KOBA

11 Rathbone St, London
020 7580 8825

Recent Reviews

Erin S.

Food was delicious and service was good! Highly recommend. They were very busy so I recommend making a reservation.

Reneé Pereyra Elías

This is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Fitzrovia.They give you raw meats and veggies for yourself to cook on a grill. It is an interesting concept. The seasoning was good, however, nothing out of this world.The people serving the food are there for you but there was something missing: no explanations (for a concept that I presume that is new for most non-Korean people) and not really a friendly attitude. Just to clarify - they were not rude AT ALL; but they were not welcoming either. Maybe neutral and slightly annoyed of being there. As a client, that just doesn’t make me feel welcome. But well, perhaps this is just the way it is here.It is maybe a bit expensive for what it is. Therefore, I would say quality/price ratio is not the best.It was an okay experience because it was something new; but I highly doubt I’ll ever come again.

Diane tt

Handsome bartender

Eleftheria Chrys (Ec)

Had a nice Korean bbq dinner!We also tried the kimchi pancakes and fried rice and they were very tasty.Very clean place and friendly staff the will help with bbq.*no wifi*

SJ HONG

I fell in love at first sight because the interior of the store was classy and clean. The LA ribs were more delicious than other Korean restaurants, so I kept admiring them. The sauce was pretty, so I tried to enjoy it :) The seafood and green onion pancakes were crispy and seasoned just right, so I really liked them. I was also impressed by the fact that they sold soju by the glass, making it easy to have a glass of soju. I think it would be no exaggeration to say that this is my favorite Korean restaurant in downtown London.

Felicity Marshall

I enjoyed the food but asking for gluten free was not taken seriously by our server. I ended up glutening myself and not being well after the meal. The food was tasty though. I would not come again due to the lack of care for gluten free. The atmosphere was bustling and noisy.

Hansol LEE

I was satisfied with the atmosphere, hygiene, and taste. It’s a Korean restaurant you might find in a hot neighborhood in Seoul.For enjoy the bbq, I recommend to order Lettuce.Pairing: 1 glass of soju, 1 bottle of Cass

Joe Laurie

I would avoid the BBQ.Overall Score: 3.08Food & Drink: 2.2Experience: 4.4Value For Money: 3.5

Nicole Sandford

Great Korean restaurant and great food. Great location. Good service. Mid-upper price range for a Korean restaurant offering typical Korean barbecue and the lovely Soju! ?? A must try if you love traditional Korean food.Dietary restrictions: Very attentive, paid attention to food allergies declared and took time out to explain options and any risks.

Elena Bello

I loved the Korean grill experience. We ordered for 2 and we thought they had made a mistake and had brought us for 4. Recommended.

Marlena

I really like this place but the prices have increased like crazy.. I went here for dinner in August 2023 and the Korean BBQ was under £40, went again in January 2024 and it was £55 with less ingredients (baby octopus was taken out). The menus available online do not reflect the current prices - if I had known this was the case, I'd have gone elsewhere. £100+ for two people, no alcohol, no dessert is a bit insane (just one BBQ, one starter and a couple of soft drinks). Great quality but for this price I really don't know if it's worth it..

MeeMee

So delicious! Came here for a birthday meal and it was such a treat.The drinks were delicious! I can’t remember the names but both were non alcoholic drinks, one was a ginger one which was lovely and sweet with a strong almost candied ginger taste. The other was a zingy fresh citrus.The flavours of the starters were amazing, really some of the best food so I’ve eaten out in years! All of the starters (a chicken dish and a prawn and aubergine dish) were so delicately balanced. And the sauces that came with the dishes were exquisite, very fresh and zingy, not like the typical sauces you get.We got the mixed meat BBQ for two. It came with ribeye, prawns, squid, pork, chicken and veggies. I enjoyed the ribeye the most very succulent. I love veggies on the grill and the sweet potatoes and pumpkin were lovely and charred by the end. The squid was very rubbery, most probably to do with the cooking. Probably not the best quality meat or the most tasty but for the price and variety it was decent. The experience of the BBQ is fun and nice to do yourself. We also had the fried rice which again was lovely and balanced in flavour, had the kimichi flavour come through but it wasn’t over powering and you could taste the meatiness of the pork without it being greasy.We sat at the bar and what a great choice, it really added to the experience. The staff were really attentive and regularly checked on the BBQ but it was just the right amount and didn’t feel at all intrusive. I think it was the manager who was happy to talk you through everything and suggest the tastiest way to enjoy the meal.I’d recommend booking on the weekend as it was fully booked on by the weekend.

Nara Jeong

This Korean restaurant in London is, without a doubt, our favorite. We make it a point to visit three times a month, and our go-to choices are the rib eye BBQ, kimchi stew, and one appetizer. The beef quality consistently impresses us. However, what truly stands out is the authenticity of the kimchi stew—it captures the true essence of Korean flavors. Despite trying other highly-rated Korean restaurants, we keep returning to this gem. It definitely deserves a higher rating.

EVA Z

Very authentic Korean cuisine, the fried rice cake was delicious! The waitress lady was exceptionally nice and sweet!

Marlena D

I really like this place but the prices have increased like crazy.. I went here for dinner in August 2023 and the Korean BBQ was under £40, went again in January 2024 and it was £55 with less ingredients (baby octopus was taken out). The menus available online do not reflect the current prices - if I had known this was the case, I'd have gone elsewhere. £100+ for two people, no alcohol, no dessert is a bit insane (just one BBQ, one starter and a couple of soft drinks). Great quality but for this price I really don't know if it's worth it..

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