My search for Korean businesses in Madison began simply because I missed familiar food.

There are days when I want to start my day fresh like the morning, and days when I crave a proper Korean meal for dinner.

While Madison is not a city with a Korean town like LA or New Jersey, there are surprisingly diverse Korean businesses if you look for them.

Thanks to its identity as a college town with UW-Madison, there is a steady demand for Korean goods, which helps sustain these businesses.

Today, I've compiled a list of Korean-related businesses worth visiting in Madison.

Starting with restaurants, New Seoul Korean is the first place mentioned by those looking for Korean food in Madison.

It is located at 721 N High Point Rd, and the phone number is (608) 829-3331. Many reviews praise it for having a solid selection of basic Korean dishes like bibimbap, sundubu jjigae, and galbi.

Five Star Korean BBQ is also known as a place to enjoy Korean-style grilled meat in Madison.

K Peppers is a lighter Korean dining option that is popular among UW-Madison students.

Recently, new places have opened up. Korill Hut has opened at 232 E. Towne Mall, where you can enjoy Korean BBQ and hot pot, and they also serve bubble tea.

Apex Grill is a Korean BBQ-style restaurant located on State Street, offering unlimited menu options for adults.

Sol's On the Square is also one of the frequently visited spots by the Korean community. In recent years, I've noticed that the options for Korean food in Madison have significantly increased.

Not only restaurants, but Asian grocery stores also play an important role in the Korean community. Asian Midway Foods (301 S. Park St) is a representative store that carries a variety of Asian foods, including Korean ingredients. You can buy ingredients like bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai basil, and tofu at prices cheaper than large American supermarkets, and they also sell live seafood in tanks. Oriental Food Mart also offers basic ingredients needed for Korean cooking, such as kimchi, bulgogi ingredients, rice, and various sauces.

The Korean business scene in Madison is not fully developed yet, but it is continuously evolving. New restaurants are opening, and existing stores are enhancing their menus, increasing the options available. While it may not yet be large enough to form a Korean town, the steady influx of UW-Madison students and Korean residents is helping Korean businesses take root.

For newcomers to Madison, I recommend starting with New Seoul Korean. A familiar taste can provide strength in a new city. The Korean business scene in Madison is quietly but steadily growing at this very moment. As the influx of UW-Madison students continues and the overall population of Dane County increases, the Korean consumer base is gradually thickening. The trend of new businesses opening and existing stores enhancing their menus is likely to continue.

It seems that the day when finding Korean businesses in Madison becomes easier is not far off.

Information about Korean businesses in Madison is often shared through the Korean church community or the UW-Madison Korean Student Association. For those visiting for the first time, actively utilizing these networks can help you quickly obtain the latest information without having to search extensively. I hope this information is helpful on days when you miss Korean food in Madison.