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DODAM KOREAB+
131-133 Central St, London EC1V 8AP
· Korean restaurant
· St Luke's
Authentic-leaning Korean comfort food with standout pancakes, soups, and fried chicken; warm service and fair mid-tier pricing, but occasional small portions and inconsistency.
Our take
Dodam Korea delivers solid neighborhood dining through warm, attentive service and strong food quality anchored by excellent soups and pancakes, but inconsistent execution—occasional small portions and sweetness bias—prevents higher grades. The hidden gem appeal and fair pricing make it competitive with respected local favorites, though the tucked-away location and modest ambiance lack destination pull.
One caveat: Portions and sides: Some find portion sizes modest and rice sometimes priced separately
Standout dishes
- Korean Fried Chicken
- Soups/Hot Pots (Soondubu, Galbi-tang, Budae-jjigae)
- Seafood Pancake (Pajeon)
What people love
- The seafood pancake’s crisp bite and generous filling
- Caring, proactive staff who check on hot pots
- Rich, comforting broths (galbi-tang, budae, soondubu)
Opening Hours
Sunday
Monday12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:30
Tuesday12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:30
Wednesday12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:30
Thursday12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:30
Friday12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:30
Saturday17:30–21:30
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