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Seoul bites — Korean restaurants in Bournemouth

Seoul bites

Korean restaurantsBournemouth

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(46 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1202 911090
4A W Cliff Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5EY, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Seoul bites

Seoul Bites is a Korean restaurant on West Cliff Road in Bournemouth, where orders go through a kiosk with photos of each dish. The food is prepared by a Korean chef in a kitchen screened off by a curtain, and plates are handed over at the counter. The menu covers Korean fried chicken, bibimbap and soy garlic chicken, with kimbap and ramen alongside. Meals come in disposable trays with chopsticks and wooden forks and spoons. Seating for dining in is simple and minimal. Dogs are welcome.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Usually difficult to find a space

Reviews

4.8/5
46 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention authentic Korean food, self-order kiosk, takeaway and chicken wings.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often praise the authentic Korean food, with several saying it tastes just as it does in Korea and that a Korean chef prepares it. Named favourites include the soy garlic chicken, chicken wings, bibimbap, ramyeon, bossam, kimchi fried rice and chicken yakitori skewers, plus sweet potato croquette and chicken katsu udon soup. Close behind is the owner, described as friendly and welcoming, who checked that the food suited diners' tastes, along with quick service from a photo-based screen order system. The main caveat comes from comparisons with the previous restaurant. One reviewer says the superb Korean flavours were missing, and another describes ordering on a fixed tablet with a large curtain hiding the kitchen, so there is no contact with the cooks. One finds the minimal interior close to a doctor's waiting room, and one calls it a bit pricier. Takeaway earns repeated mentions, with one reviewer eating theirs on the beach.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Amazing food and good portion size. I ordered sweet potato croquette and udon noodle soup - chicken katsu. Quick service and reasonably priced. Had a good conversation with the friendly owner, he was approachable and helpful. All the best in this location.”
  • Google user
    “This place is absolutely perfect if you're looking for authentic Korean food. The restaurant originally operated in Richmond, London before relocating here, and the quality has clearly carried over. The food is prepared by a Korean chef and served exactly the way it would be back in Korea — everything feels genuine. There's a kiosk to order from with photos, which makes it easy even if you're not familiar with the menu. I had the bibimbap, ramyeon, and bossam — all were outstanding. If you're into Korean or Asian cuisine, this is a must-visit. Dine-in and takeaway are both available.”
  • Google user
    “The food was absolutely delicious. Chicken wings are banging. Would highly recommend the chicken wings. And the owner is really friendly good and quick service.”
  • Google user
    “First time ordering food since being taken over from the previous Korean restaurant. Although delicious and still excellent value, it was missing the superb Korean flavours of the previous restaurant. It is also missing the personal touch and there is no interaction with the staff or chefs cooking the food. You order and pay for your meal on a fixed tablet and there is a large curtain screening off the kitchen area, you see no one other than when the food is handed over to you. It’s just missing the personal touch and atmosphere. Having said all this, as I said the food is still delicious and I will be returning.”
  • Google user
    “Lovely korean food! highly recommend it if you’re in the area”

Highlights

“Bringing the taste of Seoul to Bournemouth. Fresh Korean comfort food, made fast and full of flavour. From crispy Korean fried chicken to kimbap, bibimbap, ramen and more — Grab your favourite and enjoy!”

  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Dogs allowed
  • No-contact delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
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  • Quick bite
  • Solo dining
  • Usually difficult to find a space
Dining options· 4
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Seating
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Service options· 1
  • Delivery
Crowd· 1
  • Groups

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