Arariyo
Korean restaurant · Montevideo ·

Arariyo

Korean restaurant · Montevideo ·

Authentic Korean home cooking, kimchi soup, mandu, banchan

chicken wings
friendly staff
bulgogi
fried rice
spicy
seafood pancake
family run
best in uruguay
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Ciudadela 1367, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay Get directions

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy

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Ciudadela 1367, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay Get directions

+598 94 326 600
@arariyo.mlh

$$ · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Family friendly
•Good for groups

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Jan 30, 2026

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The 23 Best Restaurants in Montevideo, Uruguay | Eater

"Sofía Kim came from South Korea to join her husband Duk Gyu a decade ago. Together they opened Arariyo, a minimal restaurant featuring Korean home cooking in the Old City, very near the port. For years only Koreans visited them, but tourists and locals slowly came along. Kim cooks what she learned from her mother and mother-in-law in a simple open kitchen, including excellent kimchi soup, mandu, noodle soup, fried rice, and truly great banchan. During the pandemic, the couple’s son Martín began teaching social media followers the family’s recipes, and he has joined his mother in the kitchen. — MB" - Marcela Baruch

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Arariyo

Geoff R.

Google
This unassuming place just makes it easy. It’s a very focused menu which is perfect for Montevideo. I hace been here 10 days and had not found anything spicy. Here I asked nicely and reassured him I like extra spice. It came out less spicy than a lot of Korean restaurant in the states, so if you’re like me and like spicy, because your in Uruguay, you need to assure them you like it hot! The food is well prepared and the ingredients are fresh. The wait staff are wonderfully attentive and friendly. It’s not the best. Korean restaurant I’ve ever been to. But it’s definitely the best I’ve had in Uruguay.

Keith V.

Google
Service is the weak spot here in the restaurant: they gave the wrong size beer and also charged the wrong amount, had to be corrected. And then even asked for tip at payment. But the food, particularly the banchan, was excellent: particularly the sesame spinach and kimchi. The kimchi soup was not fresh, and the pork in it was not made to order, tasted just reheated. Still, this is probably the most authentic Korean restaurant in Uruguay. But it also costed as much as in the US.

Robbin

Google
It might be the only Korean restaurant in MVD and it delivers authentic Korean food. What's a bonus for me is that they serve Patagonian mouth fish which is a rare luxury for me. The fish is fluffy, fatty, and delicious.

Dan A.

Google
Awesome family run joint, serving up delicious and authentic Korean dishes! The owner, Kim, was extremely kind, and fun to talk to - we even shared a Soju and beer! The food itself was amazing!! We had perfect dumplings to start, and shared a portion of the fried chicken wings (which were covered in a tangy hot sauce!) and a bulgogi bowl (that was so good, we ended up getting a second one!) - oh! And I almost forgot, but the kimchi and squid you get w every dish is perfection! Would highly recommend!!

Pierre M

Google
The bulgogi, fried rice, chicken wings, and the seafood pancake were good!! It was even better and authentic once spicy gochujang sauce was added. Don’t forget to ask “más salsa picante, por favor.”

David M.

Google
I thought ‘how can this place be that good’ so I was a bit skeptics at first to have Korean in downtown Montevideo. I was impressed right from the entrees which were not only complimentary but delicious. The chicken wings and dumplings were great and the bimbimbap loaded with vegetables and flavour - very good

Juan F.

Google
Review for Arariyo - Montevideo Arariyo offers an exceptional Korean dining experience, making you feel as if you’re in South Korea. The food is authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our server, Yudier, provided excellent attention and made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone craving delicious Korean cuisine in Montevideo!

Florence

Google
The staff are really friendly and helpful. We tried our best to speak Spanish and they were patient with! The chicken wings are delicious and I highly recommend them. The lanterns are beautiful and the atmosphere feels welcoming.