Dain Korea in Bristol, City of

The chicken dumpling starter was quite good, though not exceptional. Apart from that, the mains were expensive, not very tasty and had very niggardly meat content. The belly pork was more akin just to bits of bacon, whilst my companion's pork bibimbap had hardly any meat in it at all. Won't go again.

Visitamos a principios de enero a la hora del almuerzo, solo nosotros dos y un estudiante en otra mesa. Toda la comida era muy mediocre, cuando comenzamos a pensar que el bibimbap de cerdo era bastante bueno, el arroz estaba muy caliente, pero cuando pusimos el cerdo en la boca, estaban fríos, así que solo comimos el arroz sin el cerdo. Cuando lo mencionamos después de pagar, el servidor dijo que la carne de cerdo estaba precocida y almacenada en el refrigerador, se olvidaron de calentarla antes de ponerla en el arroz.

BYO gratis, pero ten un par de cervezas disponibles. La comida era una variedad de sabores realmente interesante, muchos familiares, otros no. Porciones decentes, bien presentadas. Me sentí un poco caro para más de una cafetería que un restaurante, pero al final del día estaba contento con el valor.

Estoy bastante confundido acerca de cómo este lugar recibe buenas críticas. Para un plato de albóndigas de verduras, calamares fritos que estaban delgados y cubiertos de panko y aceitoso y un plato de bulgogi de costilla corta de res (15!!!!!) Sin arroz ni nada, pagamos 33, ¿cuál es la ayuda real? ! Las raciones también eran pequeñas. Nos dieron agua del grifo en una botella reutilizable de plástico rosa que usas para llevar agua en tu bicicleta y luego, al final de la comida, 2 rodajas de naranja en un plato. De lejos, la comida más extraña y más cara que hemos tenido, que no valía ni siquiera 5 para hacer. Sentimos que esto era una especie de broma. Todavía no puedo creerlo. Los dos somos de talla 10 - fuimos a comer después. Increíble.

Mis amigos y yo disfrutamos mucho de nuestra cena en Seúl GaJa (anteriormente conocido como Dain Korea). Panqueques, calamares, bibimpap. . . ¡tan bueno! Gran sabor, algo picante, pero no demasiado. Solo he probado mariscos, pero estoy deseando volver y probar otras cosas. El servicio es rápido de educado. Definitivamente barato teniendo en cuenta la calidad de la comida. Muy recomendable.

The setting is quite basic and if you want a fancy setting then it would be better to go somewhere else. The focus is all on the food here which was amazing. I loved the plain setting- it added to the ambiance and authenticity of the food which was delicious. You can see part way into the kitchen and there’s an honesty about that too. The portions were generous and the service was excellent. I can see why it is such a favourite. You can have a super meal here at a very reasonable price - especially if you bring your own drinks.

The menu includes a large variety of different Korean dishes. Portions are big and food is tasty. We were given a free starter of salad, kimchi and radish. Cash only. Staff were friendly. Note the name has changed to Seoul GaJa.

We’ve been a few times and it’s always been fantastic here. The Korean chicken is amazing. Also tried the cauliflower last time - delicious. There are lots of small dishes to try for variety. The owner is so lovely and friendly too.

Lovely delicious food and service! Think it's change it's name now to Seol but same establishment. Korean spicy chicken especially tasty. Atmosphere could do with attention though as a bit too basic.

A group of us ate here last month. The group consisted of vegetarians , meat eaters and myself who at the time was followed a vegan diet. Everyone of us was pleased with the dishes we chose and the complimentary kimchi and salads. I am looking forward to returning again !

Some of the best food I’ve had in months. Looks completely forgettable from the outside, but as soon as you step inside you’ll know it’s something special. Incredibly attentive waiting staff, cheap yet plentiful portions of incredible food. Booking essential on weekends!!

Always very welcoming, wide selection of typical Korean dishes, extra sauce provided if you want it hotter. We had noodles, rice dishes and fish, prawns. All very tasty with complimentary salads and raw pickles very very tasty especially chicken and vegetarian dumplings. Well worth a visit to this friendly Korean restaurant with delicious ginger tea.

