Well it was really surprising place! We were looking for a place for dinner which could hold 6 people without a reservation. We tried this place and we were really well welcome. They found us a table big enough for our group. Even if I know Korean food, the waitress took the time to make us recommendation of different dishes to share. The owner offered us Kimchi (which was delicious by the way) and was really warm. We ordered different things like gyozas (I agree it's more Japanese than Korean but was really good ), bulgogi, kimchi pancake, Tuk Bok KI (which were perfect and really spicy !) and two types of beef noodles. Everything for me was good and we were all REALLY FULL with good food ! I wasn't disappointed at all and will come back for sure read more

LiKo - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

Me LiKo a LOT :) Thank You Jeebus .... I luvluvluv Bi Bim Bab and had seen the Yelp reviews for Little Korea and so the name of this place stuck in my grey matter and I had had it bookmarked for ages ..... It's a Saturday early evening in London's China Town, all the usual hotspots have queues out the door and it is dark and raining stairods. We were wet, cold and hungry as we tramped down Lisle Street then I saw the name and my "BeepBeepBimBab" alarm went off. From the outside you may not 'liko' the look but, believe me, looks are not what LiKo is about. Once inside we were shown to a table downstairs and we got right to it with Edamame and Hot Sake to revive us. We agreed to each pick our own favourite dishes and then share. I opted for the Kimchi Bokum Bab (£7.00) and once it arrived and I had dipped in I was seriously reluctant to give even a morsel away, it was delightful and topped with the perfect fried egg. Service was rapido, staff are friendly and know their menu well, so for the Asian food virgins out there (we had one in our group), do not fear, LiKo will be gentle with you and leave you with only pleasant memories of your 'first time' and a yearning for more of the same. read more

LiKo - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

Another new jewel on my current favourite foodie street - Lisle St in Chinatown. A few doors down from my Leekung, my newest Lisle St discovery from last weekend is LiKo, short for Little Korea. For a foreign food, LiKo's bright menus on the windows with lovely appetising pictures of some of the dishes is a very good idea. It certainly made me want to go in and try the food. There also seemed to be a lot of happy diners whenever I walked past, always a good sign. The decor is nicely done without going over the top and the Korean theme comes through. They do their best to make the small space seem bigger and you can sense that they're trying hard here, down to the newspapers in the men's toilet! The menu announced that Korean food is healthy and there's certainly a lot of vegetables in their cuisine. Everything on the menu looked authentically Korean as did all the food I see on the other guests' tables. To be honest, I was struggling to decide and asked the waitress for some suggestions. She recommended the Dol Bibim Bab, their best seller and a typical Korean dish - meat, vegetables, fried egg and rice served in a hot stone bowl. I also selected the fishcake soup as a starter as the picture looked yummy. As I waited for the food, 2 small plates of complementary pickles were delivered - cucumber and bean sprouts - to munch on. The kitchen had certainly made 2 ordinary vegetables interesting - the cucumber had some mild vinegar and I think the bean sprouts had a sesame dressing. Before long, the food arrived. The bibim bab arrived in a stone bowl so hot that the food was sizzling. I love that sound of food cooking. The waitress demonstrated how to prepare the bibim bab. Chilli sauce is poured onto the mix of topping and then everything is mixed together so the rice is incorporated. The 2 dishes were a real contrast. The bibim bab was spicy, savoury and made taste buds dance wonderfully. In contrast, the soup was very mellow and smooth. The fishcakes came in different shapes but tasted much the same - fishy but with a much softer texture than Chinese fish cakes. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and will definitely be back to try all the other different types of dishes on the menu - table BBQ, spicy soups, noodles. I hope LiKo will help to establish Korean food in Chinatown. The food scene's getting really exciting in Chinatown read more

