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On the Bab
Korean Restaurant££££
Hackney, London
"Spicy pork buns, yangnyum chicken and fried rice balls are all good."(14 Tips)
"Totally worth it though, the bibimbap and the bun were delicious!"(24 Tips)
"The arancini balls and the kimchi pancakes are my favourites."(6 Tips)
"the yangyum chicken is amazing!"(4 Tips)
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Anna TjernströmJuly 2, 2018I very much enjoyed the mushroom fritters on the bun! I also had a side of tofu. If you’re not a super tofufan of the typical tofu texture & taste without spicing etc then maybe it’s not for u.
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Ish MahdiMarch 3, 2016Beef soft buns are to die for. Loved the soy and ginger chicken wings and arancini too. Less so the spicy pork noodles but overall everything is great! Definitely recommend!
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Kukkii KoppeeSeptember 13, 2015Improved service since my last two visits. The food is dumbed down Korean though. Bibimbap portion is huge. Kimchi pancake and soy glazed chicken are good.
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Lewis TJuly 4, 2018The food is worth the wait - fresh ingredients, good service and tasty beef and chicken. Get the KFC x12 and bao buns. Come with an appetite.
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Bhavani EsapathiDecember 3, 2014If you love korean food you're going to love this place - it's a bit pricey but they certainly don't compromise on the taste. Plus the interiors transform your experience into a new dimension!
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JiFebruary 5, 2018wanted to take a pic, but it looked too delicious :) awesome place, the best kimchi ever, beef bun, all was great. The place is tiny & popular, so dress warmly and be ready for a little wait outsideUpvoteDownvote
Uzo MaduAugust 16, 2018There tends to be a queue but it is definitely worth the wait! Incredible Fried Chicken, the buns are incredible and the toppoki tastes indescribable! A must-eat venue in Shoreditch!UpvoteDownvote
Chris HainesApril 9, 2016One of the best Korean Street food places around! Usually a long queue but so worth the wait! The Bao burgers, with spicy pulled pork are to die for here!UpvoteDownvote
lisa SMarch 19, 2017Small Korean restaurant with tasty food and drinks! I am a big fan of the fried chicken and beef on the buns. 30 min wait is totally worth it :)
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Daren WilliamsFebruary 1, 2016Spicy pork bun was a generous portion, full of flavour, meat was balanced with cabbage salad, ready within a few minutes. £8 + 10% service. I didn't have to wait for a seat (weekday lunch)UpvoteDownvote
Jay ClarkApril 12, 2017The Korean fried chicken in the sweet and spicy sauce is incredible. Make sure you cover it in the yellow cheese sauce which comes on the table! The seasoned bean sprouts are also greatUpvoteDownvote- Justine RJune 22, 2017Get there early cause you'll be lining up even on a Wednesday evening! Totally worth it though, the bibimbap and the bun were delicious!
UpvoteDownvote - Lewis TOctober 30, 2016Like others say, soft buns were delicious. Fried chicken was also good. Key tip though is get here early to avoid the queues!
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Heather RodriguezAugust 29, 2014Pork buns are awesome. Great topoki, good kimchi & fried chicken was nice. Only the bibimbap and namool was eh. Nice surprise!
Upvote5Downvote- Daren WilliamsOctober 9, 2018Tasty Korean comfort food - share the fried chicken and the buns with a friend, or bibimbap is good for one. Line up moves quickly.UpvoteDownvote
Abdullah 🍩August 1, 2018Great experience, Fried chicken (sweet sauce) with rice on side is the best! ❤️Upvote1Downvote
Beef ramen is mild, tasty! Add-on bab ( rice ) make you full.
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Giorgi MerebashviliSeptember 21, 2018Loved it, everything is so delicious, specially mushroom bun, tofu cake and all other dishes
UpvoteDownvote- Y KimJanuary 6, 2016Had nice Korean style food after a long queue! Spicy pork buns, yangnyum chicken and fried rice balls are all good.
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Andy ThorntonDecember 12, 2013You can't really go wrong anywhere on this menu. Try the spicy pork hirata bun for a Taiwanese twist. A great introduction to Korean for beginners.Upvote1Downvote
Excellent fried chicken. And japchae. And make sure you have some so maek. Come early always popular.