We booked out the whole restaurant for a group of about 30 people, and everybody had a wonderful time. The food was great; really flavourful and tasty, and the service was excellent too - I was so impressed with the speed at which they brought out 30 orders, and made no mistakes at all, because I think that many people can be quite tricky to manage. All in all, it was a wonderful meal!

Incredible food, me and my friend ordered the £26 set menu thinking it would be just enough for the two of us and it was SO much food - amazing value for money and brilliant quality which is rare in this day and age. The staff were friendly and efficient and the service was very quick. A quirky and delicious little spot for all occasions. 10/10.

I heard great things about this restaurant from a Korean friend, they weren’t wrong! Myself and 15 friends had dinner here for my birthday. The setting itself is average but the smells coming from the kitchen enhance the atmosphere tenfold. Each person ordered a few different dishes, the tables were full to the brim. I can honestly say that every single dish was incredible. The menu is full of choice, I’d recommend trying a few different things and sharing. The only thing that let this experience down was the service, there was one waitress working and found it difficult to accommodate the 16 of us. Ordering took a really long time as she had trouble understanding what we wanted. The menu is numbered so we thought it would be simple enough but she said she didn’t know what each number was. Subsequently she then wrote down a few of our orders incorrectly. But hey, the food completely overshadowed that one small issue. Will be returning frequently!

Went for lunch today and really enjoyed it. Food was authentic and very tasty. Will definitely return to try more from the menu.

The food and the service are overall good but I was not really impressed. It was my first time in a Korean restaurant so I might need to increase the sample. I would try it again.

Still the best bipimbap I've had in Bristol. Great little place. On my first visit they even gave helpful instructions on how to eat this Korean delight. Mix it all together and tuck right in.

Have had dinner here quite a few times, each time ordering Korean dishes and a few sushi dishes. All food super tasty and authentic

Excellent food. The noodles are amazing. All good was great. Perfect with family and they were helpful with our young child. Super friendly staff and great value!

今天去这里班里聚餐，结账的时候我们想要看一下我们的账单，但是服务员拒绝给我们看并且对我们发脾气说我们不信任她并和我们争吵。我们坚持要看，因为这是我们的权利，看完以后发现她真的算错了账单，但是我们很友好的提出这个算错的地方后，她的态度依旧很差并且拒绝对我们道歉。还把责任推到我们身上说我们很粗鲁，但是当我们让她说出我们哪里粗鲁时她拒绝回答。

之前看推送有人说布村的韩国餐厅Dain Korea很好吃，就和很多朋友一起去聚餐。结果真的真的遇到了我们十来个人都没有遇到过的恶劣店家和服务。现在吐槽给大家听为大家排雷：

Fuimos en un grupo de al menos 20 y todos disfrutaron su comida (y el hecho de que era byob jajaja) mucho. Como alguien que es alérgico a los frutos secos y al ajonjolí, también fue un placer tratar con seguridad la comida asiática (el personal fue muy receptivo cuando le expliqué mis problemas). Recomiendo obtener la sopa de udon kimchee, me revitalizó al máximo.

muy buen servicio de dos preciosas camareras jóvenes. pero simplemente no sé si me gustó la comida, ya sea extremadamente picante o dulce.

The food is amazing, very authentic and the size of dishes is more than enough. Prices are very reasonable but you can only pay by cash. Will definitely go back!

I booked this for a birthday celebration and chose the banquet options. The food was flavoursome and delicious and because it’s BYO the evening was even better value too. We were a large party in a small restaurant but the service was always efficient and friendly- but great for couples, small gatherings and families too, I’ve recommended some dishes but it was all delicious

I've been eating here for a few years with no complaints but when we ate here recently they said they are no longer serving sushi. It's still on the menu which is a bit misleading. I usually have a beef bibibap which is delicious but decided to try something else and had some starters and seafood yaki soba. I agree with other reviews, the starters are a bit expensive and the yaki soba was bland and not very nice. My friend wasn't that impressed with his meal choice either. The service was a bit patchy which I can forgive if the food is good but sadly this wasn't the case this visit. I would still highly recommend the bibibap menu and please can you can start serving sushi again? Thank you!

