Vegan
Fast food
Korean

Small Korean restaurant serving bibimbap, kimchi, kimbap, bulgogi and more. Open Tue-Sat 12:00-22:30. Closed Sun-Mon.


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102 Reviews

First Review by MatitoMenezes

HenryBlane

Points +11209

Vegan
04 Oct 2024

Delicious!

I really enjoyed my visit to MukBap! It’s only a small restaurant, with seating for only around 10 people, so it’s worth arriving early. Me and my wife arrived just after it opened at 12 and it wasn’t long until it was full.

They have an interesting menu and we went for a variety of dishes including Kimchi Pancake (Kimchijeon), Crispy Fried Seaweed Rolls (Kimmari) and Fat Roll (Kimbap) for starters, and Sweet Potato Noodle (Japchae) and “Beef” with Rice (Bulgogi) for mains.

I really enjoyed all of the food! There were lots of different flavours and textures and it was all really tasty and satisfying. I particularly enjoyed the Kimchi Pancake which was delicious. The seaweed rolls were also so good! The Sweet Potato Noodle had a great flavour and I really enjoyed the texture of the noodles in the dish. The “beef” in the Bulgogi also had a great meaty texture and rich flavour.

All the food was delicious and I would definitely recommend a visit!

Pros: Delicious flavours, Interesting dishes

Cons: Limited seating

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Points +20915

Vegan
02 Oct 2024

MukBap

Absolutely wonderful. The Bibimbap with vegan beef was very flavorful and felt pretty healthy, just what I was looking for.

fruityjuicyluce

Points +216

Vegan
29 Sep 2024

Best Korean food

Absolutely stunning food. Well priced, nice range of items. Must try the crispy seaweed it was phenomenal.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-29

Pros: Flavour , Price , Options

Cons: No toilet

Andala

Points +818

Vegan
26 Sep 2024

Great if you've never had Korean food

This little restaurant looks cute and the staff (we only interacted with one person) was lovely. It is very small and doesn't have a toilet, I would suggest the owner to pair up with a nearby pub for the customers to use the loos (I've seen it done in other small restaurants).
Now to the food: if you've never had Korean food, don't know how to cook any Asian dish or never set food in an Asian supermarket, this place will make you happy. The food is good but quite simple, and a few dishes simply come out of a bag, like the seaweed rolls. I love them, they are very tasty and I used to buy them frozen so I am 100% sure that they are the same. Gimbap was fresh and nice, kimchi jeon (kimchi pancake) came out very quickly so I'm inclined to think it was premade. The kimchi stir fried rice was really good, my favourite of the food we've tried. I would have liked to try the mandu but didn't because they were 4£ for 3 which to me is ridiculously expensive.
I was looking forward to this restaurant but I don't think I'll go back. There's a Korean restaurant near the Barbican with a separate vegan menu and you can have authentic bibimbap in the stone dish, so if you're not in a hurry, go there.

Pros: Kimchi fried rice

Cons: No loos, Some dishes are shop bought frozen , A little overpriced

veganamyv

Points +471

Vegan
22 Sep 2024

Delicious

I’d never tried Korean food before so was very excited to try this and it didn’t disappoint! The food was delicious and full of flavour. Will make an effort to come back each time I come back to London!

yumchadong

Points +5539

Vegan
20 Sep 2024

Overrated

Disappointed with my order. The kimbap lacked fresh flavour and the inclusion of sausage with an unhealthy sauce was off-putting. As for the “cucumber kimchi”, it was merely fresh cucumber slices in gochujang, lacking the fermentation entirely... not exactly what’s expected and didn’t leave a particularly good impression.

Andala

26 Sep 2024

I went yesterday and it was a disappointment, I also didn't expect those sausages in the gimbap and even in the fried rice ... !

rRaitis

Points +36

Vegan
14 Sep 2024

Awesome Korean place

Went with no expectations, left with best Korean food i’ve ever had. Kimbap and bulgogi were to die for.

ScrumptiousLion

Points +149

Vegan
30 Aug 2024

Very tasty

What a lovely surprise to find a fully vegan Korean place in central London. We had the Kimchi pancake, veggie pancake, crispy fried seaweed rolls. The food was fresh, light and tasty. 🙏

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-30

Pros: Simple menu, Fresh and tasty

Ele999

Points +395

Vegan
29 Aug 2024

Koreano 100% plant based

Localino minuscolo, noi abbiamo preso da asporto ( possibile anche prenotare tramite deliveroo). Ottimo il kimbap davvero consigliato! Abbiamo provato anche riso con stufato di carne ( seitan) e il pancake coreano con verdure. Quest’ultimo non mi è piaciuto, molto unto, troppo

Pros: Kimbap , gentilezza del personale

Cons: Orari di apertura strani, chiudono prestissimo!

samlee41289

Points +16

Vegan
21 Aug 2024

Delicious

Had the beef bibimbap - delicious

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-21

alistar

Points +2827

Vegan
18 Aug 2024

Awesome Korean vegan

Stellar kimchi pancakes, bulgogi, Korean fried chicken, cucumber kimchi and everything really. Tiny place with only a few tables but lovely woman running the show. I want to try everything on the menu!

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-23

Pros: Kimchi pancakes, Bulgogi, Korean fried chicken

Cons: Too far from us to go often enough!

