Obba Jjajang is a Korean-Chinese restaurant located at The Starling Mall in Petaling Jaya, recognised with a Michelin star for its take on jjajangmyeon and related dishes. The restaurant specialises in the Korean-Chinese culinary tradition, a genre that emerged from the Korean diaspora in China and has since become a staple of Korean casual dining. The interior is modern and uncluttered, with a focus on efficient table service suited to both quick lunches and extended meals.
The signature dish is jjajangmyeon, featuring hand-pulled noodles coated in a savoury black bean sauce with diced pork and vegetables. Jjamppong, a spicy seafood noodle soup, and tangsuyuk, a sweet-and-sour pork dish, complete the traditional trio of Korean-Chinese classics. The kitchen also offers fried rice variations and pan-fried dumplings as accompaniments. Sharing portions are available for groups wanting to sample the broader menu.
Obba Jjajang operates during The Starling Mall's standard trading hours. The restaurant is located on the mall's dining level and is accessible via the main escalators. Reservations are not typically required on weekdays, though weekend dinner service can see higher demand.
+60 3-7499 5914
B-018, Basement 1, The Starling, 6, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
the Starling
Operating Hours
Open Now
Closes at 9:30 pm (in 4h 27m)
Monday (Today)
11:30 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday
11:30 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday
11:30 am–9:30 pm
Thursday
11:30 am–9:30 pm
Friday
11:30 am–9:30 pm
Saturday
11:30 am–9:30 pm
Sunday
11:30 am–9:30 pm
Our Menu
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Menu
A menu featuring smoothies, soft drinks, Korean drinks, and tea.
OBBA JJAJANG
A menu featuring Jjajangmyeon dishes.
Oppa Garlic Chicken Menu
Menu featuring Korean dishes with images and descriptions.
OBBA FRIED CHICKEN
Menu featuring various flavors of fried chicken with descriptions and prices.
OBBA JJAJANG
Menu featuring Korean noodle dishes with chicken and beef, including Jjajangmyeon and Ayam Jjajang Merah. Some items are recommended or best choices. One item is sold out.
OBBA SET MENU - CHICKEN
Set menus featuring Ayam Jjajangmyeon and Jjamppong with a choice of chicken dishes.
Korean Soups
A menu featuring Korean soups with images of the dishes.
OBBA SET MENU - CHICKEN
Set menus featuring Ayam Jjajangmyeon, Jjamppong, and various chicken dishes.
Obba Korean Restaurant Menu
A menu featuring Korean dishes with descriptions and prices.
Korean Pancake Menu
A menu page featuring various Korean pancakes with descriptions and prices.
Set B and Set C Menu
Menu featuring Set B and Set C, with options for Jjajang, Jjamppong, and Kkanpunggi or Garlic Chicken. Includes prices and topping options.
Smoothie, Soft Drinks, Korea Drinks, Tea
A menu featuring smoothies, soft drinks, Korean drinks, and tea.
Korean Soup Menu
A menu featuring Korean soups and steamed egg dishes.
Ayam Jajang Merah
Menu featuring two variations of Ayam Jajang Merah, a Malaysian twist on chicken Jjajangmyeon.
Obba Jjajang Menu
A menu featuring Korean dishes with Malaysian twists. Includes promotions for 10% off and a grand opening in Kuala Lumpur.
O.BBA JJAJANG Menu
Menu featuring Korean dishes with images and descriptions.
Krood Korean Main Cuisine
Menu featuring Korean main dishes with images and prices.
OBBA FRIED CHICKEN
Menu featuring fried chicken options and set meals.
OBBA JJAJANG Menu
A menu featuring Korean Jjajangmyeon dishes with Malaysian twists.
OBBA FRIES Tang SuYuk WITH FRESH NEW
Menu featuring Korean dishes with images and descriptions.
OBBA JJAJANG
Menu featuring Korean Jjajangmyeon dishes with chicken and beef, and a Malaysian twist on Jjajangmyeon.
OBBA Chef's Jjajangmyeon
Menu featuring two Jjajangmyeon dishes with descriptions and prices.
OBBA Chef's Majangmyeon
Menu featuring Korean noodle dishes with seafood and beef.