Little Korea in China Town. Let's just lump all the Asian restaurants in one area, I'm down for that idea. The setting is a very traditional Korean restaurant and my dining partner and I split an order of the duk bok ki (rice cakes) and jap chae. I must say that both dishes were very tasty and even though the side dishes were practically non-existent (only 2), the meal was very good. Both were full of flavor and although they weren't very big portions, they were still very satisfying. The menu has a bunch of stuff that I've never even had before so if any Koreans want to take me on a tasting of traditional dishes, I'll be ready and willing. I also got a cup of Amazing (aka green tea). I don't know what kind of tea they use but I loved it. I'd go back just for the hot cup of tea... and the food too. So far, so good I am a fan! read more

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It's okay, nothing really special. I think there was hair in my bi bim bap. read more

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We got yook kye jang with ALMOST NO noodles or fern and fat with some meat attached to it. The bibimbap was very small with NO meat at all. They charge for the kimchi and kimchi radish. They claim its expensive but probably bc they are one of the few korean places and they know they can. It was around 2pounds or so for a small amount of kimchi. Not really worth the price. read more

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Really let down by Yelp on this one. Maybe I'm just too spoiled by visiting LA/NYC enough to regularly eat at their respective Koreatowns, but LiKo is just not good Korean food. The kalbi tang was the only passable thing we had here, and I'm probably being really generous. The bibimbap was awful; the rice hadn't been cooked enough and the stone bowl wasn't nearly hot enough, so the rice was not crispy at all - and the vegetables were not great either. And I'm not even sure they used traditional / authentic noodles for the japchae. Worst off, kimchee costs extra! Our server was friendly when present - but was often not present. Really unacceptable, considering they add a 10% service charge to the bill. read more

I'm pleased to have found a cluster of Korean restaurants in or near Chinatown. There's no way I'm riding out to lower slobovia again to get my kimchi fix. LiKo has all of the trademarks of a decent mainstream Korean restaurant: homemade kimchi, fish-packed hwedupbap, not-too-sour kimchi fried rice delivered with a fried egg and, of course, they carried Hite - not by far my favorite label in the world of beers but it's certainly very Korean. read more

Being Korean and from the west coast, i am spoiled to live in an area where i can drive 5-10 minutes to find at least 10 Korean restaurants i would give 4-5 stars. Little Korea is not even close to getting 2 stars from me. I am only basing my review on the Bi Bim Bap and Seafood Bi Bim Bap that my husband and I ordered. The first thing that left a bad taste in my mouth was the fact that they charge for the side dishes. The fact that I had to pay for Kim Chi seemed ridiculous since in Seattle, I can always expect around 10 side dishes to come free with my meal. Not to mention free refills on them as well. I don't know if I had ordered the vegetarian Bi Bim Bap by accident, but there was no meat in my dish. I was surprised by how bland and boring the dish looked and tasted. The fried egg that came on top was fried for too long that it had a rubbery texture. I like my egg yolks a bit runny so it mixes in with the rice. The seafood Bi Bim Bap that my husband ordered looked worse. There was not much seafood and what was in there was pretty pathetic looking. Tiny rubbery squid parts and mussels came on top of what looked like wilted lettuce. The worse thing about my husband's dish was that the rice on the bottom of the stone bowl was not even crispy! What is the point of ordering the stone bowl Bi Bim Bap if there is not one piece of crispy rice? Needless to say, i will not be coming back to Little Korea again the next time I am in London. Our waiter was nice, but I didn't see him again after our food came out. I realize you already add service charge on to the receipt, but you should still check on the customers to see whether they need any else or not. In my case, i was dying for him to bring me the check so I could get my butt out of there. read more

A winner! It is SO hard to find a Korean restaurant open on a Sunday. Stupid day of rest. No amount of rest is going to keep me from a kim che craving! I decided to go here because a) it was open on Sunday, and b) my buddy Yee Gan O. recommended it. c) they answered their phone when I called to make SURE they were open on Sunday. Sure, it is in the crowded hell-hole of Leicester Sq/ Chinatown, but it was worth fighting the crowds of people from M&M World. Chap Chae, the dish by which I judge all Korean restaurants. VERY tasty. Nice sweet-savory sesame flavour, but not too oily, and perfectly seasoned. All three of us had Dol Bi Bim Bap for the main, and it was probably the best Bi Bim Bap I've had so far in London. The stone bowl made the rice at the bottom crispy, which is key. And at £8.50 it was a very reasonable and completely satisfying and filling meal. They also gave us a couple of free Ban Chen (small side dishes), which they do all the time in the US, but I haven't encountered thus far here. They also do cook your own Korean BBQ on a portable gas grill. Since the grills were gas, it wasn't smelly or smoky at all inside, even though other tables were grilling. They also have a large selection of sushi, katsu, and other Japanese foods as well. read more

