Flavours of Korea
Korean Restaurants in New Zealand
158 places across 20 cities and towns
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Korean food balances fermented, spicy and savoury flavours – kimchi, gochujang and doenjang – with generous shared tables of banchan side dishes, sizzling barbecue and hearty stews.
Korean restaurants are concentrated in Auckland (especially the North Shore and CBD) and Christchurch. Table-top Korean BBQ, fried chicken and late-night stew houses are especially popular with groups.
Across New Zealand we list 158 Korean venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton and Rotorua.
Whether you searched for “korea restaurants”, “Korean food” or “Korean restaurant near me”, this page lists every Korean venue we know of in New Zealand.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 91 | |
| Christchurch | 17 | |
| Hamilton | 9 | |
| Rotorua | 9 | |
| Wellington | 6 | |
| Dunedin | 3 | |
| Ōrewa | 3 | |
| Tauranga | 3 | |
| Whangārei | 2 | |
| Wānaka | 2 | |
| Lower Hutt | 2 | |
| Nelson | 2 |
Signature Korean dishes
Korean BBQ
Marinated meats grilled at your table
Bibimbap
Rice bowl with vegetables, egg and chilli paste
Korean fried chicken
Double-fried chicken with sweet-spicy glaze
Kimchi jjigae
Spicy kimchi and pork stew
Japchae
Glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables
Tteokbokki
Chewy rice cakes in red chilli sauce
Popular Korean restaurants in NZ
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Tips for ordering
- Banchan (small side dishes) are usually refilled free.
- BBQ is priced per person – order a set for groups.
- Pair fried chicken with a cold beer or soju.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Korean restaurants near me?
Tap “Show Korean near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest Korean venues with the distance from you.
How many Korean restaurants are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 158 Korean venues in 20 cities and towns.
Which city has the most Korean restaurants?
Auckland leads with 91 venues.
What should I order at a Korean restaurant?
Popular choices include korean bbq, bibimbap, korean fried chicken and kimchi jjigae.
