean
K-Fry Urban Korean is ubiquitous amongst fried chicken stans, said to be one of the best Korean chains in the country. Their Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre branch has an impressive 4.9-star rating from over 21K Google reviews!
Dive straight into their popular Honey Mustard Cheesy Fried Chicken Bumbuk (RM74.20++), which serves three or four people. You get 12 pieces of boneless fried chicken coated with honey mustard sauce, with a generous serving of mozzarella cheese on the side. If you’re in a small group, consider their K’Fry Spicy Yangnyeom Wings (RM28.90++), with four wings and four drumlets covered in a sweet-spicy sauce. Other flavours include Garlic Soya, Honey Butter, and Snow Cheese.
Check out our K-Fry Urban Korean review.
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K-Fry Urban Korean is halal-certified.
K-Fry Urban Korean: Popular Korean Fried Chicken Chain With Over 16K Google Reviews In JB
2. Zen Plus Korean BBQ
We love a good Korean BBQ buffet that’s a great bang for your buck, and Zen Plus Korean BBQ in JB ticks all the right boxes! Their Han Sang K-BBQ Set (RM45++ per person) amounts to around S$15 per person at the point of writing, making it one of the cheapest K-BBQ options in both Singapore and JB. Do note that a minimum of two people is required to enjoy the buffet, and there’s a dining limit of 90 minutes.
This value-for-money set gets you nine free-flow items, including Pork Belly, Gochujang Pork Neck, Korean Fried Chicken, and Kimchi Stew. There’s also DIY ramyeon, which you can help yourself to at unlimited portions!
Check out our Zen Plus Korean BBQ review.
Address: 49, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 11:30am to 10:30pm
Website
Zen Plus Korean BBQ is not halal-certified.
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3. Jeju Korea BBQ Restaurant
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One of the OG Korean restaurants in Mount Austin, Jeju Korea BBQ Restaurant offers a slew of traditional dishes and banchan alongside their namesake BBQ grill. You can get various sets that feature different cuts of beef, pork, and chicken, and our pick would be Set E (RM155), which comes with Pork Belly, Marinated Ribeye, Chicken Chop and a Soybean Stew—good for two to three hungry eaters. For those who prefer a soupier meal, they also have a wide range of steamboats, ranging from the popular Army Hot Pot (RM70) to the lavish Kimchi Haemul Jungol (RM85), AKA Seafood Casserole with Kimchi.
Address: 18 & 20, Jalan Austin Heights 8/7, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon, Thurs, Sun 11:30am to 10:30pm, Tue 11:30am to 12am, Wed 12am to 10:30am, 11:30am to 10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am to 11pm
Jeju Korea BBQ Restaurant is not halal-certified.
4. Oh My Ice
Oh My Ice serves up some of the prettiest drinks and desserts in JB. This Korean-inspired cafe doubles up as a tufting studio too, so you can do something fun with your friends here! The crowd-favourite Castle In The Sky (RM23) is, arguably, the most iconic beverage on the menu. Made with aloe vera, butterfly pea milk, and sea salt foam, this IG-worthy creation is illustrated to depict a scene of grass set against a backdrop of clouds! For dessert, don’t leave without trying their house-made Strawberry Cream Cake (RM23), featuring sponge cake and strawberry jam layers piled with a heaped serving of cream.
Check out our Oh My Ice feature.
Address: 122a, Jalan Gaya 1, Taman Gaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 12pm to 9pm
Website
Oh My Ice is not halal-certified.
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5. Shik Gaek Korean Family Restaurant
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For homely Korean fare that reminds you of ajumma’s cooking, look no further than Shik Gaek Korean Family Restaurant. As a respite from the other BBQ-focused Korean joints, choose from their selection of heartwarming soups: from the Spicy Soft Tofu Soup (from RM23+) to the large Army Stew (RM70+) that’s great for sharing. For mains, try out the Bulgogi (RM40+), Seasoned Raw Beef (RM105+), or my personal favourite, Spicy Stir-fried Pork (RM30+), and pair it with a Seafood Green Onion Pancake (RM30+). Of course, you could also go for their BBQ sets, starting at RM88+ for two people.
Address: 185, Jalan Sri Pelangi, Taman Tebrau Jaya, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 11pm
Tel: +60 1167474276
Shik Gaek Korean Family Restaurant is not halal-certified.
