Mapo88 Korean Dining Bar

Queenstown’s CBD has a new hot spot. Nestled on Searle Lane, MAPO88 offers a contemporary setting to sample traditional Korean flavours. The name “88” – representing luck and prosperity in Eastern culture – embodies the comforting and fulfilling nature of this vibrant Korean eatery.

Start with their tapas-style dishes. Enjoy an international selection with extensive options like crispy fried squid, fried pork dumplings and battered crispy chicken bites with sweet and spicy sauce. Street food favourites like tteokbokki or buldak ramyun are topped with an egg. Whether you choose kimchi, tofu, or pork, their stews are excellent, and Mapo88 has perfected soup pot offerings.

For more hearty meals, go for the iconic dolsot bibimbap – veggies and egg with rice served in a sizzling hot pot; choose between beef, tofu, or spicy chicken served with rice and bibimbap-style garnish, and complete your delicious Korean feast. Perhaps try a plate of spicy stir-fried squid, some ramyun noodles, and a Korean beer on the side.

Prepare yourself for a dining experience in modern Korean culinary culture. Be immersed in the country’s vibrant and varied cuisine at Mapo 88, a local eatery designed around the traditional flavours and Korean way of dining, all while sipping Korean beers and soju over a beautiful meal.