Top Korean restaurants in Utrecht, Netherlands

Ordered kimchi ramyeon (9€) and it's really tasty. Such a surprise to find a nice Korean restaurant in the middle of Utrecht that cost me less than 10€ for a big bowl of Ramyeon! I also got a box of fried chicken (6 pieces, boneless, 7€) to share with a friend on the side.

The best Korean chicken I had in all of the Netherlands - even better than most I had in Seoul! Really amazing chicken with a wide range of taste options (watch out for the spicy one, it's only for pro's ;) ). The restaurant itself also provides some K-pop to accompany your meal, but if you take it out in nice weather, the lovely Griftpark is close by. Highly recommended :)

I always love the katsu curry from Wagamama as well as any other noodles related dishes. Everytime I am in Utrecht I pass by just for the katsu.
Service is friendly and easy to order via QR code as well if preferred.

I’ve always loved having Sonmat! Best korean fried chicken in Utrecht! Value for money, taste amazing, and good portion of food.

Good service, warm atmosphere, but the food could be improved regarding the flavor and meat tenderness.
The desserts were amazing though!

I walked 15 mins in the rain for this place and it was def worth it!! The service here was fast and there wasn’t much interaction needed (good for the introverts between us). The food arrived quickly and it was very good. I would recommend the sweet and spicy chicken!! The quality of the food was phenomenal for the price. It was very cheap and u got a really big portion. We ordered the large spicy and sweet chicken and the small garlic soy. With the sweet and spicy chicken, we got a free side that consisted of cabbage, which was a kind gesture, but it needed some more sauce imo. It is a bit far from the train station so you should keep that in mind, but overall I would really recommend this place for some cheap, delicious Korean fried chicken!! I would def go here again!!!

Amazing food. We ordered 2 different types of fried chicken, kimchi and a rice based dish and everything tasted amazing and fresh. Portions are big, we had enough left to take home with us. We enjoyed eating here so much we ordered it for delivery the next day again.

Service was super friendly, they helped us order and recommended drinks. Even though it was super busy, they never lost their patience and tried their best to help everyone to the best of their abilities.

I ordered the Gyoza Chicken and my friend ordered Doburi Teriyaki Chicken with egg and kimchi. Both dishes were delicious and very tasty. The seasoning was balanced. Not too much not too little. This was my first time trying kimchi which was a very good experience so I would definitely recommend to try it out.

We were asked immediately if we had any allergies and while ordering they confirmed if we wanted any spices in our food. Sometimes the servers didn’t speak clearly which led to some confusion that was fixed in the end.

Warmer lights would enhance the atmosphere. Overall very good experience in this dine in restaurant.

The chicken was delicious. The size of the individual pieces was also pretty big, which I loved because then you don’t have the feeling you are only eating batter.

I also really liked that you can order smaller portions for a fair price (compared to a large portion) so you don’t feel forced to order one flavor, but instead can try multiple different flavors. (The spicy and the soy mustard we had were both very tasty)

Service was quick, and it is nice that you can eat inside as well

Food: 5/5 ⭐️
Price: 5/5 ⭐️
Service: 5/5 ⭐️

It's been three years since I first discovered this culinary haven, and their new location has only elevated the experience, now offering the comfort of indoor seating. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between cozy and spacious, making it ideal for small group gatherings.

The staff's dedication shines through in their service, adding to the welcoming feel of the place.

This KFC, ooh boi ooh boi, it's a game-changer. It's so exquisitely delicious that it borders on being sinfully good. Every bite is a joyous occasion, so much so that it's emotionally overwhelming in the best way, literally making me cry out of joy. It's become a ritual; whenever I'm on the train passing through Utrecht, I find myself checking if there's time for a quick detour to indulge in this KFC heaven.

Without a doubt, this is the best KFC I've encountered in the Netherlands – a must-try for anyone in the vicinity.

Does not look the part, but the food and the service are amazing! You really feel transported, as you get explained how to eat the different foods. Absolutely recommend, especially with the fair price

It started when we arrived. There were no staff to be found, so we decided to sit at a dirty table with the dirty plates still on it. Ordered drinks and food. When our drinks arrived the waiter didn't even look at the dirty table and plates. Twenty minutes later it was finally cleared up.

There was also a woman who was angry with the service because her order took so long. The lady was laughed at by the staff. Which is certainly not neat, especially when there are other guests sitting around

When our food arrived after 70 minutes it was soup instead of pasta. We immediately ordered something to drink, but it didn't arrive until 30 minutes later.

Would definitely eat somewhere else!

I really enjoyed my evening in this Korean restaurant together with my friends, one of them brought us here and it has been a very nice experience . Nice and kind service, you have to wait a little bit for the food but you are in a nice and cozy place so relax! We enjoyed the food, we had meat bbq for 2 and one vegetarian bbq option . You have to prepare your food with the grill that is in the middle of the table and it is a really funny and nice activity to do during the dinner, we really enjoyed it ! I can definitely recommend to have a nice dinner in this restaurant .

