Great and convenient location in the thick of central London, they are a massive chain and I think they get the carryover reservations from the nearby competitor Junmak39 which is often fully booked. That being said, make sure you have a reservation for either place! Take note that there is a smaller banchan restaurant and a larger Korean BBQ place almost next door to each other. In general the service was so-so and the portions were very small. The place was noisy but it's pretty much exactly what you'd expect from a chain Korean BBQ place. Props for how quickly the food came out! All at once and perfect for a quick lunch. They do take-out too! read more

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Although they tried and gave me a "new" dish, the problem was the rice was cooked to a state of mush. So gross. I was disappointed that after having a problem with the first dish the staff simply ignored me. The soju was good...so while I had little to eat, at least the drink was nice. read more

Yori - Mush mushy rice... - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

It's taking forever The portion is way too small. Kimchi pancakes had no kimchi in it. Over priced, poor service, the ambiance is not bad. I would not come back to this place. read more

The best kimchijjigae ever!! So generous owner!!! Thank you:) If you want to try Korean food, this is the place!!!

I came here after running the London Marathon so I could load up on some protein my muscles desperately needed! It's a small place so I highly recommend getting a reservation or you will likely be turned away with an intimidating wait time. The food is delicious but can get pricey since you have to pay for everything (kimchi is extra!). Definitely get the Pork Belly and the LA Rib (goes without saying that you should cook it yourself at your table. The Korean Style Fried Chicken was good, but could've had more flavor. The Gal Bi Tang tasted very authentic. Consider getting the All The Meat Set if you just want to sample all the meats they serve. A lot of celebrities have been here so check out the wall of pictures. read more

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This four star rating is made within the context of all Korean food options in London. Korean food in places like Seoul and Los Angeles are on a completely different, higher level. That being said, the food at Yori is fine. We stopped in during a rainy evening for dinner. Although we didn't have reservations, the staff seated us after a short wait. The menu was by QR code. They have a pretty extensive menu. We tried the spicy tofu soup (soonduboo 순두부), korean chicken wings and some other food item I can't remember. The portions were small but the flavor was ok. read more

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I'm traveling this weekend in Cambridge, UK for work. I haven't been feeling well when I left home and by the time I got to the hotel, I was in need of some comfort food. I'm Korean-American therefore when traveling to countries outside the U.S., I look for my comfort food, Korean cuisine. When I was in Cambridge, UK approximately 2 yrs ago, there weren't many Korean restaurant options available. But now there are more options. Which is great for me who isn't feeling well and serious in need of comfort food!!! I stopped at Yori which is within walking distance from my hotel. But was disappointed. Had great promise, the menu wasn't large but had enough variety to select items that could give me joy of comfort. Initially I ordered Budaejigae, not available...bummer. So I ordered beef rib soup and spicy pork & squid stir fry. The soup tasted good, but just appreciative that it soothed my sore throat. And the stir fry was tasty enough. Have to caveat that due to stuffed nose and sore throat my taste buds were off so can't comment on the actual taste. But here is why I rated the restaurant low, the basic fundamental of Korean food is rice and when I took a spoonful it was awful. The texture of rice was off... mushy and not fresh. The restaurant is busy enough, so don't understand the poor quality of rice. The restaurant is quiet despite blaring K-pop music. The service staff are competent enough although my waitress didn't bring my drink til half way through my meal. Thankfully the service is not based on tip bases like the US restaurants. read more

slightly disappointed by their lunch menu, but their fried chicken was really good read more

Yori - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

Good place to get Korean food when in London. Be advised: if may need to order rice separately as well as still water. Believe it or not, everywhere you eat, you'll need to order still water. Europe is not fond of ice cubes in your drinks. read more

Yori - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

Waited a little less then an hour for a table without a grill, but that was our fault because we should have made a reservation. FYI you have to have reservations at least one day in advance, they don't typically take walk in's. The soy garlic fried chicken was amazing, especially the sauce. Sweet without being overly so. We got the set of four different meats for our kbbq. I preferred the marinated meats, but the chicken stood out to me by far. It was so tender and juicy. Pork belly and beef weren't the most tender, a little bit on the chewier side. But I liked the vibe, very busy and noisy. Service was much more hands off. I would've liked more banchan. read more

Yori - Chicken - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

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The food was decent but was not worth the price. Service was bare minimum with a 5 pound gratuity fee. Do not plan on returning.

