Dining
The 5 Best Korean Restaurants in London
Sizzling barbecue, bubbling stews and proper banchan: where to eat the best Korean in London.
In short: our top picks are Sollip, On The Bab and Kimchee. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
London’s Korean scene has grown from a handful of Soho rooms into something genuinely exciting, from smoky tabletop barbecue to bubbling stews and a parade of banchan. These are the rooms worth gathering people around a grill for, chosen on the cooking first.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sollip | Bermondsey | £££ |
| On The Bab | ££ | |
| Kimchee | ££ | |
| Bibimbap Soho | Soho | ££ |
| Koba | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Sollip
Why we pick itA Michelin-starred Korean-French tasting menu; delicate, personal and quietly exceptional.
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On The Bab
Why we pick itA lively Korean street-food spot; the fried chicken and the bao are the order.
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Kimchee
Why we pick itA slick, sprawling room for Korean barbecue and stews; a reliable central choice.
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Bibimbap Soho
Why we pick itExactly what the name says, done well in a sizzling stone bowl; quick, cheap and satisfying.
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Before you book
Go with a group for barbecue so you can order across the menu and cook as you go, and book the popular rooms at weekends. Embrace the banchan and the soju. And ask the staff to help you order if it is new; the best places are happy to guide you.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Sollip is our editor's choice: A Michelin-starred Korean-French tasting menu; delicate, personal and quietly exceptional. Sollip, On The Bab and Kimchee lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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