Jeongja-dong Indian restaurant with butter chicken curry: Kari
In short
Kari Bundang Jeongja Café Branch is an Indian restaurant on basement level 1 of the Dongyang Paragon shopping center in Jeongja-dong, Seongnam, Gyeonggi. On a late weekend lunch the order was butter chicken curry, prawn makhani, plain naan, basmati rice and mango lassi, all kept hot on a warmer to the last bite. With no break time, two hours of free parking and three private rooms, Kari suits both a late meal and a group gathering.
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–21:30 (open year-round, no break time)
- Location
- Basement level 1, Dongyang Paragon shopping center, Jeongja-dong
- Parking
- 2 hours free at Dongyang Paragon, connected directly to the underground parking lot
- Group rooms
- 3 separate private rooms (3 to 12 people each)
- Other perks
- Takeout discount, vegan and organic dishes, kids menu, corkage allowed, venue rental available
- This order
- Butter chicken curry + prawn makhani + naan + basmati rice + mango lassi
- Certification
- 2026 Blue Ribbon certified
as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026
Kari, a premium Indian restaurant in Bundang Jeongja. Open daily 11:00-21:30 (no closed days, no break time). Located on basement level 1 of the Dongyang Paragon shopping center in Jeongja-dong. Two hours of free parking at Dongyang Paragon. Takeout discounts, vegan and organic menu, kids menu, corkage allowed, venue rental available, group rooms (minimum 3 to maximum 12 people).
What kind of Indian restaurant is Kari in Jeongja-dong?
Kari, an authentic Indian restaurant in Bundang Jeongja-dong. A real Bundang old-guard favorite! Anyone from Bundang knows this place. That's why we've been coming here for birthdays and anniversaries for over a decade now. Since we love Indian curry so much, we've probably been to just about every curry place in Bundang… but for taste, service, and atmosphere, this one is easily the best!!!
How to get to Kari from Jeongja Station, and where to park
Kari Bundang Jeongja Café Branch is located on Jeongja Station's Jeongja Café Street, so it's easy to reach by subway or bus,
and if you're driving, it connects directly to Dongyang Paragon's basement parking lot. The lot is spacious and offers 2 hours free, so you can drive without worry even on Jeongja-dong's notoriously hard-to-park café street.
The basement entrance connects directly to the parking lot.
A Blue Ribbon-certified restaurant! Certified again for 2026!
Inside Kari Jeongja: atmosphere and the three private rooms
Classic and upscale — that's Kari. Step through the Blue Ribbon door and you're in a formal dining atmosphere unlike a casual curry restaurant. Moderate lighting, an overall calm monotone space with bright tangerine accents, and photo frames from India give it an exotic, upscale interior.
What sets Kari Jeongja Café Branch apart, #1: this upscale main hall plus three independent private group rooms! Great for groups, family events, and company dinners in a private setting. And with such an elegant, calm atmosphere, it's also a great spot to treat someone you're grateful for.
Authentic Indian cooking from a chef trained at five-star hotels
What sets Kari Jeongja Café Branch apart, #2: a chef with 5-star hotel experience in India cooks with organic turmeric at this authentic Indian restaurant. If you want good curry in Bundang, you have to visit! The curries, of course, but also the naan, the lassi, and everything else — genuinely delicious!!
Kari Jeongja menu and what we ordered
Most curries — makhani, korma, tikka masala — come with chicken, beef, lamb, or prawn options, so you can order to your taste! There's also a wide, delicious range of vegetable curries like palak paneer, aloo gobi, and dal makhani!!! Different tastes and diets are no problem — the variety makes it easy to visit and eat with anyone.
For a late weekend lunch, our picks: butter chicken curry + prawn makhani + naan + basmati rice + mango lassi!
Prawn makhani (creamy tomato prawn curry)
Big, plump prawns in a soft, savory tomato-cream makhani. For the tangy, fresh, clean tomato-cream curry, we'd recommend prawn over meat!
Butter chicken curry
Our favorite menu item — butter chicken curry. Sweet, smooth, deeply savory, and addictive!
A warmer keeps the curry hot from start to finish. That let us enjoy a slow, relaxed late lunch.
Plain naan and basmati rice
Plain naan and basmati rice. Mild, nutty naan and fluffy Indian rice — the best combination!
Wrapped in mild naan,
mixed into rice, dipped in — however you eat it, it's delicious! It's authentic, but the spices aren't overwhelming, so it's a crowd-pleaser for anyone. The butter chicken curry in particular is mild and sweet, making it a great recommendation for little kids too.
The mango lassi, generous with mango purée, isn't too sweet either — something both kids and adults will love. Finishing with the lassi, Kari was, once again, thoroughly satisfying!
Who should eat at Kari Jeongja Café Branch?
I'd recommend Kari Jeongja Café Branch! In Bundang Jeongja, it's a place to taste authentic Indian food from a chef with 5-star hotel experience in India — a full range of authentic Indian dishes served in a classic, upscale setting.
- A Bundang Jeongja restaurant with no break time, weekday or weekend
- Three private rooms for group gatherings
- A model restaurant certified by the 2026 Blue Ribbon Survey, recognized for both taste and service in Bundang Jeongja
Where it is
230 Jeongjail-ro, Dongyang Paragon Bldg. 105, Basement 1, Kari, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea경기도 성남시 분당구 정자일로 230 동양파라곤 105동 지하1층 카리
