Army stew, spicy rice cakes, and Korean BBQ are so delicious—don’t miss these top 10 popular Korean restaurants in Taiwan!

▲ Thanks to the “Korean Wave,” Korean cuisine has recently become one of the mainstream food trends in Taiwan. (Photo provided by Shinmapo Seagull Taiwan)

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After the Korean Wave took Taiwan by storm, Korean cuisine has also become one of the mainstream food trends, from army stew and spicy rice cakes to Korean BBQ,Web Temperaturehas compiled a list of the most popular Korean restaurants right now. If you’re a die-hard fan of Korean pop culture, check out which ones you haven’t visited yet!

▲ Spicy chicken from Chuncheon (right), heart-shaped fried rice (left). (Photo provided byRed Hot Korean Hot Pot)

1. Red Hot Korean Hot Pot
Located in the alley behind Taipei’s National Father Memorial Hall MRT Station, Red Hot Korean Hot Pot offers not only classic dishes like army stew and kimchi stew but also delicacies like Chuncheon spicy chicken and cheese fried rice that many foodies consider must-tries.

Made with chicken, mashed potatoes, rice cakes, and fish cakes tossed in authentic Korean spicy sauce, the flavors are absorbed and aromatic. The cheese fried rice is mixed with plenty of seaweed and bibimbap ingredients. When the cheese melts in the hot stone pot, it spreads through the rice. The restaurant even shapes the fried rice into hearts—both adorable and comforting.

Red Hot Korean Hot Pot
Address: No. 43, Lane 280, Guangfu S. Rd., Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-8773-7103
Business Hours: 11:15–14:30, 17:45–22:30

▲ The richly cheesy Chuncheon spicy chicken pot is the shop’s signature dish. (Photo provided byOrange Dog Loves Candy)
 
2.OMAYA
The popular signature Chuncheon spicy chicken pot is a must-eat dish recommended by netizens. The inner part of the large iron pot features chicken, surrounded by a generous layer of golden, gooey cheese. When the stir-fried ingredients and chicken are mixed with the cheese, they create long, stretchy strands. Additionally, the shop’s exclusive drink “Marshmallow Bubble” features juice as the base with a large, fluffy marshmallow on top like a cloud—quite fun!

OMAYA
Address: Varies by branch
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▲ Eight-flavor Korean BBQ wins over meat lovers with its uniquely marinated meats. (Photo by reporter Tsai Wen-jun)

3. Eight-flavor Korean BBQ
The restaurant marinates thinly sliced pork belly in eight different sauces—ginseng, red wine, pine needles, garlic, floral, curry, soybean paste, and chili paste. The grilled meat is then wrapped in lettuce. Each bite bursts with juicy flavor, winning over countless meat lovers. Its novel dining concept has caught the attention of many netizens, making it one of the hottest Korean restaurants around.

Eight-flavor Korean BBQ
Address: No. 3, Lane 10, Alley 223, Section 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-87739050
Business hours: 11:30–00:00

4. Sinsa-dong Korean BBQ
The owner of Sinsa-dong is an authentic Korean, and the shop’s interior design exudes quality—it doesn’t even look like a typical restaurant. Netizens recommend the stone plate BBQ, where juicy pork sizzles on the grill, making mouths water. The slightly charred pork lets diners enjoy the original flavor, and the grill is specially designed with a tilted surface that allows excess grease to drain away, so the pork stays juicy yet not overly greasy.

Sinsa-dong Korean BBQ
Address: No. 3, Lane 160, Yanji St., Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2775 5908
Business hours: 17:30–23:00 (closed Mondays)


▲Silken tofu hot pot is the popular signature dish of Doufu House. (Photo/Screen capture fromDoufu House Fan Club)

5. Doufu House
Having operated in Taiwan for many years, Doufu House has branches all over the island. Its popular silken tofu hot pot is a crowd favorite—the tender and delicious tofu is soaked in a spicy sauce broth and topped with a raw egg for added flavor. A gentle stir mixes everything together, and due to its bold taste, diners can also pair it with crispy rice. In addition to the tofu hot pot, the generously filled seafood pancake and oozy cheese baked egg are also highly recommended by netizens.

