01/04/26

Review: Korean BBQ and Bold Flavours Take Centre Stage at SOOM

SOOM, the latest restaurant from the team behind 3KOBROS in Canary Wharf, offers a refined take on Korean BBQ with a menu that focuses on quality ingredients, balanced flavours and the sociable ritual of cooking at the table.

The meal began with a thoughtful gesture from the kitchen, a small serving of pumpkin soup sent out as a welcome from the chef. Light, warming and gently sweet, it was a comforting way to open the appetite before the starters arrived.

Among the first dishes to land on the table was Yukjeon, a Korean beef pancake made from lightly battered, pan fried slices of beef. The texture was delicate and crisp around the edges while remaining tender inside. Paired with a bright sweet and spicy shredded spring onion salad, the dish delivered a pleasing contrast between richness and freshness.

Another standout starter was the Ojingeo Dari Twigim, a generous portion of crispy squid tentacles deep fried until golden and served with fried basil. The light soy dipping sauce added just enough saltiness without overpowering the natural sweetness of the seafood.

From the chef’s specials, the Yukhoe offered a beautifully balanced take on beef tartare. Freshly hand cut beef was finely seasoned and topped with Korean pear, egg yolk and a subtle drizzle of sesame oil. The pear added a delicate sweetness that lifted the dish, while the egg yolk brought a silky richness.

The highlight of the meal came with the assorted beef BBQ platter, featuring premium ribeye, fillet and boneless short rib. Served alongside seasoned spring onion salad, crisp lettuce and three varieties of Korean pickles, the platter encouraged diners to build their own bites. Each cut cooked quickly on the grill, revealing tender meat with deep flavour, enhanced by a trio of Korean sauces that ranged from savoury to gently spicy.

To accompany the meal, the Dal Hang-ari cocktail offered a playful twist on traditional flavours, combining chestnut makgeolli with cream for a smooth, slightly nutty drink. With its focus firmly on quality meats, balanced starters and thoughtful flavour pairings, SOOM delivers a satisfying Korean BBQ experience where the food remains the clear highlight.

Address: 99 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4AZ

For more info. and to book, click here. https://soomkorean.com

Written by Enytha Peer

Photography courtesy of SOOM

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The Mayfair Wellness Festival – 21st – 28th August

Aug 11, 2021
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Updated: May 28, 2024

A week of exclusive free fitness and wellness activities is coming to Grosvenor Square this August, as the Mayfair Wellness Festival pops up in the space from Saturday 21st – 28th August.

Located in the heart of Mayfair, the festival boasts an impressive list of unique classes and experiences, all curated to celebrate fitness and wellbeing. You can expect to see some of the area’s most iconic wellness brands in attendance, with activities and activations such as face yoga, crystal sound healing and dance.

A free event, hosting classes daily from 8am to 6pm, whether visitors are looking to work up a sweat or relax and unwind, the Mayfair Wellness Festival offers something for every energy level.

Highlights from the schedule include;

Crystal sound healing at Bamford
Mat based Pilates at Mayfair Pilates
Danceworks energising Bollywood and Latin dance exercise classes
Vinyasa Flow Yoga hosted by Jasmine St Claire

In between sessions, take a break and refuel at Deliciously Ella’s new eatery, Plants or Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat.

For more information visit www.mayfairldn.com

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