J316 (K-Style Chicken and Grill) in Southampton

It's a Korean Cafe/Diner, we opted for the self cooking table where you cook your own meat and ordered some other dishes cooked in the kitchen. It's very popular, mostly with Koreans , but they're very welcoming. It's well worth a try. Love it.

Amazing place probably not somewhere I would have tried for the first time if I hadn't been with people who had been before. Food was great & cooking at the table is good fun

Great tofu bibimbap.I cannot forget the taste and the presentation of it. The BBQ meats are so fresh and tasty. The mandu is delicious. I will come back to have all those again.

Service was amazing and had the soy garlic chicken, by far the best one ive had and ive been to many

No English restaurant in Southampton! Google told us this restaurant: perfect welcome, fast service, excellent meal 😄. Have a nice evening !

The spicy seafood tofu soup is particularly delicious, but everything else is average

Food was excellent. KFC was great!

Authentic and excellent! The chicken wings and glass noodles are brilliant, we tried the milk tea and lemon tea which are super! The staff are friendly and helpful, recommend

I went for my birthday. The waiters were so lovely. One lady even called me pretty 🥰. I'm so happy with my experience and the food was absolutely lush. They even played the song happy birthday over the speakers for me as I blew out my candles. Such a welcoming environment. Thank you!!!

Super Amway Korean restaurant, the best Korean food in Southampton😍😍😍You will miss it when you leave Nan'an, a must-eat list for international students🥹🥹🥹

It is already quit good Korean restaurant you can find in Southampton. Fried chicken and kimchi rice cakes are both sweet tastes. The kimchi fried dumplings is not recommended. I feel that the tofu soup is quite delicious. It contains tofu, kimchi, and a little bit of seafood, with a bowl of rice. Although the soup looks red & spicy. In fact, it's okay. It's not that spicy. You can mix the rice with soup, it’ll be amazing 🤩

Very polite staff escorted us to our table. The food was good value and tasted great. Flavoursome without being too spicy. The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried. A pleasant place for a casual supper.

Great service very attentive The food and the chicken and the bean beam bob and even the bean sprouts were really good

We popped in tonight and had the most amazing meal. We ordered the ban-ban chicken, jjajangmyeon, cheese tteokbokki, rice and kimchi (we are big eaters as we exercise a lot!). The real stand out was the ban-ban Korean fried chicken (ban-ban means half and half so you can choose two sauces and have the best of both worlds) - we had the soy garlic sauce and Korean spicy sauce on it. The chicken was so tender and such a generous portion, whilst the sauces were packed with flavour without being too rich. The jjajangmyeon was also delicious and so flavourful - we've only ever had the packet stuff so this was a real treat. Finally, as a side note, all of the staff were so friendly and our waiter was delightful and chatted to us about k-drama recommendations, which was really cute ☺️ we will be back!

A Korean friend recommended this place and I Iove it. Their fried chicken is absolutely delicious. The servers are really attentive and the food came out very fast. It's also not overpriced. Will definitely be back.

Our first time trying Korean food for our daughter's 5th birthday (her request!). The food was amazing, the staff were more than happy to help us order dishes and explain the menu to us and both kids polished off an incredible amount of food. The restaurant was busy all evening especially for a Tuesday so had a good atmosphere to it and no one minded the kids wandering around and asking questions. We'll definitely be back.

Eatery provides a delightful dining adventure with its delicious meals at affordable rates. Positioned centrally in the City Centre, it's easily reachable by different transport options. The place radiates positivity, enhanced by its friendly and attentive staff, ensuring a great experience. Additionally, offering discounts to students enhances its attractiveness, making it a popular pick for both students and locals. This restaurant has delicious food, inexpensive prices, and a wide variety of menu items to choose from. The location is in the heart of the city, convenient to travel, suitable for students who come to study for a master's degree and want to find Korean food to eat. And for young people who want to find good part-time work in England. Here, I accept that my co-workers are cute and kind. Most importantly, the owner of the shop likes Thai people very much.

Very great Korean food. It can choose the BBQ or cooked food, and the Korean BBQ is very traditional and delicious, the beef steak and pork are pretty fresh. Highly recommended this K-restaurant.

