If you’re craving Korean food in London, look no further than On The Bab. In fact, this popular Korean street food-inspired restaurant on Old Street serves a delicious range of dishes with a modern twist.
Moreover, the menu at On The Bab features Korean classics, including bibimbap, bao, Korean fried chicken, and noodles. As a result, it has become a favourite for lunch, dinner, and after-work drinks, making it a must-visit for anyone searching for Korean food in London.
Short on time, I popped into On The Bab during my most recent London visit; consequently, it felt like the perfect fuss-free spot to enjoy Korean food in London without compromising on flavour.
Furthermore, the dishes aren’t overly complex, which only adds to their broad appeal. Overall, On The Bab delivers approachable, crowd-pleasing Korean food in London that suits both seasoned fans and newcomers alike. I mean, a basket of crispy Korean fried chicken smothered in sauce? Yes, please!
Yangyum Chicken
Yangyum chicken basically crispy fried chicken with a load of sauce over it. There are 4 sauces to choose from, and we ordered the “double” so we could pick two sauces: sweet soy and sweet spicy. This medium bowl came with 12 pieces, easily enough for two people. We probably should’ve stopped there, but naturally, we ordered more…
Kun Mandu (dumplings)
I’m a fan of dumplings, and Korean mandu is no exception.
The chicken filling in these pan-fried dumplings was delicious; however, £4.30 for just three small pieces felt a bit steep. Since the menu didn’t list the quantity, I probably would’ve thought twice before ordering.
Still, I really enjoyed the flavour and would recommend them to any fan of Korean cuisine.
Fried Chicken Baos
It’s great to see the rise of baos in popularity!
My childhood memories involve having homemade steamed baos every Saturday for breakfast, thanks to my mum and grandma. Therefore, I’m quite picky when it comes to their appearance and taste; they have to be fluffy, or else.
Fortunately, the ones I recently had were fluffy, which reminded me of the baos from my childhood.
Seaweed salad
Seaweed salad is one of my all-time favourite dishes. It has a tangy, pickle flavour and is somewhat crunchy in texture. The bright green seaweed is usually marinated by soaking it in water with vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. If you love bold, fresh and zesty flavours, I highly recommend trying seaweed salad. Don’t be put off by the colour… I know how some people can be a bit funny with greens!
For drinks, I had a glass of plum juice and a hot cup of ginger tea.
Verdict on On The Bab…
From the perfectly fluffy steamed baos to the deliciously pan-fried chicken mandu dumplings, On The Bab satisfied a craving. Furthermore, the modern and trendy atmosphere of the restaurant creates a lively and enjoyable dining experience.
On The Bab is a must-visit Korean food spot in London for its delicious dishes, especially the Korean fried chicken. I can’t wait to visit again next time I’m in London.
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