12 Korean Restaurants in Paris, from Mandoo to Bibimbap
Korean food has taken off in Paris, and so have the copy-paste menus: fried chicken, a lukewarm bibimbap, a tabletop grill and a glowing rating that tells you nothing about the kitchen. Picking the one worth your evening is harder than it looks.
These 12 Korean restaurants in Paris passed our cross-check of Michelin, Le Fooding, Time Out and dozens of other sources. Most are chef-driven tables where Korea meets French technique, with a couple of homestyle kitchens for a simple bowl. Want to widen the search? Compare with our Japanese restaurants, the fusion restaurants list, or everything under Asian food.
A Michelin-recommended Franco-Korean culinary adventure in the heart of Oberkampf, where Chef Pierre Sang Boyer crafts ever-changing tasting menus that celebrate seasonal ingredients and cultural fusion.
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Chef Kim Kwang-Loc crafts addictive mandoo and Korean tartares in an intimate counter setting that earned Michelin's Bib Gourmand recognition.
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Chef Sunghak HAN's contemporary Korean grill in the heart of Le Marais, where traditional fermentation techniques meet premium grilled meats and natural wines.
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A vibrant Asian fusion bistro in the 11th arrondissement where Filipino-inspired street food meets Korean fried chicken and an expertly curated natural wine selection.
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Celebrity chef Akira Back brings his signature fusion of Japanese precision and international flair to Paris's Golden Triangle, creating an electrifying dining experience in an Art Déco-inspired setting.
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Chef Sukwon Yong's refined fusion of French technique and Korean soul delivers an innovative gastronomic experience in the heart of Paris's 9th arrondissement.
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Chef Éric Trochon, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, crafts an intimate gastronomic experience blending French technique with Japanese and Korean influences in an 18-seat sanctuary.
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Top Chef finalist Pierre-Sang Boyer's intimate counter where French gastronomy and Korean heritage converge in a blind-tasting experience that challenges and delights.
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A confidential Montmartre gem where Chef Sung Mi crafts refined Franco-Korean fusion cuisine, earning a 12/20 Gault&Millau rating for its innovative seasonal menus.
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Chef Francesco Fezza's intimate 22-seat bistro delivers creative Franco-Korean fusion cuisine in the heart of Miromesnil, earning a 13.5/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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A welcoming Korean restaurant in the 14th arrondissement serving authentic homemade dishes with flexible options for every dietary need.
A refined bistronomic destination where Chef Park's Institut Paul Bocuse training meets Korean culinary heritage in sophisticated harmony.
What to expect from a Korean restaurant in Paris
The Korean tables that stand out in Paris rarely look like the ones in Seoul. Many are run by chefs trained in French kitchens who cook with gochujang, kimchi and fermented pastes the way others use butter. Here's how the list breaks down.
Dumplings and tartares at the counter
Mandoobar, in the 8th, holds a Bib Gourmand for a reason. Chef Kim Kwang-Loc folds mandoo live at the counter (beef, tofu, shiitake, sweet-potato noodles) and dresses tuna tartare with Korean herbs, to a K-pop soundtrack. Book, and ask for the counter. For a homestyle meal, Dokkebi14 in the 14th makes its own bibimbap, bulgogi and kimbap, with vegetarian, gluten-free and halal options. It closes on Tuesdays.
Franco-Korean tasting menus
This is where the list gets personal. Pierre Sang in Oberkampf is the first of two counters in the 11th run by the Top Chef finalist: dishes arrive with no description and you guess what's on the plate. Perception, in the 9th, serves mandus and glazed beef cheek and closes Sundays and Mondays. On rue des Trois-Frères, Signature Montmartre runs an eight-course menu. At the top end, Solstice seats 18 around chef Éric Trochon's Michelin-starred cooking, with lobster in kimchi jus.
Grills, fried chicken and natural wine
In Le Marais, Soon Grill pairs premium grilled meats with fermented vegetables and natural wine in a room that blends French and Korean design. Double Dragon, back in the 11th, is louder: Korean fried chicken, crispy pork belly, cold noodles with gochujang. Most services are walk-in, so come early. Craving a big bowl instead? Try our ramen and noodles.
Where to look, and the budget
The 11th arrondissement and the 8th lead the way; the rest is spread across the city. Prices lean high because tasting menus dominate, but lunch is your friend: several places run shorter menus at midday. For a lighter bill, Dokkebi14 is the easy pick, and our cheap eats have more. Open any place for its must-try dishes, prices, closing days and review summary before you book.