From savory grilled meats to spicy kimchi stews, the menu at a Korean restaurant is teeming with flavorful fare. If you’re not familiar with the cuisine, it might be tricky to narrow down the options and find a dish to suit your tastes. To make the process easier and ensure you have a memorable meal, below are a few crowd-pleasing selections to order at a Korean restaurant.

4 Popular Dishes at Korean Restaurants

1. Meat Jun

Meat jun takes thin strips of steak, dredges them in egg batter, and fries them. The breaded meat is a balance of salty and sweet that’s kicked up with soy sauce or red chili paste on the side.

2. Soondubu

Soft-curdled tofu is the main ingredient in this comforting stew, while chili paste and powder give the anchovy broth its heat. The stew is typically made in a porcelain pot, which is also used for serving. At a Korean restaurant, you might get a serving of white rice to dunk in the soup or eat separately.

3. Bibimbap

Served in a stone pot, bibimbap is a rice dish topped with numerous vegetables and grilled meats. Carrots, bean sprouts, steak strips, mushrooms, and other ingredients are arranged on top of the rice around a fried egg. Sesame seeds and red chili paste help balance the earthy flavors. 

4. Bulgogi

Top sirloin and beef tenderloin are usually used to make this succulent Korean BBQ dish. The sweet and salty flavors come from the marinade of brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and pepper. Typically served with rice, bulgogi can also be wrapped in lettuce for a lighter meal.

To choose from a wide variety of mouthwatering Korean food, dine at New Shilawon Korean Restaurant in Honolulu, HI. The menu includes soups, hot pot dishes, and other flavorful staples available for lunch and dinner. To make reservations, call (808) 944-8700 or send the Korean restaurant an email at Reservations@NewShilawonHonolulu.com. Check out the complete menu online, and preview food photos on Facebook, Yelp, and Instagram.