From freshly cooked bulgogi and homemade kimchi to hearty bowls of bibimbap and sugary sweet plates of hotteok, the capital serves some seriously stunning Korean dishes by chefs from all walks of life. Whether you're looking for a high-end eatery serving elevated takes on traditional recipes or a casual pitstop for street food, check out our recommendations for London Korean restaurants to have on your hit list. Korean BBQ spots? You can find those here too.
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Last updated on 22nd August 2024
Seoul Bird is all about Korean-style fried chicken, with a menu designed by chef Judy Joo and her friend Andrew Hales. They've got the famous Seoul Burger, Korean fried chicken in a soy and gochujang glaze, and other treats like bibimbap bowls and truffle tater tots. Wash it all down with iced tea flavours like sweet plum and yuzu or Jinro Chamisul Fresh Soju, and you've got yourself an authentic Korean feast.
Head to Peckham Levels where Mastas is slinging out scrumptious Seoul-inspired dishes on its London Korean menu, including fiery wings doused in a homemade gochujang, honey and garlic sauce. Plus you can pair your feast with craft beers or cocktails if you fancy.
Mercato Metroopolitano Elephant and Castle is one of the best places to eat with friends thanks to its extensive lineup of vendors, meaning there's something for everyone. Our favourites? Korean Green Choi and Uh K-Dogs, which both whip up a stellar selection of bites.
Feast on Korean fried chicken at Wing Wing in Fitzrovia. Famed for its street food, this place is the perfect pitstop for poultry coated in signature sauces, served with kimchi coleslaw, bao buns and seaweed fries. There's also an innovative beer system that pours from the bottom up.
KOBA is often referred to as the best Korean restaurant near Soho, boasting blue marble tables and a stunning skylight. As for the menu? It features a load of banging Korean BBQ options, not to mention stews, soups and noodle dishes.
For those of you craving some Korean street food in London, make your way over to On The Bab's Shoreditch outpost. On the menu, you'll find a lip-smacking assortment of bites, from bulgogi beef bibimbab to kimchi fried rice and special fried chicken.
Opened by acclaimed chef Charles Seo, Olle is a Korean restaurant in Chinatown serving authentic grill dishes, dumplings, wagyu and traditional stews using fresh ingredients. As it features built-in grills, you can enjoy an interactive experience cooking your own food.
From kimchee pancakes and beef short rib to perilla G&Ts and white ginseng negronis, Korean Dinner Party doesn't skimp on the food or the drinks. You won't want to miss this Korean restaurant in Central London, found on the top floor of Kingly Court, inspired by LA's very own Koreatown.
Kimchee is a stylish London Korean restaurant. Experience the vibrant flavours of Seoul at this central spot, with a menu of buns, rice dishes and chargrilled meats alongside an extensive cocktail list taking inspiration from across Asia.
Yanji is firing up some of the best Korean BBQ in London, valuing its delicious DIY dishes just as much as its K-pop soundtrack. Experience some of the most delicious Asian fare you can get without breaking the bank, and have a whole lot of fun cooking the skewers yourself.
