Olle Korean Barbecue Reviews Summary

Category: Korean barbecue restaurant London

Address: 88 Shaftesbury Ave, London, W1D 6NH, United Kingdom

Phone: +442072871979

Rating: 4.0
based on 407 reviews.

Authenticity of Korean Cuisine

Pros:

  • "I would really recommend this restaurant for authentic Korean food."
  • "This place is a must for meat lovers."
  • "The best Korean restaurant I’ve ever been to in the UK so far! Marinated Pork Belly, and Beef Bulgogi is my favourite."
  • "If you are craving authentic Korean food, this is the place you should visit."
  • "An absolute delight, where the tantalizing aromas and sizzling sounds create a symphony for the senses."
  • "The best Samgyeopsal and Bulgogi Korean bbq dining experience."

Cons:

  • "Worst Korean restaurant I've eaten in in London. BBQ meat wasn't fresh."
  • "The cold buckwheat noodles tasted exactly like the instant pack from Asian supermarket."
  • "The food is not worth the money. The soup is basically just water with oil flavored."
  • "The wagyu beef was not wagyu. Not enough fat content."
  • "The kimchi jeon (pancakes) were very thick, bulgogi bbq was a bit chewy."
  • "The quality of the meat in the KBBQ is second to none, but everything else was a disappointment."

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "Staff are excellent are very attentive."
  • "We felt really looked after."
  • "The staff were also super friendly and will help you cook the meat if they see you’re struggling!"
  • "Service was mostly great; friendly and efficient."
  • "The waiters were very kind and attentive."
  • "From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and exceptional hospitality."

Cons:

  • "The first thing we noticed was the service, or lacking thereof."
  • "The lady who served us wasn’t especially helpful and offered us no explanation."
  • "Service wasn't the best."
  • "Service was unprofessional."
  • "The staff had dismissive attitude."
  • "Sadly underwhelming... lacked any real flavor. Additionally, the service was subpar."

Price and Value

Pros:

  • "Very good price for such a lavish restaurant."
  • "Reasonably priced Olle Selection A meat assortment."
  • "The food was delicious and the price was decent."
  • "Prices were reasonable for a central London location."
  • "Good quality cuts of meat. One of the best prawn I've ever tasted."
  • "The food is AHMAZINGGGG! Worth the price."

Cons:

  • "The place is also pricey, came up to £70 for two people."
  • "They automatically added 12.5% service charge which we asked to be removed."
  • "BBQ meat wasn't fresh... Service was unprofessional. I definitely will never come back."
  • "We ordered the £75 set menu... felt very rushed."
  • "Pretty overrated in my opinion. The quality of the meat... is reflected in the price."
  • "Overpriced but fulfilling dining... you've got to order, grill and eat as fast as possible."

Ambiance and Interior Design

Pros:

  • "Had a great time at Olle, very nice interior especially the design across the walls."
  • "Very quick service, great variety on the menu, delicious food, lots of soju flavours."
  • "We recommend the marinated pork belly, the chicken mando and the topokki. Sharing a bottle of their delicious Soju!"
  • "A great bbq dinner experience in the centre of London."
  • "Lovely staff. Decoration is a bit minimum but the food is really amazing!!"
  • "Fantastic spot! Prices were reasonable for a central London location, tried many items on the menu and everything was delicious."

Cons:

  • "Not a huge fan of the seating, I was mostly facing strangers across the table rather than the person I came with."
  • "We ordered from the a la carte menu. Wasn’t impressed with the fried chicken, batter was awful."
  • "Service felt a little rushed but still enjoyable and staff were quick and attentive. Meal for 2 was £160 including drinks."
  • "Waited for a hour after seated for food as the bar tender took our order and never put it through."
  • "The waiters just dropped the food far away from our reach and expected us to pick our food ourselves."
  • "Authentic Korean food! It was a great BBQ experience, but the meat is so tender it melts in your mouth and the choice of condiments pairs up with it exquisitely."

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