A long-standing Fitzrovia staple that has evolved from a smoky DIY joint into a polished, sleek dining room where the kitchen now handles the grilling for a smoke-free, high-end experience.
Ordering Strategy
If you want the traditional DIY grilling experience, you must book the downstairs private room; the main floor is now chef-service only. Order the Mul Hwei (raw fish soup) as a starter.
What to order
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.
Dubu Sotbab
This tofu and vegetable rice pot is 'gorgeously staged' with piles of wilted greens, sliced nori, green beans, and mushrooms, making for a substantial and satisfying meal.
Korean Bean Paste Doughnut
A 'moment of pure bliss' according to critics, this warm, sugary treat is filled with nutty adzuki bean paste and served with a 'whopping great dollop of whipped cream.'
Yook Hwei
Consistently praised across reviews as 'sensational' and 'really very lovely,' this Korean steak tartare combines seasoned raw beef with pear, seaweed, and egg yolk.
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Grace Dent (90%)
Editorial Weight 59 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 8 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 0 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 1 Editorial · 4 total signals
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The restaurant recently underwent a 'Koba 2.0' renovation, removing table grills from the main floor to improve ventilation and reduce smoke smell on clothes.
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