If you’re trying to work out what Kynjai Cloud Kitchen actually serves and what it costs before you order, most of what’s online is a stats box and a handful of dish names, not a real menu. Two independent listings do carry an itemised menu, and cross-checking them against each other (they disagree slightly on hours and price-for-two, more on that below) gives a more honest picture than either one alone. This also compares Kynjai against the three other Korean-leaning kitchens actually operating in Shillong right now, which is the question most people searching for it are really asking: is this the one to order from, or is one of the others a better fit.
Table Of Content
- The full menu, with actual prices
- What to actually order
- Where sources disagree, and what to actually plan around
- How Kynjai compares to Shillong’s other Korean-leaning kitchens
- Locations, hours and how to order
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Kynjai Cloud Kitchen good for vegetarians?
- Does Kynjai Cloud Kitchen deliver?
- How much does it cost for two people?
- What’s the best dish to order?
- Is there another Korean restaurant in Shillong worth trying instead?
Quick answer: Kynjai Cloud Kitchen is a Korean-style cloud kitchen at Motinagar, Nongthymmai, Shillong (a second location operates inside the True North Compound, Lapalang), serving Korean BBQ, ramyeon, bibimbap and a genuinely large vegetarian section, unusual for a Korean menu. Price for two runs roughly ₹500-1,200 depending on the source and how many mains you order, sources disagree on the exact figure, so budget toward the higher end and treat the lower one as a minimum. Order via Swiggy, Zomato, or WhatsApp (+91 60090 26514). If you want a wider Korean spread, comparable Shillong options are Kitchen of Korea (NE India’s first Korean restaurant, mixed 2.9/5 reviews), La Khaum (Korean-Japanese-Himalayan fusion), and Shad Skye (rooftop Korean-Japanese-Italian, Police Bazaar).
The full menu, with actual prices
Most listings for Kynjai show five or six “popular dishes” and stop there. Here’s the fuller picture, cross-checked against an independently sourced itemised listing, organised the way you’d actually decide: vegetarian first, since Kynjai’s veg section is bigger than most Korean menus bother with.
| Dish | Price (₹) |
|---|---|
| VEGETARIAN STARTERS | |
| Kimchi Pancake | 180 |
| Japchae (Veg) | 220 |
| Veg Mandu (Dumplings) | 160 |
| Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) | 190 |
| Korean Corn Cheese | 170 |
| VEGETARIAN MAINS | |
| Bibimbap (Veg) | 260 |
| Japchae Main (Veg) | 280 |
| Kimchi Fried Rice | 230 |
| Veg Ramyeon | 240 |
| Stone Bowl Bibimbap | 290 |
| NON-VEGETARIAN STARTERS | |
| Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom) | 280 |
| Prawn Tempura | 250 |
| Chicken Wings (Honey Glazed) | 240 |
| Beef Bulgogi Bites | 290 |
| Army Stew Sampler | 220 |
| NON-VEGETARIAN MAINS | |
| Korean Pork BBQ (Samgyeopsal) | 450 |
| Budae Jigae (Army Stew) | 420 |
| Glazed Pork Belly | 350 |
| Bibimbap (Beef/Chicken) | 320 |
| Chicken Ramyeon | 280 |
| SIDES | |
| Steamed Bao Buns | 140 |
| Korean Cheese Garlic Bread | 160 |
| House Kimchi | 90 |
| Plain Steamed Rice | 80 |
| DESSERTS & DRINKS | |
| Korean Hotteok (Sweet Pancake) | 130 |
| Mango Sticky Rice | 160 |
| Blue Lagoon Mocktail | 120 |
| Korean Corn Tea | 90 |
Prices are from the most complete itemised listing found and haven’t been independently confirmed against the restaurant’s current physical menu, cloud kitchens update pricing more often than review sites catch up with. Confirm on Swiggy or Zomato before ordering.
