I love Korean food and have been to many Korean places all over Europe and also Japan, and found Topokki to be very disappointing. I ordered the bibimbap, my favourite dish which I order at every Korean restaurant I go to and found it to be not great. The egg was fried which I don't like, I prefer the raw yolk much more tasty and authentic, I'm not sure why they didn't have that as almost all the other restaurants I've been to in the UK did. The portion was very small and the price was high. I had been to Miss Korea, also in Birmingham only 5 mins walk away from here which was fantastic, much more authentic and tasty, cheaper with better serving sizes. The service was mediocre, I had to remind them of things as they they forgot to bring foods I ordered, and didn't bring water for ages after I asked and had to remind them for that as well. The atmosphere is casual, similar to a cafe and an upside is that they give you a 10% discount if you pay by cash. The kimchi tasted pretty good too, despite the very disappointing bibimbap. read more

Topokki - Korean Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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Decent Korean food in an area dominated by Chinese restaurants. Food authentic, with hip and upbeat environment. Slightly surprised by my order of dolsat bimbimbap, which was a tiny portion and didn't have the usual fried egg. Nevertheless, not disappointed in the quality or taste. Worth coming back to for the BBQ! read more

Topokki - Bulgogi Dolsat Bimbimbap - Korean Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Tried this for the first time. Can you believe it, a Korean restaurant in Birmingham?! It's not a Korean BBQ place - be warned. The terrible weather didn't stop me from coming here. TBH, I was half tempted to go to Ocean Dragon but I wanted to mix it up. I saw a few tables with glass top (?) stoves and immediately, I thought "hot pot" cooking. Not that that's a bad thing :) Bonus points as well for having a clean toilet! I saw some dishes that reminded me of Korean restaurants in SD which made me feel at home After a few minutes of perusing the menu, I opted for bibimbap (rice w/bulgogi, vegetables and egg w/spicy sauce), takoyaki balls (hee hee, I said "balls") and genmaicha tea. Wait time wasn't terribly long, it was tea-bibimbap-takoyaki in that order. The bowl was hot and cooking everything inside it, just as I expected. The beef mixed w/rice and veggies were really nice and the spiciness cleared my nose up a bit. I enjoyed the takoyaki balls as well. Everything was a nice respite from the cold outside (Come on England...it's already fricking' spring time and there's SNOW?! No wonder people are so unhappy). Another thing - you don't have to wait for the waiter to come around with your bill, just simply go up to the till and pay. It definitely beats gesturing for the bill, hoping that the waiter/waitress acknowledges your gesture/waiting 20 minutes or more because of the false hope you had in the person getting your bill. Trying to find decent Asian food in Brum while I'm here hasn't been as much of the challenge I thought it would be. It takes a lot of effort but I'm glad I found out about Topokki. It definitely beats going to Wagamama even if you have to walk a bit further up from the Bullring. The next time I come here, I'll have to try the soup and other appetizers. read more

Topokki - Bulgogi bibimbap w/tea! - Korean Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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They're unbelievably aware in here- straight through the door to "3?, one minute please" from the opposite corner of the space. It was pre-theatre, later than expected due to a babysitter mishap- I know I'm a fan of Korean, but my friends hadn't had it before. I ordered the spicy pork bimbimbap, and got some dumplings, danmuji and kimchi. All went down well, especially off the cute little cat plates, which one friend decided she wants to persuade her fiancé to let her have bathroom tiles in a similar fashion! Super quick, super tasty, and disco7nt when you pay cash. read more

This is bar none the best Korean restaurant in England we've tried in the 2.5 years we have lived here. For starters the two guys serving and in charge also Korean. There are plenty on the menu aside from the usual Korean barbeque. He patiently explained them to us since we don't typically venture off beyond BBQ and Bibimbap(hot pot). We ordered the pork Bibimbap, the equivalent of the pork bbq that was cooked for us on a LeCreuset skillet, Kimchi fried rice, and a Kimchi stew. If you like Bibimbap you definitely have to try it here as they use proper hot pot to keep the whole food hit and give you that caked on feel of the rice. Very satisfying! The pork dish was every bit as good as the best bbq we've had. They use a bit of thinly sliced Zucchini as well as some red and orange bellpeppers which takes the flavour to a new level (for the record I hardly see red and orange bellpeppers in Asian dishes because they are so much more expensive than the regular green ones, but adds more flavour to your food. ) The service was fast and friendly as well. The ambiance was great (modern decor with a hint of classic layout, JPop laying at medium volume in the background). Definitely a 5 star dining experience. Will come again if we are in the Birmingham area. read more

