- Jin
Jin is known throughout London as one of the most delicious restaurants in town. Make sure to save up, as meals at this Soho spot are very pricey. 020 7734 0908.

- Koba
Locals rave about Koba, a chic restaurant off of the Tottenham Court Road tube that serves intriguing dishes like yook hwei (thinly sliced raw beef served with sliced pears). Also try the bulgogi jeongol, which comes out on a hot plate. www.koba-london.com, 020 7580 8825.

- Asadal
London’s (supposedly) first Korean restaurant now has two branches. The prices are best around lunchtime. Try the ddeok galbi and any of the soups. www.asadal.co.uk.

- SeOUL Bakery
Owner Ho Ja Soh (“Ho Ho” to locals) makes some of the best baked treats around. Her special, sweet potato cake, is the most popular item in the store. The cake is sweet, but not overbearing. 077 6327 8681.

- You Me
You Mi Hwae Gwan may have the best Chinese-Korean food in all of London. The Jajangmyeon and jjambbong are the restaurant’s most famous dishes and rightfully so. Both completely hit the spot. 020 8715 1079.