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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- Christina 💓 KotsidouFebruary 13, 2017the yangyum chicken is amazing! also recommend the chicken kun mandu😉UpvoteDownvote
Loved the Toppoki and also the service. Was a bit let down by the bibimbapUpvoteDownvote
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsJuly 26, 2015Fried Kimchi pancakes are the best starter on the menu Read more
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Ethan TurkeltaubNovember 1, 2015Best Korean I've ever had. Spicy chicken buns are fantastic!UpvoteDownvote
They do takeaway buns, rice, fried chicken. Get the pork buns – they're delicious and big.UpvoteDownvote
BJune 22, 2016Only one waiter in the shop is kind enough to say hello and thank-you. Food is not great enough to be worth a detour.
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Robin SmillieOctober 24, 2015Plum tea! Sweet hot fried chicken, and don't forget the side of pickled radish.UpvoteDownvote
Price JamesJanuary 4, 2018Tourist spot. Sickly sweet sauce on wings. I buy the same frozen dumplings from Longdan for 1/30 the cost. The queue of morons outside brings a sadistic chuckle to me every time i walk past.UpvoteDownvote- Toppoki rice cakes were awesome as was the service. I felt the bibimbap was a bit sub-par thoughUpvoteDownvote
Jess ParkerSeptember 15, 2015Good service, nice selection of Korean food. Enjoyed the Baek Ban with beef.UpvoteDownvote
Ben KingAugust 7, 2014Fantastic Korean food that's a fair bit different from most other Asian food.UpvoteDownvote
Daniel KolodziejFebruary 22, 2018Coated crispy chicken is second to none. Always a massive queue.UpvoteDownvote
fried chicken dumplings and chicken on the bab are delicious.UpvoteDownvote
Shawn BasheerMarch 25, 2017It's good, but for the size of the portions... at that price you'd be better off trying the Korean in Parsons Green!UpvoteDownvote
Azam IsmailJanuary 8, 2020Got the fried chicken and arancini. Would probably be better if the chicken was fried fresh. Arancini was good. Overall, only so so.UpvoteDownvote
Daniel Robert PrietoFebruary 9, 2015Careful with spicy food if you are not into spicy food as I am. Everything else, very nice.UpvoteDownvote
Floor BOctober 18, 2017Good and cheap, but they expect you to eat quick and go. Small.UpvoteDownvote
Jenkin A.September 10, 2017If you miss/crave Korean food, this will hold you down for a day in a pinch.UpvoteDownvote
PDT BlogApril 29, 2017Good, but not great, food. The fried chicken and bb bao buns were tasty but should come in smaller portions.UpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
+44 20 7683 0361
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"Really good lunch menu. Used to work around the corner and this was our go to for team lunches."
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"Lovely Korean food! Cheap and yummy! Try the bbq bulgogi, it's awesome 👌"
Rinat Ashkenazi - 7.3
"WOW!! This is a brilliant place for a cosy romantic night with your better half or a fun night with friends! Fantastic food with a fun atmosphere!"
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