First time trying KBBQ in London and was a pretty pleasant experience. Portions are a little small for the KBBQ set but the marinades were flavorful. Kinda wish they had overhead vents, but we didn't cook a whole bunch so it was alright. Probably waited 45 min for an open table with a grill, but they also have the option to sit in quicker at a normal table. We also got their cocktails, which were so pretty and tasted like candy! read more

Yori - bbq set + soy garlic fried chicken - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

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They kicked us out on friend's birthday even though we'd had a reservation. We were only 5 minutes late and they had given the table to other people, after booking 2 months in advance. Avoid. read more

Such great quality meats here!! We went here during a business trip to London, and the food was awesome. We ordered the meat combo plate, and ended up ordering more rib eye and kalbi.. it was soooooo delicious. Shout out to Jinwoo for being such a great server! Loved her service and helping us out. Ruben says hi Jinwoo! read more

This is an authentic spot for good Korean food. You can do BBQ or table service. You will also get banchan included, not a big selection but better than most restaurants in London. Prices are reasonable and serves are big. We enjoyed sharing Korean fried chicken which came with a small salad and sauces. The dolsot bibimbap was a good size with all the standard toppings. No skimping on the meat either. Service could improve as it took awhile to get their attention even with several staff standing around. Otherwise it was a pleasant meal in a convenient location. read more

Yori - Bulgogi bibimbap - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

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Everything was good and opened until late. Been craving some korean for so long and the waiter told us the kitchen has closed but still able to get us some food so it was lovely and great experience but no korean side dishes that i wanted though just needed that and it would have been perfect. Cheers! Recommended and would come back again for its food! read more

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Food was ok as far as Korea goes. For instance I just asked for pepper with my galbi tang and they said they don't serve that. Weird

We had a lovely time at Yori. Staff were friendly and we had great fun cooking our food on the table bbq. Definitely would recommend and go again. read more

Yori - Yori bbq selection - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

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The mediocre reviews of this place are a grave injustice. Great service, great food. I had the beef bibimbap and vegetable mandu. Both were made quickly and both were delicious. read more

Yori - Beef bibimbap, vegetable mandu - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

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The experience was ruined before we even sat by the manager who was managing the queue. There had been a queue forming at the door, and we had waited around 30 minutes. At that point in time, another couple went straight to the front and the manager put them down on the list. For some reason, the manager lacked the common sense to check the queue, where many other groups had lined up for at least 20+ minutes in the cold rain. When we brought it up to him, he wasn't apologetic at all, and proceeded to sit the people who just got there in front of everyone that had been waiting patiently in line. We had the kimchi stew and fried chicken. The stew was pretty underwhelming, but the chicken was great. Won't be back ever. read more

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I made a reservation via website. Got one right away verifying my email and all the steps that are required. I like it that the restaurant is pretty up to date with technology. Got a reservation for the BBQ grill. Came 1/2 hr early at 4:30pm for a 5pm reservation. Was allowed in early but was told 1.5 hrs for dine in. Told the Host that I only needed 1 hr max. I understand the time limit to accommodate the other diners. Online ordering through scanning QR code works great if you have good internet or WiFi on your phone. Took a minute for me to get my ordering in. The food was all a La carte. Food came out very quick. Very tasty and hits the spot for our tummy! Definitely recommend to eat if you're craving Korean BBQ grill in London! This is near the Chinatown area, so it's easy to hang out in the area until the reservation time as well. read more

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Just fine. It's not necessarily that authentic Korean food but it's fine enough to ear

