Phone: +442075808825
Address: 11 Rathbone Street Soho London, W1T 1NA, W1T 1NR, United Kingdom
City: London
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 12882
Website: http://KobaLondon.com/
"It 's reassuring to read other reviews and see that many other people found the service awful. I never write restaurant reviews, but it 's such a waste of money when you are spending so much money for a nice occasion but you have **** service and you are felt like you are just holding up the staff from going home. My friend and I arrived for our 2pm booking and the indifferent man who greeted us informed me that we had 30 minutes to order before the kitchen closed. It was then that I realised that our booking was their last lunchtime booking. We were not warned about it when we made a reservation. From then on, everything was extremely rushed. All the staff were rude and unpleasant (apart from one waitress who gave us the BBQ sauces and the barman). We took our order and we had a few questions about the menu, e.g. whether 2 side dishes of rice would be too much with all the food, but the man just wrote down the dishes without answering our questions and said we had to order all our food because the kitchen was closing and just said 'it 's up to you ' whilst not even looking at us, just looking around at the rest of the restaurant. The food came and it was average (not as good as Olle restaurant). No one came to us and asked if everything was ok during the meal. The waitress came with the bill and didn 't ask how everything was, she just put the bill on the table and simply said 'We are closing '. I asked her if the last lunchtime booking gets to have dessert and she said 'No because we are closed and the staff need to finish ' and walked off. It 's bad when you are paying just as much as everyone else for your meal (close to £100 for 2 people, by the way) but you don 't have the same service. If you are going to have a last booking don 't close the kitchen 30 minutes after I don 't know any restaurants that do that. Or at least warn people before that they won 't be able to have any dessert. They didn 't even say the booking was 1 hour 30 minutes in the confirmation email. There are plenty of other nice restaurants in London where they don 't rush you and actually treat you as a valued customer I would never return here."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Appetiser
Korean Soju Cocktail
Korean Wine & Spirit
Artisanal Soju
Entree
Chef's Special
Rice
Noodles
Speisen
Mad Specials
Beef Dishes
Beef
Rib Eye
Juicy, tender rib eye steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection.
Tea & Drink
Korean Wine
Pan Pan Street
Entree Tapas & Antipasto
Steamed Dishes
Dumplings
Steamed or fried dough parcels filled with savory or sweet ingredients, served with a side of dipping sauce.
Lunch
Entree And Soup
Sweet Hot
Beverages &Amp; Liquor
Yamato Specialty Cocktail
Mini Appetiser
Pork
Fried Rice
Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with vegetables, eggs, and choice of protein, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.
For Two Special
Healthy Floral And Fruit Tea Series
Soups
Koreanische Vorspeisen
Andy
Probably the best Korean food I've ever had in London.
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Claire
Been going to Koba for a few good years now and never disappoints.
Helen
Like most Korean restaurants in London the impression Koba gave me was just 'OK'.
EVA
Very authentic Korean cuisine, the fried rice cake was delicious! The waitress lady was exceptionally nice and sweet! View menu
Uniquetravel
Decent service. Food adequate but not for the price. Very poor veggie choice. You should be able to do a rice bowl with tofu or veg.
Seaside30884754643
Atmosphere great, staff attentive. Prices are reasonable however bbq selection could be better together with the thickness of the cut compared to other Korean bbq I've tried.
Maps00827993672
Excellent concept and well executed, starters very tasty and bbq fun to prepare, but the pork was rather flavourless. Staff very friendly and willing to help with anything. Atmosphere was good, but felt a little cramped, especially when having annoying Americans sitting next to you and talking about all the affairs their parents had and breathing down your neck. Other than that, would recommend. View menu
Marlena
I really like this place but the prices have increased like crazy.. I went here for dinner in August 2023 and the Korean BBQ was under £40, went again in January 2024 and it was £55 with less ingredients (baby octopus was taken out). The menus available online do not reflect the current prices if I had known this was the case, I'd have gone elsewhere. £100+ for two people, no alcohol, no dessert is a bit insane (just one BBQ, one starter and a couple of soft drinks). Great quality but for this price I really don't know if it's worth it..
lamao668
It was a while since I had my last corean meal and it was a first for my partner and here we land and Koba. The minimalist setting may be a set back but it’s only added value to help a client focus more on the meal. From the staters 3 selections) to the main barbecue seafood. It was a complete beautiful well orchestrated meal. With a lot of help from the floor manager by the way we were seated at the bar near the entrance which is way nicer than inside) with the barbecue and the slicing and the explanation it was a very satisfying experience. Trust your staff. They know their product and they can help you although they tend to be be a bit hasty like they want to be done with you and have to...
Guide614708
It 's reassuring to read other reviews and see that many other people found the service awful. I never write restaurant reviews, but it 's such a waste of money when you are spending so much money for a nice occasion but you have **** service and you are felt like you are just holding up the staff from going home. My friend and I arrived for our 2pm booking and the indifferent man who greeted us informed me that we had 30 minutes to order before the kitchen closed. It was then that I realised that our booking was their last lunchtime booking. We were not warned about it when we made a reservation. From then on, everything was extremely rushed. All the staff were rude and unpleasant (apart fr... View menu
Categories
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Bbq Savor the smoky and savory flavors of our barbecue offerings. From tender ribs to juicy briskets, each dish is grilled to perfection with our signature sauces and spices for an authentic BBQ experience.
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Asian Experience a culinary journey through Asia with our diverse menu. From the spicy flavors of Thai curry to the savory umami of Japanese sushi, we offer a wide variety of dishes that celebrate authentic Asian cuisine. View menu
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Korean Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea with our menu, featuring traditional dishes like bulgogi, bibimbap, and kimchi, crafted with authentic spices and ingredients for a genuine taste of Korean cuisine.
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Barbecue Savor the smoky, juicy flavors of our barbecue delights. From tender ribs to succulent pulled pork, each dish is grilled to perfection with our signature sauces, offering a true taste of barbecue heaven.
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