This is the best Korean restaurant in Southampton😃😃 The food is so delicious and the atmosphere is great! Especially the chicken, cheese rabokki, and soft tofu stew are better than anything you can eat in Korea!!

Food: 5, Service: 5, Atmosphere: 5 Absolutely amazing restaurant, the food is superb (especially the Yangnyeom Chicken, the Cheese Rabokki😍), the staff is super friendly as well as the owners 🥺, must try restaurant when u come to Southampton 🤩🤩🤩 Vietnamese review for Vietnamese people: In general, this product is super delicious, better and the price is better than Korean restaurants in London, the service is impeccable, everyone should try it when coming or studying in Southampton 🤩.

The online ordering sucks never works

My sisters all gave me the Korean food opened by the Korean owner of Nan'an. The taste is very authentic and the service is attentive. They recommend the soft tofu rice soup, fried chicken, and LA pork ribs barbecue. They are better than what I eat in Seoul every week. Everybody wants to go woo woo

A very good Korean BBQ experience, brought back fond memories of my time in South Korea. The dumplings in particular were cooked very well, I particularly like the kimchi ones.

The owner is super friendly, the staff are also very attentive and helpful! The BBQ tables can sometimes be a little too small if you're eating with a larger group of people which can be a little annoying but I would still rate this place 5 stars. Loved the food each time! Highly recommend the tofu & seafood stew, the chicken wings and the bbq of course! 💕

Second visit and was not disappointed. Everything was brilliant and our friends were impressed with the food. Do book as it gets very busy!

The place was easy to find as it is on the high street. The food was cooked fresh and we had the lovely experience of cooking the BBQ Grill (A) ourselves. The waitress was really friendly and warm.The owner was exceptionally welcoming and kept checking if we needed anything. If I could give it 6 stars I would. Highly recommend it.

A great little place with authentic and yummy good!

I ordered the yang Nyeom recommended by the waiter, which is fried chicken wrapped in sweet and spicy sauce. It is freshly made and very good, and the price is very affordable. The waiter's attitude has always been very good, and he also helped place the luggage and packing is free. Next time Bring your roommates to try it.

Great food and kind staff. Went here 4 times during our holiday in Southampton and we’ve never been disappointed. Thanks for your hospitality. Hope to see you in Sardinia soon ❤️

This was my second visit, and it was still so delicious!! I went with my foreign friends and ordered seaweed rolls, vegetable dumplings, kimchi bibimbap, vegetable japchae, cheese rabokki, and half-and-half chicken. Everything was delicious, and my friends all said it was delicious too. The owner and part-time workers were all very friendly, and I went with a vegan friend and asked for a request. Even though there were so many, I was so thankful that they all were accepted so kindly!! I will come again next time. Thank you♥️♥️♥️ (It is always crowded, so I recommend making a reservation)

I had bibimbap, rabokki, chicken, and japchae, and they were all so delicious ♡ It was better than anything I ate in Korea!! It's not easy to find a good Korean restaurant in the UK, but I'm happy that there's a restaurant like this in Southampton... 🤍 I really liked a foods I had here! I went here many times and had different kinds of food, all dishes were so nice ♡ And especially highly recommend the KFC here!

Food is pretty good especially the chicken wings and self serve BBQ however the prices are high even compared to London prices and the seating is so close together it's as though you are having an intimate dinner with strangers.

Had dinner on Saturday, glad we booked as it was very busy but we were seated and served quickly. The Korean Fried Chicken was amazing and the staff were friendly and chatty. We will be back!

Best place for good Korean food in all of Southampton. The best in my opinion are the soups and fried chicken, the workers are also all very friendly. I'll be back for more!!

Every time I dine at this restaurant, they always play Epik High's songs! It's incredibly authentic! I love Epik High! I love this restaurant!

Overall it was nice for dinner if you're not too hungry. Fried chicken is decent, you can share 12 between 2 people if both aren't big eaters. Service was nice.

Every time I come to Nan'an, I will eat here with my friends. The food is delicious and the portions are good, and the owner and his wife are very nice.

The food is so good, kimchi jiggae and soy garlic chicken wings are my favorite!! always come back for thiss! Cheese Rabokki was good too, generous portion🤤

I came here for my birthday last month and they have ruined fried chicken for me. This was by far the best I have had, crispy and fresh with a honey-garlic sauce that I crave. The only downside is that we had a few bad rib cuts when we ordered our KBBQ. However, that did not ruin the meal. If I were to return for the bbq, I would not order the ribs. I gorged and thoroughly enjoyed myself! 4* for the atmosphere because it was ridiculously warm, and the place does not have good ventilation. I will be back for those wings!

