I came here a while ago with a couple of friends and my girlfriend. I really liked the decor inside the restaurant, it gives it a really different feel to it which seperates itself from the other Korean restaurant in London. We enjoyed the food although I found the portions quite small but I expected that from the look of the restaurant. The bill for 4 people came to £80 but we did order a fair bit more because of the smaller portions. This place is worth a visit and I would definately go back again. read more

1. Food, awesome. Had the Rib Eye, 3x Yuk Hwae (awesome!!!) and the seafood pancakes. Great cocktails too, very interesting mixes with green tea, coconut water and rhum! 2. Great service, super quick. We had to wait maximum 5 minutes for a table (it was full) and the bar area is nice! 3. Thank you Pinky (our waitress) and sorry if I surprised you with the 3 Yuk Hwae... read more

A nice ambiance cozy restaurant. They have nice selection of tea which complement well with their food. Recommended to try their Tea!The bebimbap taste just like the one I have in Korea. Cheese tokpokki is so cheesy! Seafood Jam pong is not spicy but it is great. I would come back if feeling Korean in London again. And most importantly, the staff are great! read more

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I am in no position to say if the food is authentic, but it made the impression. I can tell you it tasted great and I cannot wait to get back there again. You get, as is usual, lots of batches of small meals that you eat together. Do not go there alone. Your meal is filled with many different taste and I really enjoyed exploring all the dishes that we ordered rather without knowing what we did. But the waitress was very friendly and exceptionally helpful. Yes, we have been seated after a only five minute wait, walking past a good two dozen other people waiting. But then again, we have only been a party of two. I could imagine it takes some time to seat 5 at a crowded evening read more

This place is a solid B+ and usually dependable for a quick/no wait situation. The ambiance is also pleasant so I guess that is also a plus. The food is OK but get ready for a lolwut situation if you're expecting something like LA K-town. The pajeon is wilted and lackluster, the kimchee is not complimentary (neither is the rice LOLWUT) and don't even think about banchan. However, the mains are all fine and you can also get tempura if you desire (haha ok suuure). The service is pretty bad so get ready to be heavily involved in flagging down wait staff and to actively campaign to get your water refilled. However, I did see Cha Du-Ri while eating here one time so it can't be all that awful right? RIGHT? read more

Good concept, great ambience, unfortunately, subpar korean food. The beef noodles were tasteless and not at all Korean- soup was bland and barely spicy. Japchae was tasteless. The only thing that tasted good was the milky morning sunshine tea (or whatever it's called) Won't spend 10pounds here again, sorry read more

My first legitimate Korean food experience in London! I was so excited. The restaurant, upon walking in, felt very modern and impressive. With high ceilings and spacious interiors, I thought this was no ordinary K-Town type of Korean restaurant. However, as the meal progressed, I realized that the noise level was a bit too much. Perhaps, for any serious get-togethers, you should ask for a private room. The food, overall, was average. Of what we ordered, my favorite was the tofu & kimchee. The ribeye felt a bit too chewy for me, though I found its barbecue/wasabi sauce creative. Galbi woogujee stew was solid. Initially, we ordered yukhui as well (raw meat sushi), but it came out way too salty, so we ended up canceling it. Finally, there was no side dishes usually served at Korean restaurants which I felt was a bit of a cheat. All in all, a safe choice to go for a sit-in Korean food, but I do feel like there could be better ones out there in London. read more

Place was busy, so the service was not great. Banchan, rice, and seaweed (kim) were extra, so my wife only got the rice, as I refuse to pay extra for what is standard when eating out for Korean (banchan and rice is included in Korean restaurants in South Korea and most places in the United States). Although my wife can't bear to be without Korean food for more than 1-2 days, I can wait a bit longer. Got the tteokbokki, doenjang-jjigae, and jjampong. Nice and spicy jjampong and Tteokbokki, but my wife was not satisfied with the doenjang-jjigae. I noticed that her portion was rather small. Came here on a recommendation from a Korean living in London. Not sure why, she recommended the place. Although it was busy, the food was not as good as I was anticipating based on prior reviews. Also expensive for what you get. read more