Topokki - bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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Oppa can we order more?.... That's what I said when I came here with the Boyfriend lol. Few years ago I was so excited to finally try Korean food in Birmingham, and until recently I hadn't been back since they had a shop expansion. Being in the restaurant was so lovely, as the cute décor reminds me of my time spent in Seoul, the food is authentic and cooked to perfection, especially when it is served on kawaii kitty plates (OMB where can I buy these) I went for the unlimited refill of green. We ordered a range of dishes, Japchae and Bimbimbap is 2 of my fave korea dishes. I chose marinated pork, full of flavour I also learnt that it had been marinated for 24Hours to achieve the taste. For another authentic way to eat you can also order a range of marinated meats to cook on the Korean BBQ stoves. The service is fast , staff are polite and pleasant, great vibes here too. If only they played k-pop I think that would be awesome Also if you pay in cash you get 10% off win win. Have a good day everyone, thanks a bunch for reading read more

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I have to say one of the best Korean restaurants in the city, having recently expanded due to its amazing success and it is well deserved. They have a really varied menu and the staff are happy to help and explain the menu. The stone bowl bimbimbap are an amazing dish and keep with their authentic Korean routes however with a variety of flavours an ability to limit the spice they cater for all pallets. The theme of the restaurant is urban style with traditional style cooking, and I think they have ticked all the boxes. No need to book and great services so I have to say definitely worth checking out. read more

Where do you go in Birmingham on a Friday or Saturday night and you've forgotten to book a table? Topokki! I have a lot of love for Chinatown and their no nonsense approach to service, what you see is what you get. No tables available, no worries you can wait for a table! Orders are taken pretty quickly as does the food. The stone bowl bibimbaps are a must and a good introduction to Korean food if you've not tried it before, if you're feeling adventurous try the flying fish roe topping. The drinks list isn't much to be desired for, if you don't like sake or beer the alcoholic choices are limited. However, the hot honey Citron tea is a Korean classic and is a nice alternative drink to have with your meal. Prices are reasonable, the bibimbaps are around £8-9 and is filling enough to have as a meal or to share between two with a starter. I really enjoyed the Korean Chicken wings, excellently marinaded and then deep fried. The seasoning was spot on. read more

This was a great place for a hot stone bowl. Clean place, great staff, great food. The map on yelp doesn't show it in the correct place. It is on Hurst Street as the address states. read more

Before coming to Topokki I'd never eaten Korean barbecue before (although it was on my radar), now I'm an addict. In the myriad east Asian restaurants to be found in Birmingham's Southside, Topokki really stands out for me. I've visited on a few occasions now and each time the restaurant has felt really vibrant and busy. The decor is smart and unfussy and the staff are nice and welcoming. The food always seems to be really fresh, and is definitely always tasty. On my last visit I went for a couple of side dishes to try out, including pork dumplings, crispy seaweed rolls and Takoyaki (a new one on me) - potato-croquette-like fried potato balls with octopus inside. All were great. For my main I went for what appears to be a Korean speciality, Bibimbap. This dish is basically rice and vegetables with your choice of meat (or without) and a spicy sauce. It comes served in a red-hot stone bowl, which continues to sizzle and cook the rice as you eat, making it nice and crispy. Well worth a visit. read more

This place is a hipsters paradise... I feel like it's fallen straight out of tumblr! Authentic Korean food in fresh metropolitan surrounding. The cool slate theme runs throughout with kitschy wooden chairs, each table has a cute tin each individual with chrome chopsticks and forks if your slightly less brave! The food was delicious if a little rustic, nothing to rave about but it was good quality and noticeably fresh! Everything tasted well made and authentic. Service left much to desired but it didn't really hinder our experience.... Wish I could give 3.5 stars but sadly not so I'll be generous... Defiantly worth a try if your looking to shake things up and try something a bit new! read more

