Cuisine Guide

Best Korean in Central London

Discover handpicked Korean restaurants in Central London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

11 restaurants

1
Naru

Korean · ££ · Covent Garden

84Signal

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Seafood Pancake (Pa Jeon)

Consistently praised across reviews as 'compellingly crisp and squishy' and 'delicious,' featuring a mix of spring onions and seafood.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Korean Dinner Party

Korean-Mexican Fusion · ££ · Soho

80Signal

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KDP Corn Dog

The restaurant's signature street snack—half mozzarella, half hot dog, battered and dusted with sugar and ketchup/mustard.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Kimchimama

Korean Street Food · £ · Pimlico

76Signal

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Korean Fried Chicken

Regarded as a 'classic' and a guaranteed 'winner' for both children and adults, this dish is the restaurant's most widely praised crowd-pleaser.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
On The Bab St Paul's

Korean Street Food · ££ · City of London

76Signal

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Yangyum Fried Chicken

A 'must-visit' dish described as 'crispy and moreish.' Reviewers consistently name it the standout of the menu, recommending the 'sweet spicy' sauce for a 'naughty' and authentic 'Chimaek-style' experience with beer.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Zipbab

Korean · ££ · Holborn

75Signal

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Kimchi fried rice

A highly recommended, perfectly spiced Korean-style rice dish that packs a comforting, flavorful punch.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Koba

Korean BBQ · £££ · Fitzrovia

74Signal

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Dak Galbi

Grace Dent recommends letting the experts handle the grilling of this barbecue chicken to ensure the 'heady marinade of gochujang paste, chilli and garlic' is perfectly executed.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

7
Tokkia

Korean Cafe · ££ · Soho

70Signal

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Long Matcha

Offers a clean, precise expression (hot or cold).

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

8
Bento Bab

Korean Street Food · £ · Aldgate

70Signal

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K-burger

An unmissable signature choice that perfectly captures their Korean street food approach.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

9
Kangnam Pocha

Korean · ££ · Covent Garden

55Signal

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LA Galbi (Beef Ribs)

Consistently cited as a house favorite and part of the essential grilled meat rotation.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

10
Han Kang

Korean · ££ · Fitzrovia

55Signal

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Soon Tofu Jjigae

This tofu seafood stew is a standout main dish that was 'loved' by diners for its flavor profile.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

11
Gamnamuzip

Korean · ££ · King's Cross

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Gamjatang (Pork Bone Stew)

The restaurant's signature dish; a massive, spicy stew loaded with tender meat and potatoes that serves as a dining centerpiece.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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