Kimchee serves tasty Korean food at the heart of Bloomsbury in a modern restaurant. I cannot comment on the 'authenticity' of the cuisine as this was my first Korean meal, however I can comment on the taste and it was delicious. Beautifully presented, everything was very well cooked and flavours were pure and noticeable. Service was very nice and caring, and they were short on staff so they had half the tables closed - a good decision as they prioritised good service over filling the room. Desserts were delicious and cocoa rice cakes particularly recommended... next time I will have a box of those to go! At £18 per person excluding drinks it is quite a good deal for the area and quality. read more

Good food! Price makes sense. The furnishings are trendy and delicate. Seems like a good place for hanging outs and dates. read more

Kimchee - Food is good! Price makes sense. Pretty trendy furnishings inside. I would definitely recommend it! - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

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Kimchee restaurant on High Holborn. Before getting into the details, I will give you the bottom line: worth a try because the Korean flavours are authentic and good, but expect to pay prices that are too high and service to be BAD. Food: I'm not Korean, but my very first job was working in a Korean restaurant, so I know a thing or two about Korean food. The flavours are spot on--i tried the bibimbap (mix rice dish), BBQ bulgogi, kimchee and the iced plum tea. The rice was just okay, but the rest was tasty! Price: for a limited time, Kimchee is offering 50% off the food (not drinks)l. If these were the normal prices, it would be so worth coming here on a regular basis BUT, it's not. £8 for a small portion of BBQ (without rice or other traditional accompliments) is NOT really worth it. Kimchee, their namesake, is £3 on the regular menu! (Most Korean restaurants give this away for free because it is so inexpensive, and is akin to ketchup; something that is on every Korean table.) Service: where do I start? The hostess we first encountered spoke very poorly, so I misunderstood her and inadvertently cut the line. Instead of coming over to clarify herself, she started yelling at me saying--"you're very rude. You're very rude to cut in front of everyone." I stared at her and asked if she was being serious; she was. When I asked to speak to her manager, she started pleading "no, no, no!". This is the face of your new, expensive restaurant? Really? Time to reconsider! The waitress was nice, but also inefficient as we never saw her again after placing our initial order. In summary, worth a try while they are taking half off the food, but once that's over, not sure i will come back! read more

I went to Kimchee this past Friday as I've had a craving for Korean food (somewhat strangely, since I don't usually eat it that much!) and this was nearby a friend's office. We were seated quite quickly - maybe because it's vacation season - although the service thereafter was a bit erratic and confusing, with many different servers taking orders and delivering things at different times. I will also note that the prices are very very reasonable - my friend and i ordered three starters, two mains, and three drinks between us and the total with service was less than £25 each! Bargain. That said, the food was not absolutely outstanding as I've come to expect from other Korean establishments in London. Part of this was my fault - I ordered basic bibimbap (rather than dolsat bibimbap) so it seemed distinctly cold. My friend's pork bulgogi on the other hand was tender and tasty. The starters were also great - although I do not recall the exact names at the moment, we had a beef spring roll, prawns with chili sauce and the best thing of all, the little omelet. Delicious! I'm not sure if I would go out of my way to hit Kimchee again (I would prefer Soju, Arirang or others) but in the neighborhood, it would be a relatively inexpensive and tasty option in a pleasant and buzzy atmosphere. read more

This new place is really near my job so I stopped in for lunch. The staff was speaking Korean to me and it seemed really artificial considering myself as well as everyone on staff was obviously not Korean. I ordered the sundubu jigae (soft tofu soup) and there serving size was impressive, but it wasn't served with rice so I had to order that separately. The dish was pretty authentic tasting although way overdone with sea creatures (sundubu jigae is normally served with a few clams and prawns for taste). Overall this place seemed pretty contrived and overpriced. I'd go out of my way to hit up Soju in Soho instead. read more

