That in Barcelona you can travel the world through food is no secret. Restaurants Italian, Mexican, Chinese…. But although it’s been in vogue for a while now, Korean cuisine hasn’t penetrated our imaginations (yet) much beyond kimchi, that ferment that’s like that love you either adore or hate.
But little by little this is changing, and the city welcomes every day better Korean restaurants where the most astute foodies can find, beyond kimchi, dishes like bimbap or bulgogi to feel in their palates the authentic Korean cuisine.
That’s why we bring answer to the question “where to eat Korean in Barcelona” with this list where you will find the best Korean restaurants in the city..
Kimchi Mama
Define homey restaurant, then define Korean restaurant, mix the two definitions, and you’ll get this restaurant. Kimchi Mama is a cozy restaurant that offers a authentic Korean experience but with a casolàtouch. It’s known for its warm atmosphere, homemade food and, in fact, because its owners barely speak Spanish, which makes the trip all the better.
Among its standout dishes are kimchi, bibimbap and lots of bachan, the little vegetable side dishes (like kimchi) that dream to accompany Korean main courses. Generous portions, friendly service and a real immersion in Korean cuisine.
📍Carrer Callao, 12, 08014 Barcelona
💸20-25€
Koryo
Koryo is a small oasis of tranquility and good food in the neighborhood of Putxet. It offers wonderful versions of the great Korean classics, such as hobak-juk (pumpkin and glutinous rice flour soup),bulgogi (thin slices of roast beef with soy and pear juice) or chaguechi (pasta with soy sauce, cheese and fried egg). Everything is prepared from scratch, ensuring an authentic culinary experience.
📍Carrer de Reus, 4, 08022 Barcelona
💸30-35€
Restaurant Seoul
This restaurant offers an authentic experience with traditional Korean dishes. The menu includes such as bulgogi, bibimbap, and you can’t leave without trying their jjigae (a Korean meat, seafood or fish stew similar to Western ones but seasoned with Korean condiments like gochujang)..
The atmosphere is informal and cozy, perfect for enjoying a relaxed meal.
📍Avda. Gaudí, 70, 08025 Barcelona
💸25-30€
Hana
Hana offers a Korean culinary experience with a modern twist. The menu includes, of course, the classic bibimbap, but also Gimbap, that sort of Korean sushi or tekbokki, a thick noodle made of rice paste that we predict will be the noodles of the future, to more innovative options.
The atmosphere is elegant and cozy, ideal for a special dinner. Customers value the creativity and authenticity of the dishes offered.
📍 Carrer de la Diputació, 309, 08009 Barcelona
💸 30-35€
Obba
If we talk about Koreans we can not ignore the Korean barbecue, one of the great culinary legacies of this culture. If you already know it, you know that tradition dictates placing a fire (or induction, which sanity commands) in the middle of the table, to which are arriving cuts of meat and vegetables already prepared to roast briefly on the central grill and gobble dipped in some of the traditional sauces. This is the specialty here, so you know what to come for.
📍Carrer de Nicaragua, 97, 08029 Barcelona
💸25-30€
POCHA Barcelona
POCHA is a casual restaurant somewhat different from the usual ones because it offers Korean party dishes, something like tavern dishes to have between drinks. They serve sundubu juggae, which is like a seafood, beef and tofu soup and also their famous yangnyeom chicken, the Korean fried chicken that many say is the best in the world, or kimchieon, a kimchi-based pancake.
📍Carrer de Provença, 224, 08036 Barcelona.
💸25-30€
Restaurant Corea Dolsotbap
This restaurant is famous for its authentic bibimbap, a traditional Korean dish of rice with vegetables. The family that runs it is Chinese but thanks to the daughter, a fan of Korean culture (like many young people in Asia), this restaurant has specialized in homemade Korean food to the point of doing just that, a homemade neighborhood restaurant where you can find Korean cuisine at a good price. A delightful place.
📍Carrer del Clot, 85, 08018 Barcelona
💸20-30€
Os Familia
Speaking of fried chicken, in Barcelona we’re lucky that Korea is so well represented that there’s even a store specializing only in Korean fried chicken (or yangnyeom chicken, if you’re a purist). That serves Os Familia, which also sells other Korean street specialties, such as the famous tempura frankfurts. All with rather addictive homemade sauces.
📍Carrer Ali Bei, 69, 08013 Barcelona
💸5-15€