Korean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brighton

7 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Kor-pan
Kor-pan
95/100 (2667 ratings)
Restaurants
Korean
Street Food
Sushi
Asian
Street Food
Asian
Soups
Sushi
Korean
Soups
Squid Salad
Bibimbap with Chicken
Soft Tofu Stew
Cake
Vegan Tofu Katsu Curry with Rice
Chicken Katsu
Noodles Soup
Miso Soup Vegan
Gimbap
Sushi
Asian
Soups
Street Food
Korean
"So delicious! We got medium low spice vegan Tteok-bokki, kimchi pancake and miso soup between two of us for lunch and it was the perfect amount. Was..."
Asher Foister
"If you’re in Open Market, definitely give this place a try. Amazing food, huge portions and well priced. I recommend getting the rice cakes with..."
Ilke Kartal
"Their kimchi is out of this world. I lived in Korea for two years and have been craving some amazing, homemade kimchi ever since returning. I..."
Michael Maurer
"First time coming to eat here. Food was absolutely delicious. Most authentic Korean food I've had. It's nice that my daughter could eat something..."
Nag Revlang
"Tasty vegan options at reasonable prices to sit in or takeaway. My favourite is the vegan tofu katsu curry but the dumplings are delicious too. Good..."
Leah Ingham
"A lovely lunch! Had a big container of noodle soup (ramen) with pork for £6. The lady that took my order was so cheerful and helpful. The order took..."
Ana Drury
"Located in the Brighton Open Market, is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for delicious Korean and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant has a cozy and..."
Eduardo (eadfphoto)
"I absolutely love this place when visiting Brighton. The most amazing food, service and prices too. A mere £6.00 for the most incredible bibimbap..."
Mike K
"Super friendly staff and a fast service. Chicken katsu curry rice was a good size portion filling and delicious..."
John Truong
"Happened across this gem of a place soon after arriving in Brighton for the day. The market smelled amazing and we tracked it to Korpan Deli. We..."
Thomas Craigen
"Had a really good meal here with my partner during our trip to Brighton! The staff were kind, sweet and welcoming! The food was amazing! They have..."
Anish Advani
"Great value for money, super friendly staff and very tasty. I had the Katsu curry which was lovely but everything looked..."
Tony Mentel
"I had a bowl of beef bibimbap, it’s warm and tasty for quick lunch, and it’s £5.5! Love the spicy flavor and soft rice! Authentic Asian..."
Anny Yang
"Delicious authentic Korean and Japanese food, the best homemade Kimichi to takeaway for home and beautiful tea. I am a frequent visitor of Korpan, a..."
Stephanie Bickford- Smith
"Amazing food, feels very authentic, will be coming back for sure! And the staff is very sweet. Come here if you have a..."
Ugnė B
"Really yummy food at super affordable prices - cant wait to come back and try more..."
Alis Knowles
"This place at the local market has one of the finest curry rice I have ever tasted. The right amount of blended spices merged with teriyaki chicken..."
NinjagoDonald
Bonsai Plant Kitchen
Bonsai Plant Kitchen
94/100 (913 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vietnamese
Korean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Thai
Vietnamese
Korean
Japanese
Japanese
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Style Pork Belly Bao Veg
Hanoi Pork Spring Roll
Housemade Kimchi
Bonsai Pink Lemonade
Bao bun
Salad
Cookie Dough Gluten Free
Yakitori
Brussels Sprouts
Milk Bun Crispy Chicken
Ramen Veg
Vegetable Gyoza
Vegan Sunday Roast
Shishito Pepper
Dirty Rice
Korean Fried
Chicken Wings
Tempura
Tempura Mushrooms
Slider
Charred Corn on The
Tempura Sea Bream
Asian
Japanese
Korean
Vietnamese
Thai
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"We came here to celebrate my mum's vegan-niversary (1 year of being vegan 😅) and it was AMAZING! It was so nice that mum was able to choose from..."
Natasha
"Well deserved super positive reviews! Very nice ambiance, super friendly staff, and most of all, the FOOD!!!! Everything we had was incredible,..."
Jua Lee
"I took my partner for her birthday, the staff were extremely friendly and it was a pleasure to meet one of the owners Arlo. The photos speak for..."
