Mannaland Korean Restaurant

Name: Mannaland Korean Restaurant
Address: Shop # 5, Al Ketbi Building, Al Mina Road, Al hudaiba, Bur Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143453200

Bur Dubai

Korean restaurant Open now 04 345 3200

Mannaland Korean Restaurant in Bur Dubai is a small, long-running spot for authentic Korean cooking, with table-grilled Galbi Gui and generous banchan among the standout experiences. You can choose chairs or traditional low seating, making it a relaxed choice for sharing Korean barbecue and comfort dishes.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

946 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic cooking

Reviewers compare the food favourably with Korean restaurants in Korea and London, especially the deep-flavoured dishes and homemade kimchi.

Table grilling

Galbi Gui brings thinly sliced marinated beef to the table for you to cook yourself, with rice and side dishes included.

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What to Eat at Mannaland Korean Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Mannaland Korean Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Dukbokki Net +3

“The Dukbokki had a lovely heat that added depth without overpowering the sauce, which hit all the right notes.”
Jjajangmyun Net +2

“Jjajangmyun despite usually being a pork dish tastes good here too. Solid 4/5 for taste! I ordered the extra noodles here because the ratio of sauce to noodle is a bit much for my liking.”
Jjapchae Net +2

“The best Korean restaurant in Dubai! Delicous kalbi, bibimbap, chap chye, best selection of banchan and wonderful soups and more. Small, simple place with great service. Kudos to the chef and staff. Delivery available too.”
Sweet and sour chicken Net +2

“And although not technically a Korean dish, their sweet and sour chicken, a chef's recommendation, was great and much more like how true Chinese restaurants in China make sweet and sour rather than the typical American take-out places.”

Honorable mentions (25)

Bulgogi bibimbap Net +1

“The bulgogi bibimbap comes out hot and perfectly layered with flavor, and the crispy Korean-style chicken wings have that ideal crunch with bold, punchy seasoning.”
Chicken rock dish Net +1

“I personally loved the seafood tofu stew, chicken rock dish, kimchi, jjapchae, and various side dishes.”
Chicken rock n bbq sauce Net +1

“My absolute favorite and included in my every order is their Tofu Jeon (lovee their sauce) & I order either Chicken Rock N Sweet or Chicken Rock N Bbq Sauce. I just don’t like the fact that it’s totally random if you get the boneless or not as I prefer the not boneless. Still, it tastes amazing!!”
Chicken rock n sweet Net +1

“My absolute favorite and included in my every order is their Tofu Jeon (lovee their sauce) & I order either Chicken Rock N Sweet or Chicken Rock N Bbq Sauce. I just don’t like the fact that it’s totally random if you get the boneless or not as I prefer the not boneless. Still, it tastes amazing!!”
Chilli chicken Net +1

“I went inside and was warmly greeted by the staff, I picked this Chilli Chicken dish to takeaway- it came with a lot of side dishes such as tofu, kimchi and vegetables and rice. The taste was incredible! I honestly feel like this has been my favourite dish since living in dubai for 1 year! I was shocked at how good the flavour was!”
Comforting bowls of bibimbap Net +1

“From the sizzling bulgogi to the comforting bowls of bibimbap, Mannaland captures the essence of true Korean cuisine.”
Crispy korean-style chicken wings Net +1

“The bulgogi bibimbap comes out hot and perfectly layered with flavor, and the crispy Korean-style chicken wings have that ideal crunch with bold, punchy seasoning.”
Galbi gui set Net +1

“The Galbi Gui set is the star, thin slices of marinated beef grilled tableside, caramelized, smoky, and ridiculously tender.”
Green onion pancake Net +1

“Then came the Green Onion Pancake — unique and delicious. It was my first time trying one made with full-size onions (not thin slices), and it added such great texture. It also had calamari and crab sticks mixed in, paired with a light dipping sauce that complemented it perfectly.”
Homemade kimchi Net +1

“Their homemade kimchi is a standout—exceptionally fresh, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor that makes each bite memorable.”
Kalbi Net +1

“The best Korean restaurant in Dubai! Delicous kalbi, bibimbap, chap chye, best selection of banchan and wonderful soups and more. Small, simple place with great service. Kudos to the chef and staff. Delivery available too.”
Kalbi tang stew Net +1

“The kalbi tang stew was beyond our expectations (great tasty broth).”
Kimbap Net +1

“Kimbap here is authentic and better than most places I’ve tried.”
Korean beef Net +1