I've been living in London since October 2014 and yet somehow I haven't eaten in Chinatown before I went to Liko - that's short for Little Korea by the way. It was just one of those days that I had to get some Kimchi and Liko provided that. The restaurant is ok but nothing too special. The concept is a little odd being 50% Japanese and 50% Korean... Why not just focus on doing the other one well? Anyways I focused on the Korean side and got my Kimchi which was really good, nice and spicy too. I also had a nice tofu hot pot which was ok. The price was definitely very good as I payed like 15 pounds for a starter, main and a beer - so not too bad. If you want to have some Korean, I'm sure there are better places in London, but Liko is easy and relaxed and not too expensive so will probably go again one day. read more

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I'm rarely in greater need of a little Yelp from my friends than when trying to pick a single restaurant from the teaming mass on offer in Chinatown. Luckily, LiKo - which I realised is an abbreviation of "Little Korea" on my third pass of Lisle Street - was highly recommended, so in I go... And it's... not bad. The bibim bab was pretty good, though it was missing the satisfying crunch of the half-burnt rice because the pot just wasn't hot enough. The tempura udon was plain bland. The gyoza were distinctly average. Sure, the little dshes of pickles and bean sprouts were tasty, but that just accentuated my disappointment with the mains. And it wasn't even that cheap. Colour me underwhelmed. It's a shade between beige and magnolia. read more

Excellent food with English descriptions for those of us not quite so familiar with the native language! The atmosphere is very nice, it's a nice restaurant with quaint decor looking out onto Chinatown. It was very busy while we were there without being too crowded. You have the option to have the food cooked at the table for you, cook it yourself, or have it cooked in the kitchen. The menu is relatively large with an excellent choice of dishes including the entrees, BBQ, nigiri, sashimi, and sushi. All in all it's a great place and I'd highly recommend it. read more

Very small place, mainly for groups of two or four, but I am sure if you call ahead of time they may be able to accommodate you. We came in here after exploring Chinatown very excited to try this place out. Unfortunately we found the service to be very unfriendly and the food disappointing and expensive. We sat at the exact same time as another group and they not only ordered, but finished their food before we even ordered! The portions are small and plain, which was not the problem, but definitely not worth the price. We both ordered bibimbap. It was weird because only one came out, the second one took a while. I am used to bibimbap being served piping hot and sizzling where after a few minutes the rice gets crunchy, this wasn't the case and we were pretty disappointed. We definitely won't be coming back. read more

Being Korean, I'm constantly searching for a great Korean restaurant in London that will satisfy my taste buds. Food is well below average at LiKo so it absolutely amazes me to find some of these 4/5 or 5/5 reviews. Seafood pajun dish was dripping with oil and was very soggy. Japchae tasted like it was marinated with BBQ sauce which loses its authenticity. I won't even start on their Jjigae dishes. It was totally appalling. Having said this, the waitress was very friendly. I just wished their food was up to par. read more

I say it's quite good . Tap water available . 2 can occupy a 4seater on a Saturday . They gave more appetizers for free than other restaurants . The stone pot rice is I would say proportional ~~ price is reasonable as well . And I am full. So I would give a 4 out of 5 . It's better than average . read more

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Also known as LIKO this Little Korea isn't quite as little as it appears from the outside. The downstairs is really quite roomy and comfortable. As other reviewers have said the mixture of Japanese & Korean food is good value. It offers similar Japanese dishes to the nearby & probably more well known Toyko Diner and is a great alternative if that place is full. The Bento boxes were a good size and they also serve amazing looking bowls of rice, vegetables & meat or seafood, served on a hot plate, with a raw egg broken over the top when it gets to your table. You then simply mix this in with your food to get a brilliant egg fried rice type stir fry. read more