Quick review: + authentic Korean taste + nice decor - small portions Full review: Kimchee is centrally located (well, close enough to my work place anyway) for satisfying my cravings for Korean food, with dishes like raw beef bibimbap. The portion size is pretty small for the price, but the setting is chic and staff are friendly enough. The food comes quickly and in batches - whenever they are cooked, they are delivered. read more

Delicious choice of Korean dishes! Quickly served and on your table. Affordable prices so makes best for couples or groups! read more

Kimchee - Quick to accommodate 8 people. Drinks and food service came out within 10-15 mins. Seafood jiigae just hit the spot! - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

I am the first to admit that whilst I love Asian food, I know very little about it. I feel extremely privileged therefore to have been invited to the VIQ event at Kimchee for a crash course in Korean food. This restaurant is one of a kind, currently an ambassador, that has not yet made it to chain-hood. I cannot emphasise the passion that the staff of Kimchee have for this variety of cuisine, their attention to detail, their desire to make this cuisine accessible for all, and just how much they know about their menu. I came away with a greater appreciation of the smells and tastes from this region and whilst I can understand that for many this may be an acquired taste, I personally developed a thirst for more. Being one of very few Korean restaurants in London, this restaurant, which is close to Holborn tube (so accessible from the centre), concentrates solely on this cuisine. They even go so far as (those who are sensitive to their carbon footprint skip to the next paragraph) sourcing the majority of their ingredients and table ware from Korea to ensure as authentic a taste and experience as possible. With a third of its guests claiming to be Korean, you cannot but help feel they have achieved their goal. This restaurant had actually been recommended to me previously, but upon arriving I found a queue formed outside so went for another option. I regret not having listened to this recommendation. Known for it's queues, this restaurant does not offer a reservation service (although this was mentioned as something they will be looking into for larger parties). The ethos being to make this restaurant accessible to everyone, and not just those that book in advance. Although it was mentioned that the Korean Olympic team has secured a spot. First impressions were extremely positive, low hung geometric lights create a warm ambient atmosphere and the high grade décor provide a feeling of elegance and sophistication. I was extremely impressed with the water feature and Zen like rock garden waiting area at the entrance, it created a peaceful place to wait whilst our tables were being prepared. This restaurant offers a communal dining experience, so you will be seated where they can fit you in (Wagamama style) although there are looking to open a new area for larger groups downstairs. Being a communal restaurant you are also encouraged to share smaller plates, however the menu features larger mains with the expectation that you will order a main and share a few smaller dishes. So that brings me on to the most stimulating part of the Kimchee experience, the amazing food and drink selection. On our visit we were greeted by a table furnished with high grade dinning ware which gave the dishes we sampled an air of culinary chic. Throughout the evening we were provided with a selection of smaller dishes including: Yang Yeum Chicken, spicy pieces of bread crumbed chicken Yuk Hwae, a Asian version of what in the west we would call steak tartare. High grade steak with sesame seeds, pear and cucumber and a raw egg yolk Crab Tuigim, crispy fried soft shell crab Gogi mandu, which are like dumplings or Gyoza Pa Jeon, a type of omelette pancake with seafood Kimchee, which, if you are astute you'll realise is the name of the restaurant, which is a dish of cabbage, layered with spices and left to ferment I would have to say that it is hard to pick a favourite from these as each was delightful, each garnished with fresh herbs, where crisp, never oily and each presented perfectly. However, a highlight of the experience was trying Kimchee, something which I have never heard of before. This is slightly fizzy on the tongue and reminded me of globki, a polish dish, with cabbage and spicy mince, however obviously without the meat. Apparently this dish, used as an ingredient in much of the menu, contains elements that aid digestion and the fair skin of older Korean women has been attributed to its unique properties. I didn't notice a change in my complexion, but as this was delightful, I wouldn't mind eating this on a more regular basis, regardless. I also enjoyed the Yuk Hwae, which I was assured is the most popular dish of the western visitors to this restaurant. The meat was succulent and the taste sophisticated and which would be very appealing to a number of my red blooded friends. The drinks included (if that is I recall them correctly), Mae Wha Soo, a sweet plum wine, Makgeolli a rice based fermented drink that smelt like Banana's and had somewhat of a taste of unripe banana, and Soju, which is a clear vodka like spirit that is weaker in strength and sweeter in taste. We also sampled a number of cocktails, which were lovely, but rather sweet for my tastes. My highlight would be the plum wine, which I have tried previously and remains a firm favourite. Having persuaded the menu, I was also pleasantly surprised by the price, it is very reasonable, especially when you take into account the quality of the food and surroundings. I had a read more

