Unpretentious little restaurant and takeaway offering a long menu of classic Korean dishes.
At a glance
#23 of 117 Takeout Restaurants in London #8 of 35 Korean restaurants in LondonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.49
Rating breakdown
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5 ★67%
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4 ★24%
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3 ★5%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Tohbang?
- Tohbang is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 602 reviews.
- How does Tohbang rank in London?
- Tohbang is #23 of 117 Takeout Restaurants in London by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Tohbang located?
- 164 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1R 5DU, United Kingdom — 0.0 km from the center of London.
- How can I contact Tohbang?
- Phone: +44 7988 389025 · Website: toh-bang.com
We arrived 10 min late and they didn’t have space but they were very kind in asking us already our order so when the table was ready, food was basically there! Really good food, would recommend the bibimbap and the pancakes!
They are into kdrama cuisine. Had squid game and parasite items. Had ramdom from parasite 🇬🇧🇰🇷♥️🫰🏻. They also had the best alcoholic plumade
When looking for a Korean restaurant abroad, the nationality of the owner is actually the most important thing to me. There are many restaurants that are Korean in name and concept, but don't even know the basics of Korean food, but this restaurant has a Korean owner, which means the food is already guaranteed. When I arrived at the restaurant with my parents, the owner was very kind and welcoming. Compared to other Korean restaurants, the food was delicious and the price was very reasonable. We ordered additional yukgaejang and dumplings before heading back to our hotel and were given a free bowl of rice and kimchi. It was the best choice I made on my last day in London! If you're traveling and craving Korean food or want to experience authentic Korean food, I highly recommend this restaurant.
This is a really popular place and reservation is recommended. We had Samgyupsal which is the pork belly slices. The highlight was the spicy pork bolgogi to be eaten with the green lettuce. The Bokkum Udon which is a fried undon was also delicious. The service was friendly and efficient. The good food, with Soju and atmosphere of this place makes it a great dinner place.
Came here with a friend. I arrived early and they were kind enough to let me sit at my table whilst I waited. The google opening times are somewhat inaccurate in that they don't open for the evening until 17:30. Not sure when the lunch period ends?
As soon as my friend arrived we had a waiter take our drinks orders both opting for the plum soda turning out to be a great choice! Our waiter seemed a little bit elsewhere in that he wasn't really talkative or very helpful in explaining things hence why my rating isn't 5 star.
The food however was top tier as one would expect for a Korean restaurant run by Koreans. We had the kimchi pancake and Korean Fried Chicken to start both of which were super tasty and the perfect amount as an appetiser. We then had the mild beef stew and glass noodle hot pot which came served on a gas heater so it kept not just warm, but boiling. Just be careful with your tongue when it comes to these dishes as I scalded mine at least once out of stupidity and the rush to want to eat. We were provided with separate bowls to scoop from the hotpot. We ordered the 2-3 person hotpot and a side of 'bap' (cooked rice). In the end I don't think the bap was necessary as the hotpot on its own was more than enough for the two of us. The hotpot itself had plenty of stuff going on, chewy rice cakes, glass noodles, enoki mushrooms, beef, probably some other veggies I can't recall but it felt very wholesome and homely. One criticism is that it was lacking in seasoning, I think it could've done with a bit more punch? But that might just be me given the dish was completely mild (at the request of the friend who I was with) and the fact that a lot of the flavour in Korean cuisine is build around spice.
Overall I'd give this place a 4. Food offerings are great but the service could have been better. If you like Korean food, or want to try it, you definitely can't go wrong! The menu has all the classics bar one item which is shockingly missing!! Gimbap!! Look it up if you don't know but I feel this should be a staple on all Korean menus.
As soon as my friend arrived we had a waiter take our drinks orders both opting for the plum soda turning out to be a great choice! Our waiter seemed a little bit elsewhere in that he wasn't really talkative or very helpful in explaining things hence why my rating isn't 5 star.
The food however was top tier as one would expect for a Korean restaurant run by Koreans. We had the kimchi pancake and Korean Fried Chicken to start both of which were super tasty and the perfect amount as an appetiser. We then had the mild beef stew and glass noodle hot pot which came served on a gas heater so it kept not just warm, but boiling. Just be careful with your tongue when it comes to these dishes as I scalded mine at least once out of stupidity and the rush to want to eat. We were provided with separate bowls to scoop from the hotpot. We ordered the 2-3 person hotpot and a side of 'bap' (cooked rice). In the end I don't think the bap was necessary as the hotpot on its own was more than enough for the two of us. The hotpot itself had plenty of stuff going on, chewy rice cakes, glass noodles, enoki mushrooms, beef, probably some other veggies I can't recall but it felt very wholesome and homely. One criticism is that it was lacking in seasoning, I think it could've done with a bit more punch? But that might just be me given the dish was completely mild (at the request of the friend who I was with) and the fact that a lot of the flavour in Korean cuisine is build around spice.
Overall I'd give this place a 4. Food offerings are great but the service could have been better. If you like Korean food, or want to try it, you definitely can't go wrong! The menu has all the classics bar one item which is shockingly missing!! Gimbap!! Look it up if you don't know but I feel this should be a staple on all Korean menus.
Second time here - first time’s kimchi pancakes had more kimchi. Don’t bother with the sizzling corn cheese - sooooo sweet and not fresh corn! Corn from a can! But otherwise the rest weren’t bad!
Such a lovely and cosy Korean restaurant in Central London! The quality of food is well worth the price displayed. We came here for my cousins 40th birthday and when the owner found out, he took a picture of us to keep on his Polaroid to make the night even more special.
I highly recommend getting the hotpot, and pretty much everything on the menu! We will definitely be coming here again, and be sure to make a reservation as they do get busy. They make the best KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) in Central and South West of London...that's saying something.
As it gets closer to 8PM, it does start to get very crowded and loud.
I highly recommend getting the hotpot, and pretty much everything on the menu! We will definitely be coming here again, and be sure to make a reservation as they do get busy. They make the best KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) in Central and South West of London...that's saying something.
As it gets closer to 8PM, it does start to get very crowded and loud.
Great Hot Stone Pot Rice! Authentic Flavours, Good Size Portion 👌 Will try the other dish. Soup wasn't as expected but still great. The Staff were very welcoming. Plenty of other sides, Prices were above average I believe.
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