First time going to a Korean restaurant. We had very reasonable meals - agree that the starters are a bit expensive, but there is complimentary kim chee and also pickled radishes. There are also Japanese dishes on the menu, so there were things that all in our group could eat. There were a few things on the menu that weren't available on a Friday night, which was a bit unexpected (dessert, for one), but we were very happy to have eaten here and my daughter knew many of the Korean songs, so she was happy, too. Bibimbap - excellent, whether vegetarian, beef, chicken or raw beef. BYO, also.

An amazing array of Korean dishes came to the table in no particular order as they were cooked - it made for an interesting meal. The restaurant is plain in decor and it doesn't need to make an effort as the food speaks for itself. It is BYO which makes it reasonably priced but not cheap. The food was spicy hot and flavoursome and we enjoyed all that we ordered.

Been here several times because it is BYO which is great!

In contrast to the more westernised Korean/pan-Asian spots in Bristol, this place is a good shout if you’re looking for the real deal. It’s BYOB which is most definitely a plus in terms of value but implies a casual milieu. Would recommend for an impromptu dinner with friends. We were all very satisfied with our food (excellent kimchi) although I found the menu to be quite extensive and so it took some time for me to decide. I plan to visit again to try some of the more adventurous menu items.

Visited Dain Korea as a family for an evening birthday meal. Was not disappointed!

Went for a date night meal with my girlfriend and was not disappointed. The food was delicious and the staff...

Nuestro hijo nos ha estado pidiendo para comer en un restaurante coreano por algún tiempo y este fin de semana probamos. Este restaurante es un pequeño establecimiento muy modesto básico en Gloucester rd. muestran bohemia La decoración es de estilo muy street comida. El personal...

Mi pareja, que vivió en Corea del Sur ha sido la falta de buena-transporte atracaría comida coreana en Bristol. Dain nos topamos en Corea por error y fuimos un poco silvestre cuando pedía comida. Albóndigas, panqueques coreanos, el caldo de costilla y bibimbap más tarde,...

Haber oído cosas buenas que mi novia y yo estábamos entusiasmados de cena en Corea Dain anoche. Por desgracia, no está a la altura de la histeria. Mi Yaki Soba Pollo era claramente deficiente en pollo y era generalmente insípida y sin sabor y sopa...

Bristol está lleno de diferentes culturas y cocinas que vienen con una población diversa. Dain Corea ofrece una mezcla de cocina coreana y japonesa. Vine aquí para la comida coreana y no me decepcionó.

Un agradable restaurante coreano. Nada lujoso pero sabroso, comida sana y asequible. Puede traer sus propias bebidas. Y el chico que nos atendió fue muy agradable. Pedí bibimbap con carne de primera fila y era realmente bueno, más que suficiente. 100% recomendable.

Debe probar! He vivido en Corea antes y los platos son todos de calidad! El servicio es bueno y está muy bien:) yo recomiendo el kimchi sopa/GALBI la y el mandu! ! ! Se ve cuando estoy en bristol:).

As a head chef myself, I have to say that was thee best food I have ever eaten. What ever you are paying you're chef pay him some more, the man was born to cook!

So many times we've just pitched up with a like 20 people (sometimes more!!!) and they just deal. Like "yeah, it's nothing yo. Here's some bang up kimchi and other yommy foods" You bring your own booze and they supply the food. I love the bi bim bap cos you just get to stick the chopsticks in and mix it up and shovel it into your mouth. SOOOOOO GOOOD... I literally love it. Thanks Dain ;)

We really enjoyed our meal here on Friday night. Delicious food, good service and it's bring your own booze which makes it a cheap night out!

Been going to this restaurant for a while, the staff is super friendly and the food is amazing. You even get the little kimchi and radish as a starter, which is brilliant also for those that never tried it so they can have a bit of a taste before ordering.The BBQ is cooked in the kitchen instead of at the table but it tastes lovely so it's still worth it!Would also advise the Tang Su Yuk for a starter if you're a fan of sweet and sour!

Good value for money food with great service and impressed of trying Korean food for first time.I will definitely revisit

Increds food. Ignore the questionable shop front branding, the food is hashtag amazeballs. Order the Korean BBQ it's different levs. Totes Like.

