Pick Pic Korean photo booth opened their first venue in the Summer of 2023. It’s a two storey venue, located in Shoreditch and it has coin karaoke rooms, a number of different colour-themed photo booths with tons of free-to-use accessories to enhance the fun.
Pick Pic was the first Korean photo booth to introduce a special high angle photo room which allows customers to be really creative.
This concept has been elevated in their second shop that just opened next to Leicester Square station.
Viral Elevator Photo Booth
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You’ve probably seen those viral elevator photos and short clips on social media and wondered how they did that.
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Well, that elevator booth is actually at Pick Pic’s newest venue in Leicester Square. The new shop is hidden in the basement of SENSPACE. Simply walk in and look for the stairs leading downstairs and there you have it.
It’s a very small, yet super cute venue.
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They have the elevator photo booth and another one a bit further down. That’s a blue themed room and there’s a remote control available to manage your time limit for your next pose.
They also have a blue plush corner with a convex mirror to play around and take creative shots.
K-Pop Merch and Unique Handmade Accessories
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Pick Pic is not just a photo booth, though. They sell K-pop merch, photo cards and the cutest handmade accessories.
Think of crocheted hats with cat ears, crocheted flowers, phone cases, jewellery, card holders, charms, tumbler covers and so much more!
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They’re all unique, made with love just for this shop.
And this is not all!
If you take a photo at one of the photo booths, you’ll get 10% off all the K-pop and handmade merch.
Make sure you give them a visit next time you’re around Leicester Square.
If you’re visiting Pick Pic’s Shoreditch branch, why not take a look at their special packages, birthday kits and karaoke specials before your go.
Pick Your Fun & Get Stamped
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Pick Pic recently introduced their loyalty card. Collect 8 stamps and the 9th pic will be free (if you choose the option to print two copies of your photos).
Ready for your next adventure? This Korean restaurant is serving authentic Korean food and it’s one of the very few serving marinated raw crab. Plus, they have a karaoke room to hire.
Located in North London, just a 5 minutes walk from Turnpike Lane station, NOYA London is a true hidden gem. This Pan-Asian restaurant is inspired by a fictional Geisha warrior, offering luxurious dining experience that tells a story of tradition and creativity.
⚠️Hidden gem alert ⚠️ 🪭[BLOG POST IN BIO] This Pan-Asian restaurant is inspired by a fictional Geisha warrior, called Noya – @Noya 🪭🗡️ Born with supernatural powers, NOYA was entrusted to use her powers and warrior heart to protect the culinary secrets of her mythical people: the Kumaso 🍣🥢 NOYA London is sharing the great Geisha warrior’s spirit and determination to protect traditions and flavours. The restaurant is inviting its guests for a culinary journey to the feudal Japan where NOYA was born, trained and fought her battles #asianfoodlover#panasianfood#asiancuisine#japanesefood#japaneseculture#geisha#japanesecuisine#hiddengem#CapCut
Legend has it that somewhere in Japan once lived a warrior Geisha, named NOYA. Born with supernatural powers, NOYA was entrusted to use her powers and warrior heart to protect the culinary secrets of her mythical people, the Kumaso.
NOYA was taught by Japan’s first samurai, Taira No Masakado to become the fierce guardian of the secrets of the Kumaso, and a formidable adversary to anyone who foolhardy try to uncover the mystery of the gastronomical arts of the Kumaso people.
NOYA had battles throughout centuries Far and wide to protect the delectable secret of her people, until she finally found solace within her Fortress of wonders where she’s been living since.
NOYA London is sharing the great Geisha warrior’s spirit and determination to protect the traditions and flavours.
NOYA London is serving dishes inspired by the traditional Japanese cuisine and exquisite Asian-inspired drinks. The restaurant is inviting its guests for a culinary journey to the feudal Japan where NOYA was born, trained and fought her battles.
NOYA London – Elegance and Tradition
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Upon arrival an elegant round door greets visitors. At the reception two full samurai armours and wagasa (traditional Japanese umbrellas) provide stylish background for your first selfie.
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Inside the restaurant samurai-clad servers seat you under huge paintings of Geisha and Samurai.
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Elegant flower arrangements of roses and Orchids run around the centre area of the dining room. Round mirrors with golden frames reflect back the golden light that delicately illuminate the room.
You will be seated in comfortable plush chairs or canapé at tables look like large mirrors with golden rims.
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The entrance to the kitchen is adorned with a huge painting of a torii gate.
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In the next room guest can enjoy live DJs at the weekends or watch live sports while enjoying shisha pipes under the wagasa-shaped lamps.
