Authentic flavours
Jajangmyeon and gimbap are praised for tasting close to Korean originals.
Meokja Korean Restaurant
Al Mankhool
Meokja is a Korean restaurant in Al Mankhool serving familiar comfort dishes alongside playful options such as customizable ramen. Reviews point to authentic-tasting jajangmyeon and gimbap, with attentive service and a relaxed setting adding to the appeal.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
239 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Custom ramen
You can choose ingredients and ramen style, then prepare a customized bowl to suit your taste.
Vegetarian choice
The menu includes a broad range of vegan and vegetarian dishes, including a well-liked vegetable pancake and tofu side.
Large portions
One diner found the portions notably generous for the amount paid, making the meal feel good value.
Breakfast value
Breakfast reviews mention fresh ingredients, quick service and meals costing less than AED 20.
Family friendly
A review from a group with a toddler describes an easy, comfortable meal and reassuring staff response to mess.
Calm setting
The atmosphere is described as calm and clean, while another review noted natural sunlight in the newer food-court area.
What to Eat at Meokja Korean Restaurant 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 Meokja Korean Restaurant, 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 Meokja Korean Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Jjajangmyeon Net +3
“Delicious food (both at the restaurant and through delivery). Friendly and attentive service too. Would definitely come back. The jjajangmyeon is addictive. The food court also has natural sunlight and is brand new.”
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“Delicious food (both at the restaurant and through delivery). Friendly and attentive service too. Would definitely come back. The jjajangmyeon is addictive. The food court also has natural sunlight and is brand new.”June 2026
“Great food and service! The dishes had authentic Korean flavors, and our favorite was the jajangmyeon, which we will definitely be coming back for. Special thanks to Sir Noel for his excellent service and hospitality. Highly recommended!”June 2026
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Gimbap Net +2
“We have ordered Jajamyeon and Gimbap that tastes authentic. You can compare the taste from its origin.”
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“We have ordered Jajamyeon and Gimbap that tastes authentic. You can compare the taste from its origin.”July 2026
“The meal was so good! We had the Gimbap and the army stew! Good choice suggested by our server and chef 👍🏾 Noel and Denmark 🫰🏾🫰🏾🫰🏾 kamsahamnida!!”May 2026
Honorable mentions (22)
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Army stew Net +1
“The meal was so good! We had the Gimbap and the army stew! Good choice suggested by our server and chef 👍🏾 Noel and Denmark 🫰🏾🫰🏾🫰🏾 kamsahamnida!!”
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“The meal was so good! We had the Gimbap and the army stew! Good choice suggested by our server and chef 👍🏾 Noel and Denmark 🫰🏾🫰🏾🫰🏾 kamsahamnida!!”May 2026
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Beef bibimbap Net +1
“The Beef Bibimbap was equally satisfying, full of flavour and beautifully presented.”
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“The Beef Bibimbap was equally satisfying, full of flavour and beautifully presented.”October 2025
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Chicken Net +1
“The chicken was also tasty and well-seasoned, definitely approved by my taste buds.”
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“The chicken was also tasty and well-seasoned, definitely approved by my taste buds.”June 2026
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Chicken katsu Net +1
“comforting kimchi jjigae with tender tofu, paired with crispy, juicy chicken katsu in sweet-savory sauce—made even better by Maricel’s warm and attentive customer service.”
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“comforting kimchi jjigae with tender tofu, paired with crispy, juicy chicken katsu in sweet-savory sauce—made even better by Maricel’s warm and attentive customer service.”May 2026
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Corndog super cheese Net +1
“The Corndog Super Cheese was a delightful surprise.. crispy, golden, and packed with cheesy goodness!”
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“The Corndog Super Cheese was a delightful surprise.. crispy, golden, and packed with cheesy goodness!”October 2025
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Creamy carbonara ramen Net +1
“Tried the Creamy Carbonara Ramen at Meokja Korean Restaurant and wow, it was super addictive! Cheesy, creamy and with just the right bit of spice in the sauce.”
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“Tried the Creamy Carbonara Ramen at Meokja Korean Restaurant and wow, it was super addictive! Cheesy, creamy and with just the right bit of spice in the sauce.”August 2025
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Fried rice with kimchi Net +1
“The mojito is really good, and the fried rice with kimchi is delicious.”
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“The mojito is really good, and the fried rice with kimchi is delicious.”August 2025
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Gimbap trinagle chicken Net +1
“The food is great. Mango bingsu,,gimbap trinagle chicken thanks to noel and denmar for great customer service.”