Staff are really helpful, large selection of dishes, food was good but not excellent in my opinion. I enjoyed side dishes and accompaniments better than main ones

Went for a meal on Tuesday with my wife and have to say we both left with big smiles on our faces. Initially the decor does not look that promising but that is not really the point here. It is functional and clean. However the food is what makes this place a real find. We had a starter of prawn Mandu which are like gyoza. Lovely flavour with a beautifully crisp edge. For mains I had the beef Bibimbap which was beautifully flavoured. Essentially a rice dish but once all the ingredients are mixed in the bowl as is the custom the texture and flavours are luxurious and finely balanced.My wife had a noodle dish which was just as good. They do sell some alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own for a small corkage. Definitely will be making a return visit

I went there a few days ago and I have to say that it was one of the best meals I've had in recent years. The staff were really attentive and helpful, the interior looked really nice and the food was amazing! I am really looking forward to the next time I can visit; I would recommend this to anyone looking for delicious Korean food!

Love this place! I come about once a month. Everyone I take just adores it too. Delicious food, good service and amazing value for money.

Went to Dain Korea for a small party. The food was nice and the service very good. They were very accommodating and happy for us to decorate etc. We didn't feel rushed and was a really nice atmosphere. Bring your own alcohol too which is great. Reasonably priced and their hot pots are really nice. I've had better sushi but wasn't bad. My only gripe was that it took them a very long time to clear our table once we'd finished eating. But only a minor thing. Would recommend.

Highly recommended. This place took me back to my time in South Korea, authentic Korean soul food that I dearly missed. Seeing the chef attend all tables and asking how the food was really blew me away. Something I haven't seen in a long time, great touch definitely felt the love in the cooking. Most of all its veggie friendly, no pork in the broths! Thank you for the great experience and catering for vegetarians. Our new favourite restaurant.

Went there twice, not disappointed! I would say it serves a more authentic taste compared to the others. Simple place but with great food! Price range from 10 to 15quid a person. I'd recommend the Sundubu jjigae (kimchi soup), but the pancakes are very nice too.

The restaurant is very simple and basic, the service is a bit slow, but the food is great!You can bring drinks from outside.A recommendation; always ask for information about what the dishes are spicy, sometimes they are too.

Having the best sampled the best of Korean restaurants in New Malden, Surrey, I was excited to hear of a Korean restaurant in Bristol. Visiting with friends from London on a Wednesday night, I was a little disappointed to see it was a Korean and Japanese place and was even more disappointed in the menu. There was key Korean and Japanese dishes, but not enough of either.However, the Korean Pork dumplings were not shop bought and very tasty - always a good thing! The Bib-am-bab was very average - Not something I'd be rushing back to have!

Had a staff night there on Thursday 17/03/2016. We were a table of 6 and I can tell that we all felt the same way. The food was really good and fresh. However, service was not that good. We asked for 6 wine glasses (BYOB by the way), and we had to ask them to change three of them as they were really dirty (one of them even had some salad on it!!!). Then, we ordered some starters to share which were all great and 6 main course. As 5 of us had our meals served after 45 minutes wait after we finished the starters (which were not cleared from the table), one of us didn't get his meal. We had to ask the waiter for the 6th meal, which they forgot about. I noticed during the dinner that other tables were not cleared until someone else was arriving... Overall, a descent restaurant with good prices but a poor customer service experience.

Went here with two friends on a Tuesday night, we waited ages to order, and in the end just went up to the till. We then waited 40 minutes just for our drinks, and again we only got them because we went up and asked! We were never asked if we wanted anything else, and when it came time to pay, again we had to go up and ask after waiting for ages!! There were other people in the same situation- I even saw one customer walk out after waiting without being served. It's a shame because the food is actually quite nice, I just don't think they understand the concept of customer service. No matter how good the food it's not worth the ordeal!

I first went here in September 2015 and I just can't stop going! It's so reasonably priced, delicious and authentic! Both the Japanese and Korean food never fails to impress! Great as a nice 1-2-1 evening meal with partner or with a group of friends. The fact it's BYOB is just a bonus!

bristol最棒的韩餐！！！味道很棒 环境也很温馨 每隔一段时间都愿意来吃一次 辣炒年糕 石锅拌饭 都很好吃 烤肉也不错 好评好评 强烈推荐

Zit meestal vol met Koreaanse gasten. Uitstekend eten, traditionele Koreaanse gerechten, desgewenst geserveerd met Koreaans of Japans bier. Service is sympathiek.