Charlie Conmy
"Absolutely amazing from start to finish ❤️ We had the best time at Bonsai Plant Kitchen, thanks to Arlo and their wonderful team. The ordering..."
Cecily Reeves-Jones
"Finally got the chance to go here tonight and it was so lovely the food was incredible. One of the best meals out I’ve ever had. I can see why..."
megan hewitt
"Stunning vegan food, Vietnamese style. A bit on the expensive side considering the size of plates but it is absolutely worth it. I wish there was no..."
Andrew Mikhniak
"Unreal. My mind was blown I just had to take the time to write a review. It was our first visit and by god I'm definitely coming again when I'm back..."
lorna dickinson
"Go to Bonsai!!!!!! Best new restaurant in Brighton hands down! Such gorgeous food, it has an open kitchen which I like! And not once did the kitchen..."
lainey grace
"Amazing food, great service. Everything was very enjoyable and we weren't rushed out like in other restaurants. everything we had was well cooked and..."
Lauren R
"Firstly I'm not vegan, or even veggie, but all the dishes I had were super tasty. The menu is small yet perfectly formed and is split into small..."
Melanie Hilder
Oshio Japanese And Korean Restaurant
Oshio Japanese And Korean Restaurant
92/100 (5569 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Korean
Sushi
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Healthy
Japanese Fusion
Korean
Gluten Free Options
Japanese Fusion
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Bibimbap in Cold Stone Bowl
Tteokbokki
Hot Pot
Soya Bean Paste Stew
Takoyaki
Chicken Wings
Chirashi Donburi
sake
Noodle
Seafood Pancake
Tempura
Beef
Sushi Tokujou Moriawase
Bento (Lunch Box)
Shoyu Beef Ramen
Ramen
Tempura Prawn Inside Out Rolls
Bibimbap
Dumplings
Tako Karaage
Tonkatsu
Wings
Tonkatsu
Miso Soup
Korean Fried Chicken
Tuna
Soup
Salmon Sashimi
Fish
Salmon
Kimchi
Absolutely
Sashimi
Nigiri
Vegetable Gyoza
Pork
Tofu
Budae Jjigae
Gyoza
Curry
Spicy Chicken
Bulgogi Deopbap
Prawns
Sweet Soy Sauce Fried Chicken
bento
Sit down
Japanese
Japanese Fusion
Korean
Sushi
Asian
Healthy
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is a lovely place to eat and the menu is broard and the staff are knowledeable and more than happy to make suggestions and give info on..."
Andrew Stobbs
"Best � I've had in Brighton. Hot dishes were just as good. It's not exactly cheap for Brighton, but well worth it for the quality. My new fave..."
Ian Telford
"Very tasty food and efficient service.Beautiful place-we will definitely come back as this is our favourite Japanese place in..."
Gosia Silka
"You know a place is special when you're planning your return visit when you're still there! All of the dishes we tried were wonderful this evening..."
Claire Gervaise
"We were visiting the hat shop next door and the smells tempted us in. Amazing tofu agadashi and excellent bibimbap with sweet seared beef. Beware the..."
Persephone Salway
"Fab restaurant with a very traditional menu. Good mix of Japanese and Korean food + a great sushi..."
Nick Lucas
"Just amazing food, we were deciding where to eat in brighton and we went back oshai because our first visit was so good! Tried some different dishes,..."
Nigel Austin
"What an amazing experience! The amount of options of Korean and Japanese food on their menu is incredible. The atmosphere was lively as the..."
Rhiannon Stephens
"O’Shio is a great spot! The location is superb and the food and service is even better. There’s a wide selection here and you’d think having..."
Nick Gale
"This is the best food I’ve tried in Brighton(lived here 21 years) everything I had was the best version of the thing I ate, also really nice staff..."
Lytton Nicholls
"Amazingly delicious Korean dishes & lovely staff. Love the whole layout, decor & bar area. Will definitely be coming back for more..."
Kamal Patel
"Very good japanese/korean food. Nice environment, near the Lanes. We will definitely come..."
Paola Sarappa
"One of the best Japanese I’ve had in England! Super good quality sashimi and good portion size. It is slightly expensive but worth..."