6. Doma Korean Cuisine
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Housed in R&F Mall right beside the JB customs, Doma Korean Cuisine dishes out a wide range of Korean staples alongside a BBQ-focused menu. If you’re visiting with two, you can’t go wrong with the Premium Beef Set (RM240++), coming with Boneless Prime Short Rib, Beef Rib, and Intercostal, with a medley of banchan and Korean stews to boot. Those who want a variety of proteins can get the Pork and Chicken Set (RM110++) or the Beef, Pork, and Chicken Set (RM160++) instead. Aside from BBQ, you can get their signature Korean-Style Beef Tatare Bibimbap Set (RM52++) that similarly comes with banchan, or the Pork Spare Rib Rice Set (RM42++).
Address: L 1-116, R&F Mall, Jalan Tanjung Puteri, Tanjung Puteri, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 11pm
Doma Korean Cuisine is not halal-certified.
7. Le Pain Cafe
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Le Pain Cafe is an unassuming spot in Taman Melodies that has a surprising spread of modern Korean fare. Begin with the beloved Kimchi Pancake (RM23+) or Rose Tteokbokki (RM26+), then choose from a variety of mains—Hot Stone Beef Bibimbap (RM30.90+), Seafood Kalguksu (RM38+), and the Beef Bulgogi Rice Set (RM45+) are some of the chic cafe’s recommendations. You’ll also find some fusion cafe dishes here, with the Korean Charcoal Chicken Burger (RM32+) standing out to us the most. Don’t be shy to chill out with some drinks after your meal—coffee lovers should go for a Hazelnut Latte (from RM16+), while the adventurous can try the Pistachio Chocolate (RM20+).
Address: 13, Jalan Beringin, Taman Kebun Teh, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am to 9pm
Website
Le Pain Cafe is not halal-certified.
8. Sae Ma Eul BBQ
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Sae Ma Eul BBQ is a popular spot that is frequently packed with students for their affordable BBQ buffet. Their Korean Charcoal BBQ Buffet is priced at a mere RM40.90+ for adults, with a minimum of two diners. That works out to around S$15 per person! The meats on offer here are no slouch either—stuff yourself with unlimited servings of Pork Belly, Pork Shoulder, Spicy Chicken Ribs, and Marinated Pork Ribs for 100 minutes. Add on RM21.90+ for their Premium Meat selection or Seafood selection, or go all in for their Ultimate Buffet by adding on RM30.90+. Those wanting a quick meal can go for their Dolsot Bibimbap (RM23+) or Japchae (RM19+) instead.
Address: 36, Jalan Sri Pelangi 4, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 12am
Website
Sae Ma Eul BBQ is not halal-certified.
9. K CHELIN Korean Restaurant
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Featuring an incredible range of Korean delights, K CHELIN Korean Restaurant has everything you’d ask for—K-BBQ, Korean fried chicken, hotpots, and traditional Korean dishes! If you can’t decide what to choose from this dizzying range, get their K-All In One Set (RM138+), which includes BBQ Pork Belly, a full Kimchi Stew, a ring of melted Mozzarella cheese, and banchan. Otherwise, gorge on their K-Fried Chicken (from RM42+), or order a stew—I’d choose the Gamjatang (RM109+), AKA Spicy Pork Back Bone Stew. The restaurant also offers comforting set meals, such as the Stir-fried Spicy Pork with Kimchi Set (RM27+), Kimchi Stew Set (RM27+), and Bibimbap Set (RM35+). Come during lunch hours to enjoy discounted sets!
Address: 12, 43, Jalan Molek 1, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Website
K CHELIN Korean Restaurant is not halal-certified.
10. Korea House Restaurant
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If a restaurant’s menu is tattered and worn, it’s a great indicator that the food’s gonna be good. Enter Korea House Restaurant, known for its authentic Korean dishes in a comforting, homely setting. Take your pick from favourites such as the Bulgogi (RM85+), Hot Pot Bibimbap (RM40+), Japchae (RM35+), Tofu Stew Soup (RM35+), Kimchi Pancake (RM30+), and more. If you’re with friends and/or family, go for the Oxtail Stew (RM180+), or even the Spicy Catfish Stew (Market Price), a dish popular in coastal communities. The drinks here will help you detox as well, with the Probiotic Drink with Mixed Berries and Passion Fruit (RM25+) great for your gut, and a cup of Red Ginseng Tea (RM12+) helping to give your immune system a boost.
Address: 21, Jalan Kolam Air 1, Taman Nong Chik, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 12pm to 9:30pm, Mon 6pm to 9:30pm
Tel: +60 72071772
Korea House Restaurant is not halal-certified.
Guide to affordable Korean restaurants in JB
If you’re heading to Johor Bahru with your makan kakis, you now know which spots to hit up for great and affordable KBBQ!
For more related content closer to home, check out our Singapore Korean food guide and our Singapore Korean BBQ guide.
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