Ban Di Bul in Manchester

I highly doubt this restaurant is run by Chinese. Koreans are unlikely to ask diners to pay extra for each kimchi. It is a Korean tradition to serve diners an endless supply of kimchi. The taste of the food completely lacks the flavor of Korean food. It just feels like the technique used by Chinese chefs (adding a lot of MSG). Conclusion: What this restaurant serves is an insult to Korean food culture

Lovely food and a great experience. Absolutely no complaints

This is the worst restaurant I have been to. Honestly don't support this robbery at all. We ordered some food, and one of which was the crispy fried prawns. The price was 12.90 and had a picture of 6 deep fried prawns in a batter. We went ahead to order it. However, upon the arrival of the dish, the prawns were really, I wish I was there exagerrating, small. In a thick layer of batter. We didn't mind it as much, however we were shocked to see carrots in the shape of prawns. There were 3 prawns and huge carrot pieces, the price was 12 90. Furious when I complained they said that none of the pictures were the same. Usually, when this is the case there is a footnate stating so. Intact while ordered, the waitress agreed this was what we were ordering. For that expensive of a restaurant, there were qr codes. Absolute waste of money. Upon confronting a senior waiting staff, they told me they ll take off the service charge, which was optional in the first place. Please avoid going there. The portion of plain rice for 5 pounds were barely 3 spoons much. Honestly, there are much better places in Manchester that are respectful.

Delicious self BBQ set meal. Highly recommend a visit. Just delicious.

I do think the food is pretty authentic but the taste is mediocre. It’s not as fun to eat. My parents said that the grill pork was plain and overcooked.

A chill and quiet spot with lovely staff for lunch amidst the rush and busy Manchester. A go to spot where I enjoy great quality food with friends or solo. Highly recommend! Especially the gar bi bbq.

2024 update BBQ duo set for two is now £33 per person Opted for a la carte. Our fire was abruptly switched off by a waiter while meat was still cooking because “there were too much smoke” as we weren’t constantly cooking our food. No explanation was given at the moment, it was explained later. Apparently there was something wrong with the ventilation and the solution is to cook everything at once and eat them cold or switch off the fire. Chicken shredded like stir fry I couldn’t recognize the sirloin filet. Garlic was just sprinkled on top but not marinated at all. Texture tasted like pork. Veggie side dishes also not marinated enough But at least I can recognize them. Sad to say I have to agree with the Korean users to say it has changed and not the Korean bbq place to go for anymore Explains why there are much less customers now… The Hong Kong waitress was kind. Hope she gets a better job soon Price and terms for bbq set were a bit confusing. Although they marked the price for one on the menu (24.5 / 28.5 pounds), The term “set” for the bbq set means “a bbq set for two people”, not “a set per person”, which means if you order one bbq set /tasting set, you will be served food portion for two, and be expected to pay a minimum of 49 or 57 pounds (plus tax and service charge). So if you want to order for two ppl, just order “one bbq set”. Or else the waitress will think you are ordering double and you will end up with heaps of food for four people and a whopping bill of 98 to 114 pounds. Good service, good food.

Very different dining experience but very enjoyable, friendly staff too.

Korean restaurant run by Chinese, Korean restaurant is a disgrace It's a waste to give it even 1 star. There's a lot of service charge, it's a waste of money, the service is terrible, and the food is just so-so. It's a waste of money. Don't ever go there.

This Korean restaurant doesn't provide the usual side dishes that other Korean restaurants typically offer, such as kimchi. And most importantly, I ordered two very small bowls of rice, but when I checked the bill, they charged me £9! These were really just two tiny bowls of rice! I absolutely cannot accept this. I don't want rice-loving Asians, especially Chinese people, to be taken advantage of like this. This Korean restaurant will not provide you with the side dishes that other Korean restaurants have, such as Korean sauerkraut. And the most important thing is that I asked for two very small bowls of rice, but at the checkout they asked me for 9 pounds! These are really two very small bowls of rice! I completely, completely, completely unacceptable. I don’t want Asians, especially Chinese, who like to eat rice to be fooled.