It’s hard to get a table sometimes because they’re always so packed. With that being said, it’s definitely worth the wait. I ate a Sundubu-jjigae here on a very rainy day and it made me feel so warm and comfortable. Not to mention the friendly service!

the food was super tasty especially the cheese tteokbokki. the waiters are super nice. but unfortunately it always fills up so quickly because it is the best Korean restaurant here.

Food arrived half hour later than my partner's and when it arrived the chicken was stone cold with one side of the dish cold and the other side burning hot

Oh my goodness, what an absolute gem of a place! We came here the night before my dad's funeral wanting some comfort food, and were blown away by everything. The fried chicken, and cheese rabokki were insanely delicious. We were served by Nick who was such a friendly sweetheart. I would travel from London to Southampton just to eat here. Amazing.

Food was straight bussin' on gang, shout out to Nick, Tayo, Jason and Jeiyu for the service, would definitely come again.

Hands down best Korean BBQ in Southampton! My favourite is the KFC Yang Neom Wings and the BBQ sets. So so good. Will keep coming back!

The wings were crispy and the bbq beef was great!

My first time here today. The restaurant is clean and tidy with a relaxed environment. Staff were super friendly and welcoming...and always with a smile. The food was superb, full of flavour and delicious, everything I hoped it would be and advice given was very helpful. I am so going back and highly recommend. Thank you for such a great experience. Edit: I returned last week (12th September) and it was even better than the last visit. I cannot recommend this place enough. The staff are so accomadating and work very hard. I will keep coming back until I've introduced all of my friends to Korean food, one of my favourites! Worth every penny. Thank you again for great service and incredible food.

Great food and service from Nick! Will definitely visit again

We came here because my boyfriend was about to go on holiday to South Korea and wanted to try Korean barbecue for the first time. It didn't disappoint. We had beef, pork, chicken and veg all in one set, and everything was so tender and expertly prepped. This was by far the best chicken we've ever tried (a friend who recommended this place said the same thing) and we're definitely going to have more Korean barbecue in the future. Whilst we were having our meal we were already planning when we would come back. Our server, Nick, was amazing. He talked us through the entire thing and even gave us loads of recommendations including where to learn about Korean culture, food, and all that good stuff. The rest of the staff were so kind and helpful, and even though you could see they were extremely busy they were always ready to come over and help you even before you asked. Would highly recommend.

I recently dined at this restaurant and was left quite disappointed. Firstly, the prices were exorbitant, and the portions were surprisingly small, leaving me feeling unsatisfied. Unfortunately, the taste of the food didn't make up for it either; it lacked the flavors and quality I expected. Overall, it was a disappointing dining experience that I wouldn't recommend, especially given the high prices.

This is the best Korean fried chicken I've had the chance to try, and the best Korean food in general tbh. I've tried to find places in London that could match it but have been unsuccessful so far. It's absolutely worth a 1.5 hour train each way to come to Southampton just for this restaurant. It's a 16 min walk from the train station. It can be quite busy so I'd suggest reserving a table on their website. The chicken is juicy on the inside and so crunchy on the outside despite being slathered in sauce. The sauce itself is amazing; it's sticky, savoury and sweet, and spicy if you want it to be. I've tried soy garlic, honey garlic and peanut butter and they were all incredible. Other recommendations would be the japchae, jjajangmyeon, gimmari, beansprout salad, kimchi and the tteobokki (or rabokki if you want it to be more filling)! The BBQ is great too, about what you'd expect. It's not the main event so there's only four meats but still worth a try. Service is fantastic. Our server made sure that a modified dish for my vegetarian friend had no fish cakes in it. He changed the BBQ grill paper without us asking and as soon as our water jug was empty, he brought us a new one before I even realised myself. They're happy to give recommendations and accommodate requests when they can. Cannot sing their praises enough, do yourself a favour and check it out if you're in the area!

This was our first K-BBQ. It was incredible and we will be back. Our waiter was amazing beyond words. Best birthday dinner.

