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."