Kalbi Korean BBQ
Main info
£26 - £45
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Korean, Japanese, Sushi, Vegetarian options
1-2 Rosebery Ave, London
Open now
5PM-11PM
- Sunday 5PM-10:30PM
- Monday 6PM-10:30PM
- Tuesday 6PM-10:30PM
- Wednesday 6PM-10:30PM
- Thursday 6PM-10:30PM
- Friday 5PM-11PM
- Saturday 5PM-11PM
About this place
Korean BBQ Bliss with Unlimited Delights
Entering the realms of Kalbi is like being swept into a symphony of sizzling tables and K-pop rhythms, where friends and strangers alike bind over shared decisions of medium-rare or well-done. This restaurant introduces itself with a healthy air of camaraderie, the teamwork here translating seamlessly into both atmosphere and cuisine. The delicate mingling of marinated meats fires up conversations across tables as patrons navigate the art of Korean barbecue. Particularly noteworthy is their dedication to large group gatherings, with an infectious spirit that expands towards party-sized conviviality without diminishing service charm—a promise any seasoned eater can appreciate.For a taste experience galloping towards delightful, Kalbi holds its own, yet trails hints of fusion with ingredients that occasionally tiptoe to neighbouring cuisines. The voicing of patrons tapping beef bibimbap belly criticisms might stand due, but counterpoints exist in the always diligent attention provided by the waitstaff. They are real-time champions of plate replenishment and soju fervor, charmingly engaging the indecisive with encouraging smiles. Add to this their dexterity at managing smoke-filled orchestrations of BBQ trays and one comfortably unravels the essence of good, communal dining. Before night's end, even through the haze of felt-forgotten orders and paced timing lapses, Kalbi seeds a lasting impression—truth lies in its delicious core of welcoming hospitality, and indecipherable aroma of grilled hopes for better evenings ahead. — Clarissa Cuisinier
How to get there
1-2 Rosebery Ave, London
London City Airport — 7.26 mi
Farringdon - 656 yd