# Indian restaurant with kids-friendly korma curry in Seongnam: Kari - By Jisoo (https://superchart.com/en/@corner-receipt-meals/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongnam, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@corner-receipt-meals/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@corner-receipt-meals/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@corner-receipt-meals/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@corner-receipt-meals/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@corner-receipt-meals/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@corner-receipt-meals/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@corner-receipt-meals/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@corner-receipt-meals/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@corner-receipt-meals/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@corner-receipt-meals/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/index.md) ## In short Kari is an Indian restaurant on the basement level of Dongyang Paragon near Jeongja Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. Visiting with a child, the writer ordered mild korma curry, garlic naan, aloo paratha, masala dosa, and turmeric rice, all soft and easy for a kid to eat. With room seating, group tables, baby chairs, and no weekday break time, it's an easy pick for family dining. ## Good to know - **Location**: B1, Dongyang Paragon Bldg 105, 230 Jeongja-ilro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do - **Transit**: 5-minute walk from Jeongja Station Exit 5; near a bus stop - **Parking**: Building parking lot available; the basement lot is closest to the restaurant - **Seating**: Spacious hall, private rooms and group seating, baby chairs and kids' tableware - **Hours**: No weekday break time - **Ordered**: Korma curry, garlic naan, aloo paratha, masala dosa, turmeric rice *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* When you eat out with a kid, sometimes you just want something other than the usual go-to dishes. This time I was craving Indian food, so I went to Kari in Jeongja-dong. ![Kari, an Indian restaurant in Jeongja-dong, main photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-01-1rlwm-1200.webp) I usually only think of curry and naan when it comes to Indian food, but this place had a surprisingly wide menu, so it was fun picking out different things. What really got me excited was that the chefs here have over 10 years of experience working at five-star hotels in India, so I went in with pretty high expectations haha. ## What kind of place is Kari, the Indian restaurant in Jeongja-dong? Kari (KARI) is a Blue Ribbon-certified restaurant, recognized as a model restaurant in Jeongja-dong every year from 2017 to 2026. ![Kari, an Indian restaurant that has held a Blue Ribbon award](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-02-17e3l-966.webp) The chefs, who each have more than 10 years of experience at five-star hotels in India, cook here directly, and the restaurant uses fresh spices from Tamil Nadu, a famous spice-producing region of India. Maybe that's why you can enjoy an authentic taste here — not just in the curry, but in the naan and other Indian dishes too. ## Location and parking — 5-minute walk from Jeongja Station Exit 5 ![Exterior of the Dongyang Paragon building near Jeongja Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-03-qj1sm-966.webp) Kari is on the basement level of the Dongyang Paragon building, close to Jeongja Station. It's about a 5-minute walk from Exit 5, and there's a bus stop nearby too, so it's easy to reach by public transit. ![Parking entrance to the Dongyang Paragon building](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-04-19x5z-966.webp) Also, even though it's right by a subway station, the parking situation is well set up, so it's convenient to visit by car too. I drove there myself and had no trouble parking. ![Walkway leading to the Kari restaurant in the basement level](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-05-1eawb-966.webp) You can use either the first floor or the basement of the building, but since Kari is on the basement level, the basement parking lot is a bit more convenient to get to the restaurant. ## The vibe — good for kids and for groups alike ![Kari's interior, exotic yet clean](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-06-1ka19-m-966.webp) Walking in, the atmosphere is definitely different from your typical curry house. It keeps that distinct Indian, exotic feel while still looking clean and upscale overall. That made it seem like a good spot not just for family meals with kids, but for dates or get-togethers too. The space is spacious and the tables have plenty of room between them, so it was comfortable to sit and eat with my kid. There are baby chairs and kids' tableware available too, so families with young children would find it easy to visit. There are also private rooms and group seating, which would work well for gatherings or meals with several people. And by the way, there's no weekday break time! There was even a Taj Mahal model made of Lego blocks in one corner, and my kid was really into looking at it :) ## What's on the menu? ![Kari's Indian food menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-07-f9xsy-966.webp) Kari's menu is really more varied than you'd expect. ![Menu page listing korma, tikka masala and other