Klip he’s very good very kind who is good service

Food is great. Klip’s and Ben J service was amazing!

A bit pricey, but fantastic and worth it. Extraordinary chicken wings. The wings I got were very saucy... But somehow simultaneously the crunchiest wings I've ever had.

It was really crowded and after looking at the menu I could tell it's because the food is relatively cheap. It was OK for the price. Bibimbap had really small amount of meat in it tho.

This shop is very good. To be the best Korean restaurant in Southampton. The food is delicious and you'll miss grilling. And there are quite a few Korean drinks to choose from as well. Every employee took very good care of us. Smiling, extremely friendly, impressed, would recommend.

Ugh... The form is crazy Be sure to eat pork kimchi stew and bibimbap. As soon as you take a bite, you’re in Korea🇰🇷

First time eating Korean food for me and my gf, our waiter, nick , was amazing he took his time explaining us how the menu worked and the traditional Korean way for eating the food even tho the restaurant was full house , the rest of the staff were really friendly and with a nice smile. We definitely had a great experience I recommend the breaded squid rings , I tried most of the restaurants in Southampton and so far they are the best “calamari” I had in Southampton

The Korean bbq did not have all the Banchan that generally comes with Korean BBQ. It was overall yummy and the chicken wings were pretty good, however there was a little too much breading on them. I felt like it was kind of expensive as well.

I had some of the best food I’ve had in my entire life. The meat and the fried chicken were perfect, and the staff were lovely. First time having BBQ and the staff was extremely kind by teaching us how to use the grill.

Very good experience very good food.

The best Dobu jjigae!!!! Please try this!!!!

Best Korean restaurant in town!! Great service + atmosphere!! Will definitely visit often :DD

Food was mouthwateringly delicious, with well developed flavors and gorgeous aromatics. The wait staff was phenomenal, extremely friendly, well spoken and helpful.

The food and vibe is really nice and the staff is really polite. Really recommend the seafood soup and ban ban chicken.

The ambiance is superb, I highly recommend this restaurant, the food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Best restaurant in Southampton no cap!

Friendly waitress and food was bussssin. 10/10 would order the Korean Fried Chicken

Delicious, traditional food, great service. Feeling happy.

All the staff were courteous, friendly and very helpful. Super hot Chilli Sauce / dip goes well with the LA Galbi prepared by chef Jason (A must try but be warned!) 🙂

Honestly it is amazing! Staff are extremely friendly and polite. Food is amazing, best chicken wings. Not extremely spicy nor too mild. It is just right and very very delicious Highly recommend, 5⭐️ all the way ❤️

Great food, Great service thanks to Nick

Amazing fried chicken. The best I have ever had.

Delicious food, friendly staff, quick service. Especially liked the fried seaweed wraps!

Good food, great staff and great service

The best fried chicken I’ve ever had! The Yang Nyeom wings were so so good. Perfectly crispy on the outside, succulent chicken, coated in delicious sauce, and very hot & fresh too. The Bibimbap was so tasty and hot. We also had LA Galbi Ribs to cook on the table BBQ which were really nice. Service was great & friendly. I will definitely be back!

The mouth-watering fried chicken was succulent and flavourful, and exceeded all our expectations. Highly recommend to try!!!

Get the yang nyeom chicken you won't regret it

First time I had Korean food. It was very tasty and the service was very good. Will definitely recommend it to others.

Ate here a while ago and been dying to go back. Great value for money and truly such good food!

We've visited thrice now and the food never disappoints. The staff are really friendly as well. I recommend their Korean Fried Chicken sets! (It can taste too sweet if you don't like your meals too sugary.)

My boyfriend and I both thoroughly enjoyed every meal we had in this korean restaurant! Although it was our first time eating Korean food, the staff was really welcoming and accommodating. If we'll be again in Southampton, surely try them again!

I recently visited this Korean restaurant with friends, and we were blown away by the quality of the food. The barbecue was cooked to perfection, and the side dishes were fresh and flavorful. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful in guiding us through the menu. It was a truly memorable dining experience.

I had an incredible dining experience at J316. The food was delicious, and the flavours were authentic. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had a memorable evening. I highly recommend trying their bibimbap—it was absolutely delightful!

