Kim's Family Korean
Colombo 3, Colombo
Restaurant in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Kim's Family Korean is a practical Colombo pick when the goal is Korean food without turning the meal into a major occasion. Go for lunch or early dinner with a small group; choose The Gallery Café or The Lagoon instead if ambiance, seafood, or a stronger wine-led experience matters more.
About Kim's Family Korean
Kim's Family Korean in Colombo is a casual venue with daily lunch and dinner hours. Use it when you want a direct meal in Colombo and the timing works; consider another option if you need a more detailed special-occasion plan.
The key planning detail is the schedule. Kim's Family Korean opens daily from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 5 PM to 9:30 PM. Dress code is casual, so the decision is less about ceremony and more about whether the Colombo location and daily service window fit your plans.
A casual Colombo meal with clear daily hours
The appeal here is practical rather than elaborate: Kim's Family Korean has a simple, repeatable lunch-and-dinner schedule every day of the week. That makes it easier to consider for either a midday stop or an evening meal without needing to track different opening patterns by day.
For specific details such as menu format, drinks program, price level, booking difficulty, and service style, check directly before committing. This is useful for basic planning, but not enough to promise a particular dining format or occasion feel.
When it makes sense to choose Kim's Family Korean
Choose Kim's Family Korean when a casual Colombo meal and a clear daily lunch or dinner window are the main requirements. It is a less useful pick if your decision depends on exact dishes, beverage options, group capacity, or a formal dining-room setup.
If you are comparing other options, The Gallery Café, The Lagoon, Shiwu Restaurant, and Tides Restaurant are names to consider depending on the kind of meal you want. For a broader scan, use our full Colombo restaurants guide, then decide whether Kim's Family Korean's casual dress code and daily hours are enough for your plan.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: A casual meal in Colombo with daily lunch and dinner hours.
- Less suited to: Plans that require firm details on menu format, drinks, price, group capacity, or special-occasion service.
- Hours: Open daily from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 9:30 PM.
- Best timing: Lunch or dinner, during the daily service windows.
- Dress code: Casual.
Planning details
- Location
- No3 Deal Pl - A, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka
- Phone
- +94 75 830 1542
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kim's Family Korean settles into a quiet residential corner of Colombo 3 and reads like a neighbourhood anchor rather than a theatrical destination. The interior is functional and unadorned — converted rather than purpose-built — and the dining room emphasizes output and familiarity over presentation. Lighting is direct, seating practical, and the room hums with the steady business of a kitchen focused on consistent cooking. The overall effect is low-key and unpretentious: an understated spot where the food takes priority and regulars return for reliable Korean flavors in a calm, domestic setting.
Best For
This is a place built for local, communal dining: families, groups and casual hangouts make up its core clientele. Positioned on a quiet residential strip, Kim's Family Korean functions as a neighbourhood fixture that draws repeat visitors who value steadiness and familiarity. It suits informal gatherings and everyday meals rather than special-occasion splurges, offering straightforward Korean cooking that comforts rather than dazzles. If you want dependable, community-oriented dining in Colombo 3, this is a pragmatic choice for shared plates with people you know.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on the restaurant’s signature plates — Beef Bulgogi, Pork Belly and Kimchi Jjigae — which are highlighted as representative preparations. The kitchen emphasizes consistent execution and authentic fermented bases, so expect classic flavors rather than elaborate plating. Given the venue’s neighbourhood scale and pragmatic setup, choose tried-and-true mains that showcase the restaurant’s steady approach to Korean staples. If you’re new to the spot, starting with one of the signature dishes gives a clear sense of its culinary strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Tranquil and warm home-like atmosphere with good interior ambiance.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Beef Bulgogi
- Pork Belly
- Kimchi Jjigae
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- No3 Deal Pl - A, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka
Planning details
Location
No3 Deal Pl - A, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nelum Kole Restaurant - Slvar Junction, Notable alternative
- The Gallery Café, Notable alternative
- Shiwu Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Tides Restaurant, Notable alternative
- The Lagoon, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Kim's Family Korean is the easiest call when cuisine preference is the whole point: Korean food, central Colombo, and a casual meal format. The Gallery Café is stronger for ambiance and special occasions, while The Lagoon is the better choice when seafood is the brief.
For value-minded diners, Nelum Kole Restaurant - Slvar Junction is worth cross-shopping if location works, though it sits outside the main Colombo decision set. Shiwu Restaurant and Tides Restaurant make more sense when the group wants a broader restaurant experience rather than committing to Korean food.
The booking case is simple: choose Kim's Family Korean when ease matters and the group already wants this cuisine. Choose The Gallery Café for a more polished room, The Lagoon for seafood, and Tides Restaurant when a hotel-style dining setting is the safer group compromise.
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Compare Kim's Family Korean
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kim's Family Korean | Colombo | No published awards |
| Nelum Kole Restaurant - Slvar Junction | Thimbirigasyaya | No published awards |
| The Gallery Café | Colombo | No published awards |
| Shiwu Restaurant | Colombo | No published awards |
| Tides Restaurant | Colombo | No published awards |
| The Lagoon | Colombo | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Kim's Family Korean?
Kim's Family Korean is in Colombo and has a casual dress code. Hours are daily from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 9:30 PM.
How far ahead should I book Kim's Family Korean?
For booking requirements, check with the venue directly. If timing matters, plan around the daily service windows: 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 9:30 PM.
What are alternatives to Kim's Family Korean?
Other options to compare include The Gallery Café, The Lagoon, Shiwu Restaurant, and Tides Restaurant. Use them as alternatives if you want to compare different settings or dining plans before choosing Kim's Family Korean.
Is Kim's Family Korean good for a special occasion?
Kim's Family Korean is a casual venue with daily lunch and dinner hours. If your occasion depends on a formal setting, specific service style, or group arrangements, check those details before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kim's Family Korean?
Both fit the schedule. Kim's Family Korean is open daily for lunch from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and for dinner from 5 PM to 9:30 PM.
What should I wear to Kim's Family Korean?
Casual dress is the dress code for Kim's Family Korean in Colombo.
