Little Korea

Little Korea adds a Korean note to Chinatown's largely Chinese line-up, a Lisle Street restaurant serving the comforting, boldly seasoned staples of Korean home cooking. Just off Leicester Square, it is a handy spot for barbecue, stews and rice bowls in an area better known for dim sum and roast duck.

As a dependable Korean restaurant in Chinatown, it covers the classics: marinated barbecue meats, bubbling stews, bibimbap and a spread of banchan side dishes. It is casual and satisfying, a good change of pace when you fancy something fermented, spicy and warming rather than Cantonese.

What to expect from this Korean restaurant in Chinatown

Expect Korean comfort food: bulgogi and other barbecue dishes, kimchi and soybean stews, bibimbap rice bowls, and the little plates of banchan that come alongside. Portions are hearty and the flavours punchy, making it a solid choice for a group or a filling solo dinner near the theatres.

The kitchen and the setting

Little Korea gives Lisle Street a reliable Korean option amid its Chinese neighbours. It sits near Chinese supermarket SeeWoo, with more of the area's tables in our Soho restaurants listings.

How a visit works

Little Korea serves lunch and dinner on Lisle Street, taking walk-ins and bookings. It is listed on the official Chinatown directory, and features in the Time Out Chinatown guide.