Kimchee - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

The food here is very authentic - despite the kitchen looking like Wagamamas! Decor is very stylish and modern, and the prices are reasonable for the area. Definitely gives the Korean place below Holborn station a run for its money. Beware the huge queues though for dinner - they snake out the door! But table turnaround is fast, so you'll be in quickly. They do seem a bit short staffed - takes a bit of time to get your order in and the bill at the end, but once you order, the food arrives quickly. read more

Oh my - a restaurant in central London that is beautifully designed, has fantastic food and reasonable prices! I will definitely be coming back here. And they have a good music playing in the background! read more

Kimchee - Raw beef bimbimbap - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

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I happened upon this place while walking around on a Sunday evening. Not being from London, I didn't realize that many places to eat would be closed, but I was lucky enough to find Kimchee. It was pretty packed! So I was definitely excited and decided to try it out. I was seated very quickly and given a menu, and ordered a Bibimbap with raw beef and a coke pretty quickly without much issue, which came out surprisingly quickly. So far, so good! It was served in a hot stone bowl and the side of sweet chili definitely gave it a tasty touch. Overall, I liked it! But... I have a few concerns with the service. As a important side note, I did dine alone, as I was traveling by myself. There might have a been a slight confusion as to who my server was... I remember being halfway through my meal when a party of two next to me was seated. They ordered, ate, and paid, AND left all in a timely manner. I was sitting there one my phone with an obviously empty bowl and coke cup/bottle for forever! What other visual cues do you need to realize that a customer is done...? Thus, they came in midway of my meal, and was able to leave well before I did... By the time I left, I realized that I had been there for an hour and a half - with half of that time being on my phone and trying to flag time someone to get me my check and my change... Watching other groups of patrons getting serviced and leaving without issue didn't make me a happy customer... At least the food was good. read more

your table" experience (which I love doing!), but the plus side is, you won't walk away smelling like BBQ and garlic and you can enjoy your meal without having to check to see if your BBQ is done or not. If it's your first time eating Korean, make sure you go with someone who know how to eat Korean BBQ (yes, there is a specific way), or order something from this list and you can't go wrong (unless you're allergic): 1. scallions and seafood pancakes (pa-jeon) 2. Kimchee pancakes (kimchee-jeon) 3. fried tofu with kimchee and pork (doo boo kimchee) 4. spicy rice cakes (ttuk bok gi) 5. soft tofu stew/soup (soon doo boo jji gae) 6. Korean BBQ beef (galbi) 7. Korean spicy pork BBQ (pork galbi) 8. beef stone pot rice (dol sot bibimbap) 9. glass noodles (jap chae). The icecreams are really good, too! (red bean, green tea, chestnut, black sesame and almond). read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! From the decor to the food to the prices, all in, a wonderful restaurant. 1. Food: Ordered the dolsat bibimbap, the bulgogi, kim chee, and a couple of other appetizers. Everything was delicious. While the drinks may sound interesting, they weren't impressive. I'd say the portions are a bit on the small side, but great value (dishes are 7 - 9 pounds each). 2. Service: Inconsistent. Food took a while to appear, and we were largely ignored by the team. After requesting drinks with several different waiters, we finally got them. 3. Atmosphere: Soothing, open, and casual. Dark minimalist tables placed next to an open air kitchen. Usually attracts corporate personnel. read more