2 servings of pork belly, 1 soup. I ate beer and kimchi pancakes and gained 91 pounds. It should be around 60 for it to be correct. I checked when I got home. .. The meat was tasteless and stuck to the grill... Green onion pancakes are okay. The staff has no work ethic. It's not good

Finally tried the Korean bbq here. So good! We ordered the platter the Mo Dum Gul enough for 4 people and then added an order of rib eye to bbq (could do without ordering this as the platter was more than enough), kimchi, soup and jap chae noodles. They give you an option to let the kitchen cook it for you or you can do it yourself with the grill on the table- we bbqed it ourselves which was more fun.

I love this place and always come here whenever I’m in Manchester. The prices are on the higher side but the quality is great. I would recommend the goon man doo (chicken dumplings) they are heavenly. Good location for people watching if that interests you :)

I was disappointed with our visit. First Korean restaurant I have visited. Extensive menu with lunch specials. The included miso soup was not nice and this was confirmed as other tables near ours left the soup. We ordered boneless ribs and sliced beef arrived. All the food was OK but nothing special. Felt rushed.

Unpleasant dining experience. The waitresses couldn't comprehend our order too well and served out the wrong dish to the wrong person on our table. I ordered a dish that came out very bland. I had asked for chillies that they forgot to put in, when I asked them to get me some , the waitress showed me the menu and the price for extra garlic/ chilli was £2.90! Not very impressed with everything here.

A really tasty meal with excellent service. Don’t let the weathered and unloved look put you off. From the outside, the entrance looked a little weatherworn and the displayed menu was colour washed. First off, this place is run by non-Koreans which is not an issue for me but maybe an issue for some. The decor inside is basic but it had what I came for which is the Korean BBQ. You see these in K-Dramas all the time. We had the Korean BBQ taster menu which about £36 per person with. Minimum of two people. The photos on the menu do not do it justice. The side dishes, seafood pancake and the rice came quickly and were well seasoned. The beef soup was very flavoursome and spicy. Then the server turned the burner and extraction on and brought out the main act. A meat platter with beef, pans pork marinated different ways. You then just cook them on your BBQ. If you are one of those people who complains about “Why should I cook the meal myself?” then there is an option of the kitchen cooking it for you. The meats were fantastic. Tender, well marinated and it was fun to do it yourself. A word of caution- they cook quite quickly so you will have to be on it. Our server changed our cooking plate twice automatically as they were getting clogged with meat juices. The service was quick and attentive. All in all a really fun and enjoyable meal.

I am confident enough to say that, i already tried many of korean restaurants, even in the country itself. So i am trying to be as fair and as honest i can be for this review. I ordered the pork belly with pepper and sesame sauce, but as you see in the picture, i don't see any sesame sauce on the meat. I also ordered pork belly with red pepper and red sauce, but i swear that i am really sure, they served me with chicken meat. I know how to differentiate pork belly and chicken. But when i ask the waiter, the waiter insisted that it is pork belly. The waiter that handle my order also, don't know much about their menus, it is such a shame, because as a costumer, who else should we ask anything about the menu? All i can say is... It is a "korean restaurant concept", but it is not a "authentic korean restaurant" like they claim. I hope the management can put more attention to what i mentioned above, so their quality in service can gey better in the future.

Amazing Korean food! The seafood pancake was absolutely incredible - one of the best I've had. Can't wait to come back and try the BBQ next time. Definitely recommend!

We are here last week and really enjoyed the food, we didn’t BBQ but ordered various plates from the menu including dumplings, spicy chicken and also some kimchi plates and more. All food was really good and we enjoyed it, we felt it was quite expensive compared to some of the other places we ate, although the food was good.

