Bokman
Bristol
Don’t be fooled by the unassuming red and white storefront tucked away at the end of a steep cul-de-sac off Stokes Croft, Duncan Robertson and Kyu Jeon's small Korean restaurant has a big reputation. The best seats in the house are on the ground floor, otherwise descend to the basement dining room, where rough stone walls, chalkboard menus and clattering chopsticks give the place an air of friendly bustle. Tongdak is what draws the crowds here: crispy-skinned rotisserie chicken stuffed with sticky rice and slow-cooked until it melts off the bone. Served with tangy pickled mooli and dipping sauces, it is a comforting treat. Other delights are plentiful and moderately priced, so you can mix and match. Try gochu (crispy tempura chillis stuffed with finely minced pork, glass noodles and herbs), kimchi fried rice topped with chunks of fatty roast pork, or tofu in a mildly spicy red broth with sesame, spring onion and chillis. Dessert is either soft-serve ice cream with a choice of toppings, or matcha and chestnut tiramisu. Korean beer and soju (Korea's fermented spirit) are available alongside the short wine list.
