When talking about vacationing in North Carolina, it would be impossible not to talk about visiting its capital city, Raleigh. Known as the home of North Carolina State University, Raleigh features a myriad of attractions that are suitable for people of all ages. But, it would be best to come to Raleigh with your loved ones. North Carolina Museum of Art, for example, boasts a collection of permanent artworks that can be enjoyed for free. You can also enjoy its monument park along with an amphitheater that presents outdoor performances, perfect for quality time. Then, there is the North Carolina Museum of Sciences that lets you enjoy diverse fauna and flora. Finally, the city features a number of Korean restaurants for your ultimate indulgence. Read on to find out about the top Korean restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina.
1. Seoul 116
The first one on the list is Seoul 116 that serves a variety of Korean fusion dishes in a gastro pub boasting an industrial design. Start raw with crispy spicy tuna or gochujang hamachi salad before moving on to other delectable dishes such as tofu bibimbap, grilled octopus and fried squid legs. A selection of sake and soju cocktails is also available.
Seoul 116
Address: 116 N West St #100, Raleigh, NC 27603, United States
Website: Seoul 116
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 5pm - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Sun)
2. Soo Cafe
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Set in Stony Brook Shopping Center, Soo Cafe is the place you want to be if you want to satisfy your appetite with barbecued dishes. The humble eatery is particularly famous for its spicy Korean fried chicken that will make you want to order more. Other favorite dishes include spicy beef bulgogi, pork dumplings and seaweed salad.
Soo Cafe
Address: 2815 Brentwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, United States
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 4pm - 8pm
3. Seoul Garden
If you happen to be around the area of Atlantic Avenue, then it is a must to find your way to Seoul Garden to treat yourself to an array of traditional Korean stews. Highly popular dishes include pork bulgogi, fried shrimp and duk bok ki. Serving authentic Korean dishes in a simple setting, Seoul Garden also lets you indulge in Korean noodles, tofu and barbecue fare. Soju and hot sake along with desserts like mochi ice cream and monaka ice cream are also served.
Seoul Garden
Address: 4701 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604, United States
Website: Seoul Garden
Opening hours: Mon: 11am - 9:30pm; Wed - Sat: 11am - 9:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 9:30pm (closed on Tue)
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4. Kim's Restaurant
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It is super news when you get to go to a restaurant that also comes with a market, like Kim’s Restaurant. Situated inside Kim’s Asian Market, the Korean restaurant serves tempting dishes like kimchi jigae, jjam bbong and tang soo yook. When you feel like your stomach is satisfied already, you can leave the restaurant to enter and start exploring the market. Buy some Korean ingredients that you like and try to prepare your own Korean dishes later.
Kim's Restaurant
Address: 6014 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612, United States
Website: Kim’s Restaurant
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 9am - 9pm; Sat: 8:30am - 9pm; Sun: 11am - 7:30pm (closed on Mon)
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5. Golden Pig
Posted by Golden Pig Korean Cuisine on Saturday, 29 August 2015
Other than Raleigh, Cary is also worth exploring in North Carolina. While in Cary, be sure to stop by Golden Pig, a modest restaurant that serves a lot of Korean dishes that you may already be familiar with, like bibimbap, spicy pork bulgogi and spicy stir-fried squid. You should also order side dishes like crab rangoons and fried dumplings.
Golden Pig
Address: 815 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511, United States
Website: Golden Pig
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 12am; Sun: 11am - 10pm (closed on Mon)
6. Chosun Ok BBQ
When you get to grill your own barbecue, you need to make a visit to this restaurant. That is why you need to drive to Durham and find your way to Triangle Village because it is where Chosun Ok BBQ is located. While waiting for your Korean barbecue, do not waste your time by just sitting around. Instead, order the other available dishes. The restaurant’s pork bulgogi, dolsot bibimbap and kimchi soup are among the most delicious dishes loved by guests.
Chosun Ok BBQ
Address: 2105 NC-54, Durham, NC 27713, United States
Opening hours: Mon: 11am - 9pm; Wed - Sat: 11am - 9pm; Sun: 12pm - 10pm (closed on Tue)
7. Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant
Still in Durham, you can find another top Korean restaurant called Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant. The casual and friendly restaurant is most popular for its pancakes and soups as well as kimchi dishes. Awaken your taste buds with appetizers such as fried tofu, fried pork dumpling and noodle tofu soup. Once they are awake, pamper them with a kimchi pancake or mixed seafood and vegetable pancake. Do not leave without having a red bean shaved ice for dessert.
Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant
Address: 2107 Allendown Dr #101a, Durham, NC 27713, United States
Website: Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 3pm, 4pm - 9:30pm (closed on Sun)
8. Aroma Korea Sushi & Grill
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Posted by Aroma Korea on Wednesday, 19 February 2020
What can you expect from Aroma Korea Sushi & Grill? Why do you have to make a stop at this Korean restaurant? First of all, the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, which makes the restaurant a good place for a stopover before you go on with your adventure. The other reason is, of course, the restaurant’s selection of tasty dishes. Pork belly, Korean fried chicken and spicy seafood ramen sound good, don’t they?
Aroma Korea Sushi & Grill
Address: 160 NE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513, United States
Website: Aroma Korea Sushi & Grill
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm; Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 12am; Sat: 5pm - 12am; Sun: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)
9. M Kokko
Welcome to M Kokko, a rustic restaurant that is ready to elevate your Korean dining experience in Durham. The restaurant is particularly superb for chicken lovers because the focus of M Kokko is chicken-related dishes. From chicken sandwich and chicken wings to Hainan chicken and spicy Korean fried chicken, all can be enjoyed here. In addition to the chicken dishes, other must-try dishes include biang biang noodles, pork buns, spicy ramen and black bean noodles.
M Kokko
Address: 311 Holland St b, Durham, NC 27701, United States
Website: M Kokko
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 9:30pm; Fri: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Sun & Mon)
10. Oiso Sushi and Korean
What if you want to indulge not only in Korean cuisine but also in Japanese cuisine? Good news for you, there is a restaurant in Cary that serves both Korean and Japanese cuisines. Set foot in Oiso Sushi and Korean, a compact restaurant that promises dishes that are made only with fresh ingredients for authentic and robust flavors. Get yourself bibimbap or dolsot bibimbap for lunch. If you still feel hungry, order kimchi udon. From the sushi bar, you can enjoy a variety of sushi such as tuna tataki, kukani roll and salmon kani. You can also indulge in tempura, Korean pancake, gyoza and salad at this restaurant.
Oiso Sushi and Korean
Address: 1305 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513, United States
Website: Oiso Sushi and Korean
Opening hours: Mon: 5pm - 9pm; Tue - Thu: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 9:30pm (closed on Sun)
Korean food in Raleigh
Now that you have read through the article, you can see that you do not have to worry about not being able to satisfy your craving for Korean dishes. You may need more than one Korean restaurant to please your stomach. It is for sure that Korean food is always ideal to keep you energized when exploring all the attractions that Raleigh offers.
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