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Best Korean Restaurants in London

Table-top barbecue, fried chicken and bubbling stews: London's best Korean food.

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  1. 1Hackney · 1 Mare Street, E8 4RPFamily-run Korean near the canal, loved for soy-braised short ribs, glass noodles and a standout beef tartare.
  2. 2Fitzrovia · 11 Rathbone Street, W1T 1NASmart but affordable tabletop barbecue under a skylight, with bulgogi and whole grilled mackerel among the highlights.
  3. 3Soho · 86-88 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6LNPremium grill-at-your-table barbecue with well-marinated meats, wagyu options and underrated stews.
  4. 4Stoke Newington · 35 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0NXBib Gourmand-rated modern Korean with crisp kimchi fritters, BBQ onglet and excellent fried chicken.
  5. 5New Malden · 169 High Street, KT3 4BHSoulful family-run spot in London's Koreatown serving homely stews, seasonal banchan and comforting broths.
  6. 6Finsbury Park · 3 Stroud Green Road, N4 2DQNo-bookings Korean-Japanese favourite drawing queues for hearty, keenly priced bowls and punchy fried chicken.
  7. 7Soho · 35-36 Greek Street, W1D 5DLPlush Korean barbecue grilling A5 wagyu and ribeye tableside, with attentive service and private karaoke rooms.
  8. 8Soho · 29 Wardour Street, W1D 6PSNeon-lit, disco-ball barbecue hall with a K-pop soundtrack, rose tteokbokki and kimchi pancakes.
  9. 9Borough · Unit 1, 8 Melior Street, SE1 3QPMichelin-starred tasting menu marrying Korean flavours with French technique, tucked away near London Bridge.
  10. 10Soho · Multiple locationsLong-running budget favourite for sizzling stone-bowl bibimbap in a dozen variations.

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