Asadal

Over the weekend, we had a craving for Korean cuisine. Our usual "go-to" restaurants would be Koba, Arang or Arirang, but all of those would be full without reservation on a Saturday evening. After a long walk (working our appetites), we went to Asadal, located next to Holborn tube station.

I had heard good reviews from my native Korean friends and they said that it is really good and authentic.

The restaurant is located at the basement, and once you are downstairs, you will see a spacious dining area with partitions dividing in between various tables.

The menu is quite comprehensive with a few odd Japanese-Korean fusion food options as well.
We ordered our favourite Yuk Hwae - Raw beef slices with pears and egg yolk; Fried sliced fish cakes and rice cakes in a spicy sauce; Spicy tofu and seafood and egg casserole and Sashimi salad with rice.

 All in all, the food was average, our favourite was the Tofu casserole - very hearty and spicy, packed with flavours. Asadal has not won us over from our favourite Korean restaurants in London, but it was a new pleasant try.

Budget rating: 7/10
Food rating: 7/10

Asadal
227 High Holborn
WC1V 7DA