I loved everything about Ban di bul. I find it authentic and is very much like BBQ restaurants in Seoul. It was my children’s first time eating Korean BBQ, they tried everything and had so much fun cooking for themselves. From the lettuce wraps that ‘taste like garden peas’ to marbled beef and Ox tongue! It brought out such a fun side to eating out. The wait staff were very helpful. The meat was tasty - delicious, in fact. I think when in Seoul, BBQ came with more variety of sides but I will just order more next time. The seafood pancake had my family in a vice hold as sis the seaweed soup - all surprising hits. I would 100% recommend eating here and if you’ve never tried BBQ, don’t be scared!! The wait staff are super patient and will guide you.

Unpalatable, cooked indiscriminately Spicy beef rice soup tastes like soy sauce soup Even white rice is hard The waiter was very polite

Ban Di Bul is a delightful restaurant that truly excels in several areas. The food is outstanding, with each dish bursting with flavor and authenticity. The Korean BBQ, in particular, is a highlight, offering legit, mouth-watering options that are perfectly marinated and grilled to perfection. The menu offers a plethora of choices, ensuring there is something for everyone. In fact, there are so many options that it can be pleasantly overwhelming! Each selection is fresh and meticulously prepared, adding to the overall quality of the meal. The portions are generous, ensuring you leave well-fed and satisfied. Additionally, the staff at Ban Di Bul are lovely, providing excellent service with a warm and welcoming attitude that makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend trying their signature dishes and indulging in the Korean BBQ experience. With such a positive experience, I will definitely be returning to Ban Di Bul. Overall, it is a fantastic choice for a great meal and a pleasant atmosphere.

It’s very good place, the food is tasty and they bring it fast, staff was friendly and happy to help🫶🏻

I come here often, the food is amazing. Tried one the bbq deals too and the meats were fresh and portions huge. Loved the kimchi and also bibimbap

For what we ordered the price could not be justified, we ordered the bibimbap and while it was advertised it comes in a hot bowl it should not be hot to the point you could not eat it an hour later, furthermore there was an additional service charge that was already added on. Once more for the price we paid, 6 small portions of food and 2 water bottles for 71 pound after asking to remove the service charge. The staff were as helpful as possible minus one small mix up with the order.

This used to be really good, but I went recently and the food standards have gone downhill. The jjajangmyeon I ordered came out cold (cold sauce on warm noodles) and was just bland.

Really good Korean barbecue best I've had since holiday in Seoul.

Food was lovely, we got the set meal and left full land happy!

Very helpful staff, reasonably priced, and great food. I would recommend the marinated meats if you're going for barbecue (bulgogi etc) as they're much more flavoursome. That being said, the sides are really nice, and it's all worth trying!

Very nice place and the staff are very helpful and welcoming. Situated in the heart of the city centre it’s easy to get to with a cosy feel inside. I like Korean food but on this occasion I thought I’d try something different which I shouldn’t have. In typical fashion my Mrs picked something way nicer than mine and I enjoyed eating her dish instead. Not the restaurants fault but me being too adventurous and picked the wrong dish which was still nice in flavour but too bland for me. Over all the food and the place is nice and would recommend as I will be trying again as I enjoyed watching the K-pop videos too

Portion was great, but somehow I still think that Pochawa Grill in China Town London tastes a lot better. Cleanliness could be improved, floor was very sticky.

The worst food we've ever not eaten ... slimy , grey . We ordered 4 dishes the pork dishes each one worse than the last . AVOID , WALK FURTHER INTO TOWN !!!

This spot is very centrally located and easy to get to by tram. The restaurant is not very spacious and can seem cramped at times. The meat quality is solid and the overall experience will give you a decent appreciation for Korean food. The side dishes were highlighted by their Korean style pancake which was delicious however their spicy stew and soups left much to be desired in flavor and spice level. The Kimchi was pretty standard, nothing incredible. Finally I think the portion sizes were probably fine for 2 people but the menu doesn't scale well for larger groups. Not sure that you have much choice in Manchester for Korean bbq so this place will do.