Jessica Abdi
"The best quality, authentic, fresh, and wonderfully presented sushi among other dishes. Must visit for anyone who wishes to dine out in..."
Shahzad Nayani
"One of the best sushi & sashimi you can get in Southern UK. The raw fish are fresh and tasty. The Korean spicy pot with a very original taste. My..."
Felix Law
"Absolutely delicious, I find it very hard to find uni in England but maybe it’s just I don’t live in London or big city. This is fabulous..."
Jianping Zhang
"Today, I went to the restaurant with my mates and overall, I got a pretty incredible experience. I ordered a Natto for starter, which was £6.90 I..."
Jaden Tse
Oshio Japanese And Korean Restaurant
Oshio Japanese And Korean Restaurant
91/100 (2973 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Korean
Asian
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Korean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Pot
Sushi Tokujou Moriawase
sake
Chicken Wings
Shoyu Beef Ramen
Noodle
Tempura Prawn Inside Out Rolls
Tempura
Beef
Tako Karaage
Bento (Lunch Box)
Tonkatsu
Ramen
Soup
Miso Soup
Bibimbap
Dumplings
Kimchi
Salmon Sashimi
Tonkatsu
Wings
Nigiri
Absolutely
Korean Fried Chicken
Tuna
Tofu
Vegetable Gyoza
Budae Jjigae
Fish
Salmon
Spicy Chicken
Bulgogi Deopbap
Sashimi
Sweet Soy Sauce Fried Chicken
Pork
Bibimbap in Cold Stone Bowl
Gyoza
Curry
Soya Bean Paste Stew
bento
Prawns
Chirashi Donburi
Tteokbokki
Seafood Pancake
Takoyaki
Sushi
Asian
Healthy
Japanese
Korean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What an amazing experience! The amount of options of Korean and Japanese food on their menu is incredible. The atmosphere was lively as the..."
Rhiannon Stephens
"O’Shio is a great spot! The location is superb and the food and service is even better. There’s a wide selection here and you’d think having..."
Nick Gale
"This is the best food I’ve tried in Brighton(lived here 21 years) everything I had was the best version of the thing I ate, also really nice staff..."
Lytton Nicholls
"Amazingly delicious Korean dishes & lovely staff. Love the whole layout, decor & bar area. Will definitely be coming back for more..."
Kamal Patel
"Very good japanese/korean food. Nice environment, near the Lanes. We will definitely come..."
Paola Sarappa
"One of the best Japanese I’ve had in England! Super good quality sashimi and good portion size. It is slightly expensive but worth..."
Jessica Abdi
"The best quality, authentic, fresh, and wonderfully presented sushi among other dishes. Must visit for anyone who wishes to dine out in..."
Shahzad Nayani
"One of the best sushi & sashimi you can get in Southern UK. The raw fish are fresh and tasty. The Korean spicy pot with a very original taste. My..."
Felix Law
"Absolutely delicious, I find it very hard to find uni in England but maybe it’s just I don’t live in London or big city. This is fabulous..."
Jianping Zhang
"Today, I went to the restaurant with my mates and overall, I got a pretty incredible experience. I ordered a Natto for starter, which was £6.90 I..."
Jaden Tse
Chikini
Chikini
89/100 (2235 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Fast Food
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Fast food
Asian
Korean
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Good price with quality food in Brighton!!! I think they have the best fried chicken in town, authentic Korean fried chicken with different flavours...."
Luc C
"I was so excited to dine here! We have been having take outs from chikini for quite some time now. It is local to Brighton and I get to have it when..."
rich ashley
"By far the best Korean Fried Chicken I've had so far from the many options available in UK, London mainly. Me and my girlfriend found this as we were..."
Ben Morante
"I ordered Doritos Chicken wings and Sweet potato fries via uber eats and it tastes so good. The taste of its chicken wings is very nostalgic and made..."
Regina Marie Alabado
"Tasty chicken, amazing kimchi rice. Curry rice was nothing special. Kimchi chips are very different - worth a..."
B M
"As a Korean, I have 0 expectations in Korean restaurants in the UK BUT I was very happy to find this place especially in Brighton! The saucy wings..."
