Only being opened for about a month, I first heard about this Korean smackdown via their twitter feed @onthebab and ninja'd my way to the soft opening on 9th December 2013.
Going in gun ho, we popped in around 6.30pm and it was packed; luckily we got seated straight away but do note this place is small but once you're in, you can smell the food! We had no true idea what was the best dish to order here so we went for Spicy Pork on the Buns and Bulgogi Bibimbap.
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| Spicy Pork on the Bab |
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| Bulgogi Bibimbap |
Dear god man! The Spicy Pork on the Buns was the personification of food cocaine, I took one bite and had "The PAUSE." You know that moment when you think "Oh god, what is this, it's it's ... sooo GOOOD." The sauce was salty and sweet all through the spicy pork, the spice levels were low but perfect for this and the buns were soft and chewy.
The Bulgogi Bibimbap wasn't as amazing, the sauce was nice but when you're having bibimbap you really do miss not having this served in a hot stone pot. You can see why they chose not to though as its a bit close quarters here and you haven't got the room to deal with something red hot.
Verdict
For the latest offering by Linda Lee, the founder of London's other oriental restaurants Koba and Nizuni, she's done well. The service is acceptable and should only get better and the food is definitely on the money, my only complaint is the space as your like tucked in there with no room to fat out >.<""
6/10 (Mainly for the Spicy Pork On the Bab...)
Would I go again?
The Bulgogi Bibimbap wasn't as amazing, the sauce was nice but when you're having bibimbap you really do miss not having this served in a hot stone pot. You can see why they chose not to though as its a bit close quarters here and you haven't got the room to deal with something red hot.
Verdict
For the latest offering by Linda Lee, the founder of London's other oriental restaurants Koba and Nizuni, she's done well. The service is acceptable and should only get better and the food is definitely on the money, my only complaint is the space as your like tucked in there with no room to fat out >.<""
6/10 (Mainly for the Spicy Pork On the Bab...)
Would I go again?
Ya ren! Definitely have a look on their twitter page @onthebab beforehand, because thats where you can see images of the foody goodness people have posted and get a grand ol' idea of what to chomp! Oh and for lunchtime quickies get the On the Bab range, its quick and orgasmic.
Address
305 Old Street, London EC1V 9LA
www.onthebab.com/
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Website: @PacmanChomps
Address
305 Old Street, London EC1V 9LA
www.onthebab.com/
Follow me on Twitter @pacmanchomps
Website: @PacmanChomps
I must visit this place!!!!
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