Very nice food. Can work out quite expensive so choose carefully. Always a winner though.

Omg this place is such a bomb! The food here is bussin and you can also do a korean bbq. The workers here are so kind every now and then they will check up on you. I probably would come back. :D

Seriously tasty food at an affordable price, left the place absolutely stuffed & my heart was full too. Have nicely proportioned set meals also if you are uncultured (like myself). Didn't even feel judged when I had to ask for a fork after struggling with chopsticks for around 5 minutes. The waitress changed our pan every time it got too burnt & was very on top of the service here. Would recommend to anyone who wants an authentic kbbq experience

Reasonable price and big portion compared to others! Food tastes also good 👍👍

Pretends to be Korean food but even worst than all the chinese fast food such as chopstix etc. Talkin bout authentic but doesn't taste tiny bit as Korean at all. I don't know what kind of boss is it and possibly people from china running the restaurant. The chefs are definitely not Korean and don't know how to make Korean cuisine at all. Surely not value for money with such taste and the portions. The spicy spare ribs ordered barely have meat with very very thick soggy flour and taste exactly the same as sweet and sour chinese dish. Also found there is hair in it as picture shown. The Korean oxtail soup is also doesn't taste beef at all but white pepper only, very poorly made with very very tiny and less portion of meat as shown. The meat from the oxtail is very bland taste like they been used and cooked already for some of other dishes before being put into the soup. Bibimbap the Korean stone bowl rice with no sesame oil....words can't express all of it... Very unsatisfied and unhappy meal, now I lost interest of trying the bbq... Food, rice are barely warm. No Korean side dishes served. This is the last time and won't recommend it to anyone. Not Korean at all, more the less it's some chinese scam pretending Korean. There are quite a few real "Authentic" Korean food restaurants out there which are better.

Absolute joke, we ordered the army stew which was close to 40£ and it came out bland. We asked for a bit more flavour and more spice to be added! they brought it out n it was just a ton of Gochugaru(red pepper flakes) added to it? n it just tasted like uncooked red pepper flakes? on the way to the till, because we were waiting so long for a bill. a male server assumed we were leaving? and stated a fighting match with my partner not knowing when to back down! so disgusting? why fight your customers, if you want to push a point yelling is not the way? horrible experience, never going back!

I think it would be better not to go. I was passing by and saw a lot of people so I went in and the food wasn't bad. The problem starts here. I took an order from my friend's table who was with me, but he skipped it, so we reordered and waited for over 30 minutes more. Our table finished eating and paying, but there were 3 more menu items added that we didn't order, so they said we never ordered them. To confirm, they kept calling other employees and discussing whose fault it was. Even though we told them we had to catch the train in 15 minutes, they didn't let us go and we continued to discuss it, so they ended up paying us properly. yes… I missed the train, so I'm waiting for another 30 minutes^^... It's a Korean restaurant, but it's run by a Chinese person, so I can't say it's a perfect Korean restaurant, let alone the service. I highly recommend it if you want to get angry for the first time in a while!

The service was pleasant and attentive, we arrived for lunch so you were able to get the menu. I had pork ribs in a slightly spicy sauce, the taste was excellent and the sauce went well with it but there was very little meat on the bone. That was a bit disappointing. My friend was happy with her beef.

WORST BBQ EVER!!! For the set is 36£ per person and the meat is not fresh. The waiter does not help you to remove the pan, look how the pan looks like. We have to ask for multiple times until they decide to change the pan for us. The food and service does not deserve the price.

The temperature inside the restaurant is quite chilly.

It was okay. Starter of dumplings was incredibly small, bland and disappointing. Main meals were tasty but very basic and again very small. 10% service charge added and not optional!! I'm not a fan of that - it's just a way of increasing prices that they daren't put into print as it would put people off! Plus service charges go to the owner not the staff! Lovely waitress but we wouldn't go back as it was far too expensive for what it was.

Staff were incredibly lovely as it was our first time doing Korean bbq. Food was delicious and it was a great date idea.

