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The Bap — Korean restaurants in Swindon

The Bap

Korean restaurantsSwindon

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(290 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 179 343 22 37
12 Havelock St, Swindon SN1 1LE, United Kingdom
£1–10

About The Bap

The Bap is a Korean restaurant inside the Brunel Centre shopping centre in Swindon. Spice levels run from mild up to 8 degrees of hotness, so each diner can pick how hot their meal comes, and the food is served in paper bowls. The menu is built around bowls, called baps, and soups, with bibimbap and bulgogi among them. Mandu dumplings sit alongside, and the drinks list includes Milkis and Aloe drinks. The self-serve seating area has around 10 tables, with K-pop playing in the background, and dogs are welcome. A stand of Korean snacks is on hand for browsing, and a wall picture shows the Korean alphabet with common phrases.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Paid parking lot · Paid street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.7/5
290 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention bap rice bowls, korean fried chicken, chicken katsu soup and mandu dumplings.

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243
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30
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4
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11

Customer Review Summary

Diners most often praise the baps, rice bowls described as sweet, sour and spicy, with soft but not sticky rice and tender meat in decent portions. Korean fried chicken, mandu dumplings and a chicken katsu soup with noodles and seaweed come up close behind, and one parent says their two children, who usually avoid soup, finished it. Reviewers also mention eight spice levels, plain options for children and an aloe drink among the unusual drinks. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and a few describe the food as good value. The recurring complaint is portion size. One regular says a chicken and tofu mix came in tiny portions and wasn't worth the money, and another felt part of the meal had been cut off by one unpleasant server. That same reviewer still keeps buying rice there because the other staff are friendly.

Featured reviews

  • Barakat O
    “I’ve always liked to buy food here but recently there’s a lady that serves tiny portions of food especially the chicken. I bought the mixture of chicken and tofu today and I feel like what I was served was not worth my money. Maybe you should start weighing your food to make the service fair.”
  • Karolina - Aleksandra Luch
    “truly never tried better food before. if i will ever move from Swindon, that’s the place my grandchildren will hear about. korean fried chicken makes my heart skip a beat every time i get the first bite.”
  • Francesca Di-Lella
    “Delicious food! I've not tried Korean food before and I loved it! Super friendly staff too 😊 thanks”
  • Hoang Mia
    “I still buy rice in here because the other staff members are very friendly; however, there is one old lady Asian staff who is very rude and unpleasant. I feel like I'm spending 8 pound for a meal it not worthy look like she cut off part the food”
  • Lana
    “Great place to mix up your daily meal routine and take a tasty break while shopping in the Brunel Centre. It’s a medium-sized café with a casual, stylish Asian touch. There are nearly 10 tables for guests, a big picture on the wall with the Korean alphabet and common phrases (which is nice to explore with kids), a stand with Korean snacks, and very friendly staff. It is perfectly located in the heart of Swindon's shopping district.I had never tried Korean cuisine before and was concerned about finding non-spicy meals suitable for children. However, there was nothing to worry about! The café offers both spicy and plain but tasty varieties of bowls and soups. We chose the chicken Katsu soup, and it was amazing! The soup came with noodles, chicken breast, and seaweed, and it was hot with a lovely, slightly sweet taste. My kids (aged 5 and 9), who usually don’t like soup, ate it all!All meals are served in paper bowls, making them very convenient for takeaway. In my opinion, this is a healthy alternative to McDonald's and a great opportunity to explore Asian cuisine and try something new. It is excellent for a casual meal out or a takeaway for all ages.”

Hours

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Highlights

“The Bap is an independent Korean restaurant and takeaway in Swindon town centre, serving Korean street food favourites including bibimbap, bulgogi and Korean fried chicken. Join us for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner or a takeaway to enjoy at home. Our menu brings together comforting rice dishes and bold Korean flavours, with vegetarian and vegan options available. Dine in, pick up a takeaway or order for delivery in Swindon.”

  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dogs allowed
  • No-contact delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
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  • Vegan options
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
  • Free water refills
  • Quick bite
  • Solo dining
Service options· 1
  • Delivery
Offerings· 1
  • Vegetarian options
Dining options· 4
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Seating
Crowd· 2
  • College students
  • Groups
Parking· 3
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Parking
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

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