So another guest of the VIQ event..the bar has been set high this was exactly the kind of experience a VIQ event should be sampling something new and exciting with generous and informative hosts. The venue is a great mix between the traditional and modern they work hard here with the authentic touches and that is to be admired. The ground floor restaurant was busy and buzzing we were downstairs in a private space about to be launched to the general public. Heavily styled with traditional touchescool and chic So Kimchee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi) - a traditional fermented Korean dish made of vegetables with a variety of seasonings made on the premises still not really certain if this is pickled or fermented or both their version was cabbage with chilli paste I would say an acquired taste not sure I could do a whole dish but as a component ingredient in other dishes it definitely adds a kick. (See photo below) The food was consistently of great quality I think the fried dishes were the most successful - crab was very good and I know my kids would love the chicken dishes. This is a menu to savour and explore my first experience of korean food it won't be my last (See photo below) The real star of the show was the Yuk Hwae (above) - similar to a beef tartare high quality raw beef with sweet pear and cucumber served with sesame oil and seeds with an egg yolkcarnivore heaven. We explored the drinks menu in tandem with the food menu I would pick the plum wines when I return others a bit more of a challenge need to train my palette to embrace the new. The real test is would I go backan easy yes with friends or family.in a group with a pile of dishes to sample and share - perfect social fare. And a big thank you for the Korean restaurant guide a really nice touch! read more

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I was one of the participants of the recent VIQ event at Kimchee. As anyone can tell from my user name, I am a huge fan of Korean cuisine. I had not made it to Kimchee yet and was really looking forward to my first visit as I had heard lots about it from other foodies. The first impressions were good if unusual for a Korean restaurant the main restaurant has a Wagamama-style layout with an open kitchen and long bench-style seating. After a few minutes in the waiting area we were greeted by Adam, the restaurant manager, and led downstairs to the new dining area. The room had a much more intimate feel to it than the upstairs area, with smaller tables and lots of dark wood; very nice and stylish. After being introduced to Graham, who was our bartender for the evening, we were served a Korean plum wine with our first dish, Prawn Mari, which was a kind of summer roll but the spinach, and the sesame oil used to season it, was a very typical Korean combination. I've never seen such rolls on the menu of a Korean restaurant before so this was an interesting start to our taster menu. Next up was the Pa Jeon which tasted good but I must agree with chopstix2steaknives and would have preferred it to be a bit lighter. But nevertheless, the taste was good. It was served with Bek Seju, a Korean rice wine. I had never tried Bek Seju before as I usually stick to tea when I have Korean food. I must say that I found it to be a very acquired taste and smell but hey, at least I tried it. Other dishes, in no particular order, were Yang Yuem Chicken, Crab Tuigim, Gogi Mandu and Pa Jeon. This were served with Mak Geolli, which I found to be much more palatable than the Bek Seju! We were also served two very traditional Korean dishes, namely Yuk Hwae and Kimchee (also spelled Kimchi ;) The Yuk Hwae was very good and one of the better ones I have tasted but it would have been even more refreshing if the meat had been a bit colder. I also liked the challenge of mixing everything together as this is usually done by the waiting staff. The Kimchi is made from scratch and you could tell it was not only very good and authentic; it was also heavily fermented, which is hard to find in restaurants as they usually serve a 'fresher' version of Kimchi. This was certainly the best Kimchi I've had in a restaurant. Our evening was rounded off by lovely cocktails and a we were given very handy guide to Korean restaurants in England which I will doubtlessly put to good use. Altogether I think that Kimchee is on to something good; some dishes are a fresh take on Korean food but it does not let down with the more traditional dishes. I would have loved to try a few more traditional dishes such as a Korean stew, Jap Chae or Bulgogi and hope that the opportunity will arise to visit Kimchee again. I was also impressed by the quality of the tableware, which is apparently imported from Korea. The staff are passionate about what they do and seem determined to introduce Korean food to as many people as possible. And the queues that form at the door of Kimchee every evening indicate that they are well on their way to doing just that. read more

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Not delicious. Just tolerable. Service sucks. Waited like 15 min for ordering and another 10 min for checking. And it's expensive. Not a place for quick lunch. Disappointing. read more

