For those who can’t get enough of Korea’s convenient rolled-up meal

With so much K-drama consuming our lives, it’s almost impossible not to crave some tasty Korean dishes. From jajangmyeon to tteokbokki, Korean cuisine boasts plenty of flavorful dishes, but we’re focusing on the perfect on-the-go meal that’s not only convenient for when you’re in a hurry, but also delicious: kimbap. The rolls are made from sesame-flavored rice and fillings such as vegetables, egg, and fish, wrapped up in seaweed. Here are five places to get tasty kimbap in town:

1/5 Gimbab King

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As the name suggests, Gimbab King offers authentic kimbap. Made using ingredients imported from South Korea, their Kimbap is flavorful with a tight filling. There are four flavors to choose from: original, tuna mayo, spicy cheese, and spicy wagyu.

1st Floor, Singha Complex, 1788 New Petchaburi Road
Open Monday–Friday, 8:30am–8pm
fb.com/gimbabkingth, 082-045-5790
(Also available on Grabfood)

2/5 Baan Oppa

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If you love kimbap but also everything else about Korean cuisine, Baan Oppa is a must. Claiming to have an authentic, original flavor to every dish, some of their most popular dishes include cheese tteokbokki, modum teokbokki, kalbi jim, signature dish oppa cheese cholpan, jajangmyeon, and of course Oppa kimbap.

40 Thetsaban Rangsan Nuea Road
Open Daily 11am–3pm and 4–9pm
fb.com/BaanOppa, 061-301-1225
(Also available on Grabfood, Robinhood, and Lineman)

3/5 Gochujang Sikdang

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Want to customize your own kimbap? At Gochujang Sikdang, you can. First, choose your preferred flavor: original, spicy, ssamjang, or egg. Then, select your filling: bulgogi, spicy pork, samgyeopsal, king oyster, tuna mayo, or ham crab stick. As well as Korean sushi, you can try jajangmyeon, jjin mandu, gunmandu, bibimbap, and tteokbokki.

Branches: Petchkasem 20 / MRT Hua Lamphong / Udomsuk 15 / Grab Kitchen Phayathai
Open 10am–6:30pm (10:30am–8pm Grabkitchen Phayathai)
fb.com/gochujangsikdang, 082-446-7022
(Also available on Grabfood)

4/5 Kiani

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If you’re in search of a tasty place to satisfy your Korean cravings, Kiani is the go-to. Although they have a plenty of delicious dishes to choose from, their signature is definitely kimbap. They offer 9 different flavors, including vegetarian options. Make sure to try them all!

90 Thonglor 2, Sukhumvit 55
Open daily 11am–9pm
fb.com/kianikorea, 084-220-8282
(Also available on Grabfood, Foodpanda, Robinhood, and Lineman)

5/5 Bookmagol

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Bookmagol was included in the “Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand” in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The restaurant was first opened in 2012 in an alley of Hanok Village in Samcheong-dong, and has expanded to multiple locations—including Bangkok. Bookmagol adds a Western twist to traditional Korean recipes.

994-996 Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong
Open daily 11am–10pm
fb.com/BookmagolThailand, 095-868-6826