“Excellent Korean food. Sweet and salty chicken was great, so was Korean beef that we cooked.”
Lunch special Net +1

“They serve a lunch special which I find very filling along a variety of authentic Korean dishes and barbecue.”
Mandu Net +1

“My favorite dishes are Galbi Gui (grilled meat), Dokboki (rice cake with spicy sauce), Bibimbap (rice with beef veg and red chilli), Mandu (Dumplings).”
Mixed noodles Net +1

“The Mixed Noodles carried that beautiful “wok hei” — the subtle burnt wok flavor that gives the dish a perfect smoky finish.”
Oyster pan cake Net +1

“You can enjoy a variety of Korean food. Even oyster pan cake!”
Saewoo tangsuyuk Net +1

“Saewoo Tangsuyuk It is a Korean style sweet and sour prawns. Quite a delicious dish when paired with rice, served on the side. I preferred to mix it all up and have it, and we both ended up loving it.”
Seafood tofu stew Net +1

“I personally loved the seafood tofu stew, chicken rock dish, kimchi, jjapchae, and various side dishes.”
Sizzling bulgogi Net +1

“From the sizzling bulgogi to the comforting bowls of bibimbap, Mannaland captures the essence of true Korean cuisine.”
Spring onion pancake Net +1

“The pageon (a scallion and vegetable pancake) had way more veggies and scallions in it than dough, like I'm used to, and was delicious.”
Sweet and salty chicken Net +1

“Excellent Korean food. Sweet and salty chicken was great, so was Korean beef that we cooked.”
Tofu jeon Net +1

“My absolute favorite and included in my every order is their Tofu Jeon (lovee their sauce) & I order either Chicken Rock N Sweet or Chicken Rock N Bbq Sauce.”
Soon tofu stew Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We ordered a soon tofu stew which was up to our expectations.”

Drinks 1

Korean green tea Net +2

“Have a lovely cup of Korean green tea on the side.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Kimchi jeon Net −1

“We had ordered Kimchi Jjigae, Mool Naengmyun, Jjampong and Kimchi Jeon. Most of them tasted pretty average but oh my godddddd the jjampong 🤤🤤 the broth was to die for!!!! Tasted absolutely insane.”
Kimchi jjigae Net −1

“We had ordered Kimchi Jjigae, Mool Naengmyun, Jjampong and Kimchi Jeon. Most of them tasted pretty average but oh my godddddd the jjampong 🤤🤤 the broth was to die for!!!! Tasted absolutely insane.”
Mool naengmyun Net −1

“We had ordered Kimchi Jjigae, Mool Naengmyun, Jjampong and Kimchi Jeon. Most of them tasted pretty average but oh my godddddd the jjampong 🤤🤤 the broth was to die for!!!! Tasted absolutely insane.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Reserve ahead. Reserve before busy visits, especially weekends; reviews say the small restaurant can fill up and floor tables may need booking.

Bring socks. If you choose the traditional floor seating, wear socks, as you will be sitting on the floor rather than in a chair.

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Practical details

Shop # 5, Al Ketbi Building, Al Mina Road, Al hudaiba

Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Al Mina, Dubai

04 345 3200

Mon	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Higher prices

Several diners consider the pricing high, and one returning customer noted Galbi Gui rising from 90 AED to 140 AED.

Limited menu

One recent review found the menu limited, despite rating the service positively.

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The Bottom Line

Mannaland is a small Korean restaurant in Bur Dubai that suits diners chasing traditional flavours rather than a polished, modern setting. The menu includes table-grilled Galbi Gui, bulgogi bibimbap, kimchi, jjampong and a range of banchan. Galbi Gui is a strong choice if you enjoy cooking thinly sliced marinated beef at the table, while the homemade kimchi is praised for being fresh, balanced and neither too spicy nor too sour.

The experience has a distinctly old-school feel. You can sit on chairs or cushions at low floor tables, and the latter adds a more traditional touch; wear socks if you choose it. Portions are often described as generous, with some meals suitable for sharing, and delivery or takeaway is available.

Regulars also mention dependable food quality over many years. There are trade-offs. Prices are viewed as high by some diners, and a returning customer reported Galbi Gui increasing from 90 AED to 140 AED.

The façade and outdoor area are less inviting than the food, the dining room can feel cramped, and the menu was called limited in one review. Reserve ahead for busy weekends, and clarify side-dish portions when ordering more than one barbecue set.