Japanese and Korean cuisine under one roof - sounds like a winner straight away!! As it was lunchtime, we had to wait about 25 mins to get seated, even though there was seating downstairs, so I didn't know why the downstairs was only opened up afterwards, when we had finished. This was quite similar to my experience at Wokooshii at the Trafford Centre - it was alright. I don't think I'll ever be able to appreciate Korean food, besides their barbeque side. I don't have anything good, or anything bad to say about the food that I had, therefore I don't think I'll be trying this anytime soon. read more

Ever since staying at a random Korean hostel after getting stuck in Paris, i have been a big fan of Korean cuisine. Healthy and hearty servings. Tasty. No nasty MSG hangover as they seem to really respect healthier cooking methods. Little Korea is a big yes in London's Chinatown from me! read more

LiKo - Seafood noodle soup SOOooooo good that I finished the whole bowl! Light and healthy broth perfect adding some Korean chilli - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

I love Korean foods, I eat all over the world. But this restaurant is worst. No taste, very far from menu picture, I will never come back. read more

The good - Korean food tasted good and was authentic The bad - they nickel and dime you for everything! You have to pay separately for each bowl of rice even when you order bulgugi & kalbi! Bancha? That's extra. Want some kimchi with your Korean food? That's extra. Barley tea? Extra as well. Sushi did not taste fresh and the rice was old, dry, and hard. My rolls looked like they were made by the butcher and not a sushi chef. I've posted a picture to show you how little fish they put inside their rolls. read more

LiKo - If you look really closely you may see the tiny portion of tuna & salmon in the rolls. The rice was dry & hard. Stick with Korean food items - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

Lovely service. Lovely food. Bi Bim Bab and Jap Chae were both delish. I made myself so known there that I got extra beansprouts and cukes!! The best Jap Chae in London, so far. The kimchi is a little mild for my tastes but I'll hit Tohbang when I need a kick! read more

For some reason, I was craving Korean food today. Recalling the small number of Korean restaurants there were in Chinatown, we headed over there in hopes of finding something that looked decent. After wandering around the area and checking the menu and decor of a few places, I found that LiKo seemed to look the most authentic. As soon as we walked in however, I started to get nervous about my pick: 1. There were 0 number of Asians in side 2. The menus were nicely translated to English Oh man, seems like a bust--we walked into a tourist trap. However--- I was so wrong. It turns out that everyone who worked in this restaurant is actually Korean--from the owners to the cooks in the kitchen. And the food. And the food. The food was soooo DELICIOUS. - Chap Che (6.80): BEST clear noodle I have ever had. I love this dish and always get it as an appetizer if it's not already served as a ban chen (side dish). The one they serve here is intensely flavourful, not over cooked so the noodle was al dente, and warm...oh so good... - Table cooking kalbi (beef rib) and dae ji bulgogi (spicy marinated pork) (8.50 and 7.50 respectively) - my boyfriend LOVED the pork (as much as I loved the chap chae) adn the beef ribs were nicely marinated--no bones and not too salty. The server helped us cook it. - Kimchi (2.00): it's hard to swallow the fact that a korean restaurant would charge for kimchi, but at least it was good kimchi. - seol joon mae (10): Korean plum wine as recommended by the owner. It is probably the best alcohol I have ever had. The first note is a bit tangy and sour, but the fruity flavour starts to come out slow, and the after taste has the tinge of tea...oh man..it was so good that we went to the grocery store after and bought another bottle for 8 quid. The total was not cheap - 43 quid with two rice and lettuce added on top (2.50 for lettuce is really steep actually), but I was so happy with the food! Oh, and this place is giant with an entire basement opened for customers. When I went downstairs for the bathroom, there was a large group of asian students sitting down there eating. The soap in the bathroom though is really watered down so that's kind of gross. read more

