Dalang Korean Restaurant
About This Spot
Stepping into Dalang Korean Restaurant in the heart of Temple Bar invites a quiet burst of warmth from the lively surroundings outside. The space carries a comfortable buzz — unhurried enough to savor each bite, yet energized by the hum of the city centre. Its atmosphere strikes a balance between casual ease and attentive hospitality, where the rhythm feels natural and the welcome sincere.
At Dalang, the experience unfolds through flavors that linger gently rather than overwhelm. The generous portion sizes offer an unspoken invitation to share — whether it’s crispy dumplings arriving steaming at your table or a bowl of bibimbap layered with fresh, vibrant ingredients. The menu thoughtfully blends familiar comfort with subtle surprises, from the delicate tang of plum wine to the gentle heat of a perfectly spiced soup. Each dish feels crafted with care and bursts quietly with the layered tastes that make Korean cooking so memorable.
The staff move with attentive but unpretentious ease, creating a space where conversations unfold naturally and moments to pause between courses feel just right. It’s a spot where both locals and city visitors find a moment to reset — whether dipping into a light lunch or settling in for a more leisurely evening.
Within Temple Bar's bustling streets, Dalang offers a grounded, approachable gateway into Korean flavors. Its genuine, welcoming mood and thoughtfully composed dishes come together to make each visit feel like a small discovery worth returning to.
What’s Available Here
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No-contact delivery - Delivery
- Drive-through
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
- Toilet
- Casual
- Cosy
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
- Parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | |
| Friday | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | |
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| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
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SquishyWhale 23 Dec 2025
Amazing food, me and my friend got the duck gyoza for a shared starter and we both got bibim Korean cold noodles (amazing on a sunny day). We also shared a bottle of soju, they have a few different flavours and we got the apple, it was delicious. The prices are good for such lovely food and good portions. The staff were also very friendly and we weren’t left waiting to order or to ask for the bill.
Iris Melo 09 Nov 2025
The food is delicious and generously served! The ramen was really good. I can’t remember the name of the other dish, but it was quite spicy, so be aware if you’re not into spicy food. The handmade dumplings were absolutely amazing and you get 12 pieces for a very fair price. I’ll definitely be back!
Adriana Perez 08 Nov 2025
This is incredibly good, the food is amazing and so are the prices. Also the personal is very fast to bring the find and they're súper nice. I come here every week at least once.
Katie Rackaite 02 Nov 2025
In my opinion one of the best places in the city to get lunch- super affordable and tasty too. Lots of options and variety. Sushi having too much rice was our only complaint!! But it tasted good. I also had some Thai Milk tea and it really nice- I love how it's not pure sugar like you would get in many other places. Had a nice flavour and mildly sweet. We also had their bibimbap before and would highly recommend it!!
viraj shinde 19 Oct 2025
This is my first time experience Japanese cousin and it was great. Great service with good food is a win for me and its right at the city centre. Overall vibe is great and gonna visit again soon to try something new
Zee Mitchell 17 Oct 2025
After scouring the city to find somewhere that was actually open that had tteokbokki I found dalang. Our meal was super delicious and service was fantastic! We couldn’t get seated right away due to no tables but it was no problem. Once seated our food came quite quickly along with drinks. The decor inside was beautiful, I didn’t want to take photos as other guests were there and it was quite busy. I’d love to go back when next in Dublin to try one of the many of meals they offer
Bibin Chorickanpara 09 Oct 2025
I found your restaurant on Google Maps, and I'm really glad I did. I tried the Bulgogi, and it was very tasty. The meal was filling and good value, with the soup and rice included. The food is really the best part. Just one small suggestion – if you improve the look of the place a bit, I think the restaurant will do even better. The outside look is very simple, so if you make it more attractive from the road and do some nice decoration inside, it will surely bring in many more customers. Right now, if someone doesn't have Google Maps, they might just miss it. But the food was great, thanks! I will definitely come again.
John Keenan 19 Sep 2025
Bulgogi was decent. The small portion was quite big & was good value. The pork gyoza was nice but a tad greasy. The staff were friendly however on a semi-busy Sunday evening, they were a bit slow to take payment.