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“The food is great. Mango bingsu,,gimbap trinagle chicken thanks to noel and denmar for great customer service.”June 2026
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Honey butter chicken popcorn Net +1
“Absolutely loved the flavors at Meokja! The kimchi fried rice was rich and comforting, the ramyeon had the perfect spicy kick, and the honey butter chicken popcorn was addictive.”
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“Absolutely loved the flavors at Meokja! The kimchi fried rice was rich and comforting, the ramyeon had the perfect spicy kick, and the honey butter chicken popcorn was addictive.”June 2025
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Japchae Net +1
“We love what we order.Jjapchae,korean popcorm and tofu as side dish..the taate is so perfect.”
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“We love what we order.Jjapchae,korean popcorm and tofu as side dish..the taate is so perfect.”June 2026
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Jjajangmyeon chicken Net +1
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Korean cuisine, particularly the jjajangmyeon chicken, kimchi fried rice, and the fizzy blue juice was quite delightful.”
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“I thoroughly enjoyed the Korean cuisine, particularly the jjajangmyeon chicken, kimchi fried rice, and the fizzy blue juice was quite delightful.”August 2025
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Kimchi jjigae Net +1
“comforting kimchi jjigae with tender tofu, paired with crispy, juicy chicken katsu in sweet-savory sauce—made even better by Maricel’s warm and attentive customer service.”
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“comforting kimchi jjigae with tender tofu, paired with crispy, juicy chicken katsu in sweet-savory sauce—made even better by Maricel’s warm and attentive customer service.”May 2026
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Kimchi rice Net +1
“The kimchi rice was absolutely delicious with a perfectly balanced flavor.”
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“The kimchi rice was absolutely delicious with a perfectly balanced flavor.”August 2025
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Korean popcorm Net +1
“We love what we order.Jjapchae,korean popcorm and tofu as side dish..the taate is so perfect.”
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“We love what we order.Jjapchae,korean popcorm and tofu as side dish..the taate is so perfect.”June 2026
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Mango bingsu Net +1
“The food is great. Mango bingsu,,gimbap trinagle chicken thanks to noel and denmar for great customer service.”
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“The food is great. Mango bingsu,,gimbap trinagle chicken thanks to noel and denmar for great customer service.”June 2026
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Mango sticky rice bingsu set Net +1
“We tried Mango Sticky Rice Bingsu set and it’s so good! Highly recommended for dessert 💯 Noel who assisted us is very kind and accommodating.”
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“We tried Mango Sticky Rice Bingsu set and it’s so good! Highly recommended for dessert 💯 Noel who assisted us is very kind and accommodating.”May 2026
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Mango sticky rice set Net +1
“The foid was great, the dessert was superb, mango sticky rice set.”
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“The foid was great, the dessert was superb, mango sticky rice set.”May 2026
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Omelette Net +1
“Yummy breakfast! We had scrambled eggs with toast and a nice omelette.”
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“Yummy breakfast! We had scrambled eggs with toast and a nice omelette.”October 2025
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Ramen Net +1
“The ramen was perfect — creamy, cheesy, and comforting, served in beautiful brassware that elevated the entire meal.”
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“The ramen was perfect — creamy, cheesy, and comforting, served in beautiful brassware that elevated the entire meal.”July 2025
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Ramyeon Net +1
“Absolutely loved the flavors at Meokja! The kimchi fried rice was rich and comforting, the ramyeon had the perfect spicy kick, and the honey butter chicken popcorn was addictive.”
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“Absolutely loved the flavors at Meokja! The kimchi fried rice was rich and comforting, the ramyeon had the perfect spicy kick, and the honey butter chicken popcorn was addictive.”June 2025
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Vegetarian japchae Net +1
“Being a vegetarian , my choices were vegetarian Japchae, and two drinks of mojito- Blueberry and Litchi. The cutleries were exceptional. The Japchae is a glass noodle dish with a creamy touch. Sesame seeds, capsicum, carrots, mushrooms, some green leaves were some of the ingredients. All of them were fresh and truly tasty. Amount was very appropriate for one person!”
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“Being a vegetarian , my choices were vegetarian Japchae, and two drinks of mojito- Blueberry and Litchi. The cutleries were exceptional. The Japchae is a glass noodle dish with a creamy touch. Sesame seeds, capsicum, carrots, mushrooms, some green leaves were some of the ingredients. All of them were fresh and truly tasty. Amount was very appropriate for one person!”July 2025
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Veggie pancake Net +1
“I had the veggie pancake and loved how the shredded veg was cooked into the sticky rice flour. The chefs did an amazing job and know how to cook and season food.”
