Our favourite spots for Korean BBQ in London

Tucked into West Hampstead, on the northern side of London, is The Petite Coree – a Korean restaurant, specialising in table BBQ, making this place perfect for those sharers with bigger parties. Crafting some of the most picturesque spreads for your table, The Petite Coree has mastered the art of making your mouth water. With its exposed brick and stripped back table and chairs, this restaurant keeps the emphasis on the authenticity of the ingredients and the food. From Jeyuk, a thinly sliced and well-seasoned pork shoulder, to LA Galbi, short rib sourced from Scotland and marinated in fruity soy, the menu is classically and impressively Korean – just wait until you get stuck in (quite literally!).

On the slightly pricier end, but positioned perfectly in the centre of London, specifically in the heart of Piccadilly Circus, Arang attracts those customers looking for a wide display of the Korean kitchen. From sushi and maki to the slowly marinated barbecued meat, served for both lunch and dinner, Arang is a slice of heaven on a plate. Highlights of Arang’s menu include Chicken wing-twigim, a deep fried chicken wing with sweet chilli sauce, and Jangeo-gui, grilled eel with teriyaki sauce. And to match the food, the aesthetics are laid back and lush, with comfy seating and low lighting to set the tone of your meal.

Originating from street food stalls across south east England, Chi established its reputation for the Asian fusion that kept happy mouths returning, prompting the opening of its first restaurant in Holborn, London. Combining the flavours across the eastern continent, Chi creates an explosion of sweet ’n spicy flavours with every dish. The menu includes a handful of tenderly cooked and marinated meats, served in a variety of ways – skewers, grills, or smaller plates for a lighter bite. Elevating this dining experience, the interior is wild and wacky (and well worth being on your social feeds), and the presentation of the food served matches its character.

For the Londoners that feel daunted eating out at the restaurants with foreign menus, different culinary practices, and no cutlery, this one’s for you. SuperStar BBQ’s mission was to make Korean dining accessible to the Brits whilst maintaining the same authenticity of ingredients and recipes in each dish on the menu. This means that the team at SuperStar BBQ have designed a dining experience catered to the customer; the entire menu written in English, all practices explained and the choice of how much of each dish is brought to the table. Specialising in table BBQ, SuperStar BBQ serve their own KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) with an eclectic range of side dishes (Seafood pancake, anyone?) making this a must-visit for anyone with a Korean BBQ craving.

Translating directly to mean ‘pine needle’ in Korean for its unmatched ability to control the flames in a grill, Sollip creates a Korean dining experience of grace and elegance. For those wanting to dip their finger in each pie, Sollip has a 9 course tasting menu changing regularly, sourcing ingredients locally and sustainably to give you a small taste of Korea in 9 different ways every time you’re there. Where’s the sticky bit? Korean BBQ is a popular dish in the Korean cuisine, so these tasting menus will have the barbecue in the courses, but Sollip’s core mission is to bring a little bit of each continent to the customers – a true reflection of the chefs’ upbringing and culinary experience.