Highly recommended if you want good food.I lived in Korea between 2002-2004 and since returning to the UK, I had struggled to find a place that served proper Korean grub. Until now. Dain Korea's food is as good as anything I've eaten in the motherland.The decor is a little basic, and it's not the place you'd go to for a posh night out but if you're after some top nosh then give this place a whirl.

很好吃 第一次来 凭着感觉点了几样菜 但是都很满意 T骨牛排和海鲜汤都十分可口美味 炒年糕也是十分入味 酱汁真的很棒 煎饺很大个 真的是好吃 泡菜爽口开胃 真的是非常愉悦的一次用餐呢

My son recommended this restaurant but said it was very basic and that the food might not be for us.He was wrong! This place provides Korean and Japanese food and is situated on busy Gloucester Road. It is unimposing from the outside but is clean and smart inside. Cooking is done by two very busy chefs in full view of diners. The waitress was Korean/Japanese herself and was only too willing to guide us through the extensive menu, most of which we couldn't understand.I had a prawn tempura wrap to start with a bit of square of salmon and some wasabi which I was wary of from past experience- delicious - and for my main, a large bowl of rice, shredded veg, mushrioms, prawns etc., with a bowl of miso soup to mix in with it , all topped with an egg. Yum! My husband had a chicken starter and a pork curry for his main which was too hot for him. The waitress was very concerned and said the chef would tailor any food to the required degree of hotness on a scale of 1-5.We had green tea icecream to finish. You can bring your own wine but there is Japanese beer on offer which my husband said was very good, and a variety of teas and soft drinks.This is an unpretentious, busy little place which provides super-fresh, tasty food at a reasonable price. The staff were lovely and for us it was nice to go somewhere a little different and guess what? - we are returning with visiting family in less than a week! By the way, my Malasian friend kniws this place well and recommends the Chilli Daddy takeaway ( they do those too).

Waitress service is poor, missing out drink and food orders: they definitely need more training or be valued well as part of the team. We had to physically approach them and chase up missing drink and food items as it was difficult to get their attention. If they bothered to ask if we had sufficient drinks or if the meal was satisfactory; they will soon have realised the missing orders. Trying to pay took a minimum of 15 mins despite physically going up to pay to try speed up the process. Note : We were not the only ones in the same situation as others repeatedly asked for their bills. Staff were slow at cleaning up other people's table on a hot summer day which is not pleasant to look at. Poor management of table arrangement and greeting of new guests: doesn't create the best atmosphere. Observation : sitting new customers down but not giving them a menu... Until the guests asked for a menu. And taking another table's order who sat down after them, at which the guests did comment. Food was 'ok', starters are better than the mains if I'm honest: there are better Korean restaurants in Bristol. Will not be returning or recommending to friends/family.

This is our second time of eating at Dain Korea. The food is lovely and the service was quick. The simplicity of the cafe/restaurant give the place authenticity. We would definitely go again.

A great selection of vegetarian options. The staff are really friendly. Well priced with BYO and amazingly tasty food! I will be visiting here again.

The place is so good. I loved it since first time I went there. Very tasty and authentic korean food, almost same as the food I tasted when I was in Korea. The staff is very friendly and would advise on the menu. But the most amazing thing about them is that they do delivery, although not everywhere but if you are in the centre or around you are good. Me and my friends order delivery all the time and it's so useful especially during exam period when everyone is too busy with revision. But you have to order food for more than £20. Which is ok if you are ordering with your friend.

The menu includes many Japanese dishes (sushi, teriyaki, etc.) but most are Korean. I told the charming and friendly waitress that I did not know Korean cuisine and asked her to recommend - she pointed me at bibimap. It's served in a hot earthenware bowl with boiled rice in the bottom (making it crispy), layered with cooked vegetable, choice of chicken, beef, pork, prawn or tofu (beef recommended and taken), and an egg so the flavours go down into the rice - served with your own bottle of red chilli paste so you can control how hot you want it. I loved it and can't wait to go back. We washed it down with a (375ml) bottle of 18% rice wine, that went well and had a clean slightly vodka-like flavour. With a couple of side dishes and salads, we happily paid £20 each and left feeling full and satisfied. The same menu is served for lunch, mostly at reduced prices - a definite bargain!

