the thirsty korean in Manchester

Delicious food, friendly staff 🤤

This place is a gem. My fiancé and I have just been for dinner this evening and I had to leave a review straight away because of how great it was. The atmosphere is so friendly and lively, the service is lovely and the food was fabulous! We had the steak noodles, the seafood pancake and the fried chicken and all of it was amazing. Despite being very full we had to try the dessert and it was so worth it. We're sad to hear this place is closing at the end of March but we will follow them wherever they go next!

Amazing food was delicious, we had soju cocktails as well which were so nice. The staff were so friendly and polite. Will definitely be going again.

The food is incredible, the service is incredible, the black bean sauce in particular is ….. incredible. how dare this business close at the end of March. How can i survive without Eunji and the staffs food, do you expect me to go to a food bank; well that would be my only option because i refuse to pay for anything further. Do not close, Eunji be louder, and please bring soju.

Awesome food, friendly staff and good value - loved our trip!

Amazing, waiter was amazing and set the vibe, the food was so so good too I was pleasantly surprised

We had a great dinner - the fried chicken was plentiful, not greasy, and had a fantastic dipping sauce. The steamed cod was also great. Would recommend you save room for a pancake for pudding. The owner was really friendly so it was a really enjoyable experience and we hope to go back soon to try the noodles

The whole place is interesting, the Korean menu, the draught beers, the woman who runs the place, I didn't dare go near the rice wine. I am not quite sure what I had (the shreaded beef) with rice but it was excellent. I like the way its served with a bowl of boiled rice local style and the option of chop sticks. My daughter had the Korean fizzy melon pop to drink, there's plenty of new experiences here.

Delicious Korean food, great service, nice atmosphere, we have been a couple of times in the past few weeks and planning to come back, would recommend

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Klitzekleines koreanisches Restaurant mit sehr scharfem, sehr leckeren,frischen Essen und wunderbaren Biersorten. Probiert Yeon mit Krabben und Sqid und den Nudeln aus "Parasite" Sehr netter Service !

Friendly service, tasty food, good beer!

such lovely atmosphere and staff were lovely! food was amazing and brill portion sizes!

Honestly just the best experience. Amazing service and friendly welcome. Lovely atmosphere. Food was absolutely incredible and a brilliant range of local beers at really reasonable prices. Such a great night out with the family, would recommend to anyone!

A very good place to eat Korean food The food were so delicious Recommending their fried chicken and pancake! It gets really busy at night Better to have reservation It's around an area with lots of restos and bars If you like authentic Korean food, then go here A Korean will serve you She's lovely All the staff were lovely really We'll visit again soon

Great food in an area with lots of great bars

Absolutely outstanding food and hospitality. The food was absolutely divine and heavenly. The quotes were incredibly reflective and poignant. It really brings home the message

I went with my boyfriend without booking and the owner welcomed us although the restaurant was full, and this on my opinion was already a sign of good service and an owner that loves her job. The waitress was lovely and amazing, also was the first time that I was eating Korean, definitely I had really a good time with that. I asked for less spicy as I'm not really into it and I received a really interesting, balance dish( low spicy). Wine was recommended by the waitress and I really enjoy my glass of savignon blanc. Definetely recommended !

Food is amazing, service is incredible. Such a lovely woman and love the whole experience. Will definitely be coming here more often.

Nice Friendly service, food wasnt that great presentation of food wasnt great food was also warm Waited over 40 mins for food Very noisy atmosphere

After the recent publicity, I thought I would give it a go. Tried most of the dishes and really wanted to like them all. Unfortunately, just not quite good enough, lacking in flavor. The Kim chi pancake came out burnt and we had to send it back. Really, I want this family place to do well but the owner was too busy serving to really ensure the food was right. It is further for me but I would go to Seoul Kimchi in Manchester as the food is quite a bit better. Such a shame. Thanks for responding. Sometimes it is difficult to say when other diners can overhear. We left tip as we know how hard it can be to run a business alone and it wasn't down to lack of effort. But I would focus on slowing things down and checking the quality of the food. I hope you are successful.

Food was amazing! Would definitely recommend m. Service is so good, very friendly!

This was my first experience of Korean cuisine and I have to say it did not disappoint. The restaurant is intimate but filled with a lively atmospheric buzz. Whilst waiting you can smell the amazing dishes being prepared in the kitchen. I had the vegetarian fried rice, portion size was generous and it tasted so fresh, light and the perfect amount of saltiness. Next up was the Korean Fried Chicken, juicy, crispy and well seasoned. Similarly to the egg fried rice it wasn't too heavy or bloating and it left space for dessert. The Korean pancake, as someone who enjoys his dessert this was delightful. All the flavours combined worked perfectly and whilst it might look small it definitely did not leave you wanting more. Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Always good to explore and try new things. I will definitely be going again sometime.