Kimchee - Just tolerable. - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

Called for a business lunch whilst working in London and was very impressed. Much of the seating is refectory-style shared benches, but the overall décor and ambience was good. This was my first experience of Korean food, but everything we had was flavourful and interesting. It wasn't like Chinese, or Japanese, it has a style of its own. Many of the dishes seem to have a spicy kick, but by no means all of them. One surprising thing was that both my starter and main dish were both cold: I hadn't realised this when I ordered them. Recommended: I'll have to go back and try dinner... read more

Tried the spicy fried rice and fish cake. It is not a big quantity but it tastes really good. I like it and bibimbap is also good. I like this restaurant and cannot forget the person with whom I had lunch together. read more

Kimchee - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

LOVE this place! Great food and really good prices. Pro's: hip decor. Friendly & efficient service. Great sized portions. Cons: loud. There's a line during the weekend nights (but this is obviously typical for London). Definitely recommend to others! read more

Interesting decor, good food, friendly service and reasonable prices. I went with a group of eight and was able to try a little bit of what everyone ordered. The kimchee is definitely an acquired taste. The seafood bibimbap is tastier that the fried and raw beef one. The Udon noodle with soy sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. My favourite was the jajang myeon with pork and seafood. I ordered the pork belly with a side of broccoli and was happy with the thin slices and tasty dip, but you need to order rice or a side dish. Icecream was good as well. read more

I went there a few weeks ago with a friend. I wanted to try it for a long time since a Korean friend recommended it. Before we walked inside I thought it was gonna be quite expensive. Because the environment of the restaurant was very nicely done and they definitely spent a lot on the decor. It was quite packed even though it was in the middle of the week. The receptionist got us a table in no time, but we had to share with another 2 ladies. The food and price were not bad at all, it wasn't expensive. It would be nice if one wants to eat decent Korean food in a nice environment without spending fortune (well, you can spend a fortune if you like, of course depends on how and what you order...). The down side of this restaurant was, the catchphrase of the waiters were "Wait a minute, I'll be back!" But then, 5 mins, 10 mins, 15 mins, no one was back... It was a bit annoying... And it would be better if going as a group of 4 at least to occupy the whole table, otherwise one would have to share the benches, which was very difficult to get into when someone else was already there, and had to sit very closely to each other... read more

Found a delightfully modern yet classic tasting Korean restaurant in London. From the decor to the mocktails, to the food, 4 stars! I was in the mood for Bibimbop and Patbingsu. The kimchee was perfect. It was all so perfectly yummy. !! read more

Kimchee - I was in the mood for Bibimbop and Patbingsu. The kimchee was perfect. It was all so perfectly yummy. !! - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

I attended Qypes first VIQ event at Kimchee yesterday evening and had a great time. I loved the design of the restaurant and the fact that we were entertained in our own private eating area down stairs. From start to finish, we were treated very well, especially by our host for the event. Kimchee spoiled us, as each drink we received, soon followed a side dish from the menu. My favorites were the fried dishes which consisted of; pa jeon (Korean style pancakes with seafood, crab tuigim (soft shell crab) and kanpoogi (chicken in a rice basket). At the end we received a guide to Korean restaurants in England, which I though was very nice, since they were trying to promote the countries cuisine, rather than think of others as competition. read more

Absolutely love this place! Had walked past many times reminding myself to visit one day and I'm so glad I did. The decor is unique and modern and the staff are friendly. They were very willing to explain the menu to us. We visited purely based on the appearance outside and the menu. The food is delicious, very tasty. I had the seafood bibimbap which filled me up, I didn't want it to end! To drink I had the kimberry cocktail which I finished pretty quick it was too good! Being on the main road between Holborn and Chancery Lane station, it was very easy to find. Can't wait to visit here again! read more

You know a korean restaurant is good when they bang out the kim chi ji gae. Absolutely amazing! Must try when in London and you are craving Korean food. A bit pricy but well worth every dollar. read more

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This is not the authentic Korean experience. They have Korean flavors but that's about it. The restaurant should be "inspired by Korea," but not to be considered Korean. I was broken hearted because I took my British friends here to show them a new cultural experience since I couldn't transport them back home to LA. The soju isn't authentic either, it's too sweet (the pear) and barely tolerable. Luckily, my friends were happy but I was not. I felt like a terrible hostess. The pro's: its walkable from the British Museum. They have a gluten free menu. The cons: all of the above. read more

