Always the best, most authentic Korean food in Northern Ireland. Highly recommend the chicken wings, the best I’ve had outside of the country of South Korea. The dumplings are also wonderful. Never been disappointed.
Authentic Korean dishes from Korean owner couple. I do appreciate there is authentic place here in Belfast.
Gimbab the Korean roll (original) was so yummy and Budae Jji Gae was absolutely right taste.
Went for lunch today, it was my first time to cafe arirang, so my partner and I ordered a ridiculous amount of food to try a selection. Everything was absolutely fabulous, fresh and beautifully flavoured with a range of real soy sauce, kimchi and pastes that were incredible additions. Those fried dumplings are out of this world good!
Looks like the only Korean place in Belfast that serves homemade food, nothing makes me more happier than eating at the Korean uncle's and auntie's eatery!
• 순두부찌개 soft tofu stew (soft tofu, prawn, mussel in a spicy seafood broth) with kimchi and rice
• 꼬리곰탕 oxtail soup (beef bone broth with stewed oxtail, glass noodles, scallions)
부대찌개 budaejjigae (spicy gochujang paste broth, ramyeon noodles, kimchi, hotdog, spam, spring onions)
• 비빔밥 bibimbap (rice with fried egg, carrots, beansprouts, courgettes, mushrooms, kimchi, beef, spinach and gochujang)
• 양념 후라이드 치킨 yangnyeom fried chicken wings
Food was lovely was a little dark inside and empty but the service was quite good. Would definitely recommend and would come back again. It is cash only so be prepared.
Mom & Pop restaurant with delicious homemade food! My family and I stopped to eat here on a quick trip through Belfast. The interior is fairly bare bones but this is typical with small Asian restaurants where the focus is on the food. We ordered dumplings, Japchae (sweet potato noodle stir fry), seafood pancake, fried soy chicken wings, and oxtail soup. The oxtail soup could have been a bit more flavourful but everything else was superb! I would come back for the chicken wings alone which were a perfect combination of crispy, sweet and salty. A great value and I would highly recommend!
Some of the best food in the city. I have tried everything on the menu and never had a plate of food I could call average. Everything is always fresh and delicious. Possibly the best spicy chicken wings in Belfast. The dumplings are a personal favourite. Bulgogi, Bibimbap and any of the noodle dishes or soups, are huge. I have never left the place less than completely stuffed. You are mad not to try this place.
Ordered the kimchi pancake and the dumpling soup. Dumpling soup was good, but nothing special—kimchi pancake was interesting as its batter was made of mung bean instead of flour based as it often is elsewhere; I thought the pancake was quite good as a result—would recommend.
Kimbap, fried chicken, and a dolsot bibimbap in a nearly empty no-frills cafe. Nice.
Authentic Korean food. The Bibimbap was awesome!!!!!! Must try in Belfast! Love the kimchi pancake with vinegar too!
Gorgeous food, I have only tried the bibimbap and gimbap so far due to my dietary requirements. I might try the hotpot next time.
It's peaceful in the cafe, which is a nice respite from the busy city centre. No obnoxiously loud music like some coffeeshop chains, which makes it a good place for chatting.
My only suggestion is to add dairy-free options in the drinks menu, as they didn't have any non-dairy milk the last time I ordered coffee.
I love cafe arirang. It is a calming and quiet atmosphere yet very lovely. You do have to pay by cash but that is not a problem so just be aware. I always go here with my boyfriend. I love the food because there is a wide variety and it just tastes really good. The hot food is very warm and welcoming. My favorite is the beef bibimbap and the pork dumplings. I also love the kimchi and I won’t forget the first time I ate the beef bibimbap. Thank you!
Bit on the dear side but food was excellent and the staff were really lovely.
Could do with maybe some music for abit more atmosphere, still will return to try other parts of their menu
Been there twice and it did not disappoint both visits! Food is authentic, delicious and served steaming hot and sizzling 🥘; I will be back every time I’m in the area for sure!
First time coming here but we had heard about it a while ago. Big fan of Korean food and I've visited South Korea a few times for extended holidays. Always crave the food which can be hard to find local.
This place is amazing! The staff were very friendly, the menu is easy to read/understand and everything we ordered was delicious. We plan to come back again to try other items and also bring friends. I'm so annoyed at myself for not coming her sooner!
Fantastic food, very happy to have ate my first Korean dish here. My first experience of Kimchi was amazing thank you so much for the great meal.
Friendly staff and a nice setting.
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My first time trying Korean food and I absolutely loved it. Highly recommend this place if you're in Belfast.
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