V-gan

Points +716

Vegan
16 Aug 2024

Best vegan meal during a week of feasting in London

We came on holiday for a week to London and had about 6 meals out. Our dinner at MukBap was by far the best experience we had.
Yes, it’s small and if there’s 2 of you you may need to share a table with others, but every item on the menu we had was just sooooo tasty!
I’d especially recommend the kimchi pancake and the seaweed rolls. Can’t wait to go again and try the rest of the menu!

Pros: Everything was really tasty, Friendly and swift service, Fun experience of having Korean small plates

Bluey-grey

Points +32

Vegan
11 Aug 2024

Amazing food in a family business

This place was the best Korean I've ever had. The highlight was the bulgogi and the kimchi pancakes. The owner is also super sweet and welcoming

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-11

rhiaro

Points +347

Vegan
08 Aug 2024

Delicious, friendly staff

Very friendly staff, cosy place, very delicious food. Very healthy and wholesome, with a good selection.
Very child friendly (gave us some free treats!)

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-08

Pros: Welcoming, Delicious, Good selection

Cons: Not where I live

ltravelss

Points +198

Vegan
06 Aug 2024

Amazing all-vegan Korean spot

Small restaurant not far from Liverpool Street station with a super friendly owner. Service was quick and decent prices for central London. Highly recommend the tteokbokki!

samsoncharles

Points +102

Vegan
27 Jul 2024

great food

good and quick meal at mukbap. all food was really tasty

Pros: good menu, fresh and tasty, good portions

Cons: very small restaurant, price adds up quickly

helenbmills

Points +146

Vegan
22 Jul 2024

Authentic Korean food

This small cafe style place served up what seemed to be unashamedly authentic Korean food, very reasonably priced for central London. Service was quick, and the food was very flavoursome. Would love to come back and work through everything on the menu.

Pros: Authentic feel, Flavoursome food

Cons: Small so could fill up easily

MiriWallich

Points +518

Vegan
08 Jul 2024

Most delicious Korean food

We got 3 small plates and one main to share between two. All the food was delightful - I particularly enjoyed the sweet potato noodles and tteokbokkii. The interior is small but cosy.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-08

Pros: Great service , Amazing food , Good portion sizes

MiaCohen

Points +1624

Vegan
08 Jul 2024

Must try!!!!

This was my first time trying Korean food and I was honestly blown away!!! Every dish was fabulous and it's now unlocked a new favourite cuisine for me 😋😋😋 Definitely try!

AliceRG

Points +428

Vegan
30 Jun 2024

Favourite place

I love this tiny vegan Korean cafe. Food is absolutely amazing. Always served with a smile. Last visit we had spicy crispy chkn (soya), noodles, three veg, kimbap - all excellent, very reasonable price. Can’t wait to visit again next time I’m in the area.

Enjali

Points +2056

Vegan
23 Jun 2024

Small but mighty

We came here on a Friday evening and were very unlucky because a group of 8 or 9 people arrive just before us, taking up more than half of the seating in this small place. Nevertheless we decided to wait and after 35mins got some seats. We ordered a mix of dishes and shared the as a 3 and it was the best way to try as many things as possible. Everything was tasty and worth the wait!

Pros: All vegan , Tons of choice , Changing specials

Cons: Small space , Doesn't take reservations

LaraLemons

Points +1714

Vegan
17 Jun 2024

The best Korean Fried ‘Chicken’

Finally made it to this lovely little place. Got a takeaway and WISH I’d got more of the Fried Chicken. It is delicious! The bimbimbap was super yummy and the beef replacement is delicious. The sweet potato noodles are also very well cooked and seasoned. Will definitely be back!

veganchefsteph

Points +251

Vegan
16 Jun 2024

Small but mighty

This little restaurant is honestly amazing. We got so much to try and everything was delicious! It’s not cheap, but it’s not expensive - kind of a standard price for London. Only downside is the seating area is particularly small! We got: kimchi pancake, cucumber kimchi, kimbap, beef bibimbap, crispy tofu bibimbap and kimchi fried rice!

Pros: Food, Pricing, Staff

Cons: Small seating area

MaggieSychta

Points +219

Vegan
14 Jun 2024

Authentic and bursting with flavour

A colleague recommended MukBap to me, so I had to give it a shot when I was in London. The place is tiny and, from what I've been told, it gets packed super quickly, and I totally understand why. The food is fantastic! I had the spicy "pork" with rice (delicious) with a side of three veg (even more delicious). The prices are reasonable for London, and the portions large enough to fill you. I'm definitely coming back next time I'm around.

Pros: Authentic food, Great value

RyanBischoff

Points +281

Vegan
14 Jun 2024

High quality food in a quaint shop

Small shop with a good vibe and nice staff. The food was exceptional - I got the spicy pork with a side of gyoza. Quick lunch meal that was plenty filling. Highly recommend.

LuBurgess

Points +228

Vegan
09 Jun 2024

Excellent, authentic Korean food!

The place is extremely small but the food is delicious. Really friendly staff and quick service, can't wait to go back!

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-09

BeeCameron

Points +136

Vegan
05 Jun 2024

I’ll be coming back!!

All the dishes that I had here were so tasty and filling, the seaweed rolls are a must as is the kimchi pancake. My main was also really good. Can’t wait to come back here and try more of the menu. Very friendly service

Pros: Freshness of ingredients , Taste of food , Cost

Cons: Not all of menu was available




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