Let me start by admitting that I do not recall the original names of any of the dishes that I had here. My Korean isn't very good. But I will try to be as descriptive as possible. We started with a plate of meat dumplings. The dish itself was nice but the accompanying sauce was much less fiery than it looked. For the main course, we asked for pork on an iron plate and a dish of fried beef. Both were fabulous, though I feel the beef dish was slightly more oily and tasted slightly better. Since neither of these came with gravy, we were looking for rice orders. Here the menu turned out to be unhelpful. For one, the beef came with rice. We did not anticipate that. Secondly, the dishes under the rice section seemed a bit misleading. We ordered one with various types of seafood. We expected a fried rice. What we got was plain rice accompanied by a preparation of seafood. We also had one plate of fried rice which had lots of vegetables and a fried egg on top. The food was good all around. I enjoyed all the dishes except for the mussels. But that probably has nothing to do with the quality of the dish :) I tried a small glass of Korean plum wine. It was sweet and good and might have been more suited as a dessert wine than one with the food. But £5 for 125ml ? That's steep. Overall the bill came to be ~ £26 per person. This was somewhat higher than what I had expected. But since the food was so nice, I am not complaining. read more

The food is mostly good although I thought we also had a dish that missed. I still like the place, but just can't see myself giving it a 4 star. read more

Recently went to this Korean restaurant in Chinatown with some friends. This is not the place to go if you are seeking the best, most elevated Korean food. However, it is a great option if you are looking for the warming, satisfying food that you typically have when you go out drinking in Koreatown: dukbukgi (very spicy rice cakes), pajun (scallion pancakes), fried rice, and home-style stews. read more

Some colleagues and I went here for a fun meal. None of us had ever had korean food before but we all left wanting more! Sushi was great value and of good quality, for the price. We had a few hot starters to share, the pickles and kimchi being pretty amazing tastewise! The service was very friendly and helped us pick what we wanted to eat. I'd recommend going for trying different tastes and the awesome sushi! read more

I'm from Manchester and there a few Korean restaurants around here and I'm a big fan of Korean food so when I came to London for a short break I headed to Chinatown on Monday afternoon hoping to find somewhere to eat. I spotted the Korean flag hanging outside and made a bee-line for Little Korea. I believe it was the owner who greeted us and he was very friendly and welcoming and showed the four of us to a table. The place itself was small but homely, it had a unpretentious feel. The main menu was huge and the choice amazing. We opted to go with the cheaper lunch menu as there was enough to pick from on there to make each one of us happy. I choose a bulgogi beef dish as did my friend, while the two others went for a pork bulgogi dish and beef bibimbap. We also shared a kimchi jeon (pancake) between us and ordered barley tea which can be served hot or cold. We opted for hot as I normally drink it cold and wanted a change. When the meal came the potions were generous and the food absolutely delicious! The beef was cooked to pefection and the flavours delicate. My friend was impressed with his pork bulgogi, no fat and very tender. The bibimbap was also one of the best my friend had tasted and the kimchi jeon was cooked perfectly, crispy with plenty of spicy flavour. We were all so full that we couldn't order a desert although we were all tempted. The waiter we had was friendly and attentive and a little shy which just made him endearing. After eating we had to rush to our next appointment but thanked the owner and staff for a wonderful meal which was met with large grins. Later that day we were all longing to return for more of the delicious food from Little Korea and craving more crispy kimchi jeon but were too tired to go all the way back to Chinatown. I will be coming here again on my next visit and keep wishing Little Korea was nearby, I think I could eat there happily every week! Highly recommended, a real gem! The only thing that puzzled me and I didn't have time to ask about was all the writing on the main counter, they looked like signatures or autographs. Can anyone enlighten me? EDIT: Have since been again and asked about the autographs. They are a famous Korean sport stars team, I think hocky, they signed the counter when they visited. read more

It's the best Korean food I've had so far. Situated in China town in Soho, this non-descript place serves some delectable Korean cuisine. From sushi to traditional Korean dishes. The food comes fast so if you go on a hungry stomach, this place will definitely not disappoint you. I strongly suggest their beef preparations and you can't miss out on kimchi, a spicy fermented cabbage as appetiser. Also, try out the green tea ice-cream to round up a delicious meal! A three-course meal for two will cost you about 20 pounds. But the food is truly worth the money! read more

