Korean restaurant Gyojasang opens in the heart of Amsterdam
Korean food, cocktails and karaoke: with the recent opening of Gyojasang on Amstelstraat, Amsterdam has gained another Korean hotspot. In the building that once housed Wagamama, you’ll now find a vibrant place where Korean cuisine, culture and conviviality come together. The restaurant previously opened successfully in Brussels, Antwerp and Barcelona and is now ready to conquer Amsterdam.
Gyojasang: food and entertainment
In Korean, ‘gyojasang’ means dining table. Expect plenty of dishes to share, delicious sodas (tip: the lychee one), colourful Korean cocktails and, of course, soju! Gyojasang is about more than just food, though. In the large space with its various booths, entertainment also plays a major role. This fits with the growing trend in which food and entertainment increasingly blend together. ‘Eatertainment’ is therefore one of the hospitality trends of 2025. The need for places where you don’t just dine but are genuinely entertained too—here, for example, with karaoke—is greater than ever.
The menu: from bulgogi to kimchi jeon
As in many parts of Asia, Korean food is largely based on rice, vegetables and meat. A distinctive feature of traditional Korean meals is the number of ‘banchan’ (Korean side dishes). They are also on the menu here, with kimchi naturally taking centre stage. Korea’s national dish is a traditional side dish served with every meal. And here it’s generously portioned, on the spicy side and incredibly delicious!
Korean cuisine classics at Gyojasang
- Bulgogi Sliced Beef: thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce—always delicious! Here it isn’t served on a tabletop grill with lettuce leaves to wrap your bulgogi in, but with rice.
- Kimchi Jeon: spicy pancake made with fermented cabbage, crispy on the outside and soft and flavourful inside.
- Beef Bulgogi Gimbap: the Korean version of sushi, filled with beef, vegetables and omelette.
- Spicy Octopus & Shrimps: spicy stir-fried seafood with leek, onion and spring onion.
- Korean Fried Chicken: of course, this can’t be missing! You can choose from different varieties such as Lava Cheese, Garlic & Soy Sauce or Yuzu Honey. And expect a generous portion here too! You can find the full menu at gyojasang.com
For K-pop fans
At Gyojasang, it’s supposedly about more than just food; well-known K-pop music videos are shown on large screens, featuring the famous Korean pop music from South Korea. If this isn’t your genre of music, this probably isn’t your place, as the music plays throughout the entire evening. But if it is your genre (K-pop is huge!) and you want to really let loose, you can sing karaoke in one of the karaoke rooms. There’s also a photobooth for taking silly photos—props are provided.
Practical information
You’ll find Gyojasang at Amstelstraat 8 in Amsterdam. The opening hours are generous:
- Mon to Thu: 12:00 – 23:00
- Friday & Saturday: 12:00 – 23:30
- Sunday: 12:00 – 23:00
- Please note: the kitchen closes one hour earlier
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