Some of our favourite Korean restaurants in Canberra
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This list will transport you from Canberra’s suburbs straight to the bustling streets of Seoul.
There’s no denying it – Canberra is well and truly riding the K-wave. From the opening of Hallyu! The Korean Wave at the National Museum to Korean beauty products hitting shelves around the capital, it’s becoming even easier to find an authentic Korean experience without having to leave the city.
And for those seeking the bold, punchy and unique flavours of fermented condiments and fire-kissed meats, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Here are some of our favourite Korean restaurants in Canberra. Covering everything from street food to fine dining, read on to discover where to find this umami-rich and adventurous cuisine.
Muk Bar (Barton)
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This isn’t your average Korean. Forget fried chicken and tteokbokki because the dishes at Muk Bar are bold, different and delicious.
Serving food you won’t find anywhere else in Canberra, the dishes here are authentic yet elevated – ranging from adventurous Spicy Beef Intestine Fried Rice to OssoBuco JJim (beef tendon, noodles and garlic chives, served in a sweet and sour sauce). Our advice? Go curious and go hungry.
3/48 Macquarie Street, Barton | mukbar.com.au
AZUMA Den (Griffith)
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Fusing Japanese and Korean cuisines, this restaurant is the perfect stepping stone before diving into more classic K-dishes.
Showcasing both cultures’ strengths, at AZUMA Den, the Korean influence comes through dishes like the Kimbap Roll, Classic Fried Chicken, Pork Belly Ssam Wraps and 400g Korean Pork Ribs served with gochujang.
Make sure to get a side of the white kimchi for a true taste of Korea.
East Hotel, 69 Canberra Avenue, Griffith | azumaden.com.au
Sonamu Korean Restaurant (Griffith)
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As the only Korean teahouse-style restaurant in Australia, a visit to Sonamu is a special experience.
With a homestyle menu that also features street food favourites and classic Korean dishes, everything here is made with organic ingredients. Some examples? The Sonamu KFC, Daenjang Jijge, and Deokgalbi.
Add in a homemade organic tea and it’s the perfect way to spend a cosy afternoon.
4 Barker Street, Griffith | @sonamukorean
Seoul Sistaz (City)
Seoul Sistaz is all about Korean comfort food. Quite frankly, they had us at a Kimcheese and Bacon toastie made with sauteed kimchi, crispy bacon, melty mozzarella and Swiss cheese.
From Kimbap to Kimchi and Corn Fritters, Tteok-Bokki and more, go for a modern take on traditional Korean dishes.
Shop 4/16 Moore Street, City | @seoulsistaz.cbr
Yumko (City)
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Fried chicken, soups, noodles, fried rice, stir-fried and side dishes – Yumko has it all. An assuming pocket-sized venue tucked away in Garema Place, Yumko wouldn’t be out of place in Myeongdong.
Here you’ll find a long list of traditional Korean dishes that are packed full of flavour – everything from Jjambbong to Dakgalbi and Jjajangmyeon…the list goes on. Add in an array of hot pots, pancakes, and Korean fried chicken options and your next K-night out is sorted.
15 Garema Place, City | @yumko_korean_restaurant
SIKDANG (City)
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Authentic flavours, genuinely friendly service and prices that won’t have you second-guessing your order. What’s not to love?
At SIKDANG the menu covers all the classics: spicy seafood options, hearty stews and (of course), Korean fried chicken. Go for the sweet and spicy or soy garlic – both are worth writing home about.
LG Baileys Corner, 143 London Circuit, City | @sikdangincanberra
Gaon Korean BBQ (City)
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You haven’t had BBQ until you’ve had Korean BBQ. Located in the Sydney Building in Civic, Gaon serves a range of à la carte dishes beyond the platters of ingredients you can order to BYO BBQ.
But carnivores will want to take full advantage of what’s on offer. Presenting platters of meat which you cook to your liking, options include chuck eye roll, oyster blade, thick skirt, soy marinated thin skirt, soy marinated collar butt pork and fresh pork belly with the rind on. Drooling yet?
30 Northbourne Avenue, City | @gaon.canberra
Want more Korean BBQ? Check out this article.
Zero Complex (Braddon)
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The Kimchi Pancake from Zero Complex made it onto our ‘The best things we ate in Canberra in 2025’ list, so you know it’s going to be good. But that’s only one delicious dish from an overflowing menu.
From bunsik to bibimbap, the casual authentic Korean food is made by chef Dean Han as a tribute to his birthplace of Seoul. Go to meet Canberra’s sweetest chef and stay for the hotteok paired with matcha ice cream.
132/24 Lonsdale Street Braddon | @zerocomplex.cbr
Buttumak The Lid (Braddon)
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While this is technically a Korean barbecue restaurant, Buttumak The Lid offers so much more. With a menu with its own hotpot and sizzling sections, here you can choose from plates overflowing with Korean fried chicken and pots filled with flavour.
Keep an open mind when it comes to the Ox Tail Soup and make sure to try the Beef Bulgogi Mushroom Hotpot – this hidden gem is worth uncovering.
2 Batman Street, Braddon | @buttumak_the_lid.can
Hangari Kimchi (Dickson)
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As one of Canberra’s pioneering authentic Korean BBQ restaurants, you need to try Hangari Kimchi.
Serving authentic Korean food for 16 years, the menu is almost eye-wateringly extensive, with options spanning rice dishes, noodles, soup, hot pot, Korean pancakes and more. But for meat eaters, it’s the BBQ sets that will have you drooling. Our suggestion? You can never go past the Wagyu set.
5/55 Woolley Street, Dickson | @hangari_kimchi
Ondam Table (Dickson)
This is a proper Korean spread done right. The menu here is built for sharing, with set meals of bulgogi beef, rice and banchan sitting alongside tteokbokki with fishcakes, crispy mandu (dumplings) and Korean fried chicken.
With a fridge stocked with soju and Korean beers, Ondam Table is the kind of place you settle into for a long evening with friends.
3/28 Challis Street, Dickson | kpos.com.au/ondamtable
HanCook (Wanniassa)
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Yes, this is worth the drive – but you might want to make a booking before you set off.
Opening in October 2025, HanCook has quickly become a local favourite for those seeking authentic Korean food. And there’s plenty to choose from. From Korean pancakes to Japchae, stews and soups, Korean BBQ and even boneless fried chicken, the hardest part will be deciding what to try. Soondae Kukbap, anyone?
33 Gartside Street, Wanniassa | @hancook.restaurant
Dookki Tteokbokki (Belconnen)
All-you-can-eat Korean? Say no more. Dookki Tteokbokki has come to Belconnen, joining the two other Australian stores. That’s right – there are only three nationwide, and we have one.
But what is it? Dookki is an instant Tteokbokki restaurant where anyone can freely cook and enjoy everything from tteokbokki to fried rice in a hotpot of broth. Priced at $36.80 per adult, $31.80 for students and $21.80 for children, you get unlimited drinks, ramen, tteokbokki, and more. And while you might only have 90 minutes to eat everything you can, that’s a challenge we’re willing to accept.
2 Grazier Lane, Belconnen | dookkiaus.com.au