This restaurant constantly offers deals and vouchers on their website. A couple months ago, I visited the restaurant using 'Lazy Sundays' voucher in which I got 50% 0ff Food (excluding drinks) on Sunday. So if you'd like to visit this place yourself, it's best to watch out for new deals on their website. Despite some bad reviews, this restaurant seems to be very popular. I was there just a few minutes after it opened for lunch. There was a line of customers queuing! and the place was already full! I thought it's because of the promotion but my friend who visited this place before has told me after ward that this place's known for a long queue. Therefore, not the best place for a large group. You would get a table quickly if it's a group of two or three people. They only take a reservation for 10 or more people. I have to say that they've got one thing right which is the decoration and ambiance. The place is spacious and looks very modern-Asian. The tables and chairs were quite big, so you get a plenty of space without having to sit uncomfortable close with other customers. The menu looked impressive and there're a lot of cocktails as well. The food's presentation was good. It wasn't messy and some efforts have been put into the dish. However, Pa Jeon was a bit cold and some dishes didn't come with rice. I had 'seafood and soft tofu Jigae' and ordered rice separately. The soup was spicy and peppery. It's served hot and it was full of flavour. However, the seafood was quite small in there. I tried soju cocktails. I personally found it tasted a bit like a cold medicine. It didn't have a good balance like what a good drink should have. Overall, it would be best to visit during weekday and not with a large group. read more

I don't suppose this is the most authentic Korean place you can find in London, but it certainly is a lot better than a lot of the other noodle-y places in Central. I had the seafood noodle soup which came with a good amount and mixture of seafood and was nicely spicy as advertised. My dining companion had the bibimbap which was served in the sizzling pot with the raw egg on top. We both really enjoyed our dinners. We're definitely not Korean food experts, but the dishes were tasty, fresh and generous in size. The service was a little chaotic - the queuing system was manned by a girl who had no idea what she was doing and lot of parties left because people that had clearly come in after them were seated beforehand. We were really only seated within 15 mins because we were quite assertive and flagged the fact that others were seated ahead of us. The seats are also packed very tightly togeather, so you really don't have much space to get comfy and it's certainly not somewhere to go to linger over drinks and dinner. Would be 4 stars if it was little more relaxed and the service less frenetic, but the food is good and it's a good price in for such a central location. read more

Food was good, although the starters were really small in portion, better order an extra main course to share amongst each other. It took very long to order and you got food before your drinks were there, although the decor was nice. Oh and half the things we intended to order were already out. I'd say the concept is similar to Wagamamas, but the service at W's is better. read more

Pretty good night last night for our first Qype VIQ event. I've never actually been able to taste so many different dishes & drinks in one evening! Everything was deliciously prepared & really tasty. Unlike T, the steak tartare was most likely my favourite dish:) To top it up, we got the luxury of having the General Manager detailing every dish one by one with an explanation on origins and preparation. The four stars for now only reflects the fact that I didn't actually come to dinner at this place yet properly. That is not to say this will not change as I already have it on my radar for my next girlfriends night out monthly reunion and will update this review accordingly soon. read more

Pretty good value for money and a solid range of Korean tastiness. We came for dinner but I reckon I'll be back for a few lunches. Good nudge on the side order of kimchi in itself! read more

As a big fan of Korean food from the US, I am indeed quite surprised that London does not offer a big variety of Korean cuisines. When I went to kimchee for the first time I had seafood pancake and bibimbap. It was alright, not great. It does not feel authentic. Feels much more commercialized and manufactured. The second time was much more disappointing when I found out a simple kimchee soup would cost £9 with £2 extra if served with rice. Is this a joke?! Having lived in the States for many years, korean bbq and soups have been my favorite because of the high quality and affordable price ~ $10 for a big meal. It is very upsetting to pay a lot of money for not so great food just because of the convenient location and stylish design. read more