To simply put, as a Korean, NOT Korean food. It's terrible.

Been dinning here more than 7 years and they still make the best seafood pancake! Food is top quality! Highly recommended!

Having savored the culinary delights of this establishment on prior occasions, I embarked on a gastronomic journey with their Yukgaejang, and the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. The delectable allure of this dish has captivated my palate to the extent that I have indulged in its savory delights four times hence. The unwavering consistency in delivering such gastronomic excellence has firmly secured my allegiance. Anticipation fuels my intent to revisit this culinary haven in the imminent future. The Yukgaejang at this Korean culinary haven is nothing short of a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate with exquisite finesse. A steaming bowl arrives, exuding an enticing aroma that immediately captivates the senses. The broth, rich and robust, boasts a harmonious blend of spicy and savory notes, elevating the entire dining experience. Tender shreds of beef, perfectly cooked and generously portioned, provide a succulent texture that complements the lively medley of vegetables seamlessly. The addition of aromatic spices imparts a depth that resonates with each spoonful. This culinary masterpiece is a testament to the chef's artistry and has left an indelible mark, ensuring a return to relish this extraordinary Yukgaejang once more.

Poor to say the best. Popped in at lunch whilst Christmas shopping with my wife. The food was very poor , cheap luke warm food , hardly any meat in the dishes and the bit we had was very bland.if your in town then just don't bother. Wanted to try it for ages but at least I now know its no good. And they wanted to charge me a service charge for the privilege. I never paid it.

Delicious Bibimbap, best I’ve had.

The taste was very common, not extraordinary. But the location was excellent.

The food was actually surprisingly delicious! Having only tried the Ban Di Bul in Liverpool I didn't know what to expect of the one in Manchester. However, ordering the kimchi pancake which I had never tried, and the spicy kimchi and pork soup with a serving of rice on the side, I might say it was divine! The kimchi pancake was indeed massive which I gladly shared with my friend, the batter wasn't too thick, it was flavourful as well as having enough kimchi in there too. Always like it when they're plentiful with serving portions. The spicy kimchi and pork soup was again indeed spicy however with the rice which mellowed it out, I'd say it's a great dish to have when it's a cold evening. Only wish I had taken pictures for everyone to see, I'd definitely recommend this place! The staff were lovely and not a bother at all, the atmosphere had good music and very relaxed however only thing I'd say that I noticed as a negative was the overhead fans weren't the most efficient at taking all the smoke away from the BBQ's happening next to us, so we left with a massive smell of smoke on us which did take quite a while to wear away. However, despite that the food was great and they definitely do Korean food justice, give it a try!

Yet another great way to spend a night especially as a group or a fun date night. This is an easy meal for conversation and entertainment as you're always doing something and fun can be had with little to no effort. The staff helped us figure what to go for we went for the mixed platter so we got lots of different dishes to cook on the grill plus soup and pancake. We got some traditional Korean wine which was a nice choice. The meal itself was great and a fun experience. We both loved the marinated meats plus the spring onions. If you don't want to cook yourself you can order and they will sort it all out for you. So happy to finally go and will return once back in Manchester again.

This is a well located restaurant. Upon entering, I was seated quickly and given a menu. I felt prices were high. Almost £4 for a can of pop! I seemed to wait forever until I could get a staff members attention to order a drink. I decided on my food, a chicken dish in sauce, sticky rice and seaweed. I expected the seaweed to be fried and in a bowl, but this was thin sheets of seaweed. It was OK though. The chicken was tasty and the sticky rice was fine. The portion sizes of what I ordered weren't all that big but I saw dishes on other tables that were larger. Would I return to Ban Di Bul? Hmm, probably not. Service too slow and I resent paying almost £4 for a can of pop!

Amazing service from a handsome man called jean. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was very friendly! Definitely recommend it to anyone that likes Korean BBQ or Korean food in general.

