Sarangchae Korean Restaurant — Restaurant in Nottingham

Google should add a 0 star option. This is hands down the worst restaurant I’ve been to in the UK no joke. I’m not saying the food is inedible but it is not worth coming at all. Everything is extremely overpriced and food quality was poor. I ordered a Doenjang-jjigae that cost like 14 pounds and all I had was 5-7 thin slices of potato, chilli flakes and 2 whole mushrooms max. I basically had water diluted with small amounts of chilli paste and a few pieces of vegetables with rice. Asked the server why there wasn’t seafood as I believe I saw seafood on their online menu and he blamed it on me for ordering the wrong thing. My girlfriend ordered a Beef Japchae that cost 10 and it was tiny, watery and the temperature of the food was all over the place. Some noodles were cold, beef was hot, and the vegetables were luke warm. We might not have ordered their “signature dish” but this is pretty unacceptable give we paid quite a lot. I would’ve been so much more happy if they gave me bread and butter to eat. I’m writing this review in their restaurant right now and McDonalds seem like a 3 star Michelin restaurant compared to what we experienced. I don’t think I’m being unreasonable here, one of the waiters that seemed like a part time worker was nice but the other guy that seemed like a manager/owner was pretty rude when addressing my concerns when I simply asked “is this my order, I think I ordered the one...

We recently visited this cozy Korean restaurant and had a truly enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was calm and quiet, with beautiful touches of Korean culture throughout the space. It gave off a warm, authentic vibe that felt just like stepping into a K-drama setting — peaceful, inviting, and full of charm.

We ordered the spicy pork bibimbap, beef kimbap, crispy nut chicken, and tofu jjigae — and every dish was fantastic. The bibimbap was flavorful and perfectly spiced, while the beef kimbap was fresh and satisfying. The crispy nut chicken had a great crunch with a unique sweet-savory glaze that really stood out. The tofu jjigae was rich and comforting, with a deep, hearty flavour that made it the perfect dish to round out the meal.

Service was friendly and professional, adding to the overall pleasant dining experience. If you're looking for delicious Korean food in a relaxed, culturally rich setting, this place is definitely...

Is it just me or do all Koreans like their soup piping hot?🙋‍♀️

After a meeting in Nottingham, I went to Sarangchae for a lunch. The interior decoration was simple and it’s like the traditional family run restaurant in Korea.

Sarangchae 📍 278-280 Huntingdon St, Nottingham NG1 3NA

WHAT I GOT 🍲Kimchi Jjigae with kimchi dumplings

Jjigae is a Korean stew and usually served in a pot. I love seeing the Jjigae boiling hot when it’s served. So warm and satisfying 🥰 The Jjigae included kimchi, kimchi dumplings, tofu, vermicelli noodles and served with rice. Some pork belly were used to make the soup more tasty. It’s spicy, hot and fabulously piquant 😋

How about the kimchi dumplings? See my next post on Instagram @ccgyozalover for details🤗

Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for authentic Korean food. Jjigae is absolutely one of my fav Korean dish....