I love Korean food and always go to Korean food everywhere both in the UK and when I go abroad. I must say Yori in London is very authentic, the bibimbap was amazing, came with complimentary side dishes (banchan) and had an extensive menu that was prices pretty ok for London. The staff were lovely, very attentive and the atmosphere was pretty casual but still good for a formal dinner. Yori is by far one of my favourite Korean places in the Uk so far. The downside is that its super busy, especially in the evenings so I highly recommend making a reservation. read more

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Somehow I always end up at Leicester Square when I'm hungry. There are so many great food options in Soho, Chinatown and Covent Garden nearby, I'm glad Yori is here to add some more Korean flavour to the area. Food: I ordered soon tofu but was really nervous that it's not gonna turn out well. The waiter promised me it's going to be good("I'm Korean and I like it"), and he was right. Now, it's probably not as authentic as the ones you'd get from tofu house, but it's very tasty in its own way. The soup was boiling hot, spicy and flavourful. The rice were not too sticky nor too dry. They even had a few free appetizers. Others: The restaurant was very clean, spacious, and nicely decorated. Staff were all friendly. Even though it's right next to the touristy Leicester Square, the street it's on is actually very quiet. The price was reasonable too. Great for a quality meal before/after theatre, or between shoppings. read more

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Amazing awesome food Went with a friend and the atmosphere is great they don't rush you through the meal and they are very helpful. Average price for side dish is £3-4 starter dish is £6-8 BBQ meat is £9-11 Rice is £1.50 We ordered the Crispy chilli chicken/pork which is amazing the spice is enough for a flavour without overpowering and the crispy shell is great the sauce is enough to have with your rice as well, great portion size Then the kimchi rice cake is yummy again not too spicy portion size is good for sharing. The beef BBQ is heaven with the pepper and oil dipping sauce you could easily wish to order 2/3 more servings of this ( the portion is enough for two people sharing) The pork BBQ is great The chicken BBQ is ok but nothing special stick with the seafood/beef/ pork The ribs are good The raw beef was a new thing for me the texture is ok as the beef is cut into delicate strips and because it is served very very cold/chilled then you don't really think of it as odd being raw.. The flavour is quite nice The range of drinks from sake to organic juices is a great selection Please go visit the place is a definite hit ;) xxx read more

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I thought Yori was great! It's a small restaurant, so I wouldn't suggest coming here with a group. My husband and I squeezed into a little table, and while we were hoping to snag a table with a cooktop, I wasn't willing to wait an additional 30 minutes. Compared to other Korean BBQ places that I've been to, this restaurant was certainly not filled with smoke and I didn't leave feeling like I was sweating out meat. They served the Makgeolli out of a beautiful piece of ceramic pottery and server mixed it up so you didn't end up with all of the sediment during your last sip. I'm sure this is what is supposed to happen, but I've been to other restaurants that didn't do this. I could probably eat the bulgogi once a week for the rest of my life and be happy. The dduk bok gi was also delicious! It was a good amount of spicy and I thought the rice cakes had a great texture. We also had the kimchi jigae. Oh I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! So no, they didn't provide a ton of extra little side dishes like I've experienced at other places, but I think the taste of the food made up for it! For a big city, I thought the prices were reasonable and we didn't have any issues with service. read more

Good for late night food and drinks but I would suggest avoiding peak hours if you're coming here with a group. Some tables have a cook top for the Korean barbecue option but it must be reserved in advance when you make your booking for dinner. My friends and I came around 9:30PM on a Saturday night and ordered from the regular a la carte menu. The kitchen normally closes at 10PM but the restaurant manager was really understanding and accommodating to take additional orders after the cut-off for us as he knew some of us came late (we were also already ordering a ton of soju if that helps). My favorite thing we ordered was the kimchi seafood pancake. I like how crispy and flavorful they make it. We also tried the beef bibimbap and chicken in their sweet & spicy sauce. Both were good but not the best I've had. They also don't provide complimentary ban chan like many other Korean restaurants. I would come back for more of the kimchi seafood pancake and maybe try the Korean barbecue next time! read more

