Authentic flavours
Reviewers describe the Korean dishes as authentic, fresh and carefully seasoned, with the food recalling meals they had in Korea.
Dubai 대장금 |大长今 ｜Dae Jang Geum Korean Restaurant （Halal food)
International City
Dae Jang Geum is a halal Korean restaurant in International City, serving Korean barbecue and Korean-Chinese comfort food. Reviews point to generous, authentic plates such as jajangmyeon and mix grill, plus a hands-on table-grilling experience that staff can help you navigate.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
129 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Wagyu BBQ
The Wagyu beef BBQ is praised for its marbling, tenderness and careful cooking, making it a standout choice for beef lovers.
Generous portions
Several reviews mention large servings; one reviewer said the jajangmyeon portion was enough for three people.
Free sides
Complimentary side dishes are served with meals, and reviewers specifically mention that they are fresh, generous and tasty.
Table grilling
Staff can guide you through the menu and help with grilling at the table, useful if Korean barbecue is new to you.
Hanbok photos
Diners can wear traditional Korean hanbok while waiting or during the meal, creating a memorable photo opportunity.
What to Eat at Dubai 대장금 |大长今 ｜Dae Jang Geum Korean Restaurant （Halal food) How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Dubai 대장금 |大长今 ｜Dae Jang Geum Korean Restaurant （Halal food), this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Dubai 대장금 |大长今 ｜Dae Jang Geum Korean Restaurant （Halal food) got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Ramyeon Net +3
“Ramyeon is really good”
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“Ramyeon is really good”March 2026
“The food was awesome specially the ramen.”February 2026
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Jjampong Net +2
“I had the best jjampong of my life !! It tastes soooo delicious, and full of depth.”
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“I had the best jjampong of my life !! It tastes soooo delicious, and full of depth.”December 2024
“We had the jjampong and the mixed grill BBQ—both were delicious, but the BBQ marinade was outstanding.”May 2025
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Kimbap Net +2
“The kimbap was honestly one of the best dishes I’ve had so far — fresh ingredients, well balanced, and one of the best I’ve tried till now.”
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“The kimbap was honestly one of the best dishes I’ve had so far — fresh ingredients, well balanced, and one of the best I’ve tried till now.”May 2026
“Ramen, gimbap, drinks.. i loved this place 10/10 would recommend.”December 2025
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Kimchi pancake Net +2
“I felt like i was actually in Korea, the food was amazing, the kimchi pancake was my favorite, and the grilling experience was sooo fun.”
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“I felt like i was actually in Korea, the food was amazing, the kimchi pancake was my favorite, and the grilling experience was sooo fun.”December 2025
“I love my Tteokbokki, Kimchi pancakes and Bibimbap so that’s something I always order.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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Bulgogi Net +1
“Best bulgogi in Dubai for me.”
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“Best bulgogi in Dubai for me.”December 2025
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Cold noodles Net +1
“It was great experience. It is first time I had cold noodles and I was not dissapointed.”
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“It was great experience. It is first time I had cold noodles and I was not dissapointed.”August 2025
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Dumplings Net +1
“even the dumplings & honey chicken very worth it! 😭😭😭”
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“even the dumplings & honey chicken very worth it! 😭😭😭”December 2025
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Fried chicken Net +1
“We also got fried chicken and I don’t think i’ve had crispier chicken in my life🤣”
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“We also got fried chicken and I don’t think i’ve had crispier chicken in my life🤣”December 2025
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Grilled beef Net +1
“grilled beef was soo good!!”
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“grilled beef was soo good!!”December 2025
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Honey chicken Net +1
“even the dumplings & honey chicken very worth it! 😭😭😭”
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“even the dumplings & honey chicken very worth it! 😭😭😭”December 2025
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Honey garlic chicken Net +1
“My favorites are the honey garlic chicken and jajangmyeon 😭😭”
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“My favorites are the honey garlic chicken and jajangmyeon 😭😭”December 2025
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Hot pot meal Net +1
“The food in this Korean restaurant is extremely delicious and the owner is very warm-hearted. We saw the offer on comecome. For just 88 dirhams, you can enjoy a three-person hot pot meal. It's a really good deal.”
