SIKTAK — Restaurant in Porto

If you’re looking for Korean food, definitely come here. I couldn’t be happier with this cozy little spot.

We had a feast: the 계란말이 (Korean rolled omelette) was soft, delicate, and perfectly seasoned.. simple, but done so right. The 떡꼬치 (spicy fried rice cakes) hit all the right notes: chewy, fiery, slightly sweet, and absolutely addictive. Then came the 오징어 덮밥 (spicy squid bibimbap)—an absolute flavor bomb. The squid/octopus was so tender, with just the right amount of heat and served with a generous portion (the menu comes with side dishes and seaweed soup). And the 김치찌개 (kimchi stew).. wow, so rich, warming, and packed with deep, fermented goodness. It tasted like something straight from a home kitchen in Seoul.

What truly elevates the experience, though, is the heart behind the food. It’s cooked by two warm and talented Korean ladies alongside a Portuguese lady, and you can taste the passion in every bite. The portions are generous, the ingredients fresh, and the hospitality makes you feel like family.

Highly, highly recommend. Siktak is a treasure in Porto, and I can’t...

Unfortunately our experience was not very positive. We arrived at 20.00 but our first dish was not served until 20.40. For all we could see there were no other customers waiting. I've been to Korean restaurants many times and I know that it takes time. But 40 minutes was still more than usual.

Next, we ordered two japchaes but we received only one and when asked the waitress said we had ordered only one. In the end we ate only one.

The place is small and the smell of smoke is everywhere. We got smell from the kitchen on our clothes that is impossible to get rid of.

OK the order could be a misunderstanding. The smoke is inevitable. But the food was disappointing. The glass noodles were hard to chew. Clearly they were not boiled enough time before they went to the fry. And the meat was not tender at all. Long story short, I've seen better. The quality here dropped drastically. There are better options...

SIKTAK is hands down one of the best Korean restaurants I've ever been to! The food is absolutely devine, and every dish is made with care, from the perfectly seasoned Jaeyuk to the fresh and plentiful banchan. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot. What truly sets this place apart is the incredible hospitality. The staff is always welcoming and attentive, making every visit feel special. They care for the experience their visitors have to be very close and authentic to the Korean culture, even doing some especial events from time to time like a taste experience of Korean liquor. I've been coming here since 2023, and it never disappoints. Not for me, neither all the friends that I have also introduced to this amazing place. If you love Korean food, this is a...