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“I had the veggie pancake and loved how the shredded veg was cooked into the sticky rice flour. The chefs did an amazing job and know how to cook and season food.”June 2026
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Fizzy blue juice Net +1
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Korean cuisine, particularly the jjajangmyeon chicken, kimchi fried rice, and the fizzy blue juice was quite delightful.”
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“I thoroughly enjoyed the Korean cuisine, particularly the jjajangmyeon chicken, kimchi fried rice, and the fizzy blue juice was quite delightful.”August 2025
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Strong black coffee Net +1
“Meals come with a strong black coffee.”
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“Meals come with a strong black coffee.”October 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Katsu Net −1
“Food was okay, unfortunately the Katsu i got didn’t seem like Katsu (no crunch at all). Its like fast food with just extra waiting time + more expensive. I dont usually put bad reviews but it was just disappointing that food on the picture is so different (literally).”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food was okay, unfortunately the Katsu i got didn’t seem like Katsu (no crunch at all). Its like fast food with just extra waiting time + more expensive. I dont usually put bad reviews but it was just disappointing that food on the picture is so different (literally).”January 2026
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Mango sticky rice Net −1
“I bought mango sticky rice, they charge Aed 30. Food qty was not enough for one. Food quality was pathetic. The rice look like taken from freezer and served. Mangoes were just normal and not Thai. Look at the qty just small 10 pcs.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I bought mango sticky rice, they charge Aed 30. Food qty was not enough for one. Food quality was pathetic. The rice look like taken from freezer and served. Mangoes were just normal and not Thai. Look at the qty just small 10 pcs.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Request mild. If you avoid heat, ask whether your dish can be prepared non-spicy; one diner received that adjustment without losing flavour.
Customize ramen. For a more hands-on meal, try the ramen and choose the ingredients, style and optional add-ons yourself.
Try breakfast. Breakfast is a budget-friendly option, with one review reporting a meal for less than AED 20 and fast service.
Ask about vegetables. Vegetarian diners should ask about the menu’s vegan and vegetarian range; the vegetable pancake and tofu were specifically enjoyed.
Check dessert size. If ordering mango sticky rice, check the portion expectation first: one reviewer found the AED 30 serving too small.
Try Buldak station. Look for the self-serve Buldak station if you like an interactive Korean convenience-store-style touch.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Burjuman mall - level 3 28A St
Al Mankhool, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Dessert portion
One reviewer found the AED 30 mango sticky rice portion too small for one person and disliked its quality.
Katsu texture
A diner said the katsu had no crunch and looked noticeably different from the pictured dish.
Price concern
Some diners felt prices, particularly for ramen or drinks, were higher than expected.
Mild kimchi
One visit produced kimchi that was not sour, possibly because it was newly made.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Aed 30
mango sticky rice
“I bought mango sticky rice, they charge Aed 30”Google review · May 2026
27 dhs each
drinks
“Prices were slightly higher for the drinks' at 27 dhs each, Japchae at 55 dhs”Google review · July 2025
55 dhs
Japchae
“Prices were slightly higher for the drinks' at 27 dhs each, Japchae at 55 dhs”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
Meokja is a Korean restaurant in Al Mankhool that suits diners looking for familiar Korean comfort food with a few interactive extras. Reviews specifically mention authentic-tasting jajangmyeon and gimbap, comforting kimchi fried rice, and beef bibimbap. The customizable ramen lets you choose the style, ingredients and some add-ons, so it is more hands-on than a standard bowl.
Vegetarian diners have useful choices too. One reviewer enjoyed the vegetable pancake and tofu side, and described a good range of vegan and vegetarian options. Breakfast is another practical draw, with scrambled eggs, toast or an omelette served with strong black coffee; one diner reported good value at less than AED 20.
Families are also represented in the reviews, including a comfortable visit with a toddler. The setting is generally described as calm, clean and cosy, with natural sunlight noted in the newer food-court area. Portions are often considered generous for the price, although some diners found ramen or drinks expensive.
There are a couple of quality cautions: one mango sticky rice order cost AED 30 but was judged too small, and one katsu lacked crunch. If you dislike spice, ask for a non-spicy preparation before ordering.
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