Ban Di Bul is a Korean restaurant, which is located in St. Peter Square of Manchester City. It provides Korean style BBQ and authentic Korean cuisine. The price is a bit expensive and the portion of the dish is not big. Food is not bad.

Very lovely customer service and the food was amazing I did a takeaway and enjoyed my kimchi soup

Very nice and cozy The meal Bulgogi Deopbap was fantastic

1. The vegetarian options they claim on their menu is not really vegetarian, so be aware. 2. A dish of sprouts smaller than my fist is 4.5 pounds. Fyi in asia, this amount of cold dish is usually a free gift from the restaurant. The soup is the size of my fist and it’s 11 pounds. 3. The fried squid rice has six small pieces of squid as big as two peanuts in it. The squid is definitely quick frozen quality because they taste like rubber. The portion size is miserable to the extent that I wanna have another meal after it (I’m size 6 female btw). 4. The soup tastes nice and that’s why I give two stars instead of one.

Nice place for lunch and popular. Good food.

NO Wi-Fi !!! Not authentic Korean BBQ, taste below average. But cost 70+£ which not deserved. Too much smoke inside. Too busy, 10+ min to clean and table.

Friendly staff and nice food - would recommend

可怕的女侍應，不停在客人旁邊咳嗽卻不帶口罩。我一邊用餐，她一邊在咳嗽，奇怪他們的公司不會理會？病了就不要上班，還不帶口罩，結果用餐第二天，我便開始喉嚨痛，感染了！餐點是不錯的，但服務真的令人卻步，不會再來！希望你們能改善！

Very nice place and cheap prices compared to other places

Prices are pretty cheap compared to other places and the food is absolutely worth it! Also the workers there are really sweet:) would definitely come back again

Too many chinese ppl Too expensive price for low quality food Not real korean food

I went as a solo diner, and even though it was busy, I was made to feel welcome. The food was really tasty and I'd definitely return. & on a side note: I accidentally left my purse at the restaurant, and when I went back the next day, it was returned to me as I'd left it. It's so nice that there's honest people left in the world.

The Price Overall Was Expensive comparing to other Korean bbq spots in the market.

Ordered for delivery - gave completely wrong items and refused to help in any way, shape, or form…

Tastes very much less appetising than it looks... was shocked that the fried chicken chunks were obviously microwave cooked then thrown in sauce, tteok bokki overcooked, pork ribs were the most disappointing - gotta try to believe how bad it was...tasteless then drenched in sauce... mains were soso but needed more salt. Staff seemed zonked...also we were overcharged by £5 without receipt

The staff in this restaurant has strong discrimination and is pretty slow!!!! They asked me to sit in a extremely narrow place!! When I asked to sit in another spare table, they said that’s for 4 (we only have 2) even if there is nobody waiting!

中午的時候和朋友們相約在市中心聚餐，剛巧車站附近看見這餐廳，不算很多人，便抱着英國的餐廳都不會很好吃的心情去嘗試😂，目的旨在和朋友們好好聊天，想不到餐廳的食物有驚喜！ 泡菜炒飯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 只顧吃而忘記了拍照！實在很驚艷！不會太辣，米飯粒粒分明，但又不會太乾，很新穎的煮法但很好吃！很香及有火候的感覺！🔥 海鮮炒烏冬⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 朋友叫的偷嘗了一口，是我吃過最好吃的炒烏冬！沒有醬油的味道和顏色，但很有海鮮的風味，海鮮也不吝嗇！好吃得朋友大讚，必須熱熱的就盡快吃完！這個是下次必點的名單了！👍強力推薦 辣豆腐湯飯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 豆腐十分嫩滑，好像豆花的感覺，湯頭不會太辣，但由於前兩個菜色，實在太出色，所以只能給4星喔🤭 海鮮煎餅⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 又是一個下次必回購的食品，為什麼他們的海鮮都特別有海鮮味？這和我以往吃過的不同。好吃太多了！餅皮外脆內軟，每一口都有海鮮的味道😋 韓式辣炒魷魚⭐️⭐️⭐️ 小失望，魷魚太軟，好像在吃口香糖？味道是不錯的，雖然賣相不錯，但口感不成🤣 由於中午時分去沒有太多人，我們一群人在吃飯聊天，很舒適的感覺！而且價格合理，四個人叫了五個菜，份量也吃得飽飽的！相約下次要試一試他們的韓燒！

Amazing food!! Service was lovely but very shy and hard to talk to.

