5 Standout Korean Restaurants In Kadıköy, Istanbul
There are not a lot of East Asian restaurants in Istanbul compared to other European countries — but that doesn't mean you have to skip your craving when visiting the Turkish city, especially if you're looking for Korean cuisine.
Partly due to the solidarity between Turkiye and South Korea during the Korean War, where many Turkish soldiers fought and died for South Korea, South Korean food culture is significantly more abundant in Istanbul than, say, Japanese or Chinese, with plenty of excellent Korean restaurants dotting the city.
The following Korean restaurants on the Asian side of the city are some of the best in the vicinity, serving up excellent bowls of japchae, bibimbap, kimbap, and more Korean classics:
There are a total of five Kore'de locations on the Asian side of Istanbul, including one in the center of Kadıköy. The menu is small but very well executed with standout dishes including classics like kimbap, japchae, Korean fried chicken, and of course t-tteoboki and kimchi.
88Noodle in the Rasimpaşa neighborhood of Kadıköy is another great spot to get your fix of Korean cuisine while in Istanbul. As the name suggests, this fast casual restaurant focuses mainly on noodle dishes like jjamppong and jjajangmyeon, but you'll also find tangsuyuk and kkanpunggi.
Located in Bostancı, Jançicip Kore Restoranı is a very charming Korean restaurant with a pretty extensive menu. The restaurant has been serving everything from bulgogi and bibimbap to classic ramyon and japchae since first opening its doors back in 2020. NokTTok Asian Street Food
NokTTok Asian Street Food includes classic street food staples from Korea and beyond, including rabokki and ramyon. You'll also find Japanese, Thai, and Chinese-inspired street food dishes like edamame, dumplings, bao buns, and Pad Thai. Koreköy Korean Restaurant&Cafe
Koreköy Korean Restaurant&Cafe is a laidback dine-in restaurant with a charming indoor/outdoor patio. The menu includes classics like bibimbap, japchae, and bulgogi, but there's also a very large kimbap menu which includes vegetarian options as well. Koreköy also includes one of the best selections of Korean desserts in the neighborhood.
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