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Bokman

Bristol - Korean - Restaurant - ££

Original and entertaining Korean eatery

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

* A sister venue called Dongnae is now open on Chandos Road – watch for a review coming soon.* A quirky red and white storefront tucked away at the end of a steep cul-de-sac off Stokes Croft marks the spot, but don’t be fooled by the setting: Duncan Robertson and Kyu Jeon's modest Korean restaurant has a big reputation. ‘Original’, ‘stylish’, ‘novel’ and ‘entertaining’ are typical comments from its many fans, while the food is ‘fabulously prepared with a great eye for detail’. 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 wood-roasted 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...

* A sister venue called Dongnae is now open on Chandos Road – watch for a review coming soon.*

A quirky red and white storefront tucked away at the end of a steep cul-de-sac off Stokes Croft marks the spot, but don’t be fooled by the setting: Duncan Robertson and Kyu Jeon's modest Korean restaurant has a big reputation. ‘Original’, ‘stylish’, ‘novel’ and ‘entertaining’ are typical comments from its many fans, while the food is ‘fabulously prepared with a great eye for detail’. 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 wood-roasted 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 twigim (crispy tempura chillies stuffed with finely minced pork, glass noodles and herbs), galbi stew (beef short ribs braised in sweet soy sauce) or spicy tofu with king oyster mushrooms and Chinese greens.

Dessert is either Jersey milk soft-serve ice cream with a choice of toppings such as honey butter chips, or matcha and chestnut tiramisu. Korean beer, exotic cocktails and soju (Korea's classic fermented spirit) are available alongside a minimal list of around a dozen wines (note the orange varieties). 

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VENUE DETAILS

3 Nine Tree Hill, Stokes Croft

Bristol
BS1 3SBGB

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