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Best Korean Restaurants in Soho and Beyond

Soho’s Korean tables cover quick bibimbap, shared barbecue, and small plates best enjoyed with a group. Around Frith Street, Greek Street, and the wider West End, you’ll find places that keep things direct, with grilled meats at the table, well-seasoned rice bowls, and side dishes that arrive alongside the main plates. Some spots suit a fast lunch between meetings, while others work better for a slower evening over soju and barbecue. We’ve chosen places that feel easy to trust, whether you’re after casual Korean food in London or a lively dinner near Covent Garden. Each one gives you a different way into the city’s Korean dining scene, without making the choice feel complicated.

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A Soho dining guide for Korean food lovers

Soho is one of the easiest places in London to follow a Korean food craving. This guide brings together compact restaurants and casual grills around Soho, Covent Garden, and the West End, with options for bibimbap, table barbecue, and shared plates. You’ll find spots that work for a quick lunch between Theatreland and Chinatown, as well as relaxed dinners when you want something a little slower. We’ve focused on places where the cooking is clear, the atmosphere is unforced, and the menu makes it simple to order well. It’s a useful way to compare where to eat Korean in London without having to trawl through every side road off Shaftesbury Avenue.

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YORI Korean Restaurant (Covent Garden)

Dining and Drinking Restaurant
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Simple, flavourful Korean in the heart of Covent Garden

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#KoreanFood#CoventGarden#CasualDining#SharePlates#ComfortFood

What to expect

Home-style Korean dishes such as ramen, bibimbap, pancakes and soups, plus soju and a short drinks list. The banchan (side dishes) arrive with meals. Seating is compact and the atmosphere is relaxed and informal. Service is usually friendly, though staff can be stretched on busy nights which may cause delays or quicker turnover.

Plan your visit

If you want a relaxed meal, aim for a weekday afternoon or early evening. Share a few dishes so you can try more flavours: try the seafood pancake, ramen and a hot soup or bibimbap. Mention spice preferences when you order. Be prepared for a short wait at busy times and ask staff about portion sizes if you're unsure.

View Website15 Catherine St, London WC2B 5JZ, UK

Olle Korean Barbecue

Dining and Drinking Restaurant
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Table-top Korean barbecue for sharing and solo meals

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#KoreanBBQ#WestEndEats#GroupDining#KoreanFood#LondonRestaurants#TableGrill

What to expect

A lively, hands-on meal where staff bring raw dishes and you grill them at the table. Expect a mix of set menus and a la carte options, a selection of banchan side dishes, and straightforward, unfussy service. The interior is practical and focused on food rather than formal dining.

Plan your visit

Book ahead if you are coming with a group, afternoon visits are easier to secure. Order a mix of meats and vegetables to share, and add a set or two if you want a structured selection. Let the staff know about dietary restrictions before ordering. Wear clothing you don’t mind smelling faintly of barbecue.

View Website88 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6NH, UK