Myeong Hoon Han
"The chicken was BEAUTIFUL oh my god me and my other half practically swallowed the meal. The service was also very fast and the menu great. The..."
E R
"Chicken is delicious, shame you can't have a selection of flavours when buying larger portions. Kimchi rice lacks taste however the chicken is..."
Y K
"Chicken was well nice, wish they didn’t serve it in a tray with paper in the bottom, only a small place with 4 tables but nice atmosphere and..."
potato
"For me Chikini is the best fried chicken in Brighton! I gave 4 stars because in the last orders the size of the pieces decrease a lot, i dont know if..."
Joyce Ferreira
"Hands down THE best fried chicken in Brighton and to be honest probably the best I’ve had in the UK. I’ve been eating here for a long time and..."
Michael
"If you like Korean fried chicken this is one of the best spots in the city. Tucked away on a back street, it's only small and rarely seems busy but I..."
Kristian Þ
"Amazing food and lovely staffs. My boyfriend and I always come here to have the best chicken in..."
Lim Kim
"Loved it! I got the Saucy 3 piece thighs with chips and kimchi slaw. The portion was more than I should have eaten but it was insane good. The..."
Dan Fidler
"Ordered the 20 piece wings done three ways (original, gangnam style and saucy) and moo (picked radish- great palate cleanser between bites of saucy..."
Elizabeth Chan
"Best chicken in town, hands down. Then add some sauce and things get dangerous! Seriously addictive. Been coming for years now and it's consistently..."
Adam
Kogi Korean Cuisine
Kogi Korean Cuisine
88/100 (4465 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Grill
Vegan Options
Asian
Healthy
Korean
Korean
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Korean Fried Chicken
Kimchi Udon
Cakes
Beef
Pork Belly Grilled
Pork
Spicy Stir-Fried Pork
Sukiyaki
Spicy Stir Fried Squid
Korean BBQ
Pancakes
Korean Rice Milk
Budae Jjigae 부대찌개 with Side Dishes 반찬
Kimchi fried rice
Kimchi Noodle
Rib eye steak
Korean Fried Chicken
Chicken Wings
Sukiyaki
Hot Pot
Kimchi
Hot Pot
Bulgogi
Chicken Wings
Soft Tofu Stew
Kimchi Pancake
Dubu Kimchi
Bibimbap
Sit down
Asian
Healthy
Korean
Grill
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We ordered beef bibimbap, grilled pork belly and also chicken soup with jinseng. In addition, we ordered the kimchi as the side to eat with grilled..."
I-Chun Chen
"Great selection of genuine Korean food. We had the pork mandu, kimchi pancake, soy chicken and yangnyeom chicken. All tasted amazing. Only place in..."
Carine Demolin
"Amazingly Yummy food. One of my favourite restaurants in Brighton. Definitely recommend!..."
Jenny Tsang
"The staff is the most helpful and friendly I’ve ever seen. 🥺🫶🏻 Highly recommend Seasoned sweet chilli fried chicken and Spicy Soft Tofu..."
Jae Liang
"It has quickly become my favourite Friday evening joint. Depending upon your spice tolerance, you can request the staff to amp up or down the..."
Ronisha Bhattacharyya
"A really great authentic Korean restaurant serving all the classics like fried chicken, pancakes, bibimbap, hotpot, BBQ, and more! there's a decent..."
Jennifer K
"Nice Korean family restaurant. Everything I've tried was great. Would recommend Korean fried chicken, Sundubu-jjigae, Haemul pajeon and hot stone pot..."
Hyunju Kim
"The best Korean BBQ in Brighton, the owner is very kind and friendly, takes time to help everyone personally! The service is amazing, so are the..."
Dimon
"Absolutely loved the cozy ambiance at this restaurant! The seating was comfortable, and even during busy hours, the service was prompt. Reasonably..."
John Bonner
"Visited like a month ago, I forgot to review!! The menu had many options, the food was delicious. We tried bulgogi bibimbap and it was so comforting,..."
Nuria Yeste
"Staying in a nearby hotel and wanted something different foe dinner.. Never tried Korean before. I had the Vegan fried chicken and a tofu rice dish,..."
