The barbecue menu at the KOKI Korean restaurant.	A customer cuts up meat for her lunch and enjoys eating grilled Korean dishes.

Korean barbecue restaurant tickles taste buds in Vientiane

Vientiane may be known for its laid-back charm and traditional Lao cuisine, but the city is also home to a vibrant Korean food scene, especially barbecued meat.
Whether you’re craving sizzling pork belly, savory dipping sauces, or a table full of banchan (Korean side dishes), there are several outstanding Korean barbecue spots in Vientiane that will surely satisfy your appetite.

Pickled shrimp and salmon dishes.	Side dishes to accompany grilled meat.

The KOKI Korean restaurant is one of the most popular and is located in Dongdok village, Xaythany district. Taste the sizzle at the KOKI Korean restaurant right now with an unbeatable deal. They’re turning up the heat with a mouth-watering promotion that allows customers to order three 3 plates of beef and get one plate free.
That means you can get four sizzling plates of premium beef, perfect for sharing with friends or treating yourself to a meat feast!
If you’re craving authentic Korean barbecue, the Dongdok branch of the KOKI Korean restaurant is the place to be. Known for its high-quality meat, generous side dishes, and cozy atmosphere, KOKI brings the flavours of Korea right to your table.

The bustling interior of the KOKI Korean restaurant.

From the moment your meat hits the hot grill, you’ll smell that signature smoky aroma that makes a Korean barbecue meal so irresistible. Pair it with fresh lettuce wraps, garlic, and KOKI’s special dipping sauces for the ultimate bite.
Imagine premium cuts of beef grilling right in front of you, with the rich aroma rising with every flip on the hot plate. Each bite is tender, smoky, and full of bold flavour, just like you’d get in Seoul.
But you don’t have to fly to Korea to enjoy it.
Here in Vientiane, the full Korean barbecue experience awaits you, complete with a generous array of banchan (side dishes) like spicy kimchi, sweet marinated radish, crunchy bean sprouts, and fluffy steamed egg.
Wrap your grilled meat in fresh lettuce, top it with garlic, chilli and ssamjang, and enjoy a perfect, balanced bite.
The KOKI Korean restaurant also serves marinated pork, pork neck, and small intestines, as well as tteokbokki, which is spicy and chewy comfort food.
One bite of tteokbokki, and you’ll understand why this iconic Korean street food has won hearts around the world. Made with chewy rice cakes simmered in a rich, spicy-sweet gochujang (chilli paste) sauce, tteokbokki is bold, comforting, and full of flavour.
Each piece of rice cake soaks up the fiery red sauce, delivering a soft, springy texture that melts in your mouth. The dish is often topped with fish cakes, boiled eggs, green onions, and sesame seeds, making it both satisfying and exciting with every bite.
Whether you’re looking for a midday snack or a cozy dinner, tteokbokki hits the spot. It’s warm, flavourful, and perfect for sharing with friends. Pair it with a glass of cold soda or Korean milk tea.
Beyond tteokbokki, the restaurant also offers rich and hearty kimchi soup, along with many other iconic Korean dishes that are favourites with food lovers everywhere.
The KOKI Korean restaurant is located in front of the National University of Laos and is open every day from 10am to 10pm.

By Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
(Latest Update October 9, 2025)