We had a meal at Dain Korea for Mothers Day. We've been there before and I have gone for a cheap lunch on a few occasions.Positives: It serves authentic Korean cuisine; the price is very reasonable (mains around £10.00); there is a great value (cash only) lunch menu; the Korean Set meals are good value if you are hungry.Potential improvements: The interior is a little tired (previously, it was a short-lived burger joint) and it can lack a little 'ambiance' - that said, I quite like unpretentious cafes and restaurants. On the day we visited, we had two children: they are from the lunch menu and my wife and I ate from the main Korean set meal. The kids liked their noodle dish (udon chicken noodles). Our menu consisted of lots of side dishes (as per Korean), kimchi, pickled vegetables, bulgogi (BBQ beef), kimchi pork and tofu stew, boiled rice.We were full after that. Cost us around £58.00 with drinks total; we took our own wine.Conclusions: If you want to try Korean food (a little different from your normal 'Asian' food) you should give it a go. Good place to go for lunch too. Perhaps not that a romantic setting for couples. Give it a go...

unpretentious cafe. I went there for lunch and ordered from the lunch menu. a bibimbap with beef. It had a nicely fried egg, and very fresh veg, and some accompaniments. Miso soup KImchee, and a few other things which a wash down with a watery citron tea the food was very good value. The full menu was while not as cheap as the lunchtime specials also reasonably priced I gather it gets busy at night. It was not very busy at lunch though and the staff had no trouble. Not I think a place for romantic nights out. but a good place to enjoy with friends.

Have eaten here many times now. Friendly staff, very laidback, slightly shabby interior. Most importantly, amazing food - always feel good after eating here. Little extras like miso, kimchee, etc really make it. Plus it's BYOB!

The restaurant doesn't look much from the outside and when you go in the decor is fairly basic but don't let that put you off. The food is really authentic, healthy & delicious! BYOBBest dish we've tried - the raw beef bibimbap!

This was our first time here, food was incredible, staff were lovely and we really liked how chilled out it was here. BYOB for £1 corkage per person, you can't go wrong. Will definitely be going back.

I popped in here with friends for an evening meal. The building and interior were shabby, the staff were friendly but very slow and not very attentive. The food was of quite bad quality for the price, i had a chicken dish which was very salty, the plus side is that it was BYO. I will not be returning in a hurry.

We went to Dain Korea twice and both times we loved it. We liked the sushi and the squid. We also really liked the presentation of the food, it looks good, honest. We didn't like the atmosphere that much as it looks a bit weird, but who cares if the food is simply amazing. We really liked it and we will return!

I ordered the Bambinbap(sp?) which was slightly spicy, tasty and filling. It also came with a side salad, pickled ginger and a small miso soup. Overall, a pleasant find with attentive service.

On our last day in Bristol we popped into this restaurant for lunch although it looked pretty empty. The ambience was a bit on the dark side and it didn’t appear very clean with an open kitchen that looked like a corridor. Once we sat down we ordered Mandu which I guess is the Korean version of Gyoza. The flavour wasn’t too bad although I would have left it a bit more in the pan to get the pastry a bit crispier. The Seafood Pancake (which didn’t appear to have much seafood inside) with spring onion wasn’t too bad either although the middle was uncooked and had a gluey consistency. Then came the masterpiece! We orderered 2 katsu curry (Chicken and Pork) from the special lunch menu but we got was 2 cutlets in gloopy sauce that I believe is a different dish and it remainded me of branston pickle! I had the pork and the colour of the meat was almost black and had a funny taste. My fiancé’s chicken was a touch better but again it had a funny taste. We complained and they asked if we wanted something else and because we were famished we asked if we could have 2 portions of Mandu instead which were the best part of our meal but this time they arrived undercooked and one of them was cold in the middle. I don’t have a problem if they were frozen before but at least they could have been cooked properly. It is not that they were too busy either, there was us and another table, so why the rush? We complained again and the waitress then later on the owner pretended that there was a misunderstanding regarding the curry. Well, that wasn’t our problem as we had ordered from the daily special menu and there was only one curry option! Anyway the owner wanted us not to pay the bill but we insisted that we wanted too and at end we paid for the 2 dishes we ate. This has to be one of the most unpleasant meals for sometime!