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Natalija TrestinaOctober 23, 2014Kimchi pancakes were to die for! Spicy pork on bap was great too. Try plum saju - doesn't taste like alcohol at all. Quick friendly service too.UpvoteDownvote
Kim PhamApril 24, 2015The best thing on the menu is the Toppoki - chewy, crispy rice balls. Absolute heaven.
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TeeOctober 19, 2014Casual eatery with a good vibe. Korean wings, bulgogi and kimchi stew are all great!
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Jonathan AbourbihDecember 29, 2015The kimchi and Korean fried chicken are amazing. I also had the kimchi pancake, which was nice but a bit heavy.UpvoteDownvote
Trang BinnyJanuary 29, 2015I love the #onthebun here. #onthebab is not that nice. However the fried chicken here are really good. It's #juicy #spicynsweet #crunchy. However the food is not hot enough 😔
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Tomáš BaďuraAugust 18, 2016Bibimbap was great, as were the chicken buns. Solid kimchi.Upvote1Downvote
Luke FarlieJuly 15, 2015This little place has great food, quick service. Definitely go for the crispy fried chicken.
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Nana ApostolopoulouMarch 4, 2020Amazing boo buns. The chicken is also very decent. It gets very crowded though and seating can get very tight.UpvoteDownvote
KDecember 29, 2015So busy, often have to queue outside but totally worth it! Prepare to be sitting at very tight tables though!UpvoteDownvote
Order the Kimchi Jeon over and over again and the Bokeum Bab is good. The Bibimbab controversially doesn't come in a stone bowl or with an egg.UpvoteDownvote
Nikos PrapasFebruary 5, 2019If u live close to it , you must take away and enjoy it from your place !!!Upvote1Downvote
Hannah ParvazOctober 20, 2015Ultimate seaweed salad. No dolsot bibimbap, but still seriously delicious.Upvote1Downvote
Becky HAugust 31, 2015Get the pork buns and get the chicken wings with sweet sauce, soo good!
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Great korean place. Quite authentic. Delicious korean fried chicken. Pork on the bun is to die for.Upvote1Downvote
Tifah XJune 13, 2019I was looking forward to this, the buns and fried chicken was really tasty!
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Nicol ChongOctober 30, 2014Kimchi jjigae is really nice! I can taste the authenticity in it, meanwhile the soup noodle is not really something I expected cause the soup base tasted different.UpvoteDownvote
Macy FuquayJune 9, 2015Best Korean food in London! Get the YangYum Chicken with Soy Garlic sauce to make your insides so happy.UpvoteDownvote
Great pork bibimbap - get yourself amped with some sticky wings and wash it down with some cold souchu!UpvoteDownvote- JohannesFebruary 9, 2016Really good for a quick meal, for example the Bibimbap. But be aware it's not Bibimbap Dolsot, so it'll be a cold one.UpvoteDownvote
Hannah KarinSeptember 12, 2017The queue is totally worth it! Had a few quick baos and kimchi which was ace.UpvoteDownvote
Latifa AZDIJuly 21, 2019Yes it is worth the wait if you were queuing!!! the fried chicken is a must.UpvoteDownvote- Yasmin YazdaniDecember 20, 2014Pretty much everything here is delicious. The arancini balls and the kimchi pancakes are my favourites.UpvoteDownvote
Cat MillarJanuary 21, 2014No dolsot bibimbap (served in a hot stone bowl with an egg) and gochujang seems to have been tamed. Also kimchi is £2 extra and not free like in most Korean cafés.UpvoteDownvote
Liis SaarMay 24, 2015Favourite Korean joint in town!!! Everything in the menu was simply delicious.UpvoteDownvote
Josh LichtiJanuary 25, 2016Quick delivery from deliveroo. Delicious food. Can't wait to try the restaurant in person.UpvoteDownvote
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- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
+44 20 7683 0361
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"Had the chives dumpling (gr8), the kimchi bimbimbap (gr8), and the mushroom bimbimbap (awesome). They could be clearer about what can be done vegan in their menu tho"
Pamo - 6.6
"Very good kimchi pancake, nicely balanced bibimbap - just the right level of spice - and very fresh ingredients. Nice new addition to Angel."
Christian - 7.7
"Have the beef bibimbap set. Add the home made chilli sauce for an amazing and delicious lunch!"
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