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The best Korean restaurants in Shoreditch

Korean cuisine has been consistently on the rise in London in recent years, with many places popping up all over the city. Shoreditch is no exception to this, and if you find yourself in this neck of the woods and you get a hankering for Korean cuisine, we've got you covered in this guide to the best Korean restaurants in Shoreditch. From traditional Korean BBQ, known as gogi-gui, to casual grab-and-go Korean chicken joints, you're sorted when it comes to Korean food in East London. Here's where to go and what to eat on your next trip to Shoreditch if you're making a beeline for Korean food.

Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Jessica Dellow
  1. Korean restaurants in Shoreditch
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      On The Bab A slice of Seoul
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      Yori Korean staples
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      MukBap 100% plant-based
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      KoKoDoo Award-winning fried chicken
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      Dopi Sharing menus of favourites
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      Yanji BBQ Traditional gogi-gui

Korean restaurants in Shoreditch

On The Bab

A slice of Seoul

On The Bab offers a simple menu of Korean street food inspired by the fiery flavours of Seoul. This modern spot is perfect for a casual meal, with a menu filled with favourites like bibimbap, noodles, and bao with various toppings like spicy pork or bulgogi beef. There are also plenty of dishes that are perfect for sharing.

Yori

Korean staples

Yori offers Londoners an authentic taste of Korean food at its multiple locations across the city, including in Shoreditch. The menu is brimming with beloved Korean dishes, including grilled meats, fried chicken, croquettes, bibimbap, and kimchi. For newbies to Korean cuisine, Yori has you covered.

MukBap

100% plant-based

MukBap is the go-to spot for vegan Korean cuisine in London, offering plant-based versions of favourites like spicy pork and beef bibimbap alongside veggie-focused dishes such as kimchi pancakes and japchae. The restaurant is small and cosy, with limited seating, but takeaway options are available for those on the go.

KoKoDoo

Award-winning fried chicken

KoKoDoo is an award-winning Korean fast food chain renowned for its signature authentic Korean fried chicken, available at locations across the UK, including this one in Shoreditch. It was founded in 2016 by Head Chef Mary Yoon, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef with over 20 years of expertise in East Asian cuisine, and serves a range of dishes from classic fried chicken to fully-stacked chicken burgers and more.

Dopi

Sharing menus of favourites

Dopi is a laid-back Korean restaurant on Bethnal Green Road in Shoreditch, serving a variety of classic dishes brimming with the fiery flavours of Korea. Sharing menus include Korean fried chicken, pickles, pancakes, and glass noodles. This spot is small and cosy and takes bookings through Instagram DMs.

Yanji BBQ

Traditional gogi-gui

Yanji BBQ offers more than just a meal—it's an immersive experience where diners can cook their choice of skewers and dishes tableside, a style known as gogi-gui. Pick from a menu of delicious, traditional skewers that include meat, seafood, tofu, and vegetables, and enjoy grilling them right at your table.

Korean restaurants in Shoreditch – About the guide

The best Korean restaurants in Shoreditch – Our guide to the best Korean restaurants in Shoreditch is updated regularly. If you know of a great Korean restaurant in Shoreditch that we haven't featured in our guide, feel free to get in touch. Please let us know if you see any mistakes in our guide to the top Korean restaurants in Shoreditch. Have you visited any of the places mentioned in the guide? Don't forget to write a review on Thatsup.

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