JoJoe TYLER
"The food was absolutely fantastic and the staff is the most helpful I’ve ever seen. My friend left her umbrella (which is a very important personal..."
Ed Lu
"Really enjoyed it. Can book directly on their site. First time trying and eating at a korean bbq, the food was great, drinks too and service was..."
S Van
"Just been here for my birthday and had to come and review. Korean food is my favourite and these guys absolutely smashed it. Really authentic menu,..."
Rachel Bennison
"There aren’t many Korean places in Brighton, so this is the perfect place if you fancy some Korean food, it’s my go to! Staff is absolutely..."
Molly Heasman
"A great little Korean restaurant located along London Road. It has a welcoming service and very tentative staff. A pretty good selection of Korean..."
Lee C
"Very authentic Korean food. Had the BiBimBab and fried dumplings. Both very delicious. Will definitely come..."
Henning Linn
"My boyfriend and I visited Kogi last night and it was one of the best meals we’ve had in Brighton so far. All of the dishes were flavourful,..."
Jasmine A
"Got the pork belly for two, first time @ a Korean bbq and really really good. (Loved the cook yourself experience very unique as a British person)..."
Frederika Murphy-Mitchell
"I had vegan fried chicken and a tofu rice dish, my husband had pork and Korean fried chicken. Oh my goodness it was delicious!! Lovely staff, good..."
Dharmendra Shukla
"Incredible Korean BBQ experience. Started with the kimchi pancake and the sweet fried chicken which were so flavourful! Got a mixed selection of..."
Adele Burrell
Namul
Namul
86/100 (2263 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegan Options
Korean
Korean
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Beef
Salad
Soup
Kimchi
Bento (Lunch Box)
Tofu
Bibimbap
Bulgogi
Fish
Brown Rice
Sit down
Asian
Korean
Reservations
Seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"One of my favourite places to eat! A regular place I would spend my lunch break. Delicious food, friendly staff and lovely space out the back to sit..."
Geneva Tayne
"Nice healthy Korean food at it's finest! Lots of different options and the portion size is about right. I can never finish it off..."
Sammie Chantler
"I loved it I loved it I loved it. A must when in..."
Carlo Brighton
"I always have a Bibimbap with tofu and it's so yummy! Thanks..."
Kaajal Singh
"Out if all Korean places Namul feels like Korea out side of..."
Isaac Collard
"Really lovely and..."
Elisa Mael Galanti
"Second time here with my mum and dad. We absolutely loved it. The staff are so friendly and welcoming! They even remembered us! The food is so so..."
Mark Almond
"Had a mushroom bibimbap and it was so delicious!! I love all the fresh ingredients and diverse flavours. The source definitely make the dish even..."
Mina
"Cute little place selling Korean food. Lovely staff. Great bibimbap and lots of very cute Korean snacks/drinks etc. The people complaining about the..."
Nefarious Purple Badger
"The food here is delicious, the dumplings were of high quality and so was the bibimbap. The beef bulgogi did let it down as it tasted like 'kokoro..."
Lauren P
"Lovely food, good vegan options. I had the mushroom bibimap with extra kimchi & seaweed and it was so fresh and delicious. Will definitely go back...."
Zoe Rozansky
"We were like big group and they were so nice and welcome us. If you want to try authentic, yum, and reasonable priced Korean food, you definitely..."
정한빛
"Lovely food, great service, bit over priced. Although the food was delicious and healthy it was quiet a small portion and pretty over priced. The..."
Reuben Reuben
"A hidden gem. Stunning, delicious and exciting food with so many flavours and textures. As a foodie this place excites me. Love the bibimbap and..."
Helen Loose
"Food is good, definitely reminiscent of Korean cuisine, however I do think they need a larger space and bigger portions, especially the tofu bibimbap..."
Tara W
"Been several times and had a bit of a mixed experience. The food has generally been good although I had one dish that was oddly bland. Went one time..."
Richard
"I been going to Namul for the pass few weeks. It has to be my favourite restaurant so far in the lanes It is often packed @ lunch time and yes..."
Barbara Mu-de
"I literally love this place. The food is fresh and healthy, and the kimchi is even vegan. Friendly staff. It is my go-to place for lunch when I am at..."
Esther-Hope Gibbs