KimChee

My wife and I decided to check the restaurant out on the way back home a couple of hours ago. The interior was very beautiful, quite stunning to be honest, and the staff very

polite and super friendly. The food was lovely, especially Toppogi and Jigae and we really liked it. They had a nice selection of beverages and desserts. The presentation of the food was nice but not exceptional. Overall, it is a very nice, inexpensive place with tasty food and nice staff. Would recommend to a friend.
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Jakub
9 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Sunday, September 04, 2011

Went to this restaurant last night as a party of 4, and I was so incensed at the service, I decided to post a review. Made a reservation for 4 that evening, arrived and was seated no problem. Ordered starters and so far, all was going well. We ordered the Pork Belly BBQ and this is where problems arose. Once the meat was ready, we were neglected, the grill was not cleaned or taken away. We rang the bell several times and were ignored. Table had dirty dishes, empty drinks bottles, was pretty overcrowded with all the cutlery and crockery that should have been cleared ages ago. Other diners were served and left while we were sat ringing the bell for attention. Half an hour passed with a cold plate of meat still waiting to be cooked. We were all hungry and disappointed. Complained to the manager who didnt seem to care, could only mutter a not very sincere 'sorry' but still charged us close to £70 for this service. £70 for what was effectively only starters and a few drinks which frankly was worth only £20. Am absolutely angry and disgusted at this restaurant for the poor service we recieved and will NEVER be coming back to this poor excuse for a restaurant. Not sure if its because they didnt welcome anyone who wasnt oriental as it was noted that everyone else managed to recieve a fantastic service who was not caucasian. DO NOT VISIT THIS DUMP!! Unless you enjoy being ignored and then being charged for it.
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Ava G
1 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, July 27, 2011

We love this "KimChee" restaurant. We go there even for a family b'day or special occasion. The food is good and well served. They are very accommodating too.

But was disappointed to find they have dropped that dish of Kimchi offer and also no more duck being served there. Still it is good. Rather than getting into a scurry to get to Soho or Tottenham Court Rd etc it is very reachable for us. Am glad it is not as approachable to some who live in another area. I am sure they have their own local ones.
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Dilip Sonawane
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

brilliant restaurant. i had tried samgoeul sal in the past 4 2 , but today i had a lunch special which was very good value for money (saturday ) for 1. the decor and management or chef must have changed, but the place was full with people who know, (koreans...im english) and i loved the service...young ladies working very fast!
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9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Saturday, May 08, 2010

I went here last Fall for introducing my Swedish friend to Korean cusine. Much better tastes and values for money than those Kor restaurants in Soho or Tottenham. The shop interior looks cute as well. Only pitfall is the location in Golders Green. Even far away from me who lives in north.
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Sunny - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Very popular restaurant, as has been said before, a lot of Koreans come here to eat. The décor is cosy and relaxing without being over the top. Service is also very friendly. The food is top quality, I can’t remember what we ate (visited a few months ago) but it was all very well prepared. One minor quibble is that our waitress was dead set on ‘helping’ us put all the meat on the hot plate at once. I would far rather eat at my own pace thank you very much! It was weird because in all other respects the service was just at the right pace and nicely unhurried. If Golders Green is not too much trouble for you to get to, I would definitely recommend checking this place out.
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mudmucks - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Monday, April 19, 2010

the best korean restaurant I have ever been (probably restaurants in New Malden or high-end korean restaurant might be better than this., though) . Good value for money but the location is too up north.
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Sunny - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, April 15, 2010

Went here with a friend between Xmas and New Years. Neither of us have Korean very often, but were pleased to see that everyone else eating there was speaking Korean instead of English - good sign of authenticity.

The starters are on the pricey side, often costing as much as an entree or a round of barbecue meat, and while they're good, they aren't THAT good. My rice bowl was great, and my companion, a fan of his sake, ignored it for both his raw beef starter ("Good but not having it again") and his barbecue duck.

Service was a tad slow but attentive. 10% service charge included in the bill.

Alcohol prices are reasonable, better than in Zone 1, and we'd definitely come here again.
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7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 6
Thursday, December 31, 2009