TongkunHamilton Central, Hamilton
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Korean restaurant · Hamilton Central

Tongkun

161 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, 3204 Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Weekly opening hours for Tongkun
Monday5 pm – 10 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Thursdaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Fridaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturdaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Sundaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 7 222 3123 to check.

161 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, 3204

About

About Tongkun

Found at 161 Victoria Street in Hamilton Central, Tongkun is a Korean restaurant that has become part of the Hamilton Central dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Hamilton, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on Korean food. Dishes typical of this style include bibimbap and kimchi jjigae, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 9 places in Hamilton in the Korean category, and Tongkun is among them.

Tongkun is open seven days a week. The earliest start is noon on Tuesdays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 53 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a Korean restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Hamilton Central easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Korean restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Rice & StewsSoondubu jjigae

Soft tofu stew

$18–23

Rice & StewsKimchi jjigae

Kimchi and pork stew with rice

$18–23

DrinksIced barley tea

Refreshing and caffeine free

$4–6

StartersJapchae

Glass noodles with vegetables and beef

$18–23

StartersTteokbokki

Rice cakes in spicy sauce

$15–19

Rice & StewsGamjatang

Pork bone and potato stew (to share)

$45–65

Plan your visit

When is Tongkun busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Korean restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Tongkun

Where is Tongkun?

Tongkun is at 161 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, 3204, about 300 m from central Hamilton. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Tongkun's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 5 pm – 10 pm; Tuesday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Wednesday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Thursday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Friday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Saturday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Sunday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Tongkun open on weekends?

Yes – Tongkun is open on both Saturday (noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm) and Sunday (noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm).

What kind of food does Tongkun serve?

Korean food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Korean restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Tongkun?

As an estimate, a meal at a Korean restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Tongkun?

You can call +64 7 222 3123. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Tongkun?

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