Hungry Korean

Hungry Korean is a Korean fast-food / quick Korean restaurant at Shop UG005, UG/F, Metro City Plaza Phase II, 8 Yan King Road, Po Lam, Tseung Kwan O. Metro City Plaza Phase II is the Po Lam MTR-adjacent mall.

• Walk-ins accepted: yes — typical Korean quick-format.
• Booking channel: none observed.
• Lead time: weekday lunch is calmer; weekend dinner fills.
• Pet-section hours: same as the restaurant’s general hours.
• The vibe: TKO mall-floor Korean fast-food; bibimbap, tteokbokki, and fried chicken anchors at mall pricing.

• Minimum charge: none reported.
• Per-dog charge: none reported.
• Pet menu / treats: none.
• Price band: OpenRice $101–200 per person (mall pricing).
• Payment methods (OpenRice): cash, FPS, Octopus, major cards typically accepted.

No dedicated pet zone is configured — hall seating fits a calm small or medium dog on a short lead as the practical configuration.

• Relief area on-site: none. The Metro City Plaza podium or Po Lam promenade serve as the relief stop before/after.
• Off-leash permitted? No. Treat as on-leash throughout; FEHD baseline applies.
• Distance from non-pet tables: hall seating close — keep dogs at the foot of the seat.

• Water bowl: documented as available at the venue.
• Pet mat / pee pad: not provided.
• Pet treats on the house: not documented.
• Pet menu: none.
• Pet stroller parking: the venue is workable for strollers.
• Pet-friendly toilet: no — Po Lam MTR or Metro City Plaza facilities serve.

By MTR, the restaurant is a 4-minute walk from Po Lam MTR Station Exit B. Metro City Plaza Phase II is on Yan King Road, north of the station.

• Bus / minibus: the Po Lam corridor runs KMB 91M, 95M, 96R, 98A, 290, 290A, 296M, 297, 298E, 690, 694, 798 and green minibus 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 101M.
• Step-free entry: yes — UG/F mall-floor entry with lifts from ground level.
• Lift required: no.
• Parking: Metro City Plaza has its own underground carpark.
• MTR walk time: approximately 4 min from Po Lam Exit B.

The law, per the FEHD scheme baseline (Cap 167D + Dog-Friendly Food Premises Permit conditions):

• Leash length ≤ 1.5 m (FEHD baseline).
• No dogs on dining tables or bar seats (FEHD rule).
• 1.5 m exclusion from open buffets and salad bars (not applicable here).
• Dangerous Dog Regulation (Cap 167D) breeds are excluded by law.
• AFCD e-licence via iAM Smart should be carried.

What the field reports:

• Mall-floor Korean quick-format venues with pet-friendly stance typically accommodate small or medium dogs on a short lead; weekend dinner is the high-volume window.

1. Order the Korean fried chicken — the signature dish.
2. Use the supplied water bowl — the venue documents a water bowl.
3. Visit on weekday lunch — quieter, with more room for a small or medium dog.
4. Carry AFCD e-licence — the venue is on the FEHD register.
5. Avoid Cap 167D breeds — the FEHD permit does not override the parent ordinance.
6. Pick a corner seat — quieter for a small or medium dog.
7. Bring a mat — the seating is bench-style.
8. Use the Metro City Plaza podium for a relief walk before/after dining.

OpenRice 3.5/5 across 107 reviews; reviewers consistently note the bibimbap, tteokbokki, and Korean fried chicken at the $101–200 mall price band, with the venue positioned as a high-volume Po Lam pick. The venue is registered under the FEHD dog-friendly food premises permit with Cap 167D enforcement. Documented amenities include a venue-supplied water bowl.