I haven't eaten Korean food for a very long time, since I lived in America in fact. This place brings back some memories of fantastic food! I first learned to use chopsticks at a Korean restaurant when I was about 10 years old during a Tae Kwon Do summer camp where we went for a meal in the evenings for those arduous two weeks each year. The first time was the hardest as we were told by our Sabumnim (the master) that we could only eat what we were able to eat with chopsticks as we weren't animals. The first couple of nights meant many of us remained hungry and only had a few scraps that we could stab or balance on the sticks. We all learned quite quickly how to use them properly! I chose one of the bibimap dishes in the stone bowl, and it tasted every bit as delicious as I remember it being served back then as a starving youth. They also do a lot of other traditional Korean dishes, so I'll definitely be coming back here again to try the others! read more

Korean food in UK? For me coming from California, it is not up to my standards. But, if you are craving korean food in Birmingham, you don't have much options. But, one thing I don't recommend is the ramen. It is too bland. read more

I went to this Korean restaurant two times. Both times I ordered different things both include chicken. Once I ordered a Korean curry and the other time I ordered spicy Korean chicken. The main dishes are okay. I noticed the dishes are basically the same but with different sauces. Their chicken dumpling are worth trying. Also their kimchi is top notch! I would go there again! Btw I forgot to add that u get 10% off if you pay by cash. read more

Topokki - Korean chicken curry - Korean Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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Amazing, well priced food in the buzzing chinatown district of brum. I can recommend in particular the teriyaki chicken, the pumpkin croquette curry and of course the kimchi, although whatever you order you are bound not to be disappointed. The simple, modern interior, along with tables with built in grilling stations, gives an authentic feel. Great atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. Whenever friends visit from afar I always take them to Topokki! read more

My first experience of Korean food. I am really glad I tried it but I wasn't blown away by my meal. The menu gives so many options, which is great but I found my dish not to my taste. I did however fall in love with my cinnamon drink. read more

Topokki - Korean Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Extremely good!! I'm crazy about that dish which is rice with pork( can't remember the name). Tasty!!!! read more

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Polite service and very helpful staff when Confused about the menu the food was very delicious and very beautifully made loved the atmosphere and the flavours in the food and I enjoyed korean food in a long time :) read more

Topokki - Had a really nice stir fry noodles and pancake loved it and everyone was polite and helpful definitely recommended good food! - Korean Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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Open kitchen, quick service and tasty food. I've never had Korean so not sure how authentic it is, but I really enjoyed what I had! There's lots of variety and enough dishes to go splitsies with someone else. If you pay by cash you get 10% off- result! read more

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Korean canteen cool on Hurst St. We popped in on a Saturday evening, reservations not required. The place is casual, not dressy, filled with lots of twenty and thirty-something couples and large groups of friends. Be adventurous with the menu and you won't be disappointed. There's a great selection of Bibimbap dishes (rice mixed with various options served in a red hot bowl which keeps cooking the food in front of you). The side dishes are excellent, Kimchi dumplings, seafood pancakes, salt n pepper chicken, I'd recommend them all. We ordered a bit to much for two, one main and one side is plenty per person. Everything is freshly cooked and served on hand painted traditional crockery. The steel chopsticks are quite sci-fi, regular cutlery's on the table too. Prices are reasonable, two mains, three sides, two soft drinks for around £35 (10% off if you pay cash). Go with an open mind, be adventurous, you won't be disappointed. read more

Topokki - Hot stuff! - Korean Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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The menu offers a lot of choice, after careful consideration I opted for the vegetable croquette curry (medium spice) and shared chicken noodles. The food was really good and very reasonably priced, however the service was quite slow meaning that we got 2 out for 4 dishes served and then waited 20 minutes for the next two. It's also worth noting that they offer a 10% discount on food if you pay with cash. read more

This is not proper Korean food! Kimchi tasted like detergent. Service was super slow. Rice and pancake were ok though.

Love this restaurant! Been here a few times and I'll definitely go again when I'm in Birmingham!

The service is not what I'm looking for. The moment I entered the restaurant, the waiter didn't say anything to me but just pointed a table to me. And when I wanted to order the food, he told me I need to wait for the staff finish dinner cuz no one was in the kitchen. I asked how long will it be. He said he wasn't sure. Then I said I'd better leave, then he said they would finish soon. My ridiculous experience in Birmingham. read more

Fantastic service at a fantastic price. Avg £8 a meal and they are large too. The food is as authentic as Korean food can be. You have to try this place! read more