Tucked between Barbican and Old Street, Korean BBQ House brings the lively energy of Seoul-style group dining, specialising in premium halal Korean barbecue cooked directly at the table. It’s a brilliant central London option for celebratory gatherings, whether corporate or social. Generous portions, a relaxed atmosphere, and the inherently interactive format make it a more unusual choice for birthdays, client dinners, and milestone celebrations.
The private dining room at Korean BBQ House seats up to 14 guests, gathered around tabletop grills where platters of marinated meats arrive ready for you to cook exactly as you like. The space is contemporary, with LED lighting, soft light blue velvet seating, and a slatted partition that allows for privacy while still feeding off the buzz of the main restaurant. There’s also a semi-private alcove with a skylight and banquette seating for groups planning something more informal, while throughout the restaurant you’ll spot murals and artworks referencing Korean traditions and colours.
The communal aspect is what ties everything together, whether you opt for signature barbecue cuts like soy-marinated bulgogi, richly flavoured kalbi beef ribs, bavette, ribeye and sirloin, or seafood options such as tiger prawns and squid tubes. Private dining at Korean BBQ House Barbican can also take a more elevated turn, thanks to upgrades like Wagyu ribeye and striploin.
Set menus offer a taste of Korean BBQ House’s top hits. Expect the likes of Korean fried chicken and saewoo twigim to start, followed by bibimbap, spicy beef soup, yaki udon, and a choice of barbecue meats including chicken thigh, bulgogi, ribeye and sirloin. Elsewhere, the menu stretches well beyond the grill, with starters such as kimchi pancakes, seafood jeon, and tteokbokki.