Annyeong Haseyo! The Korean wave is still trending all over the world and Jakarta is one of the cities in the world that is heavily influenced by it. Name it K-pop or K-drama, those two really impacts the society here in Jakarta. From BTS to Exo, all those boybands have their own lining up fans to see their performances. Whether it's Hospital Playlist or Vincenzo, many people are waiting eagerly to watch their favourite actors and actresses in their favourite K-drama shows. Aside from those two Korean factors, Korean food also plays it role nowadays. Kimchi, Japchae, Tteokppokki, Bulgogi, Jjajangmyeon, and Bibimbap are a line of Korean specialties that are very popular among the communities in Jakarta. No wonder many people dine at a Korean restaurant or just try to cook them at home. Unfortunately, not all the ingredients are normally sold in local supermarkets.

No worries! For there are many Korean supermarkets in Jakarta that will fulfil your desire to serve some Korean dishes at home. Since the enthusiasm is high, many Korean supermarkets are racing to provide almost all snacks, food, ingredients straight from the land of Korea. Jagojalan has listed 5 Korean supermarkets in Jakarta that will help you to meet your daily needs of Korean intake. From instant noodles, snacks, cooking ingredients, groceries, ice creams, drinks, cookies or even electronics, everything is fully available in these Korean supermarkets. So let's check them out!

1. Mu Gung Hwa

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Located in several places in Jakarta, Mu Gung Hwa is definitely a must-go Korean supermarket. This supermarket is super complete selling a lot of original products straight from the land of Korea. You can find a variety of foodstuffs, snacks, instant food, drinks, fresh meat, fresh vegetables, to Korean-style kitchen tools at Mu Gung Hwa. If you're more of a home-cooked kinda person, you can also find many food ingredients in Mu Gung Hwa. Even you can buy their Kimchi in bulk if you're having a feast at home.

Mu Gung Hwa supermarkets in Indonesia are designed like the ones in Korea to make sure you'll have a sensation of buying groceries in Korea. Mu Gung Hwa is actually the name of the company from Korea that is also a distributor of original products to many supermarkets in Indonesia such as Hero, Superindo, Ranch Market, Carrefour, and others.

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One of the branches in Senayan has a snack corner on the 2nd floor of the supermarket. It's selling Korean snacks like tteokbokki, ramyeon, ginmari, odeng, bibimbap, kalguksu, jjajangmyeon, and many more. You can enjoy some Korean snacks like the ones in your favourite K-drama show. For more information on the locations, you can check here because the opening hours may be vary depending on the outlets.

2. Lotte Mart

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Lotte Mart is currently the biggest International Korean supermarket all over the world. With many branches and outlets, Lotte Mart is well-known as the biggest Korean supermarket in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta. It has more than 200 outlets scattered all over the world with more than 20 outlets in Indonesia mostly in Jakarta. Its mission is to enrich people lives by providing superior products and services that its customers love and trust. Most of the branches in Jakarta are usually located in strategic locations like big shopping malls. So it's easy to find this Korean hypermarket.

Aside from original products from Korea, Lotte Mart is also selling local products so going there to do groceries shopping would be a great idea. They sell fresh meat, groceries, snacks, instant food, drinks, fresh vegetables, freshly imported fruits, chocolates, ice creams, and many more Korean products. At this Korean hypermarket, there's a discounted snacks corner selling many snacks in bundling.

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Inside this Korean supermarket, there are two sections for retail shopping and wholesale shopping. If you're going for groceries shopping, you might need to go to the retail shopping area while the wholesale area is for people who need to buy things in bulk. There is also a food stall inside this supermarket. You enjoy some authentic Korean dishes like Tteokbokki, Kimchi, Jjangmyeon, and many more after a full day of groceries shopping. For the location and the opening hours of its outlets, you can check here.

3. K-Mart

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This Korean supermarket is not like any other supermarket due to its space. K-Mart is relatively small compared to the others but make no mistake, they’ve got a great range of Korean brands. They sell groceries, instant noodles, instant food, Korean snacks, drink, household tools, fresh meat, fresh vegetables, and many Korean products. They also have several Korean food ingredients such as gochujang and ssamjang sauce. For Muslim friends, don't worry since the halal and non-halal foods are separated so you can shop with ease. K-Mart in Jakarta is actually a branch from Bandung.

This supermarket is also popular for its food stall named K-Bunsik. It brings the concept of an open kitchen so that the customers can directly see the process of food making. They serve various Korean dishes like Tteokbokki, Rabokki, Odeng Soup, Gimbab, Ramyeon, Udon, Corndogs, and many more. Psst, they also have a free flow of mineral water. You can shop for household necessities while enjoying Korean tastes.

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Located on Darmawangsa street, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, K-Mart can be a great choice if you're looking for a Korean supermarket. Aside from providing a wide range of Korean products, they also serve some tasty Korean dishes. You can check here for the location.

4. New Seoul

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The next Korean supermarket is the New Seoul supermarket. Located in South Jakarta, this Korean supermarket can be an alternative option for you to go for Korean products. It sells many Korean products such as instant noodles, instant food, Korean snacks, drinks, fresh meat, fresh vegetables, fresh seafood, Korean food ingredients, and many more. You can find a variety of Kimchi there from the packed ones to the ingredients for making Kimchi. If you're having Korean dishes at home and running out of ingredients, New Seoul is at your service!

On the 2nd floor, there is a small Korean restaurant like the one in Mu Gung Hwa. Perhaps it's the characteristic of a Korean supermarket, there's always a small Korean restaurant or a food stall inside the supermarket. So you can enjoy the taste of Korean dishes while after your Korean groceries. The one in New Seoul also serves many Korean dishes like Tteokbokki, Ramyeon, and many more. For direction and information on the opening hours, you can check here.

5. Hanil Mart

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Existed for more than 15 years, Hanil Mart has become the go-to spot for many people to find ingredients like kimchi chilli powder and various sauces. This modern store, which has two outlets in Indonesia, provides a variety of goods that are directly imported from South Korea. Not only local people, but many Korean people living in Jakarta has made this place their favourite spot as well. Like any other supermarket, Hanil Marts allows you to get instant food, instant noodles, drinks, Korean dishes, Korean snacks, fresh meat and vegetables, Korean foodstuffs, and many more.

In addition, here you can find seasonal fruits that are directly imported from Korea like peaches. Meanwhile, if you're looking for something different from your average groceries, Hanil Mart is the perfect spot for you. And if you're craving some Korean dishes from K-drama shows, you would probably find them in Hanil Mart.

Hanil Mart really preserves the best service of their place. The staff there are well trained to help the local and foreign customers. They can explain clearly all the products and the Korean ingredients there. Interested? Check here for the location and the opening hours.

Going for groceries shopping while enjoying some authentic Korean dishes can be a perfect combination. That's the list of 5 Korean supermarkets that you should try. Which one is your favourite? Please share with us in the comment below!