We came here on a Friday for lunch, not knowing Manchester but fancying something different. It was my first time in a Korean restaurant (I’ve eaten a lot of Asian food though). I’ve got to say the meal was outstanding. We ordered the beef in sizzling bowl with rice, egg and vegetables with a side order of kimchi. My partner had the chicken in red pepper sauce. It was all incredible. Lots of Korean people eating here too which is a great sign in my opinion. Would love to come back!

Food tastes decent—but is massively overpriced. Portions for barbecue sets are meh. You’re going to pay for 2 persons, but you’re going to be given only 1 bowl of rice, 1 set of side dishes each. Smoke evacuation is weak. Charged 10% service charge, I was baffled when I saw the bill. It wasn’t even on the menu as fine print. Lastly, not entirely as authentic korean as they claim. TLDR If you’re looking for decent authentic Korean bbq for the price, look somewhere else. Avoid this place if you can.

Friendly service but the food is just so-so. Spicy tofu soup is bland despite its looks, fried chicken is uninspiring, seafood pancake was nice though.

Food was extremely bland and tasteless. Wouldn't return. Good service, but some of the worst Asian food I've ever had

Me and my vegan friend sat and enjoyed an amazing meal. I'm a vegetarian with a soya allergy, and the staff made sure everything was suitable for both of us. When the food arrived it was so good, we actually stopped talking for a moment, because we just really was loving everything about the meal. We especially enjoyed trying Wood Ear Mushrooms, and the staff translated what that was for us, so we knew. The atmosphere was really great, and it was a nice experience overall.

3 of us went home hungry tonight. Cost over £90 for a bbq plate that that would only feed one. This place used to be good don’t bother all feel hungry disappointed and ripped off!!

Please be advised that the menu is far more expensive than posted on their website. We were going to get the BBQ set meal, but they raised the price per person up 9£ when we got there, so we got BBQ items instead. Overall, great food and atmosphere. The attached images show their current menu as they really need to update their website to not deceive anymore customers.

I'm a vegetarian with a soya allergy, and my friend is vegan. The staff were helpful, and made the dishes suitable for us. They were very careful about allergies. The dishes were incredible. They tasted amazing. We discovered we loved Wood Ear Mushrooms, and the staff made sure to translate what they were for us, because we enjoyed them that much. The vibe of the place was lovely and friendly too.

The food didn't seem fully cooked, it was partly cold as if they had taken it from the freezer without cooking. Very poor representation of Korean food which is generally super tasty.

I was here as a solo diner and they made me feel very welcome and have me a good spot in the window. Food was so good I ordered takeaway for my partner!

Used to come here because they had good food. Went today and the experience was horrible - ordered the beef Bibimbap (Stone Pot Rice)…they had the audacity to not put any beef on it (had to remind them that). Miso soup was not fresh and definitely store bought. Also asked for some water which never came. Virtually zero service and rude staff but had the audacity to charge for a 10% service charge. Will be my last time here