The best food and even better service.

Overall, this was a fantastic experience. I had the fried chicken with some rice and kimchi. The service was brilliant - the lady was so friendly and welcoming. My only tiny word of caution is that even the least spicy/non-spicy options were still quite spicy for my partner. That said, super tasty food and I’d 100% recommend!

I can’t think of a place that deserves more 5 stars

It is a lovely place to eat with excellent service .

This is definitely something Korean. I wanted to bring all my British friends to come over here.

Everything was great. Food was fresh and full of flavour. Hostess was attentive and welcoming. Will definitely be coming again soon!

Really lovely woman running the place. Good food and drinks. Enjoyed the tofu dish and soju lemon cocktail.

I want to start this review to say thank you to Eunji for being one of the best hosts ever. Your personality and kindness is lovely and I’m so glad you have a great business to share your fantastic Korean food with the public. I love Korean food, but to have ‘authentic’ Korean food is quite hard to find in these parts as it usually has a western spin on it. Half of our group were vegetarian and mentioned that everything was fantastic for them. Our food was also amazing and we couldn’t get enough of it! We’ll definitely be back soon to get some dessert! 🤩

It pains me to write this because I don't want others to discover it and take up tables so I can't frequent it! But in all honesty, your making a mistake to not give this great little hidden gem a try! I loved their food, atmosphere and the owner is an absolute treasure! Get yourself down here yesterday...But please just don't take my table! 😂😂 Thanks for a brilliant experience and amazing food! 🙏🙌

Really good, authentic food in a quirky little independent restaurant. Open Wednesdays to Sundays, in case anyone can't be bothered to look before they go...

Really friendly staff and lovely food, will definitely be back!

Great place. Ignore the one star idiot. You don’t need to explain yourself.

I’ve been several times with my family, the food is always excellent (including the amazing new walnut pancakes) and the owner is so friendly and helpful. And she does a happy dance when you tip so definitely do that.

The food was delicious and the manager (Eunji) was super welcoming and friendly to us. She came to chat with us and you can see there is a lot of passion. Would highly recommend!

Love love the Thirsty Korean. It's an experience of delicious food and a very friendly and welcoming owner Eunji. We also loved Eunji's inspirational quotes on the wall in the bathroom! The vegetable pancakes are a must try :)

Fantastic authentic Korean restaurant serving AMAZING fried kitchen, delicious pajeon and inventive soju cocktails. The menu offers a great selection of Korean staples with frequently changing specials. Eunji and her staff always offer a warm welcome and a friendly smile. The restaurant has a great street facing terrace so it is a great spot to sit outside on these warm summer evenings, and it is dog friendly too. And be sure to visit the bathroom for some of Eunji's words of wisdom and affirmations. Highly recommend for great food, great service & great atmosphere.

Fantastic place. I used to live in Korea and the atmosphere here is authentic and fun. 분위기 좋아요. Food is good, and the owner Eunji is lovely also.

An incredible spot for some great authentic Korean food! The owner and staff are lovely and make sure everything about your experience with them is the best it can be. Try the soju!

I visited a few months back and was blown away by the service and the food! It's been too long since I visited and need to get back there ASAP!

Been here quite alot as the food and staff are all amazing. We tell everyone to come here and always reccomend it. I dream about the kimchi pancakes and Rabokki. 10/10

Without doubt one of our favourite places to eat. We gladly come from about 40 minutes away - we always have a fantastic experience and amazing food. Staff are beyond lovely, food is spectacular (rabokki and kimchi pancakes are a must!). Can’t wait to come back ☺️

Really excellent experience, friendly service. Varied authentic menu and lovely food (and beer!). Really happy to have such a good local place

Lovely bar with some great food options, not biggest menu, but more than enough, V tasty, and a great staff. Love this place

The food here is absolutely delicious! I'd recommend the kimchi pancake, the fried chicken is also amazing. The service is great, we stayed and sat outside for extra drinks when we'd finished eating. We'll definitely be back!

Must be fairly difficult to sell anything if you're closed on Mondays and Tuesdays?! 🫤🤷‍♂️

the price here is a bit expensive compared to other korean restaurants, the music is kinda loud which makes talking to my friends very difficult

This is a gem of a restaurant, we were served by owner Eunji who is very attentive and so sweet. All our meals were gorgeous - we had the chapaguri, japchaebab and rabbokki, which were all perfectly seasoned and balanced, the sauces are to die for and the soju cocktails (particularly the strawberry) are fresh and go down so easily. Portion sizes are great too. We will be coming back!!!

