We've pulled together our list of the best Korean eateries in the city centre.If you're looking for somewhere to celebrate, or just want to tuck in to some delicious Korean food, look no further than these delicious eateries in the heart of the city.
DosiRock | 39 Chancery St.
An authentic eatery inspired by the taste of a Korean Mum's traditional recipes, bringing healthy well balanced Korean food. DosiRock is the perfect spot for lunch on the go, serving up delicious dishes such as the Bibimbap, Kimbap and kimchi fried rice.
Hon Izakaya | 46 Courthouse Lane
Enjoy Korean comfort food from mozzarella katsu to creamy corn cheese, hot pot dishes, fried chicken and more! Bringing you into a Korean oasis with delicious flavours and exceptional energy. Located in the heart of CBD near Freyberg Steps, open for dinner till late.
Tiger's Den | 2 Kitchener Street
Auckland’s Korean restaurant and karaoke bar that stays open late! Offering $10-$20 meals and $12 cocktails. Gather your friends and plan a night at Tiger’s Den with great entertainment and very yummy dishes!
Pocha Restaurant | 2A / 48 Courthouse Lane
“Pocha” is short for pojangmacha, which translates to “covered wagon”, in reference to the street food vendors in Korea who serve “anju”, sharing food to go along with Soju. At Pocha it’s all about the social drinking and eating experience, where groups can soak up the lively atmosphere while sipping Soju and chowing down on delicious Korean food. If you're dining at Pocha, you need to order one of their vast Korean fried chicken options - from sweet and spicy chicken, garlic butter, or almond crunch.
Pocha recently received an outstanding review in Viva, read it here.
Gochu | 7/21 Queen Street, Commercial Bay
Fresh, flavour-filled Korean Cuisine, modern wines, cocktails and good times, Gochu draws on authentic Korean cuisines and flavours to bring you a new, New Zealand Korean experience like no other.
Paskatsu | 20 Lorne Street
Experience some great tasting 'Asian-infused' culinary delights on Lorne Street. It's easy to unwind in this laid back restaurant environment. The large secret outdoor courtyard utilises a traditional Korean inspired setting and great natural resources in its construction, including polished wood and bamboo, to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere for diners. Make sure you sample their Kimchi Waffle Fries with pan-fried kimchi, sriracha, yoghurt and crispy shallots and their range of Bao Buns, which make the perfect lunch or dinner option.
Hazy Tiger | 22 Durham Street West
Hazy Tiger is Auckland’s premier Korean restaurant and bar, offering a unique Korean food experience with a contemporary twist. As a standout Asian restaurant in Auckland, they blend traditional flavors with modern tapas-inspired dishes.
Faro | 5 Lorne Street
Faro was established in 2009 and since then has attained a reputation for quality Korean cuisine in the heart of Auckland. The main dishes are all designed to be shared and the genius thing about Korean BBQ is the ability to cook your meat to your own liking.
Hello Beasty | 5-97 Customs Street West
Serving up contemporary cuisine inspired by regions of Japan, Korea and China, Hello Beasty is a cult eatery on Auckland's waterfront. Hello Beasty’s kitchen offers a tasty and approachable sharing menu, providing an experience that delivers clean, bold flavour profiles with a touch of heat, from shucked oysters served with fresh wasabi, to spicy buns, slow-cooked Sichuan lamb, and their own creative take on KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower).
Seoul Night | 16 Fort Street
You need to visit this hidden gem located on Fort Street. At first sight, it looks like there is only a vending machine but if you venture behind, there is an amazing underground basement-like restaurant. Sip on soju while sampling Seoul Night's delicious street food menu that features fried chicken and crispy pork belly - it is sure to have you coming back time and time again.
Nol Bu Ne | 10 Wellesley Street East
Nol Bu Ne is a favourite amongst city centre locals with authentic Korean food at affordable prices. From hearty bibimbap and delicious kimchi to sizzling bulgogi and irresistible steamed dumplings, you will be spoilt for choice at your new local.
Mighty Hotdog | 47 Chancery Street
Located on Chancery Square, Mighty Hotdog serves super delicious and creative Korean-style deep-fried hotdogs. The menu includes a wide range of savory and sweet options: Mighty Kumara Hotdog (sausage & kumara), Mighty Potato Hotdog (sausage & potato), Mozzarella Hotdog (mozzarella cheese), Nacho Hotdog (cheese with nacho coated) to Rice Cake Hotdog (Korean rice cake), Choc Peanut Hotdog (Snickers chocolate).