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Camden › St Giles › Kangnam Pocha
Kangnam PochaB+
176 Drury Ln, London, WC2B 5QF, United Kingdom
· Korean restaurant
· St Giles
A popular, affordable Covent Garden Korean restaurant with notably authentic comfort food and generous portions, but queues, cramped seating, and inconsistent service can materially affect the visit.
Why this grade
Kangnam Pocha delivers solid food quality with authentic flavors and generous portions that keep diners returning, but inconsistent execution across takeaway, bento, and meat dishes prevents a stronger grade. Service speed and attentiveness vary sharply with crowding, and the underground pocha setting, while atmospheric, trades comfort for casual charm, leaving it just short of grade A territory.
One caveat: Queues are common, especially around dinner, with reported waits ranging from about 10 minutes to more than 30 minutes.
What to order here
- Bibimbap
- Korean fried chicken
- Gamjatang
What stands out
- The emotional payoff of satisfying Korean-food cravings in London.
- Bibimbap with appealing textures, including crisp stone-pot rice.
- Hearty soups and stews that reviewers find warming and authentic.
Opening Hours
Sunday12:00–15:30, 17:00–23:00
Monday12:00–15:30, 17:00–00:00
Tuesday12:00–15:30, 17:00–00:00
Wednesday12:00–15:30, 17:00–00:00
Thursday12:00–15:30, 17:00–00:00
Friday12:00–15:30, 17:00–00:00
Saturday12:00–15:30, 17:00–00:00
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