12/09/26

Michelin-Starred Chef Woongchul Park brings Korean Fried Chicken to Flat Iron Square

Korean fried chicken is getting a Michelin-starred makeover at Flat Iron Square, where chef Woongchul Park has launched Papa Dak, a new casual concept inspired by his Korean heritage and love of seriously good fried chicken. Park, chef-owner of Michelin-starred Sollip in London Bridge has swapped fine dining for something altogether more indulgent, creating a compact menu centred around crispy, double-fried chicken and bold Korean flavours.

The headline act comes in two varieties, both topped with rice crisps for extra crunch. Korean Red (£12) takes its cues from classic yangnyeom chicken, coated in a sticky, sweet and spicy glaze, while Guinness Black (£13) offers an unexpected London twist with a deep, savoury Guinness glaze. Elsewhere, So-Tok So-Tok skewers (£5) pair smoked sausage with chewy Korean rice cakes, while sides include Kole-Slaw with carrot, fish sauce, Korean chilli and sesame, plus garlic and ginger Pickled Kohlrabi. Bringing friends? The Korean Feast (£36) serves four with both chicken flavours, skewers and sides.

Even the name has family at its heart: ‘Dak’ means chicken in Korean, while the crowned chicken logo was created by Park and his wife and business partner Bomee's children. Now serving at Flat Iron Square, Borough, Papa Dak brings Michelin-level know-how to the gloriously messy world of Korean fried chicken – and we're very much here for it.

Address: Flat Iron Square, 45 Southwark Street, London, SE1 9HP

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Written by Enytha Peer

Photography courtesy of Papa Dak

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Review of Browns Bar & Brasserie

Apr 30

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Just outside the hustle and bustle of Victoria Train Station, in the new Cardinal Place, you find the plush but welcoming interiors of Brown’s Restaurant. The large glass exterior lends to the open and light feel of the restaurant, perfect for a bite to eat or drink with colleagues or friends before you journey home.

They offer pre theatre menus, which is handy in the location. And if you aren’t theatre bound, the Spring Menu is the perfect way to sample the best they have to offer. With five mains, and four starters and desserts to chose from there is plenty of options from meat, fish and veggie eaters alike.

The set menu is offered for £29 for two course, and £35 for three.

I tried a Rhubard Martini off the cocktail specials, which was perfectly delicious with a squeeze of tart! Then for starters we opted for the Sticky Hot Honey Chicken & Scottish Mussels. The coriander yoghurt dip was a stand out with the succulent chicken, which was perfectly marinated in honey.

For mains the Duo of Lamb was our favourite, with a red wine jus adding the perfect amount of taste, especially alongside the crispy pomme Anna (crispy sliced potatoes!).

The Miso glazed salmon gave a more Asian inspired feel, with shimeji mushrooms, soya beans and crispy sushi rice cake. The portions were generous, and we accompanied the meal with a bottle of Gavi white wine, which was crisp and elegant.

For dessert we went for the English favourite of Bramley Apple & Rhubarb Crumble, which had the ideal ration of filling to crumble and was accompanied by stem ginger ice cream. I managed to squeeze in a taste of the Belgium Chocolate Mousse, which was decadent.

Overall we enjoyed the friendly service, the light and airy space, the modern European flavours with a twist, and the thoughtful but affordable Spring Menu.

Address: 2 Cardinal Walk, Greater, London, SW1E 5JE

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Written by Polly Robin

Photos courtesy of Browns Bar & Brasserie