Korean restaurant names

Tips for naming a korean restaurant

• Use a Korean place or market word, such as Seoul, Hanok, or Jeonju, to ground the name in the cuisine's origins.
• Fire and grill words like Bulgogi, Ssam, or Gochu signal the interactive style of Korean barbecue.
• Names that reference shared tables or banchan suit family-style restaurants and group dining.
• Keep romanization simple and consistent, since guests often search using the spelling on the menu.
• A playful name works well for late-night or soju-focused spots, while a hanok-inspired name suits a more formal room.

What to avoid

• Avoid tying the name to a specific K-pop group or television show, which creates trademark and reputational issues.
• Avoid names that sound too similar to well-known Korean chains in your city.
• Avoid mixing Korean and Japanese cultural imagery in one name, which can feel careless to guests.

Before you commit to a name

Search the name with your city on Google and Maps, check your state's business registry and the USPTO trademark database, and confirm the domain and social handles are free. These ideas are starting points; any of them may already be in use near you.

Once it's yours, put it on a free menu template and give it a home guests can order from directly with commission-free online ordering.