Wasabi prawns
The wasabi prawns are crispy outside, juicy inside, with a creamy-spicy sauce.
Kimpo
Trade Centre
Kimpo is a Korean-American fusion bar in Trade Centre, combining neon-lit interiors and DJ-led evenings with Korean street-style dishes. Reviews point especially to the wasabi prawns and kimchi fried rice, alongside creative cocktails, soju and mocktails.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
870 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Kimchi rice
The kimchi fried rice is praised for its crispy texture and packed-in flavour.
Creative drinks
Cocktails are repeatedly described as well-made; one reviewer specifically recommends the Negroni.
Lively setting
Neon décor, curated music and resident DJs create an energetic atmosphere without always overpowering conversation.
Flexible seating
There are seating choices beyond high chairs, which makes a longer meal more comfortable.
Celebrations
The team has surprised birthday diners with a cake and a birthday song.
Korean brunch
A brunch review mentions unlimited drinks alongside the food, making it a notable weekend option.
Tips for a Better Visit
Order prawns. Try the wasabi prawns for their crisp coating and creamy, spicy sauce.
Try rice. The kimchi fried rice is worth ordering if you like a crispier, strongly flavoured rice dish.
Share dishes. Order several plates tapas-style rather than treating the menu as a single main-course meal.
Choose seating. Ask about regular seating if you would rather not eat at a high chair.
Check lighting. If you prefer a brighter room, avoid an early 5 pm dinner or ask about the lighting first.
Use valet. A review notes that valet is easy, useful when arriving at the hotel venue.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lobby Level - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Udon noodles
The udon noodles are repeatedly singled out as a favourite dish.
Korean Bao bun
The Bao bun is described as substantial and tasty, making it a filling street-food-style choice.
Short rib tacos
The short rib tacos received praise for exceptionally tender meat.
Korean Sample Platter
The platter lets diners sample several dishes with authentic flavours and polished presentation.
Common Concerns
Dark early
An early dinner around 5 pm felt uncomfortably dark and slightly suffocating to one reviewer.
Quiet Friday
One Friday-night visitor found the bar quieter than expected, so the energy may vary by timing.
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The Bottom Line
Kimpo is a Korean-American fusion bar in Trade Centre, inside the Conrad Hotel, with a social, music-led feel rather than a quiet restaurant atmosphere. It suits casual dinners, after-work drinks and evenings with friends, especially if you enjoy Korean flavours with bar-style presentation. The menu is easiest to explore by sharing.
Start with the wasabi prawns, praised for their crisp coating and creamy-spicy sauce, or the kimchi fried rice, which one diner found unusually crispy and full of flavour. Other review-backed picks include the udon noodles, Korean Bao bun and short rib tacos, whose meat was described as falling off the fork. Drinks are a real part of the experience: reviewers mention soju, mocktails, creative cocktails and a notably good Negroni.
Neon décor, Korean-inspired styling and resident DJ music keep the room lively, while one review says the soundtrack still allowed conversation. There are seating options beyond high chairs, and a review mentions easy valet at the central hotel location. One practical caveat: an early dinner around 5 pm felt very dark and slightly suffocating to one visitor.
Another found the bar quieter than expected on a Friday night, so the atmosphere may depend on when you go.