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“The food in this Korean restaurant is extremely delicious and the owner is very warm-hearted. We saw the offer on comecome. For just 88 dirhams, you can enjoy a three-person hot pot meal. It's a really good deal.”September 2025
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Jeon Net +1
“Jajamyeon was so good, we had also the jeon and it tastes what i expected.”
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“Jajamyeon was so good, we had also the jeon and it tastes what i expected.”August 2025
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Kimchi Net +1
“Kimchi Superb! yum yum yum”
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“Kimchi Superb! yum yum yum”March 2026
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Mixed grill bbq Net +1
“We had the jjampong and the mixed grill BBQ—both were delicious, but the BBQ marinade was outstanding.”
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“We had the jjampong and the mixed grill BBQ—both were delicious, but the BBQ marinade was outstanding.”May 2025
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Seafood soup Net +1
“I had the Wagyu beef BBQ and seafood soup,both were flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented.”
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“I had the Wagyu beef BBQ and seafood soup,both were flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented.”July 2025
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Tongue of beef Net +1
“The grilling experience is stunning, especially the tongue of beef.”
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“The grilling experience is stunning, especially the tongue of beef.”August 2025
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Tteokbokki Net +1
“I love my Tteokbokki, Kimchi pancakes and Bibimbap so that’s something I always order.”
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“I love my Tteokbokki, Kimchi pancakes and Bibimbap so that’s something I always order.”October 2025
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Wagyu beef Net +1
“The food was authentic, fresh, and full of flavor, but the real highlight was the Wagyu beef absolutely superb. Perfectly marbled, tender, and cooked beautifully, it literally melts in your mouth.”
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“The food was authentic, fresh, and full of flavor, but the real highlight was the Wagyu beef absolutely superb. Perfectly marbled, tender, and cooked beautifully, it literally melts in your mouth.”May 2026
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Wagyu beef bbq Net +1
“I had the Wagyu beef BBQ and seafood soup,both were flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented.”
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“I had the Wagyu beef BBQ and seafood soup,both were flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented.”July 2025
Drinks 2
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Korean peach soda Net +1
“I enjoyed a refreshing Korean peach soda on the side.”
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“I enjoyed a refreshing Korean peach soda on the side.”July 2025
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Plum juice Net +1
“They gave me free plum juice too🥤💓 taste is also so good...”
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“They gave me free plum juice too🥤💓 taste is also so good...”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try grilling. Order a barbecue dish and ask for table-grilling guidance if you want help choosing and cooking the meat.
Share dishes. Consider sharing when ordering: a reviewer found the jajangmyeon serving sufficient for three people.
Wear hanbok. Ask about the traditional Korean attire if you want photos while waiting or during your meal.
Bring a group. For family or group meals, ask about the restaurant’s rooms for larger parties.
Plan the visit
Practical details
596X+9XH - R15
Warsan First - France Cluster, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
No dessert
One reviewer enjoyed the meal but felt the restaurant lacked a dessert option to finish with.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
88 dirhams
three-person hot pot meal
“For just 88 dirhams, you can enjoy a three-person hot pot meal”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
Dae Jang Geum is a halal Korean restaurant in International City that combines Korean barbecue with Korean-Chinese dishes. You can come for table-grilled beef, including Wagyu and mixed grill, or choose comforting plates such as jajangmyeon, jjampong, kimbap and bibimbap. The reviews repeatedly describe the flavours as authentic and the portions as generous.
The barbecue is more engaging than a standard plate of grilled meat. Staff have helped diners choose from the menu and assisted with grilling at the table, while reviewers also praise the fresh side dishes served free with meals. Jajangmyeon is worth noting for groups: one review says a serving was enough for three people.
The setting is described as warm, calm and welcoming, with rooms for big groups. There is also a playful hanbok touch: diners can wear traditional Korean dress and take photos while waiting. Service is regularly described as friendly and attentive, and delivery feedback mentions on-time food and a complimentary plum juice.
The only clear reservation in the reviews is that dessert is missing. A dated review mentioned an 88-dirham three-person hot pot offer, but treat that as a past customer-reported deal rather than a current price.