Happy Belly Cafe 樂樂肚皮韩西餐厅 Korean & Western Restaurant — Restaurant in Pahang

Happy Belly Cafe might not be visible from the outside as it's located on the first floor of the row of shops along the popular Jalan Chui Yin in Bentong. This stretch of road turns into night pedestrian street come evening (but this is story for another day).

When coming to Bentong, eating Korean food might be the last thing in mind given the popularity of this one-day trip town that takes less than an hour drive from KL but I did exactly that. The cafe is managed by a friendly lady who has relocated back from KL, and assisted by her family.

◾Korean Fried Chicken (Soy Honey Garlic) was crispy and coated with the sticky sweet & savoury gravy. ◾Kimchi Jjigae - kimchi pork stew with Korea rice proved to be a comfort food everytime. ◾Korean Pancake - I prefer my pancake to be slightly crispy on the outside but this one was not. ◾Coffee

While not authentically Korean if authentic is defined by "made by Korean", the food was fairly good.

Where street food such as CCF, Wantan Mee, as well as other economical fares are sought after, Happy Belly Cafe provides other options other than...

If there’s one dish that will keep me coming back to Happy Belly Cafe, it’s their Kimchi Jjigae泡菜猪肉汤！This stew is a flavor explosion—spicy, tangy, and deeply comforting. The fermented kimchi base is perfectly balanced with tender chunks of pork, and the rich broth pairs divinely with the fluffy Korean rice served alongside. Every spoonful warms the soul! Trust me, this dish is a must-try for anyone craving authentic Korean comfort food.

🥄🔥 10/10 for soul-satisfying...

I visited the place based on the reviews and starting to doubt the genuineness of it. The food was obviously not fresh and made at least few days, taste extremely bland with very minimum ingredients. I couldn't eat that but still pay it (photo showing as untouched food), before leaving I shared the feedback as a regular customer of Korean restaurants but unfortunately the owner refused to accept it, admit the kimchi soup was made 3 days ago and no one else was...