Sarangbang Korean Food Cafe
Quick info
About Sarangbang Korean Food Cafe
On Mansfield Rd, Sarangbang Korean Food Cafe serves kimbap alongside jjigae and noodle dishes in a room with a window bar-stool setup and conventional tables. The kimbap list runs to five varieties, including tofu, chicken, prawn, ton katsu and chicken katsu versions, and the kitchen also turns out kimchi fried rice, chicken bulgogi and clay pot jjigae served piping hot. Meals come without complimentary banchan such as kimchi or radish, so diners order sides separately if wanted. A small, family run team works the counter and floor. It opens Tuesday to Saturday and stays closed Mondays and Sundays. The cafe sits about a 10 minute walk from Victoria Centre's back exit.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Plenty of parking
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
5 dishes- Tofu Kimbap (두부 김밥)
- Chicken Kimbap (닭고기 김밥)
- Prawn Kimbap (새우 김밥)
- Ton Katsu Kimbap (돈까스 김밥)
- Chicken Katsu Kimbap (치킨까스 김밥)
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kimchi fried rice, chicken mandu, clay pot jjigae and kimchi bimbimbap.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kimchi fried rice, chicken mandu, clay pot jjigae and kimchi bimbimbap.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the kimchi forward dishes, kimchi fried rice praised for not skimping on kimchi, kimchi bimbimbap ordered by a solo diner, and chicken bulgogi with japchae noodles and kimchi. Close behind are the piping hot clay pot jjigae dishes, with one reviewer naming the doenjang jjigae alongside chicken mandu and crispy nut chicken as standouts. Staff are repeatedly called sweet and welcoming, and diners describe the food as freshly cooked and arriving quickly. Value draws a mixed note: one reviewer calls prices slightly high though still good quality, and wishes complimentary banchan like kimchi or radish were included. Several describe a warm space with beautiful decorations, one reviewer walking in simply because the room was full. Recommendations run throughout, with reviewers urging others to visit and support the small, family run restaurant, several saying they are already planning a return.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the kimchi forward dishes, kimchi fried rice praised for not skimping on kimchi, kimchi bimbimbap ordered by a solo diner, and chicken bulgogi with japchae noodles and kimchi. Close behind are the piping hot clay pot jjigae dishes, with one reviewer naming the doenjang jjigae alongside chicken mandu and crispy nut chicken as standouts. Staff are repeatedly called sweet and welcoming, and diners describe the food as freshly cooked and arriving quickly. Value draws a mixed note: one reviewer calls prices slightly high though still good quality, and wishes complimentary banchan like kimchi or radish were included. Several describe a warm space with beautiful decorations, one reviewer walking in simply because the room was full. Recommendations run throughout, with reviewers urging others to visit and support the small, family run restaurant, several saying they are already planning a return.
Featured reviews
- Julia
“Had the most fabulous meal in this restaurant last night - wonderful service, lovely surroundings and superb food. Really wanted to experience an authentic Korean meal prior to visiting the country and couldn’t have been more delighted. Food was everything I hoped it would be - we chose a wide selection of sides and mains and nothing was left. The hosts were delightful and I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.”
- Matt Gamble
“A lovely vibe. The food is authentic, good value and serve with a smile. Freshly cooked and arrived very quickly. Would recommend a visit.”
- coolycatty123
“This is a true hidden gem in Nottingham. About 10 minutes walk away from Victoria Centre's back exit, you'll be glad you made the journey. A cozy vibe with beautiful decorations, a diverse and vibrant menu featuring many Korean options, an …”
- Connie Bullock
“The food as so tasty! My first experience with Ethiopian food and it did not disappoint! The woman who served us was polite and made an amazing recommendation for the meal for 2! The food was cooked perfectly!”
- Nessi “Nessi”
“Definitely my favourite Korean restaurant in Nottingham. The food is consistently good and true authentic flavours of Korea. I love the piping hot clay pot Jjigae dishes. The staff are lovely always very sweet. The prices are slightly high but good quality. I do wish they gave complimentary banchan like kimchi/radish etc but besides that I would recommend this restaurant.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Has free water refills
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Dining options· 3
- Serves dinner
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with university students
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
Location
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