I finally came here last weekend for my first ever foray into Korean food, excluding Korean fried chicken. The food was delicious and so were the soju drinks! Especially loved the pajeon, looking forward to coming back. Perfect place to eat in the sunshine 😃

We recently dined at The Thirsty Korean and I must say, it was a delightful experience. The restaurant earns a solid 4 stars out of 5 from me. One unique aspect that caught my attention was the quotes displayed in the bathroom, adding a touch of creativity to the ambiance. The food was not only delicious but truly a highlight of my visit. I couldn't resist trying their kimchi fried rice, and it exceeded my expectations. The flavors were perfectly balanced, leaving me craving for more. In addition, their beer selection was exceptional, with a special mention to the inclusion of local Manchester brand, Shindigger, on tap. It's always a pleasure to support local breweries. Overall, my dining experience at The Thirsty Korean was wonderful. With the addition of consistently outstanding food, a unique ambiance, and an excellent beer selection, this restaurant stands out as a gem in the dining scene. I highly recommend giving it a try!

Very decent food, although slow service when busy

Wonderful Korean restaurant. The host is extremely welcoming and recommended things to try. You're not rushed to eat up which is lovely. The dishes are amazing and perfectly seasoned. I would recommend booking if you would like to visit at the weekend as it's a very popular place. I can't wait to visit again!

Not only is the Thirsty Korean one of the most authentic Korean restaurants around, but it's just one of the friendliest places to go out and have a meal! The owner/chef/bartender/waitress/all around fun person Eunji is a ball of kind and funny energy, greeting you warmly, cracking jokes, having a good time, making you feel at ease, and always just doing her best for everything to be just perfect! She goes to great lengths to get everything just right, getting the most specific Korean ingredients for dishes your mouth is salivating to discover, talking through the dishes, the culture. The food is delicious. And what a great selection (who knew fried chicken was a Korean staple?), menu isn't overloaded, but not too sparse either, with different levels of spiciness, variety in veggie and meat options, and starters and soju. It's just a lovely place to come out and have some tasty authentic Korean food, in a great setting and environment, as a couple, or with a few mates, or even just to stop by and have a cold pint! Will definitely be heading back soon!

Nice Korean restaurant in Chorlton. We booked a table for 10 and our host was very welcoming, she was attentive and friendly. We ordered a few dishes to share including the rabokki, fried chicken, duruchigi (spicy pork), kimchi and seafood pancakes, which were all good. A shame there weren't more traditional Korean dishes on the menu like bibimbap, bulgogi or haemul jungol (seafood hotpot). The restaurant is on the smaller side so would recommend booking if you are a medium-large party.

Kimchi pancakes are wonderful, we go just for these, one each and share a main course. Really tasty authentic Korean food served with panache, we love coming here.

The host is friendly The drinks are cold and delicious The food smelled great, I'll be back for that soon Thanks for a great night

Great Korean place. I especially liked the cod dish and pancake. Definitely worth a repeat visit.

went with my friends (2 of us vegans!) and we had the best time ever! the food was absolutely amazing and the service was FAB! 100% recommend!

Delicious and authentic Korean food, freshly made. The owners and staff are so friendly and helpful. I ate here with my family yesterday and the meal was fantastic. Thank you to EJ and team for such warm hospitality and awesome fresh food.

Delicious Korean food and great service. The owner was very friendly and helpful. If you like something spicy, I recommend the squid but the less spicy options such as the kimchi fried rice and Korean pancakes were also tasty. Even the coffee was very good. I will be returning soon to try more!

EJ is so right: jeons do give serotonin!!! Very good meal in lovely relaxed atmosphere with very good vibes

Best food I've eaten in ages. The rambokki was amazing, great selection of soju cocktails, EJ is great to chat to and so welcoming! Thanks for a lovely evening.

The best korean food in manchester! Relaxed atmosphere and excellent service 😊

Beautiful traditional Korean food. The lovely host explained the meal that we were having, and that really hated to the experience 😀

What an utter delight to find this place. It is spacious yet cosy inside and the owner is polite, kind and friendly and gives you a real welcome. The food is delicious. Fresh and fragrant and seasoned to perfection. The portions are fairly large so as a solo diner who decided to try Pajeon and Duruchigi I was more than sufficiently stuffed! The menu has something to suit all tastes and a gorgeous drinks menu which includes Soju cocktails! This restaurant is dog friendly :) and in the daytime suitable for families.