Came here for a birthday meal and was very impressed by the food! All the food was incredible and there were a lot of options . The staff were all very nice and they also do take away boxes in case you can't finish ! Overall very good

I tried Yang Yang Chicken from this Korean restaurant. It was exceptionally tasty and fresh. The BBQ options were also delicious, offering a perfect balance of flavors. The restaurant provides an authentic Korean culinary experience, with friendly service and a great atmosphere.

We don't go out that much as everywhere is so bad, this was my sons idea for his birthday we went on a Saturday night had the most amazing experience, the service is exceptional they helped with the BBQ and where very tentative. The food is out of this world, the setting is amazing with such nice vibe and very good music. The drinks are very sensibly price a beer £3.9 and coke £2 and no service charge! Will be definitly be returning even though it's a 1 hour 30 minute round trip. Cant fault it best meal out for a long time .......

Food and service were amazing, zero complaints. Will definitely come back!

I had a really delicious dinner at J316 with my Korean friends and my best friend who was visiting Southampton! First of all, the seasoned chicken does not just taste like chili sauce, but also tastes like red pepper paste, making it perfect for Koreans who like spicy food! I liked it because it wasn't too spicy. The honey butter chicken was very delicious as the crispy batter of the chicken went well with the sweet honey butter sauce. In particular, the chicken was large, the batter was not thin, and it remained crispy for a long time, making it very delicious! Odeng soup has a thick fish cake, so it has a great texture and is delicious! A taste that makes you miss Korea ☺️ Tteokbokki and Jjajangmyeon were delicious because they were faithful to the basic taste! The beef bulgogi and buldak were really delicious!! ☺️ Both the owner and the part-timers were very kind in their service, and I was so thankful that they changed the meat grill at the right time whenever I needed it! J316 seems to be a place that always brings only good memories along with a delicious dinner, so it's a place I always think of and want to go to! As a Korean, I'm so glad that such a delicious restaurant exists in Southampton! ☺️ I especially recommend the seasoned chicken and oden soup at J316 :)

J316 Honestly, this place is on par with any Korean restaurant in London! 🥹 The chicken, buldak, pork belly, and stew are all delicious and clean, and the owner is very kind. The part-time workers also worked very hard, so I ate it with great pleasure! It's so delicious

Hands down the best korean restaurant in Southampton! Staff members are very kind and friendly, food is absolutely amazing, especially the fried chicken🔥Would strongly recommend👍

The best fried chicken I've ever had! Staff are always friendly and accommodating.

Delious crispy fried Korean chicken and BBQ great place to visit for authentic Korean food ,service is fast and atmosphere bustling.

All the staff are very friendly and they seem to enjoy what they are doing which makes it a good atmosphere!! My favourite is cheese rabokki and also the soy garlic chicken 😍 so delicious The food also came quick!

Ordered wings and mandu (dumplings) takeaway. Wings were average 3 stars. I took off 1 star because my batch of mandu had a repulsive scent similar to freeze burn. Not sure if they make the dumplings fresh on site or fry up frozen ones. I’m from California we have large Korean population and many Korean style fried chicken joints. The wings at J316 was nothing special.

Always fantastic. The Korean Fried Chicken is a must have.

The best Korean food in Southampton! Both flavors of fried chicken are delicious. The barbecue has been marinated in advance and the meat quality is also very good. It is worth noting that there is often a queue during peak hours.

A super popular restaurant. It’s suggested making a reservation before hand. When we two people arrived at 15.55 on Saturday, there were three groups of people waiting in front of the restaurant; moreover, it’s almost full around 16.30. When we left around 17.00, there were a few groups of people waiting for seats. It’s my second visit. Fried chicken was unbelievable yummy. Rabokki was so tasty, pleasantly chewy rice cakes & the perfect spicy-sweet sauce. Jajangmyeon tasted sweeter than Rabokki but also good.

Terrible service. Embarrassing stressful meal for my Son's birthday, as half the table got their meals and the other people had to wait well over an hour, by which time they were past eating. Standard of food not so good as other Korean Restaurants l have been to. Hardly any rice with my Bibimbap, really not worth the money. Won't be going back any time soon. They also need a door closer as the customers just leave the door open all the time. Had to shut it about 50 times... terrible! Special occasion ruined. Black hair in my Seaweed.

Amazing food and friendly staff