Went in for lunch and really impressed. Chose two things off the lunch menu, bulgogi beef and a rice bowl. Both were only £6.99 and were fantastic. They were generous portions and they gave a miso soup and kimchi with the lunch. Both dishes were really tasty and hot, amazing for the price! We will definitely be back and look forward to trying more. Service was really good and the waitress was very friendly.

Having wanted to visit Dain for a while, we were finally in the area when the restaurant is opened. Had a simple meal of fried rice, chicken udon and dduk buk ki. The soup for the udon for quite sweet for us, but otherwise, we enjoyed the food. There is nothing pretentious about this restaurant, no gimmicks, just decent Korean food, which to us is a plus. We could feel that the chef put his heart into the food he prepared. Thank you!

Have been to Dain Korea three times now and have never been disappointed.The service is always quick and friendly, the menu is quite expansive and the food is extremely cheap given its quality. BYOB keeps the bill right down, and means that this is a good place to dine with friends or in reasonably large groups. Some might find the atmosphere a little strange - it's a small place, packed with seating, and the decor manages to be both sparse and eclectic (black and white prints of Amsterdam canals anyone?). For me this is a big plus - it's unpretentious and friendly and is a good sign that they are rightly concentrating on the quality of the food over style. Makes for a relaxed and welcoming meal.The food is always fantastic - can't get enough of the kim chee, and the dolsot bibimbap is excellent. At this price you might expect rice dishes and the like to be stodgy and nondescript, but the spices and flavours are vibrant and crisp. There's an array of dishes and a lot of reasonably priced starters and sides so you can dip in and out of several different foods.Menu is a bit light on vegetarian food which is why I can't give 5 stars - but that's more down to Korean cuisine I suspect than the restaurant itself. There's also quite a lot of tofu and vegetable dishes to keep you busy.I always leave feeling happy and satisfied (as well as a little drunk). Long live Dain Korea!

Been several times, my favourite is the jjam bong which is consistently delicious. Like nothing else I have eaten in UK. Great prices and byo so you cant go wrong! Free kim chee and soy beans make the meal a great and sociable experience - dain korea is a winner.

The food was delicious really quickly served with excellent staff, 100% recommendable! Never tried korean food before, but now I am looking forward to try a new dish!

Found Dain suddenly in Gloucester Road, we went there often. Reasonable price and authentic cook. Highly recommend.

One of the best places to eat in Bristol. A personal favorite which never disappoints. Will be returning.

We found Dain Korea by accident – but it is now one of our favourites have been 5+ times! The food is pretty amazing, great quality, fresh, tasty and plenty of it – plus the added extras like the miso soup are fab! For us, I think one of the biggest reasons we go back and have recommended Dain Korea to our friends and family is because it’s very good quality. The staff in particular are incredible friendly make us feel really welcome. The sushi is pretty good too and smashes places like Yo Sushi out of the park. The only thing I would say is that because it’s made to order, there can be a wait when it’s busy….but what would you rather? Microwaved precooked fast food or beautiful fresh dishes? It’s a no brainer. It’s also BYO – for £2 a head bargain!LOVE IT….can’t wait to return.

Just had a lovely meal here. Tasty food, friendly staff and reasonable price! The decor is a little plain, but the food and service make up for it. Definitely recommend! 7

Fantastic food, fantastic price, fantastic staff! We can't get enough of this place, we visit quite often as it's so close to my work! The food is always freshly prepared and tastes fantastic. Dolsot Bi Bim Bap is my favourite but try to try other things too as the menu is just brilliant! The décor is not much, but you come here for the food.

Eaten here loads of times, and it is a favourite for us. A bit scruffy but is clean and friendly and the food is delicious. There's a really substantial menu of Korean and sushi, and I'm trying to choose some of the many dishes I've never heard of, but keep going for the amazing bibimbap. Also recommend the bulgogi.