The food did not taste good enough but the price is a bit high. You can get more authentic Korean food with the same price from other restaurant like Biwon and Naru read more

During my trip to London we visited Yori and ordered vegetable Bibimbap as a Lunch. It came with three side dishes. They were Kimchi, a seaweed salad and soybeans. The male waiters were friendly and fast. They informed us also that we have only 30 minutes to eat the food because they will have a break at 15:00. It was no problem for us at all. The Bibimbap tasted very good and my visit was perfect. That was the time, when I wanted to rate this place with 5/5 stars and recommend everyone to visit. Then, two days later we returned there in the evening to order vegetable Bibimbap again, but the waitress was not friendly and seemed not to have any interest to work that day. She seemed in a bad mood. Also we were sat at a very small table by a waiter, which wasn't comfortable this time. We gave tips to the waitress anyway in the hope to make her day better. But sadly now we don't want to return there. Still you can try it anyway since the food was definately good and authentic. read more

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Is one of the top good ones in London to date. They remained open for delivery at covid lock down and reopened with smart distancing measures - food remained great. Wife loves their beef soup. I often go for the bbq and pancake. The drinks variety is also good. read more

We absolutely loved the food here! While we were traveling in London we were in the mood for some great Korean food. After searching and seeing the great options on the menu we decided to try Yori. For some reason not a lot of Korean restaurants in the area had bulgogi. My husband ordered the bulgogi and I ordered the bulgogi bimbap. We didn't make reservations so there was a bit of a wait but not more than 30 minutes. We were seated at a back table that had an odd bench underneath the booth. This was very uncomfortable because that meant my knees were literally the same height as the table. I had to have my knees bent and place my legs sort of side ways to fit under the table. Very uncomfortable! Once we were seated we were approached almost instantly to get a drink order. The staff were all very nice and we got our food relatively quickly. I will say that the size portions of the meals were very small. My husband doesn't normally need more food after a meal and he was left still needing more dinner. The prices were not exponentially high so it wasn't a huge deal but we would have hoped that we would get larger size portions. read more

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I love it when non-Koreans take me to a Korean restaurant I haven't been to yet. I've been taking Korean language classes at the Korean Cultural Centre and decided to join the group of classmates to grab some dinner at Yori after class. I've walked by Panton st a number of times but completely missed this place. I heard it changed ownership around January of this year and it has greatly improved. When I walked in, I was surprised how big the place was. It was packed for a Wednesday night and majority of the people there were Korean - tells you it's gotta be good. They have a really extensive menu - I was so indecisive about what I wanted to eat but finally decided to have the spicy squid and pork over rice. It was really good. We had japchae to share as a starter but it came out after our mains - we didn't mind. I picked at some of the other dishes and the chicken bulgogi was really good. It was perfectly seasoned and so tender. The seafood stir fry udon was okay - probably something I wouldn't order next time. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other dishes since its so close to my office. Most of the dishes are under 10 pounds and the portions are pretty substantial. read more

I'm giving this restaurant 5 stars for a few reasons. First, the young, male servers who helped us were very polite and helpful. I appreciate good service. Second, the food was very good overall. Was it exceptional? No, but it was very good. I really liked the pajeon (spelling?) appetizer and the hot pot was great. My kids loved the udon noodles. read more

I'm actually really disappointed with this place - DISCLAIMER - I HAVE NOT EATEN HERE. My friend was visiting from overseas and wanted to meet up for lunch. This place is conveniently near, and I found out they were on the 2 for 1 offer on tastecard. I called up to book for 4 people and the lady who picked up the phone was so dismissive, her answers so curt, that I was quite taken aback. It wasn't even like she was a Korean having problem understanding English or speaking English. She sounded very competent, but she made it sound like I was not worth her trouble and why was I bothering her so early in the day? I booked 4 people for lunch, and mentioned the Taste Card offer. She said I needed 2 taste cards for 4 people. This isn't mentioned on the taste card website and so should not apply. I could not use 1 taste card for 2 people and the other 2 people pay full price. I must have 2 taste cards. The logic of this, I cannot understand. My overseas friend decided she didn't want to come here afterall, and I couldn't blame her. read more

