Seoul Plaza — Local services in London

If you’ve never tried Korean food before, this little takeaway is the perfect place to start. It’s one of those hidden gems that doesn’t try to be fancy, but everything on the menu is full of flavour and surprisingly affordable. You can tell right away that the food is freshly made, and the portions are generous enough that you won’t be left hungry.

I started with the fried chicken, which is probably the best introduction to Korean cooking for newcomers. The coating is crisp without being greasy, and the sauces come in different levels of spice, so you can play it safe or go bold. Even the mild option has a nice kick, but nothing overwhelming. If you’re feeling adventurous, the spicy glaze really brings out the flavours.

The rice and noodle dishes are simple but comforting. Bibimbap, which is a rice bowl topped with vegetables, egg, and a choice of meat, might sound unusual at first, but it’s colourful, healthy, and very satisfying once mixed together. The kimchi, a traditional side of fermented cabbage, has a tangy crunch that pairs perfectly with the richer dishes.

What makes this takeaway stand out is how accessible it feels. You don’t need to know anything about Korean food to enjoy it, and the staff are happy to explain what each dish is. The prices are reasonable enough that you can try a few different items without spending much.

For anyone curious about Korean cuisine but unsure where to start, this is an easy, tasty, and budget-friendly way in. You’ll be surprised how quickly it can become a...

I visited around 8pm on Friday, 24th December, and encountered racism from the employees. A white male employee openly displayed racist behaviour. When I approached the counter to pay, I accidentally went to a different one without noticing the ‘Not in service’ sign was there. A female employee, after putting the sign aside, greeted me. I apologised for not seeing the sign, and she assured me it was okay and the counter was now in service.

However, the white male employee next to her remarked, “You should’ve said (Chinese word) to her.” which I didn’t understand but was supposed to mean hello in Chinese. And when I asked, they chuckled, claiming it was nothing but Mandarin practice. Following this, the female employee asked me, ‘Where are you from?’ Given the context, this felt inappropriate and very uncomfortable as well.

My concern is, why are employees judging a customer’s nationality or ethnicity and making jokes about it, speaking Chinese to their customer out of the blue in a Korean grocery store? I’m not even Chinese; I’m Korean. I had to leave in a hurry as I had plans, but the incident kept replaying in my mind. Both employees, male and female, were white, and the male had slightly long hair and glasses and was relatively short.

I find this behaviour extremely offensive and would like to talk to the store manager or someone in charge. I’m writing this to prompt action from the store. Please provide information on the male employee and what further action Seoul Plaza is taking in...

Just bought food from Seoul plaza and it was not good.

Firstly let say I've eaten here before about 7-8 times and the food was good, today I had the butter chicken and it was rock hard like to break a window hard, I was told the kitchen may have cooked it to long sorry and the noodles that where bland as all hell not even any salt.

to make matters worse while explaining the situation to the guy who answered the phone it sounded like he was laughing when he told me I couldn't do anything and I was sorry will try to do better next time. so I can understand at the end of the day not having any fresh food available but when your cafe shuts at 9pm and at 3:30pm have no proper food it's a little bit distasteful and I'm not just talking...