This little Korean restaurant serves traditional Korean dishes and Japanese as well. I love the sushi there as it is freshly prepared and delicious. In a Korean restaurant you must have Kimchi. It is a spicy cabbage. The food is not expensive, me and my boyfriend has never spent more than 20 pounds for a meal there. The portions are just right as everytime when we leave we are full. You can never go hungry when you leave this place. The service is great too, it is quick and the staff were friendly. If you like Japanese food or feeling adventurous this is a good place to try. read more

I love this place. Been about five times over the last three years. It's cafe syle so you don't feel bad going there by yourself. I typically go after work, for a pre-theatre bite before meeting up with friends and family. Typically spend about £18 all told; starter, main and (really cold) Coke. Which is about £14 more than McDonalds but you leave feeling happy! Delicious, fresh and memorable. read more

Just been there today. There was a rubish food. All seafood and vegetable was not fresh and not worth for money we spended. However, i found mice ran at lower ground floor when im on my way to restroom. Waitress can't clearly communicate with me and she had skin disease on her hand and face which looks really disgusting. I have no idea how this restaurant passed food hygiene. We have spended £70 on meal and this wil be the last time visiting here. !!!!!!!Worst restaurant ever !!!!!!!!!! read more

Nice little restaurant in China Town. I usually go to New Malden if I do want Korean food but this time I have tried Little Korea and was pleasantly surprised. I have enjoyed the food that was freshly prepared and the service was friendly and helpful. read more

The only problem at Little Korea is choice, as in too, too much. A friend who spent her childhood in Japan introduced me to this gem of a Korean-stroke-Japanese restaurant in London's Soho and just thinking about their food makes me dribble. The decor is basic and the dusty plastic sushi in the window don't exactly inspire confidence in the forthcoming meal, but this place is testament to the fact that you shouldn't judge a restaurant based on dusty plastic sushi. It's also the only place that I've found where tofu tastes good - try the smoked tofu cubes in dipping sauce and then try to tell me you don't like the stuff! The sushi and sashimi are fresh and tasty, the hot pots are fun if you're dining in a group and the bowls of noodles with tempura on top are not to be rushed - they're BIG. I also can't get enough of the gyoza, but when it comes to the at-table grill, the meat they use isn't always the best quality. I had chicken on the grill once and it really let down the rest of the fine food that can be had in this establishment. We like the warm sake, the chilled Asahi beers, the tea and the green tea ice cream. If you work in the 'hood, they even do takeaway options like Bento. Well worth a visit and not expensive by any means. read more

I love this place - probably my favorite chinatown restaurant. It is a great mix of japanese and korean food, for very reasonable prices. I have never paid more than £20 and was totally full when i left. Have to try the bul go gi and the soft shell crap is brilliant too. staff are attentive and food comes quick. am going back again soon read more

The food is okay but the portions are very small. I've been on several occasions but the attitude of the staff, especially the manager/owner of the place, was terrible. On our most recent visit, she looked down on us because we asked for tap water and kept giving us dirty looks when my friends and I wanted to talk together before paying the bill rather than leaving the restaurant immediately read more

Having eaten authentic Korean BBQ in Pusan, Incheon, Seoul, as well as in major cities such as Sydney, Vancouver and New York, I was really disappointed with this restaurant. We started out asking for Korean BBQ and ordered our marinated beef ribs...don't be fooled by the pictures on the menu as what you see is not what we got! We thought we made it clear that we wanted to cook our own as we did ask and then the waitress delivered our dishes already cooked! Unlike other places I have eaten at, there is no kimchi or other Korean condiments that would normally accompany such dishes. You have to pay extra for lettuce, kimchi etc. The marinated beef was nice but I swear to God, this was not cooked BBQ style, perhaps on a hot plate...no BBQ flavor at all! So very disappointing especially for the price! I was surprised that the dish was cooked with carrot, zucchini and onions...not a clove of garlic in sight...very unusual...other dishes in this restaurant may be nice but sadly I won't be coming here again for Korean BBQ. read more