curries](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-08-dkw7t-966.webp) Just for curries, there's korma, tikka masala, makhani, do pyaza, vindaloo, kadai, butter chicken, and more. And for naan, you can pick from plain, butter, garlic, honey butter, onion, and other varieties. ![Menu page listing naan varieties](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-09-cegx2-966.webp) ![Menu page with biryani and tandoori dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-10-1oc2m-966.webp) Beyond curry and naan, there's also biryani, tandoori dishes, and various Indian appetizers, so if it's your first visit you'll end up staring at the menu for quite a while trying to decide haha. ![Menu page of Indian appetizers](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-11-16q1s-966.webp) Since we were dining with a kid, we mostly picked dishes that were mild rather than too intense. - Korma curry - Garlic naan - Aloo paratha - Masala dosa - Turmeric rice ## What we tried ### Korma curry — not spicy, good for kids Since we were eating with a kid, we picked the no-spice option. It's creamy and mild, so it worked well even for a child who's not great with strong spices or heat. There's still that distinct curry aroma, but it wasn't strongly spicy, and my kid ate it happily with the turmeric rice! ![Mild korma curry with turmeric rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-12-57vuz-966.webp) ### Garlic naan — warm and chewy, fresh out of the oven You can't come for Indian food and skip the naan. This time we ordered garlic naan, and the subtle garlic flavor went really well with the curry. ![Freshly baked garlic naan](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-13-2dsfb-966.webp) ![Vertical shot of garlic naan](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-14-1nsq3-966.webp) Fresh-out naan is warm and chewy, so it's delicious just torn and eaten plain, and it's a whole different experience dipped in curry. Indian food is honestly more comfortable eaten by hand, so my kid and I tore it apart with our hands and ate it up like real locals 🤣 ![Naan torn by hand and dipped in curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-15-1m3iz-966.webp) ### Aloo paratha — Indian-style bread with potato Aloo paratha was something I tried for the first time here. It's Indian-style bread with potato inside, so it had a totally different feel from naan. ![Aloo paratha, Indian bread with potato inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-16-1m9ca-966.webp) The outside is plain and light, while the inside has a soft, warm flavor — and even one piece is pretty filling. Personally, if you haven't tried paratha yet, I'd recommend ordering one! ![Aloo paratha dipped in curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-17-1g02j-966.webp) Just like naan, it's really tasty dipped in curry too. ![Table set with curry and breads](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-18-1vc2p-966.webp) ### Masala dosa — thin, crispy, tastes like a potato pancake Out of everything we ordered this time, the masala dosa caught my eye the most! Apparently Kari is the only place in Korea serving Indian dosa, so there was no way I could skip it 👍 ![Long, thin masala dosa](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-19-10o77-966.webp) When it arrived at the table, its long, thin shape already made it clear this was a different kind of dish. ![Masala dosa with four accompanying sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-20-hlnm3-966.webp) ![Masala dosa topped with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-21-1gns8-966.webp) You add whichever of the four sauces you like, and it's crispy since it's thin, tasting a bit like a Korean potato pancake — a dish that shouldn't really divide opinions much. ![A full spread of Indian dishes ordered at Kari](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-22-nztbs-966.webp) Fill up mainly on curry with naan, paratha, or rice, and treat the dosa more like a side — that way you'll be satisfied. Thanks to Kari's varied menu, it was great to get to experience several different Indian dishes in one meal 😆 And of course, the taste exceeded expectations too 💛 ## Wrapping up — who would I recommend this to? ![Vertical shot of Kari's interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-23-1d9n3-966.webp) ![Table after finishing the meal at Kari](https://img.superchart.com/images/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family-24-i0r7e-966.webp) This time I visited Kari, an Indian restaurant in Jeongja-dong, with my kid. Instead of just ordering curry alone, we got naan, rice, paratha, and dosa too and shared everything, so both the adult and the kid enjoyed the meal. If you're looking for something special to eat in Jeongja-dong, or searching for a great Indian restaurant in Bundang, give Kari a try and take your time working through the menu~! ## Where it is - Kari Bundang Jeongja Café Branch (카리 분당정자카페점) - B1, Dongyang Paragon Bldg 105, 230 Jeongja-ilro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 성남시 분당구 정자일로 230 동양파라곤 105동 지하1층 카리 - 37.3703133, 127.1069008 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EB%A6%AC%20%EB%B6%84%EB%8B%B9%EC%A0%95%EC%9E%90%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%EC%A0%90/@37.3703133,127.1069008,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@corner-receipt-meals/kari-jeongja-indian-restaurant-family/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt