Matt G.

5 stars for the interior, dimly lit, high ceilings, oversized cool lamps. Looks like it could be expensive, but there's plenty of main course options around 11 pounds. The chicken bibimbap was ok. Rice, noodles, carrots, cabbage, cucumber. Comes out piping hot. Chicken could used some more marinade. I have only had Korean food a few times, so can't say whether this is authentic or not. The tofu udon noodles were ok. A very slimy type of noodles that I don't normally go for. Not enough tofu pieces. The temperature was luke warm, which didn't help bring out flavors. The kimchi was quite spicy. You are supposed to get some free kimchi and other stuff at the beginning of the meal, which for me is one of the big selling points of this cuisine, but that didn't happen here, which makes me question the level of authenticity. The long communal tables also aren't really my style. The ambiance saved the night and the service was not too bad.

Lava Y.

I like Korean food and found Kimchee to be alright at best, not as good as some the more authentic Korean restaurants in London, but if you prefer chain Asian food with a more Westernised spin, then it's a good choice. The bibimbap was not bad, I prefer the egg yolk raw like it should be but it was fried, and no banchan (complimentary sides) were served and had to be ordered separately. On the plus side, the kimchi tasted good and the portions were generous. They also have a great drinks menu and a lovely variety of fresh teas made with tea leaves. Service was very slow, took ages to get the waiter to take orders, pay the bill etc. they were not attentive at all. Price was on the higher side plus service charge added. The restaurant itself is very busy and loud but it has lots of seating and big long tables so it's great for groups. There's also window seats for solo diners which is handy. Overall, not the best for Korean in London but decent selection of dishes and quite tasty.

Uli B.

Really enjoyed it...especially decor-wise I was very impressed. Think Hakkasan and a more refined Ping Pong (Great Marlborough Street) and you kind of know what to expect. But also food-wise the restaurant ticked my boxes: the presentation was beautiful and the flavours were spot-on. Especially the barbecued beef was a tasty revelation (despite the texture being a little too chewy). Another standout is the staffing: my dining companion remarked that she felt like in an international hostel where people from all over the world worked: you were led to the table by Miss Poland, served drinks by Mr Korea; your orders were taken by Mme French and the bill was presented by Mr Turkish... While I really enjoyed this international flair, I think - like in the real world - they have not really learned how to play well together, nor are they aces when it comes to hospitality. After all, just because you have a fancy ear-piece and a walky-talky doesn't mean you're very well-organised! Yet, like I said in the beginning, I was really quite impressed and can definitely recommend you to pay a visit to this establishment! Jal Meokkesseumnida (which, according to Google, means Bon Appetit in Korean.)

Asha M.

The food was great, but the service was terrible. The waitress forgot my food, then when I asked about my bimibap it she brought out a side of rice. I then told her this isn't what I ordered. She then remembered, and said it would be 2 minutes because my party finished eating. When I asked her to cancel it, she again said it would take 2 mins. So my food came out when everyone else was finished. It also took forever to get our check, and I finally asked another waiter to help us. Aaaaand that side of rice I didn't order was on the check. They seemed annoyed that I asked them to remove it. They also made it seem like splitting the check was a big deal... Which I'll let go because he's not the first server who flipped out when I asked for a check split in London.

Jhenn S.

I've been saving my 100th review for some place special. This is my new restaurant crush- so it has to be here! I've been to their fast food little sister Kimchee-To-Go a billion times and thought it was finally time to try the official restaurant. I suggested it for a family get together and we were all made believers. I quickly decided to have my birthday dinner here. Pluses: +The decor is modern and chic with a feel of Asian screens and Korean ceramics on display which is right next to: +The open kitchen. I have to restrain myself not to shove a fancy lettuce leaf in my mouth as I walk by. +Good for groups with long tables +FOOD FOOD FOOD A huge selection for all sorts of eaters. The vegan selection is pretty impressive. Buckwheat noodle salad, vegetable dumplings, soups, bibimbap, and my current fav: Stir fried Udon. (I tend to not get stir fried udon because I could easily make it at home. After trying someone else's, I promptly made sure I had a whole portion to myself the next time. And I did.) Meat & seafood dishes were also given a thumbs up by the crowd. +Vegetarian dishes are clearly marked. +Cocktails. Quite an array of interesting-in-a-good-way drinks including traditional (dairy free) rice milk alcohol. I love the Kimberry (raspberry liqueur, rice milk brew, raspberries and mint). +Prices. Pretty decent! Mains are under £9. +Toilets! I go as many times as possible because they are that nice. I also like to admire the waiting-area lounge downstairs. Minuses: -No reservations. Make sure most of your group comes together (silver lining: you can wait at the cool bar downstairs for a table) -Group tables can only fit 8 people, separating a larger group a bit. I'm not sure if the tables can be pushed together (especially if it's busy). -No vegetarian kimchi (but they do have namuls) -I want/attempt to eat everything. Bonus points: Friends are super impressed and thus impressed with you. See you soon, Kimchee!

Josy A.

