Today, I revisited the Food Place food court, located at Pavilion Mall. The food court is located beside the Oriental Kopi Restaurant.
This time I ordered fried fish dosirak from the K Dosirak stall, it cost RM19.00 per box. This Korean-style lunchbox is a complete, colourful tray packed with Crispy Fried Fish with Mayo, Steamed White Rice, Spicy Kimchi, Sweet Anchovy & Peanut Mix (Myulchi Bokkeum), Green Bean Stir-Fry, Watermelon Slice and Miyeok-guk (Seaweed Soup)
This set meal is filling and well-balanced, but it’s also affordable, especially considering the premium location in Pavilion Mall. Whether you’re a fan of Korean food or just need a solid lunch without breaking the bank, this is a meal worth considering. I enjoyed it a lot and would recommend it to anyone craving Korean flavours on a budget. It’s also a great intro meal for those new to dosirak!
“Dosirak” (도시락) is the Korean term for a packed lunch or lunchbox. Traditionally, dosirak was prepared at home by parents for schoolchildren or workers. It typically consists of rice, a main protein source, and several side dishes (banchan), making it a well-rounded and portable meal. Today, commercial dosirak has evolved into a convenient, restaurant-style offering that balances variety and nutrition, popular in Korea and across Asia.
The concept likely took influence from Japanese bento during the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910–1945), but Korea has deeply localised it with ingredients like kimchi, gochujang-seasoned meat, and seaweed soup. smoky "breath of the wok." Even pan-fried shrimp done with batter are often tossed at high heat at the end to absorb a touch of wok hei — a technique not just for flavour, but also prestige in Cantonese kitchens.
