Bari Bari Whitechapel

This Korean restaurant seems quite popular — it was full of customers. Luckily, we were able to get a table as walk-in. We had seen many recommendations for the seafood pancake, but it was a bit disappointing as we didn’t find it particularly special. However, the soybean stew was truly delicious and definitely worth trying. The overall quality of the food was decent. Perhaps due to the large crowd, the wait time for food was a bit long. Still, it’s a Korean restaurant worth trying!

Food was alright. The steak bimbimbap is more like fried rice. Ordered the cold noodles because of the heatwave and the noodles came all stuck together. Lunches pancake was crispy, which is the bare minimum. Korean fried check was alright. The chicken itself had a strange aftertaste but the sauce was good. There are much better Korean places in London. Service is pretty dismal even when it's quiet. It's a long restaurant and the staff seem to avoid venturing into the seating area unless they have to bring the food. Been here three because my non Asian friends seem to like it. Almost every time I've had to approach them to have my order taken, and they never check in on you. Getting tap water is like pulling teeth.

I recently visited this Korean restaurant and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. One standout dish was the soybean stew-the broth was incredibly rich and flavorful, deeply savory, and perfect with rice. I really enjoyed it. The bibimbap was also impressive, packed with a variety of fresh ingredients. Once mixed with the Korean chili paste, every bite was a delightful balance of textures and taste. I also tried the army stew (budae jjigae). It was pretty good overall, with a generous mix of ingredients and a nice level of spiciness. However, I did find it a bit too sour for my liking. For a side dish, I had the seafood pancake, which was a bit of a letdown. The batter was too thick, some of the edges were overly crispy, and overall it lacked the softness and flavor I’d expect from a traditional Korean version. The service was quite good-despite how busy the restaurant was, the staff remained patient and attentive. That said, the food did take a while to arrive, but it was understandable given the crowd. Overall, this restaurant is definitely worth recommending and I’d be happy to come back again.