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Ajuuma - Korean Food

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 172 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(172) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Brunch & All-Day Dining CafesSpecialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Ajuuma - Korean Food
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Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
172

What recent reviews say

Ajuuma wins fans for generous, flavourful Korean meals in a clean, minimalist space. Staff friendliness varies; some reviewers praise attentive service, while others report curt treatment near closing time. Dish quality swings between crispy, well-seasoned hits and disappointing executions, and the restaurant can run warm even with few customers.

Praised for
  • generous portions
  • authentic Korean flavours
  • friendly staff (inconsistent)
  • clean, comfortable setting
  • crispy, well-prepared sides
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality
  • service manner abrupt at close time
  • overly sweet dishes
  • temperature control issues
  • limited side dish variety
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Best for: lunch diners seeking filling, flavourful Korean comfort food at fair prices
Think twice if: you're sensitive to inconsistent food quality or need reliable service politeness during busy evening hours

Strengths

  • generous portions at reasonable prices
  • signature kimchi jjigae and fried rice
  • clean, air-conditioned space
  • consistent kitchen execution on best dishes

Worth knowing

  • signature kimchi jjigae and beef kimchi soup praised for taste and portion
  • unlimited self-serve side dishes for RM5 per person
  • staff pack takeaway orders without sauce/egg occasionally
  • restaurant temperature can rise even with light customer load
  • parking difficult in the area

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
portions and flavour praised, but food execution inconsistent; service friendly at times, abrupt near close
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
no clear evidence in reviews for specialty coffee or roastery focus

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.38 average across the 125 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 46% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
104
4
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10
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10

Common questions

What time does Ajuuma close?
Google hours show the restaurant stays open until 10pm, though reviewers note last orders at 9.30pm.
Is there parking nearby?
Reviewers describe parking as difficult in the area, consistent with Damansara Utama's street layout.
Do you offer side dishes?
Yes; unlimited self-serve Korean side dishes (banchan) are offered for RM5 per person.
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Last updated 2026-08-12