As a Korean I can vouch for the dishes' authenticity. Really tasty food with fresh ingredients.Apart from the prices, my favourite thing about the place was probably that they don't use MSG which can be commonly used in cheap oriental restaurants.Friendly service too. The place is cheap and cheerful, don't expect luxurious decor.If you are new to Korean, go for the classic bibimbap dish.

Had a good lunch here, great value. They have both pork and chicken Korean curry dishes on the menu. I had the chicken, which was great, but I would have said that the sauce was nearer to sweet and sour than curry. I enjoyed it though. My wife had the pork, and that came with a completely different sauce, nearer to the sort of "curry sauce" you get from a Chinese takeaway. Anyway, she enjoyed it too! Although its a BYO, they do sell Korean beer.

Been to this place a few months ago. Price was very reasonable but the foods taste was quite average. Atmosphere was a bit boring too. Nice staff though.

We visited Dain Korea when it first opened and it was instantly one of my favourite restaurants. It offered great authentic Korean food and a great price. I was however a little disappointed about my last trip there. It seems like standards are starting to slip. The portions are getting smaller and the quality is starting to go down a little (mince beef in the Bibimbap rather than steak). I also feel that the prices have raised slightly. That said, this is still by far the best Korean restaurant in town (far, far better than Surakahn) and I will be returning soon, just maybe not quite as soon as I would have done based on my first impressions!

Good selection of smaller dishes, and the bibimbap is also very good. As it is bring your own this helps to make this a great budget option for the area.

This friendly, welcoming, bring your own restaurant is one of Gloucester Road's gems. The food is delicious, the prices low and the service laid back and friendly. The hot earthenware dishes that cook as you stir them with the tangy chilli sauce are delicious and the noodle soups really, really tasty. So grab some friends, grab some bottles and head down there ASAP! Enjoy :-)

Good food, good service, good price. Highly recommended for those who enjoy Korean authentic dishes.

This restaurant offers an extensive menu with plenty of vegetarian options. Service quick and very friendly. Recommended

The food was quite nice, but this is why I will never go again:7:30 - Me and 7 friends arrive7:55ish - Our orders are taken8:00 - A Korean family also of 8 arrive8:55ish - Having received and eaten their food, the family leave. 9:10 - my table's first starter appears.

The lunch deal was unbeatable price for such a Korean meal.Very authentic and we got served by a lovely Korean lady.If you are here in Bristol you must go and try this little restaurant. : )

The food, service and atmosphere is brilliant. Authentic Korean cuisine at great prices. A byo -so another place. Different tastes. A great place to visit especially if you are feeling bored of the standard fine dining/Michelin menus.

I've been searching an authentic Korean restaurant in Bristol for ages - and this place has finally satisfied those cravings. Don't let its unpretentious decor fool you; despite being only a few months old, Dain Korea shows good variety in its menu and the dishes taste authentic. None of those letdown flavours adapted to cater to coddled, less adventurous palates. We're talking about the real deal here. The staff are polite and attentive, and we were promptly served complimentary banchan of braised soy sauce eggs and spicy pickled shredded cabbage while we waited for our order. I ordered tteokbokki and pajeon, both of which were delicious. My companion, who was a Korean cuisine virgin prior to this visit, was happy with his bibimbap as well. Only been here twice - definitely looking forward to dining here again soon.

I have been searching for a decent, reasonably priced Korea restaurant for years. I spent a year living in South Korea and generally I find that Korean restaurants in the UK are overpriced and the food is unauthentic. This is certainly not the case with Dain Korea. Typically under decorated which is pretty reminiscent of real Korean restaurants, the food is the main attraction. I'm so happy we went here and we will be coming back again and again. The staff are great and the lovely waitress who told me she was from Daegu was really friendly. I hope to go back once they are selling alcohol because the only thing that would make this better was if they also sold Makgeolli. As far as the food goes it was all exceptional. The bulgogi is as amazing as it should be and the bibimbap was delicious. The tang su yuk was a real treat as since leaving Korea I haven't been able to find this anywhere else; I'd recommend anyone who hasn't tried this to do so! Even if you've never tried Korean food before, you need to give this a go. You won't regret it. 10/10. 감사합니다