The staff are friendly and attentive, the food was reasonable. Not as spicy as expected. The only bad points were missed lipstick marks on the wine glass, the lettuce not washed properly and a hair found in the bbq. However, when we informed the staff, they gave us a new wine glass, sent back the lettuce which was returned throughly washed, did not charge us for the beef and did not include the service charge in the bill. It could have been a very enjoyable experience, if these small mistakes did not happen. If you have a taste card, you can book ahead. Also they charge 50p per box to take away. The toilets are actually really small, the one i used had a plastic rope connecting to the flush system in the basin since the lever wasn't working. read more

Yori - The entire meal - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

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Lovely starter .nice music.big portion of chicken. Very nice seafood and rice .the seafood spicy noodle is good but not spicy like other Korean restaurant read more

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Worst korean restaurant in london Horrible staff forget about my food and asking them three times about that. I had my food when my friends were almost finished theirs didn't say sorry for that as well. oh my got the food was just rubbish. Soup was so salty and too sour etc etc overall, never going back there. read more

This is probably one of my to go to Korean Restaurant in the Central London area ! Absolutely amazing, friendly staff, the service is prompt. They also have a Karaoke Room in their basement which is well fun at a very reasonable price (£30 an hour) and so far this is the cheapest rate I've come across! The food is very delicious and they have a wide selection of alcohol! Their Menu is also varied, offering single dishes, set menus, as well as shared KBBQ platters. Their seating is spacious and compared to other Korean restaurants their temperature is controlled and it doesn't get hot whatsoever. The owner is also very friendly and helpful. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Alcohol 5/5 Menu 5/5 Pricing 4/5 Authenticity 4/5 read more

Yori - Kimchi jeon, bulgogi and kkanpungi. (, , ) - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

This was my first Korean BBQ experience, and I really enjoyed it. I loved the BBQ hotplate in the table, although I was a little unsure at first whether I was supposed to be doing the cooking... As it turned out, I wasn't. For the bbq we ordered squid and beef. Then we got some rice, vegetables and the crispy chilli chicken. They also brought out some complimentary sides, and while I had no idea what they actually were, they were delicious (I asked later and one of them was definitely potato...) It's such a quick and tasty option for dinner in the West End, and perfect for sharing - which I am a big fan of. I will definitely be back with a group so we can order everything on the menu at once. read more

I was craving some Korean food and wanted to check this place out since it had such great reviews! The food was okay-I've had better and most of the dishes are fairly bland for Korean food. The only dish I enjoyed was the Korean fried chicken. One thing I was very upset about was the wait. I'm not talking about having to wait but their system was pretty crappy. When I arrived at the restaurant I saw a line...so rightfully so I went to the back of the line and waited like the others. I had been waiting for about 30 mins or so and as I approached the front of the line I saw a couple that went into the restaurant to ask about the line and the manager just put their name down. Thought that was unusual since everyone else just waited in line instead. Right before it was my turn to go in, the manager (Korean male that has a notebook and a pen that walks in and out of the restaurant) told me I had to go back outside to wait because that couple put their name on the "list" so therefore they would need to be seated first. Mind you, I had been waiting in the rain for 30 mins while they had just arrived at the restaurant and put their name down. I had a whole group of people waiting in line behind me as well that assumed the same thing I did and actually WAITED IN LINE! I was so upset I double checked with the manager and he said next time I should do the same and just come into the restaurant to put my name down instead of waiting in line like the others. The food wasn't even that great and the manager seemed to careless whether you returned or not. I felt completely rushed throughout the meal with him telling me I had a certain amount of time before I had to leave for the next group. Never coming back and won't recommend! Plenty of other Korean restaurants out there in London! Don't waste your time. But if you want to, make sure to go in and put your name on the list instead of waiting in line like the others! read more