Oh Kimchee what a shame! You *could* be so good!! I'll go with the good parts first, as some things really made me happy here: * As everyone else has mentioned, Kimchee looks chic, and cool. The toilets were be-autiful with nice smelling soap. * It has mouth-watering meat broiling next to a glass window at the front to get your appetite up. Yum. * The food is pretty good. It seems like an Alan Yau-type of establishment (like Busaba, Wagamama, Cha cha moon etc.) so it's not too pricey, but well presented, decent grub. If the service was better, it'd be a solid 3 or 4 stars. But this is all let down by the service! * We had to wait in the line outside for about 20 minutes, then another 15 minutes inside. This isn't such a biggie...I'm getting used to it in London now BUT as they had given us the menu while we waited, we were all ready to order by the time we sat down. However the waitress wandered off never to be seen again! It took at least 10 minutes before we could flag someone down to let us order! - Eep 1. * The staff didn't really know how much we should order for starters. We were planning to share several things, but our waiter didn't know if they'd be easy to split...he didn't really know anything when we questioned him about our order. It made us wonder if he'd ever actually eaten the food here - Eep 2. * They took an incredibly long time to bring drinks. When they finally arrived, they brought me the wrong wine, and took even longer to bring my friend's beer. We had to ask twice before the beer arrived. Eep 3. * We asked for tap water when we ordered when we first sat down. They didn't bring it until we had almost finished. Eep 4. * They didn't bring plates, so it was hard to share the starters. Wtf - Eep 5. * They didn't bring spoons for the soup(!) I really don't know how they expected me to eat soup from a hot pot with chopsticks! Eep 6. * They added an extra service charge to our bill despite their terrible service. Oh! And then the waiter took a really long time to bring back our change...maybe he was hoping we'd just leave without it so he'd gain an extra tip!? Ah well.

Nida K.

I was studying a little ways down at Starbucks with a friend and we decided to find some lunch. Although the reviews from Kimchee on Yelp are pitiful, I figured I'd head in and come to my own conclusion... If you're looking for traditional Korean food, go somewhere is. If you're looking for Korean-inspired food, come here. It's not bad at all, but I felt some of the flavors were a bit off. We ordered the Beef bibimbap along with an order of bulgalbi. The bibimbap was pretty good, but I was a bit disappointed with the bulgalbi. It just lacked flavor... & the best thing about ordered galbi in a traditional Korean setting is the marinated flavor on it. My happy ending to this lunch was the black sesame ice cream. It is amazing! Great atmosphere here and a decent lunch spot. I'd honestly come back to try a few more things on the menu. Service wasn't particularly bad or good, but the food comes out rather quickly so that's always a good thing.

Jules H.

What a great place to get some yummy Korean lunch. This shop operates along the same line as Wasabi and Itsu. Salads, sushi and noodles are packed up neatly, to be either eaten in or taken back to the work place. We had the Korean pancake, hot tofu salad and a mix of sushi and noodles plus plum tea and Aloe Vera for drinks. It decently priced and the portions were very nice. Loads of vegetarian options.

Roberto D.

This is officially the first time I visited an exclusive Korean restaurant (although I've eaten Korean food many times before). First I begin to tell of how trendy and hip the place looked. It is located in the centre of the city and very approachable by subway. The restaurant had a very spacious place, very well decorated, modern and well-designed furniture, and above all, frequented by young and well-dressed people. The service was quite below average, IMO. The waitress seemed to forget a lot and we have to wait a considerable time before they noticed us and ask to make the order. The food was delicious though. The kimchee was quite tasty and the dolsot bibimbap was delicious and fulfilling. But the best food we tried on this restaurant were the desserts. Although they were not "traditionally" Korean, it was something I've never tasted before. I highly recommend the green tea jelly with Matang.

Fazan K.

Very modern decor, but thats no suprise as the full length windows give you a peek into what to expect. I arrived with a Korean friend who I knew would introduce me to traditional dishes. We were seated at the window, where I felt we were on display to pedestrian walking by, prefer to sit away next time just felt like I had to be on best behaviour lol. Food was good quality and fortunately my friend tells me the kimchi was quite good very crispy not too limp. When the bill arrived it was a pleasant surprise to see the total - very reasonable indeed. Was looking forward to coming here for a while, im not sure if I'll be coming back in a hurry but wouldn't rule it out if I were in the area looking for dinner.

Tammy T.

A couple of friends and I went to Kimchee after work. The decor is stylish and contemporary with floor to ceiling windows. It was empty when we arrived (around 6pm), but it filled up very quickly. We ordered the seafood pancake, dduk bok gi and the tofu kimchi to share. I thought they were all very good but I would have to say the tofu kimchi was my favorite. The tofu pieces were perfectly fried and the kimchi was just salty enough. I had the beef dolsot bibimbap which was very good (and hot). My only complaint is that they were slightly stingy on the beef, otherwise it was as perfect bibimbap! I would definitely recommend Kimchee if you're in the area. The service was quick, the food was good, and the atmosphere was lively!

Duncan M.

Went here with my girlfriend and 4 friends. The decor is very nice and modern. Cleverly setting the diners away from the busy road. The chap that served us was very good for suggestions and checking the food would suit us. Service is quite quick and in the Wagamama style of it arrives when it arrives. The presentation is superb and the food is very tasty. A varied menu should cater for everyone. Had a really nice meal here and will be going back a few times I'm sure.