Korea House Restaurant — Restaurant in South Island

Korea House turned out to be an unexpected gem. After searching high and low for proper, flavourful jjamppong in Dunedin, I finally found it here. The broth was rich, spicy, and full of depth exactly what you'd hope for in a comforting bowl of jjamppong.

The jajangmyeon was another standout. The noodles had that perfect, chewy texture that really made it feel like they were freshly prepared in-house, and the sauce was beautifully balanced.

And the kimchi pancakes? Genuinely exceptional. Crispy, tangy, and packed with flavour so good I almost wished I’d made them my main dish.

Altogether, Korea House was a pleasant surprise. Generous portions, great value, and food that’s clearly made with care. I’ll...

Korea House is the best Korean food this side of well, most places that serve Korean food that aren't actually Korea. It's pretty darn tasty. The menu is huge with loads of choice, and everything is written in Korean and English, with pictures to help your choice. Mandu, or dumplings, are a great way to start off and then something like Bibimbap (a rice and vegetable dish, pronounced bee-bim-bahp), Jap-Chae (sesame flavoured clear noodles with veges and meat) or the Bulgogi beef hot stone stew are all delicious without having to stray too far out of the comfort zone. Bookings aren't necessary but if you want to ensure a table, it's a good idea as it usually...

Amazing for gluten free/coeliacs. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. Upon arrival I asked about gluten free options and the chef came out to speak to me and talked me through the menu, letting me know which ones were possible to make gluten free - there were lots of options. They also checked if it was coeliac or just intolerant, and when the food arrived came out to make sure I knew which dishes were okay for me (since we ordered dishes to share as a group). The food itself was amazing - I shared tteokbokki, tofu bibimbap, kimchi pancake & kimchi gamja-tang which were all possible to make...