Set B and Set C Menu
Menu featuring Set B and Set C, with options for Beef, Seafood, and Chicken. Includes toppings and upsize options.
Obba Fries Tangsuyuk
Menu featuring Korean dishes with descriptions and prices.
My second time to this restaurant!❤️ I love their kimchi so much haha it’s unlimited refill! All the side dishes can eat as much as you want. I ordered the savory cheese ball, soy garlic fried chicken and beef jjajang. The portion is quite …
T A
Was looking for good jjajangmyeon and chanced upon this restaurant with good reviews for it. The beef jjajangmyeon is very tasty with generous sauce. They have many side dishes (over 10) that are equally tasty. Highly recommended! The staff are friendly too, which is great. 👍 …
Faida
IT WAS SOOO GOOD! 🤤 The portions were huge and everything tasted amazing. I’ve tried jjajang at other Korean places before, but this one honestly tasted better. The jampong is also worth trying! …
Danie
I was super hungry and searching for good food when I came across this place. What first caught my attention was the incredible service, which made me decide to give it a try. The staff member who served me was Korean, and he gave excellent …
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Obba Jjajang
OBBa Jjajang Restaurant
The exterior of a Korean restaurant called OBBa Jjajang. A neon sign with the restaurant's name is visible above the entrance. Inside, diners are seated at tables, and the decor appears to be modern with wooden accents. A promotional poster for OBBa Jjajang is displayed on the right side of the entrance.
OBBa Jjajang Restaurant
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OBBa Jjajang Restaurant
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OBBa Jjajang Restaurant
The exterior of a restaurant called OBBa Jjajang. The entrance features a wooden facade with shelves and a television screen displaying food. A black awning with decorative scalloped edges is above the entrance. To the left, a poster advertises "Pork Free" dishes. To the right, a large banner announces "MICHELIN 2021" and "2025 First in Malaysia, from Singapore!!". Red velvet ropes guide visitors.
Korean Rice Balls and Bibimbap Ingredients
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Fried Chicken with Jjajangmyeon
A white bowl filled with jjajangmyeon, a Korean noodle dish with a dark, savory sauce, topped with julienned cucumber. A piece of crispy fried chicken leg is placed on top of the noodles. The bowl has red lettering that reads "오빠 JJAJANG". The dish is served on a wooden table.
Noodles with Black Bean Sauce and Spicy Seafood Noodles
A close-up shot of two bowls of noodles. In the foreground, a white bowl contains Jajangmyeon, a Korean noodle dish with a thick, black bean sauce. Noodles are being lifted with chopsticks. In the background, a metallic bowl holds Jjamppong, a spicy Korean noodle soup with seafood. The image focuses on the texture and sauciness of the noodles.
Jjajangmyeon with Fried Chicken
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Korean Meal
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Fried Chicken with Almonds
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Jajangmyeon
A close-up shot of a bowl of Jajangmyeon, a Korean noodle dish, topped with julienned cucumber. The dish is served in a white bowl with a red logo visible on the rim. The bowl sits on a wooden table.
Table with Korean Food
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Buffet Restaurant Interior
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Korean Food Platter
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Fried Food Platter
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Noodle Soup
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Buffet Food Display
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Cheesy Savory Pancake
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Korean Food Spread
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Jajangmyeon
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Assorted Dishes on Wooden Table
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Seafood Jjajangmyeon
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Buffet Dining Area with Leftover Food
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Noodles with Meat and Vegetables
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Korean Food Spread
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Korean Seafood Noodle Soup and Steamed Egg
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Buffet Restaurant Interior
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Buffet Food Display
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Restaurant Interior
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Fried Chicken Wings
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Seafood Noodle Soup
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Spicy Noodle Soup
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Korean Food Buffet
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Table after a meal
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Buffet Food Spread
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Buffet Food Spread
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Korean Side Dishes
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Korean Food Spread
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Korean Meal
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Korean Food Spread
A table laden with various Korean dishes, including kimchi, japchae, dumplings, a savory pancake, and a spicy stew. There are also plates of watermelon, sliced oranges, and small bowls of dipping sauce. A bottle of water, a phone, and cutlery are also visible.
Savory Pancake
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Fried Food and Black Bean Noodles
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Seafood Noodle Soup
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Korean Food Platter
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