I always go to this restaurant with my girlfriend and I experience very friendly and alive in LIKO. We had a get together with my friends on Sunday of 7 people and I recommended all my friends to go there for Lunch. It was around 3pm and I saw a lady (once of the waitress who usually serves me when I am there)on the desk and asked table for 7. She said there is no table for 7 together and have to sit separately. I saw around 5-8 customers eating food almost done. I asked at what time the table will be available roughly. She replied " I Don't Know" not interested. And I asked if we can sit down stairs. She said "NO it will be open form 6pm" in a very rude way. I asked her if I can use the rest room and she said "No". Fair enough my friends were waiting just outside the door and I slightly open the door to say them that the tables are separately. She said "just close the door or leave" very inappropriate way. I said that I am one of your regular customer and you seems very rude today. " Ya Ya I know you" that's all she said. I Feel very low in front of my friends. I have been telling them and my other relatives and friends that LIKO is the best restaurant with the good customer service in China Town and now I am wrong. I work in hotel industry and I alwyas recommend my guest to go there Then we head off to my second choice London China Town which is very good as well. read more

The restaurant was more than uncomfortably hot and stuffy, beyond reason for a summer night. That should have been our first indicator to leave. When our food came out we were shocked at how poor the quality of the food was. A reasonable expectation might be for the food to resemble the pictures in the menu. However, the food should at least match the description of the food in the menu. The seafood dolsot bibimbap had a meagre amount of cold, chewy, seafood that was mostly hard tiny squid tentacles. The rest of the bibimbap was made up of some pathetic shreds of wilted iceberg lettuce that was charred black on top, and some sloppily chopped radish pickles. The rice was burned on the bottom and not deliciously browned and sizzling with sesame oil as it should have been with a dolsot. There were no other properly prepared, colourful and deliciously seasoned vegetables as you'd expect in a traditional Korean bibimbap. Just wilted, burned lettuce and some radish pickles. The Kkanppungi (crispy hot garlic chicken) was also astonishingly disappointing. It had not even the hint of once having been crispy. Instead, what arrived on my plate was an appetiser-sized portion of weird, lumps of cold, chewy chicken covered in sticky, gloopy, congealed clumps of starch covered in syrupy sauce and sesame seeds. Trying not to judge them solely on the poor appearance of the food, we gave it a taste but the food proved a far cry from the flavoursome and scrumptious experience you'd come to expect with properly, lovingly prepared traditional Korean food. If you're unlucky enough to have ordered food from here and it is not up to parr, make sure you don't question it with the staff. They will aggressively refute any sincere feedback or concerns you have with non-sensical rebuttals, such as Seafood bibimbap doesn't have any namul (vegetables) or any other high quality ingredients that you'd expect in it because they need to compensate for the cost of the seafood, and that had you been a more studious surveyor of the menu, you should have known better. They will also say that they have never heard a complaint before so they don't have anything to say to you, like how they told us. Your polite attempt to at least try the food will become an accusation that you ate the food so you have to pay for it all, despite it being inedible and uneaten. Then, if you're Korean like me (or even if you're not, you just won't know it), they will talk amongst themselves in Korean and curse you under their breath with reviling comments and when confronted about it, they will have their male manager threaten you with warlike advances, menacing looks, and telling you to leave before you he hurts you. But of course, not before they extract your money for uneaten food from you by berating and intimidating you with hostile behaviour so that you'd rather pay just to get out of there. These are all things that happened to us last night. Needless to say, we will never be eating there again, and would advise any others who don't want horrible food and to be threatened and extorted to not eat there either. As a side note, one might be inclined to think that this restaurant will be good Korean food because it is ran by Koreans. Do not fall prey to this fallacy. These are the worst sort of Koreans, serving up low quality, terrible food for a premium price and then buttressing that bad behaviour with haughty pretentiousness and an inability to put their customers concerns (let alone, safety) first. If you happen to be so unfortunate to have had a bad experience here, please know that Korean food is actually delicious, and that genuine Korean people are very generous, loving, and kind. read more