Finger licking good, mega authentic & tasty, friendly vibes & lovely service. Proper Food made by proper people. Eunji & Lawrie are smashing it. X

The food was lovely . The staff were really helpful and friendly . Pancakes were amazing too. I had the beef noodles and pancakes for starters . I would definitely recommend this place.

Excelsior! Cosy place serving amazing, heartwarming food. Shame on us for not visiting earlier but we promise to make up for it!

Food was nice but not the quality the prices suggest. Also I don’t want to go out for a meal to be faced with a sign about losing weight in the toilets, which could be really triggering for someone with an eating disorder.

Delicious food ! Very friendly service. Would definitely Recommend:)

Really great authentic Korean food, would definitely recommend, most especially the Hodduk (sweet pancakes) perfection!

Interesting and different, enjoyable food and excellent service.

Really loved it here. The food and drinks were great, try the fried chicken and steak noodles. My only fault was that the dipping sauces for the fried chicken weren't great. If they had a gochuang mayo that would be fab.

A really lovely restaurant with flavorful food and a nice atmosphere. A nice calm space with attentive staff

Nice setup, very attentive staff, interesting menu, quick service, fair price. Very happy.

Visited The Thirsty Korean for the first time last Friday 4/11/22, food was incredible! Been wanting to try Kimchi fried rice and it was amazing 😋 Staff were friendly and it had a great atmosphere! Great value for money! Definitely recommend and I'll definitely go back ☺️

Fresh, hot and tasty! Had the Japchaebab with beef and some chicken wings.. so so good

First time trying Korean food and not left disappointed by the thirsty korean. Amazing fof and drink and the servic is incredible. Warm welcome by our hostess who genuinely seemed happy to see us unlike other restaurants! Started with the Pa Jean followed by the fired chicken and the noodles with sirloin steak. Accompanied by a bottle of Soju it was all delicous, fresh and hearty. Come for the food, stay for the amazing service. We will be back soon and bring more people!

Amazing food great service, loved it Will definitely be coming back The chapaguri was incredible Would recommend the chicken too

Fantastic meal, all food was freshly prepared and the staff were so welcoming & helpful - great intimate restaurant for friends, family, dates or even solo. Could not recommend more.

Lovely food. Starter big enough to share..main meals were super. Very welcoming staff. Excellent prices. Not to expensive.

Great food! Amazing Soju! Great Owner! This is an absolute gem of a restaurant and a must visit if in the area. The food is authentic and so delicious!!

The owner is super friendly and accommodating and the food is authentic and bursting with flavour. Can’t recommend enough. The one negative I would say is that there aren’t a lot of menu items and I’d really like to try more amazing Korean dishes.

Superb food and lovely friendly service. Loved it.

Everything was perfect Authentic korean food👍

Was amazing, mostly the staff! Definitely coming back 😍👌🏻

Fantastic service and many vegan options on the menu. We had Pa Jeon pancake, Aehobakjeon pancake and Rabbokki gochujang dish which was plenty for two people. We enjoyed having shots of soju at the end of the meal.

What a pleasant place, cozy and with a great family atmosphere, the food is so divine and homely. The owner makes you feel that she has known you for many years. My recommendations, to start order the shrimp and squid pancakes (Haemul Pa Jeon), then the rabbokki and a Korean-style fried chicken dish (Yetnaltongdak). this is a korean gem in manchester.

What a pleasant place, cozy and with a great family atmosphere, the food is so divine and homely. The owner makes you feel that she has known you for many years. My recommendations, to start order the shrimp and squid pancakes (Haemul Pa Jeon), then the rabbokki and a Korean-style fried chicken dish (Yetnaltongdak). this is a korean gem in manchester.

I want to thank all of the staff for a brilliant meal. Such a welcoming host. Drinks were cold and the food was great. Such charm in a Chorlton setting. We will be back.

Friendly staff, great food, this is definitely a place I'll be revisiting.

We’ve been coming here for 4 years. We love the pancakes the most, but all the dishes are excellent. Service is so personal and friendly, exactly what you want from a neighbourhood restaurant. Eun is an incredible host. A real asset to Chorlton.

Amazing food and hosting. One of the best places to eat and drink in Chorlton. Guaranteed wonderful hospitality. Go now!

Delicious food and excellent service! I love this place

Excellent place, excellent staff, excellent food. Any negative reviews on here aren’t associated with the business.

Unbelievable food, great service.

Went on Saturday, Unbelievable food and amazing service. E.J is the best. Would definitely recommend, can’t wait to go again. Get down and support this local business. 5 stars!

It was absolutely incredible. Came with 10 friends and the service was amazing, lovely food and drinks. We had a great time! Will definitely come again.