Bonga
Quick info
About Bonga
On Fortess Rd in London, Bonga is a Korean restaurant with table service in a small space with limited seating. The menu runs through Korean fried chicken, kimchi stew, and cold noodle, alongside seafood jjigae, bibimbap, K-Ramen, dumplings, and seafood pancake. Seating is limited, so the room fills quickly. It operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. The restaurant opens Tuesday to Sunday and stays closed on Mondays.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention korean fried chicken, kimchi stew, seafood jjigae and bibimbap.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention korean fried chicken, kimchi stew, seafood jjigae and bibimbap.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly point to the seafood jjigae and beef bibimbap as standouts, with the Korean fried chicken and kimchi stew close behind for flavor. Portions and prices draw consistent praise, and service is called friendly and fast, though seating is limited so one diner suggests booking ahead. One reviewer found the seafood pancake bland despite the sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly point to the seafood jjigae and beef bibimbap as standouts, with the Korean fried chicken and kimchi stew close behind for flavor. Portions and prices draw consistent praise, and service is called friendly and fast, though seating is limited so one diner suggests booking ahead. One reviewer found the seafood pancake bland despite the sauce.
Featured reviews
- Neha
“I really enjoyed the seafood jjigae and bibimbap. The jjigae had a well balanced, tasty broth with plenty of seafood, and the bibimbap was fresh and nicely put together. Good portions and everything was well prepared, I’d happily come back. Prices was very affordable and fair :)”
- Franklen C.
“We ordered the beef bibimbap, Iberico pork, and seafood pancake. The seafood pancake was a little bland, even with the sauce, and was not as …”
- Carolyn Cheng
“Really delicious and authentic korean food made by korean chefs 💯 Glad to have finally tried this spot as it’s quite a small place with limited seating, so worth booking if possible. Lovely service and atmosphere and will definitely have to come back again! …”
- Ina Li
“Great local spot in Kentish town serving delicious and warming Korean dishes. The portions are very decent and great value for price. The Korean fried chicken and kimchi stew are particularly flavorful and the cold noodle is very refreshing. Friendly and diligent service and very fast!”
- Steigerfoto
“Small local Korean restaurant serving delicious dishes from Noodles and dumplings to K-Ramen and Spicy chicken. Attentive friendly service. Recommended”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
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Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Korean Restaurants near Bonga
- Bibimbab Cafe4.25332.4 mi£10–20
bibimbap, kimchi fried rice, topokki
- Gochu Gang4.91445.8 mi away£10–20
boneless fried chicken, honey butter chicken, garlic soy wings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonga | 4.7341 | — | — | korean fried chicken, kimchi stew, seafood jjigae |
| Bibimbab Cafe | 4.2533 | 2.4 mi | £10–20 | bibimbap, kimchi fried rice, topokki |
| Gochu Gang | 4.9144 | 5.8 mi away | £10–20 | boneless fried chicken, honey butter chicken, garlic soy wings |
The 2 nearest korean restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.