Korean BBQ Edinburgh brings Korean barbecue to the city’s West End in a setting built around interactive, table-side grilling. Located on Lothian Road, the restaurant’s interior features timber tables with built-in grills, booth seating and warm lighting, with tables positioned to accommodate both groups and smaller parties. Staff support guests throughout the meal, helping with the tabletop grills and taking orders at the table.
The menu centres on Korean barbecue formats, with raw cuts of meat and seafood presented for guests to cook themselves. Options include marinated beef short rib, pork belly and chicken, alongside seafood and seasoned vegetables. These are served with an assortment of traditional side dishes, or banchan, such as kimchi, pickled radish, seasoned spinach and other small plates that accompany the barbecue experience. Rice and noodle dishes sit alongside the grills, and sauces such as ssamjang and sesame oil are provided for dipping and seasoning.
In addition to the barbecue offerings, the menu includes standalone mains and larger plates such as bibimbap bowls and japchae glass noodles, giving guests choices beyond the grills. Starters include items like dumplings and tofu appetisers that can be shared ahead of the barbecue, while desserts appear toward the end of the menu with lighter sweet options.
Drinks at Korean BBQ include beer, sake and soju alongside wine and soft drinks, with selections chosen to pair with the rich grilled flavours. A bar area within the dining room provides seating for guests arriving primarily for drinks or starters, with stools and tables set up alongside the main dining space.
Open for lunch and dinner daily, Korean BBQ Edinburgh draws office workers, local residents and visitors to the West End. The combination of interactive tabletop grilling, traditional Korean side dishes and a room organised around shared cooking makes it suited to group gatherings, casual lunches and social dinners focused on food and experience.