What to actually order
The Korean Pork BBQ (Samgyeopsal) is the dish every source that mentions Kynjai by name comes back to, it’s the one built around the restaurant’s actual selling point, cook-it-yourself grilling rather than a pre-plated stir-fry. For a lighter order, the Stone Bowl Bibimbap gets you the sizzling-rice-crust version rather than the flat bowl, worth the ₹30 difference over the regular Bibimbap. If you’re vegetarian, Kynjai is genuinely one of the few Korean-style kitchens in Shillong with a full separate veg menu rather than one or two token dishes, the Veg Japchae and Kimchi Fried Rice are the two most-mentioned picks in that section.
Where sources disagree, and what to actually plan around
Two things don’t match across listings, worth knowing before you go rather than after. Hours: one source lists 12:30 PM-9:00 PM with the full menu from 11:30 AM, another lists 10:00 AM-8:00 PM. Price for two: one lists ₹800-1,200, another lists ₹500. Neither is necessarily wrong, cloud kitchens change hours by branch and season more than sit-down restaurants do, and “price for two” depends heavily on whether that’s two starters or two full BBQ mains. Call the WhatsApp number for the branch you’re ordering from if either detail matters to your plans.
How Kynjai compares to Shillong’s other Korean-leaning kitchens
Kynjai isn’t the only Korean option in Shillong, and it isn’t automatically the right one for every occasion. Three real alternatives, checked individually rather than assumed:
| Kitchen | Angle | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Kynjai Cloud Kitchen | Cook-it-yourself BBQ, biggest vegetarian Korean section in town, delivery-first | Motinagar, Nongthymmai + Lapalang |
| Kitchen of Korea | NE India’s first dedicated Korean restaurant; mixed reviews (2.9/5, 52 ratings), sit-down only | Laitumkhrah |
| La Khaum | Korean-Japanese-Himalayan fusion menu, closed Mondays | Rynjah main road, near ITI |
| Shad Skye | Rooftop bar-restaurant, Korean-Japanese-Italian fusion (Gochujang fried chicken, octopus bibimbap), cocktail-led | Police Bazaar, rooftop of The Shillong Address |
Pick Kynjai if you want delivery or a cook-it-yourself BBQ night, or if you’re vegetarian and want more than a side-dish afterthought. Pick Kitchen of Korea only if you’re after the most traditional, least fusion-leaning version and are fine with inconsistent service reviews. La Khaum suits a smaller group wanting a broader Himalayan-Korean-Japanese menu in one sitting. Shad Skye is the pick when the occasion is the rooftop and cocktails as much as the food.
Locations, hours and how to order
- Main branch: Motinagar, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya 793014
- Second branch: Inside True North Compound, Lapalang, Shillong
- Hours: reported as either 12:30 PM-9:00 PM or 10:00 AM-8:00 PM depending on the source, call ahead if timing matters
- Order via: Swiggy, Zomato, or WhatsApp on +91 60090 26514
- Price for two: budget ₹800-1,200 for starters plus mains; ₹500 covers a lighter order
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kynjai Cloud Kitchen good for vegetarians?
Yes, more than most Korean menus in the region. It carries a full separate vegetarian starter and main section, Kimchi Pancake, Veg Mandu, Veg Japchae, Veg Bibimbap, Kimchi Fried Rice, rather than one or two adapted dishes.
Does Kynjai Cloud Kitchen deliver?
Yes, via Swiggy and Zomato, or directly through WhatsApp on +91 60090 26514 for orders and delivery.
How much does it cost for two people?
Sources disagree, one lists ₹500, another ₹800-1,200. Realistically it depends on whether you order BBQ mains or stick to starters and a rice bowl; budget toward the higher figure and treat ₹500 as the floor for a lighter order.
What’s the best dish to order?
Korean Pork BBQ (Samgyeopsal) for the full cook-it-yourself experience, or Stone Bowl Bibimbap if you want something lighter and don’t need the grill.
Is there another Korean restaurant in Shillong worth trying instead?
Kitchen of Korea is the most traditional option (and the region’s first dedicated Korean restaurant), though reviews on service are mixed. La Khaum and Shad Skye both lean more fusion, useful if you want Korean alongside Japanese, Himalayan or Italian influences in the same sitting.
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