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Kimchee
Korean Restaurant££££
Holborn and Covent Garden, London
"Chili prawns, beef bibimbap and chestnut patbingsu are delicious"(12 Tips)
"Beef rib eye & seafood tofu jjigae!"(5 Tips)
"The is one of the best Korean restaurant in London."(4 Tips)
"I love the beef bulgogi and the fried chicken in the chili sauce."(6 Tips)
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- The is one of the best Korean restaurant in London. Dolsot bibimbap's a must try for mains and I usually go for chicken, for the starter try their crispy prawn chilli, it's just divine..
Bling YMarch 5, 2015I'm from Korea. Absolutely I'm touched a lot!! If you like mojito, just try sojito! Try cocktail with korean alcohol 'soju'.
They made the four of us wait next to the window before giving us a table while we could have waited at the bar with our drinks. And they made us carry our drinks from the basement to the first floor
Karn R.April 13, 2014Excellent spot for Korean in the heart of town. Try their Jap Chae with beef or veggie, it's awesome though I wish it could be bigger. The Kimchee Jiggae is good and the Bibimbap is a must.
Elizabeth WallSeptember 1, 2015Always a treat. One of the more extensive Korean menus in central London. Check out that Patbingsu!
YJ HanFebruary 12, 2016Good service, good taste, good atmosphere. One thing I don't like is they don't give you a sit before all of your members(friends) arrive. So make sure any of your friends don't come too late.
MaríaApril 29, 2015The eel bibimbap and the tofu salad are quite nice, however it's loud in there and the service is a bit inattentive. I prefer the good old humble ones in St. Giles High Street. Cheaper and authentic.
- BC OJanuary 30, 2015Not traditional Korean food but it is tasty. I love the beef bulgogi and the fried chicken in the chili sauce. Cocktails and ice cream dessert are good. Service can be slow though.
Roberto Dos SantosFebruary 23, 2015Nice Korean restaurant! Although quite expensive, the food was delicious. They don't serve typical traditional Korean dishes but you can find as to how modern Korean cuisine looks like.
Beef bulgogi is to die for. Order a few sides, as portions are on the small side. Tastiest food I've found in town so far, with quick service in a beautiful restaurant- I loved that place, I've been there several times, the food is amazing but recently the service was not as great as before.
Ana VitikDecember 23, 2014Incredibly tasty food. Not expensive. Bibimbap by itself is very fulling so careful with starters, although deep fried tofu was delicious. And plum wine! I love this place : )
Cecilia ChenApril 20, 2015It is the best Korean restaurant I found so far, when you noticed how many Korean also dine there, you will also be convinced. Amazing food and atmosphere and deco.
Great simple Korean food there has been a queue for the last three months but it goes faster than you think. Try the dolsotbibimbap and the sojitos and go on Sundays for half price
Joana VeigaJuly 30, 2013friendly staff, good food and a lot of Asian people. Which is always the a good sign when trying an Asian restaurant. Super busy but it isn't difficult to get a table.- Tanh TanhSeptember 24, 2014Beef rib eye & seafood tofu jjigae! For the dessert must try Patbingsu wt roasted green tea ice cream
Jason HirstApril 19, 2015Utterly fantastic Korean restaurant, can't find any faults in the food or service, will 100% come again. Be warned, no reservations and they won't seat you until ALL party members arrive.
TeeOctober 19, 2014Loved all the bbq dishes. Bibimbap and the spicy budae jjigae (army stew) are very authentic and delicious.
Ivan EnglerOctober 19, 2014very nice ambiente. food is delicious. we were 2 people on a sat night. no reservations. waited for only 10 min at the cool bar downstairs.
Ninja CyborgAugust 18, 2017Best korean food in London, even if it is slightly westernised. Try anything deep fried in spicy sauce. Yum!
BashayerApril 27, 2017Bulgogi and galbi. They have a grill right in front. Bulgogi was yummy galbi was extra chewy. Kimchi and scallops were great too. Service however was really bad considered they charged 10% for it
Jasmine SmithNovember 3, 2011Fabulously priced food that is consistent in quality & taste! A fab place for both big groups and individuals (best people watching seat is on the stools by the window!) ENJOY!
Wai ManFebruary 9, 2014The grilled beef tongue was surprisingly very delicious! Come early as they don't take reservations and it fills up from 630pm onwards.
Ahmed HassanOctober 9, 2015Kimchi, prawn chilli, mackerel, and dumplings for starters 😋.. Beef bulgogi, sea food udon and and Gui Salmon for main 😋😋
Brad TOctober 22, 2014Served like a piece of cake, the kimchee is actually pretty good. Bowls didn't have much flavor but the marinated pork was delicious.
Stefan de GoeijNovember 14, 2019Excellent asian food, nice atmosphere, great and fast service , and very reasonably priced... go check it out!
Elena GaviglioAugust 17, 2014With A/C on it was freezing and waiters were not super accomodating but it was busy so 'fair enough'. Food was very tasty and well served, though not super filly.
Laura KingOctober 9, 2012The Calpico Makgeolli cocktail Itchy finishes up with (a bizarre yoghurt and fermented rice mix) perfectly summarises our dining experience. Read more
The Chicken udon is amazing! Also, best dumplings I ve ever had!!
Simone LaberintoMay 1, 2013It was very busy on a Wednesday evening but we were seated promptly & waiting staff very courteous. The Korean tea leaves much to be desired but most of the dishes we tried were tasty albeit oily.
James LeeOctober 14, 2012The food is fusion, so not typical Korean food you will get in Korea but an interesting twist. The decor is quite simple and chic, creating a warm and modern ambiance to dine in. Price, average.
András NémethDecember 8, 2012Fancy enterieur overshadowed by stuffed seating area, counterbalanced by great-value-for-money food. Tick-the-box disabled toilet at the end of a 18-step stair & lack of baby change are rather uncool.
Elias GerstmayrSeptember 21, 2016Great selection of traditional Korean dishes. Try the beef bulgogi, also loved the kimchi pancakes.- Come Sunday or out if business hours and watch local Holborn students come - it's bussing fast and healthy too
Amal MuradOctober 5, 2014I Love this Korean restaurant & for the 1st time I ordered chicken as it's Halal!
Christo PapadopoulosAugust 20, 2016Casual Korean that will leave you generally satisfied. But they need to replace the cafe seats with proper chairs.
Jonathan A.July 18, 2013Ask for the dish where you are giving raw egg which you cook yourself on your table in steaming hot bowl!- Getting the bill or your order right is half the experience ! But good quality food am asking about the MSG now.
Mike BarnardOctober 10, 2015Authentic dishes and Kirin on tap make this an ideal destination for Korean foodies.
Islom GayratovApril 26, 2014The food is Amaaaziing. You pay a little money for a good quality. Must try these meals from the photo.
Xinyee WongJune 16, 2015This would be the best environment for Korean restaurant in London but the taste aren't authentic enough.
Constance | @croostifoodiNovember 25, 2015Bibimbap was disappointing, not much flavour and the portion of meat on top was ridiculously tiny. Beef tartare (yuk hwae) was excellent.
Beauty SoulFebruary 27, 2013The first thing that I noticed was how inept and offish the staff were. A bunch of bumbling fools, with one competent server in their midst!
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"Superb Korean food. Beautiful flavours and wonderful service. Tucked away with unassuming street entrance - a wonderful find!"
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"Alongside Koba my favourite Korean in London. This week I have been mostly eating Dolsot Bibim Bab."
Rory Sutherland - 7.6
"Authentic as it comes. Spicy fried chicken a must."
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