I love Korean food (한국 음식), and I have discovered quite a few incredible Authentic Korean restaurants in Malaysia. But, I’m specifically always craving Korean BBQ, and to find the Halal and delicious version of that can be a little bit challenging.
After tons of research on Instagram, I spotted this one pork-free restaurant that served Halal meat in PNB Perdana Kuala Lumpur called Kung Jung Korean Restaurant!
About Kung Jung Korean Restaurant
A Korean family has run Kung Jung Korean Restaurant for over 20 years. So, you get to experience the exact traditional interior designs with authentic recipes.
Their mother focuses on preparing the food, while her two daughters will provide you with warm hospitality when they serve the food. The private room it’s open to a group of people with SOP. It’s better to book with them one week before, to avoid disappointment.
What kind of food did they serve?
- Korean BBQ
- Ala carte
- Soup and rice dishes
- Noodles
- Lunch special set
- Beverages (non-alcohol, alcohol and juices)
- Dessert (Haagen-Dasz ice cream only)
Click link here to see menu video, so you can plan ahead!
What we tried at Kung Jung
- Chu Mul Luck (Charbroiled marinated beef) – RM 84
- So Kal Bi (Marinated spare ribs) – RM84
- Pah Jeon (Korean style pancake, pan-fried with spring onion & seafood) – RM 38
- Topokki (Stir-fried spicy rice cake) – RM40
- Dol Sot Bi Bim Bam (Rice with various vegetables in a hot stone pot) – RM29
- Yuk Gae Jang (Spicy beef stew served with rice) – RM30
- Korea Gom Tang (Oxtail soup served with rice) – RM38
Lili’s thoughts on Korean BBQ:
The marinate of Korean BBQ is perfect. You can smell the aroma of the raw meat when they burnt it on the charcoal grill. Then, it dissolves into your mouth.
You must also try them in dipping sauce (Ssamjang, 쌈장) and make them into a wrap (Ssam, 쌈). Adding chilli and raw garlic also enhances the meat taste. If you need carbohydrates, order and put some rice there! Perfect meal.
Lili’s thoughts on Korean snacks and side dishes:
I consider Korean pancakes and Topokki Korean snacks because that’s what I will eat for snacks. The banchan (반찬), aka side dishes, is something that every Korean restaurant will serve.
The pajeon is crispy, thick and perfect. While the Topokki sauce got that smokey taste, and it’s not as spicy as I thought. The rice cake is also cooked perfectly.
All the banchan are good. But you will keep coming back for the cheesy mashed potatoes. By the way, ask away if you want to refill the side dishes. It’s complimentary.
Read more of my K-Food post on this blog HERE.
Lili’s thoughts on Korean main dishes:
The gochujang sauce and everything match made in heaven on Bibimbap. I can’t explain this further since I took one bite from my friend. But nothing could go wrong with this dish.
The Gom Tang is a bit bland. But, they will give you salt and pepper so that you can adjust the taste to your liking. So basically, they give you the base, and it’s up to you to change. The meat, though, is enormous!
While the Yuk Gae Jang was okay for me, you can taste the kick slightly, but I think it’s bland.
Overall, I’m thrilled to encounter Kung Jung Korean restaurant. I’ve been there twice and going to keep coming back for more. The price for me is affordable for Korean BBQ with the amount and quality. Besides, the main meal’s price range is similar to other Korean restaurants.
KUNG JUNG KOREAN RESTAURANT INFO: Address: Lot No 3.1, Level 3 PNB Perdana (formerly known as PNB Darby Park), Jln Binjai, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. How to get to the restaurant: Near LRT Ampang Park Operation hours: Closed on Sunday. Open Monday to Saturday from 11.30am to 2pm, 6pm to 10pm. Phone: 03-21667181 Visit Facebook | Instagram | Waze
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