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Korean Taste & More

183 Cannon St Rd, London E1 2LX, UK★ 4.8 (59 reviews)020 3589 9523map

New, small Korean spot on Cannon St Rd (E1) doing galbi, bibimbap and Korean fried chicken; halal status is unconfirmed and quality reads inconsistent.

Why it's listed: Korean in E1 Muslim area; no explicit halal signal, uncertain

Profile last updated 14 July 2026.

Korean Taste & More — photo
Photo: Mir Shadman Islam Nabil · Google
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The business claims it

Structured facts from the listing and website.

Cuisine style
Korean — chicken galbi, bibimbap, kimchi stew and Korean fried chicken
“we had bibimbap, a bubbling Korean stew, and Korean fried chicken” — reviews
Halal status
fully halal
“Cannon St Rd, E1 (heavily Muslim area); no explicit halal signal in reviews or types — low confidence, verify with owner” — formattedAddress
Service modes offered
dine in · takeaway
“letting us take mochi as takeaway even though it's usually eat-in only” — reviews
Alcohol policy
alcohol free
“small Korean spot in E1 Muslim area; no alcohol referenced (unconfirmed)” — reviews
Price band
budget
“Great lunch deals so make sure to pop in from noon” — reviews
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Customers reveal it

Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.

Atmosphere as customers describe it
Quiet, comfortable and cosy, though the seating layout is a little awkward.
“Lovely quiet spot ... the chairs are placed a bit awkwardly” — reviews
Occasions customers use it for
casual lunch · hidden-gem Korean food
“A great hidden gem which we will come visit again!” — reviews
Dishes customers name repeatedly
chicken galbi · bibimbap · kimchi stew · Korean fried chicken · mochi
“Tried the Chicken Galbi here and it was absolutely delicious” — reviews
Recurring caveats in reviews
inconsistent quality (a severe bad experience) · slow preparation when busy · awkward seating layout
“looks bad, smells foul. Small pieces hard thin meat” — reviews
Service character as customers describe it
Friendly and accommodating on good days, but at least one visit involved a very long wait and poor food.
“I waited 30-40 mins ... Both had to spit the food out” — reviews
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Only the owner knows it

Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.

We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.