Doufu House
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▲The Korean fried chicken tower at K-Boom. (Photo/Courtesy ofK-Boom - K-style Korean Cuisine Fan Club)

6. K-Boom K-style Korean Cuisine
The Korean fried chicken tower and budae jjigae (army stew) are popular dishes here. The chicken tower consists of 20 pieces of fried chicken coated in exclusive sauces, available in three flavors: spicy & sour, spicy, and soy-based. The portions are huge. The army stew is categorized by military rank into three types: General, Officer, and Non-commissioned Officer. The Blue Diamond General version is packed with various seafood, including crab, shrimp, and mussels, which netizens rave about.

K-Boom K-style Korean Cuisine
Address: 2F, No. 8, Guanqian Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2381-5511
Business hours: 11:00–23:00

▲Seagull meat is a popular dish at New Mapo Seagull Taiwan (left photo), and when egg is added to the iron plate, the steam creates a border egg (right photo). (Photo/By Huang Shiyuan, reporter)

7. New Mapo Seagull Taiwan
Similar to OMAYA Chuncheon Fried Chicken, the shop grills what is known in Korea as “seagull meat”—pork diaphragm, equivalent to Taiwan’s liver connective tissue—on an iron plate. Its chewy texture wins praise from many diners. The outer rim of the iron plate is sprinkled with kimchi, and the chef adds egg, which cooks into a border egg via the high heat in the center. Additionally, the orange-hued grilled pork skin is a popular side dish—chewy, mildly spicy, and rich in collagen, making it addictive.

New Mapo Seagull Taiwan
Address: No. 35, Lane 131, Yanji St., Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-27755110
Business Hours: 11:30–23:00

8. Korean Flavor
Korean Flavor Branch has remained highly popular thanks to its all-you-can-eat buffet featuring 50 kinds of authentic Korean side dishes. Each table is piled high with small dishes, and this high-value dining style attracts many Korean food lovers. Customers can find a variety of flavors here, including spicy kimchi, spicy pineapple, candied sweet potato, passion fruit powder | [incomplete phrase], etc. Moreover, they also offer flavorful fusion dishes such as bibimbap and pork bulgogi, which are not overly spicy, making them suitable even for children.

Korean Flavor
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Phone: Varies by branch
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9. Han River BBQ
Having been in business for over 30 years, Han River BBQ is perfect for those who love to eat meat heartily. The restaurant’s all-you-can-eat BBQ features a wide selection of beef, chicken, pork, and lamb for you to pick as you like. There are also plenty of vegetables and toppings that you can add to your grill, allowing for various cooking combinations.

Han River BBQ
Address: No. 262-1, Guangfu South Road, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2781-8304
Business Hours: Daily 11:30–14:00, 16:30–21:30

▲ Tigertopoki Korean Stone Pot Rice Cake Hotpot offers a variety of ingredients, and after finishing them, you can add fried rice into the pot to turn it into spicy sauce fried rice. (Photo / Screenshot fromTigertopoki Korean Stone Pot Rice Cake Hotpot Fan Page)

10. Tigertopoki
Endorsed by famous Korean celebrity Lee Kwang-soo, Tigertopoki has successfully generated a lot of buzz. Its popular signature dish is the stone pot rice cake hotpot, which includes not only rice cakes but also fish cakes, cheese, seafood, and eggs. The ingredients soak up the rich broth, making them especially juicy. Customers can also add fried rice, which the restaurant staff will toss with the white grains of rice in the pot, turning it into fragrant spicy sauce fried rice.

Tigertopoki
Address: No. 8, Section 5, Zhongxiao East Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-27235581
Business Hours: 11:00 – 21:00