The best and most affordable Korean chicken place in Utrecht city center! They moved to a bigger place so now it’s quite far from the centraal station. I love their Buldak chicken, for me there’s a hint of spicy but for those who can’t handle the spice might be better to choose yangnyeom. It’s boneless chicken with full-on sauce. For Buldak it’s not just spicy but there’s sweet too. Better to finish it because if you put it on the fridge as leftovers the taste will be downgraded.

Had dinner here last night. BIGG serving size, delicious food & super sweet host offering rice & salad refills! We were in food coma truly!

Clean space. Recommend trying shrimps with sweet & sour sauce 😋

A while ago I ate here with my friend, we got ourselves a Grolsch Radler (€4.50), shrimp ramen (€16.95) and as a dessert the white chocolate + ginger cheesecake (€8.95).

We enjoyed the food but in my opinion the prices were a bit too much with the quality they served, especially the cheesecake was was really overpriced. Nevertheless we enjoyed the meal and had a great night.

It’s our go to Japanese fusion place of choice.
The best dishes for us so far is spicy chicken katsu curry and kimchi shrimp ramen . This is our go to food place as we know that it can’t go wrong.
The staff is super friendly, easy to handle payments.

This is NOT authentic Korean food. As someone who's been to Korea and has eaten at plenty of real Korean restaurants, I felt disappointed and honestly even scammed when I tasted the food here. It is nothing like the Korean cuisine while the restaurant is promoted as a Korean restaurant. The way everything was seasoned tasted more like Chinese food and although that doesn't have to be a bad thing, if I wanted Chinese food, I would've gone to a Chinese restaurant. The kimchi dishes I ordered had no kimchi flavor at all. The kimchi mandu (dumplings) tasted like there was no kimchi inside, the kimchi jeon (pancake) tasted like plain dough with no vegetables or seasoning whatsoever, the kimchi jjigae (stew) was really just hot water with some tofu and kimchi and it tasted very watery. The bibimbap and tteokbokki had a strong garlic taste. Even the gochujang didn't taste like gochujang. Overall everything was just far from authentic. The costumer service was good, very kind and welcoming. However, when I expressed disappointment with the food, the waitress told me to wrap all dishes in lettuce (like ssam), because according to her you're not supposed to eat it separately but that's not true at all! Ssam is what you use for the meat from the grill and you can add side dishes and sauce to it but bibimbap and tteokbokki are supposed to be eaten separately, not in a wrap. I don't appreciate being told I am not eating the food correctly when I have more than enough experience with Korean food. I'm sure that for anyone who doesn't know what Korean food is supposed to taste like, they have no problem with the food (hence why there are so many good reviews), but I will say; do NOT go here if you want to taste authentic Korean food. This is not it.

You have to know where to find this Korean restaurant but it’s worth the search. Friendly staff that makes you feel welcome. And good Korean food. Delicious Bibimbap and many side dishes to choose from. Try the Korean pancakes, they are great.

Delicious curries and bowls right by Utrecht Central Station. My portion was sufficiently large. I liked the selection. Ordered by cell phone or from the service staff. The team was very friendly and fast. The prices are comparatively high. Only payment by credit card is offered.

Super delicious food, a bit pricey so i can't afford to eat here often but when I do, I always enjoy it. Their coconut ice cream is godly and the ramen are to die for. I really love the idea of homemade lemonade, every time it is a different one.

Some staff do talk a bit too fast to follow or ask you if they can take away your plate before you're ready but other than that, i don't have complaints.

Really friendly and welcoming staff. However, the food was mediocre. Given the price, you can find better tasting Korean bbq for the same price around the area.

Their pajeon (Korean pancakes) were quite unsatisfactory. It looked like a tortilla and tasted very bland. The sauce wasn’t that good as well.

If it weren’t for the friendly staff, we would have given a lower review.

It was an amazing meal! We had Korean bbq,and it was finger licking! We had a pre-dish - the soup,some snacks, Korean pancakes and then the bbq,you can change the ingredients,if you can't eat fish or are vegetarian,or can't eat some specific meat - they can do it all and are very flexible. You can order some soup there so complete Korean experience is guaranteed. And the owners are super nice people,we got to chat and she is super helpful,super friendly and super nice!
It's a highly recommended place for a visit and a must for Korean food lover!

Eat here with my friends and we are surprised by how good the food is. The host doesn’t speak English but she kindly explained everything. My friends and I ordered the Korean BBQ and Bibimbap menu. It tasted really good and is more than enough. The price is also affordable. If you love spicy food, you can tell the host to add extra. The interior is not that appealing. But the seats are really comfortable and you have enough room to have privacy. We will come to eat again and try the other menu's.