This is my partner’s favourite restaurant in Manchester, i disagree…. This place could be so much better if they worked on their customer service, they have a huge turnaround of serving staff which I put down to lack of training or maybe the working environment isn’t all that… every time we are served it’s new staff, usually in experienced with the menu… no fault picking but it affects the meal if service is non existent. Three dishes we always go for… pancheon which is a seafood pancake, ttebokki, spicy rice cakes with fish balls and then the bibimbap with beef, this is a bowl of rice with several types of vegetables and meat of your choice, and a sunny side up egg, you add spicy sauce if you want and mix it all up… it’s served in a hot clay bowl so be careful….!you can get BBQ and there’s plenty of different sets to choose from… you can cook yourself or the kitchen can cook it and it’s served to you… there’s no parking as it in St Peter’s square… for a long time they didn’t have alcohol for sale due to limited import of stock (Covid times) this place is mid to high end in terms of price but it’s worth it for the authentic tasting Korean food you crave, there’s a few Korean places in Manchester and this is probably the pick of the bunch but like my first statement, there’s a lot of good restaurants in Manchester so don’t put all your eggs in one basket… well done 👍 and thank you for offering employment to the youth of Manchester on a regular basis

It used to be one of my favorite restaurant. However, the quality falls significantly. Their food was not fresh at all. The service was really disappointing. Servers were very old ladies who barely understand any English. I tried to call them many times but they were busy talking among themselves in Chinese may be. The owners need to have a look at the customer service. The restaurant was not busy at all but the waitress was not attentive at all. Not coming back here.

Wouldn't refer to this as authentic at all. Ban Chan's are overpriced and the bibimbap lacks flavor, super soggy rice. I'd give the service here less than one star, because one of my orders never arrived and despite inquiring about it 3 times, it was just nodded at and then ignored. This also wasn't during a busy time at all with only 4 people at the restaurant. Cutlery and plates were dirty. I'd rather go somewhere else where people treat customers with respect

Writing this as someone that lived in South Korea for 4 years. Sometimes pop into this restaurant to get my fix of korean cuisine but often times left disappointed and the last time was so bad it will be my last. I don’t believe any korean people work there. The doenjang jiggae lacks taste of genuine doenjang paste and had to send the dish back several times, still it never came out right. I had bibimbap last time, it should be served with a small side dish of gochujang paste, instead they serve it in a burger van style squeeze bottle. Never in my 4 years of living there had I seen this. Authentic gochujang would be too thick to do this so they must water it down. To make it worse the bottle looked like it hadn’t seen a cloth in weeks, and once I had used it the waiter picked it up and gave it to another table. So if you want to add more later on, good luck. The bibimbap was okay, not worth the price they charge and watch out for the sneaky tip they put on the bill, very cheeky when the service is actually bordering on rude. This restaurant is insulting to Korean cuisine.

Friendly service with good dishes, the bbq banquet, cold noodles and soup are tasty.

The food was good, but too loudly noisy@

The food taste really good but it’s really expensive. Some appetisers are more expensive than a main dish. We asked a waitress to give us takeaway box, after 15mins we had to ask a different waitress who finally gave us one. It’s really hard to get their attention when you need something.

This is a very bad place with bad customer service. You can get much better food elsewhere for the money. Its not worth your money. I ordered Bulgogi. Bulgogi usually has plenty of meat, but I was almost able to count how much meat was in it. Not much and a lot of vegetables than necessary. I asked the waitress I don't want it. But she insisted that this is how their Bulgogi is done and even suggested me to buy more and use more money! Just don't go. There are better places that is worth the money.

It’s Chinese pretending to be Korean… ghastly

Too expensive for the amount of food

米饭里有脏东西，还有干的饭粒，口感也不好。肉用的是冻肉，价格也偏贵。

Awful service, rude staff, does not feel authentic as kitchen staff all talking in mandarin

Amazing food, very traditional vibes

Food is already overpriced for the ammount thats served and on top of this you get a vat charge and a service charge on top. Not to mention the "korean coffee" is just instant coffee. Very slow and off feeling service. I won't be back.

Grubby surroundings and inattentive staff, verging on rudeness. The food was really poor. “Traditional” Korean instant noodles were a packet of Kimchi flavoured noodles with a couple of prawns and a tough bit of calamari thrown in. My partners main dish was slightly better but arrived immediately suggesting it was already ready…. Avoid.

The food here is of a very high standard and the service is efficient.