Culinary Journey from Japanese Sushi to Korean Barbecue
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Being a Pan-Asian restaurant, NOYA London cannot settle for just one country. Although, the menu is heavily inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine, NOYA is offering the diverse and rich taste of all the different Asian countries.
What is a Pan-Asian restaurant?
While an Asian restaurant is focusing on the cuisine of a certain country or style, Pan-Asian restaurants are a fusion of all the Asian countries. The dishes are crafted and served using different methods, styles and ingredients from the most different locations with the aim to create innovative dishes and inventive flavour combinations never existed before while harmonising the flavours and respecting their origins.
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NOYA London’s main menu includes sushi, Robata grill, sharing platters as well as side dishes.
NOYA Maki Specials are the perfect example of a Pan-Asian restaurant’s menu. The ‘NOYA Special Lamb Maki’ for example, is a flavourful combination of Katsu Lamb, Korean glaze, sweet mayo and Aonori powder, while the ‘Crispy Crab Maki’ is an adventurous marriage of Japanese and Korean flavours.
The Robata Grill menu consists of the most diverse dishes and flavours. You will find Beef Noodle, Kushiyaki Chicken Skewers, Chicken Burger, Salt Dry Aged Rib-Eye Steak 250G, Vegetable Stir Fry Noodle and so much more.
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The extensive drinks selection includes fine wines, authentic Japanese Sake, and classic and signature cocktails to perfectly complement NOYA London’s Pan-Asian cuisine.
Alcohol-free beverages and Mocktails are also available.
Crave Something Closer to Home?
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If you prefer to enjoy the traditional UK cuisine instead, NOYA London is proud to offer their Sunday Roastmenu every Sunday from 12pm.
Choose from 100 day aged roast beef, roast lamb, roast chicken or the mix of any two. Choose your sides and dessert.
Kids eat for £1 which will be donated to a local charity!
Special Events at NOYA
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NOYA London regularly host special events throughout the week.
Ladies Night
Every Sunday with live entertainment, 2-4-1 cocktails & house wines and other special offers on dishes.
Bottomless Brunch
The last Saturday of every month. £49.50pp that includes a 2 course set menu, live entertainment and bottomless Prosecco/Non Secco, juice or beer for 1hr or 45mins.
Sakura Fridays
Every Friday. Guest DJs from 7pm onwards. R&B, UK hits, Amapiano, Afrobeat.
#MeetMeAtNOYA
Every Saturday. Guest DJs from 7pm onwards. R&B, UK hits, Amapiano, Afrobeat.
Sunday Roast
Every Sunday from 12pm – 6pm. Kids eat for £1 which will be donated to a local charity.
TIP: Special offers with huge savings are available on Groupon!
Ready for your next adventure? Love themed dining experiences? Big Mo’s Diner will travel you back in time to the glorious 1950s America. Sit in a shiny red Chevrolet, sip on thick milkshakes, or shove in a Crispy Buffalo Burger while listening to 50s music.
Opened in 2022, Queer Britain is the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum. The museum’s mission is to “reclaim and preserve queer people’s stories and objects and inspire celebrating and educating about LGBTQ+ lives, impact and culture.”
Queer Britain recently announced their new patrons: Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, and upcoming new exhibitions for the year.
Queer day out in London🏳️🌈 [BLOG POST IN BIO] Opened in 2022, @Queer Britain is the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum 🏳️🌈 The museum’s mission is to “reclaim and preserve queer people’s stories and objects and inspire celebrating and educating about LGBTQ+ lives, impact and culture.” 🌈 Queer Britain recently announced their new patrons: Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, and upcoming new exhibitions for the year 🔗 More info & exhibitions in bio #queertiktok#dayoutinlondon#dayoutwithfriends#queerbritain#lgbtqtiktok#lgbtq🌈#lgbtqi#CapCut#eltonjohn#jimmysomerville
Elton John and David Furnish as Patrons of Queer Britain
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On the 25th March 2025, Queer Britain proudly announced on their Instagram channel that legendary musician and philanthropist, Elton John and his husband, film producer and Chair of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, David Furnish, have become patrons of the museum.
Elton John and David Furbish said: “A lot of the UK’s LGBTQ+ history is unseen and unheard or has been purposefully hidden away. It’s wonderful to now have a UK museum dedicated to preserving and reclaiming LGBTQ+ history while inspiring future generations. It’s a museum for everyone—to learn, understand, and embrace what it means to be LGBTQ+ today. We are both delighted to support Queer Britain as Patrons.”
Elton John and Brandi Carlile: ‘Who Believes in Angels?’ bundle, containing a signed art poster, CD and a limited-edition cassette
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Elton John’s New Album: ‘Who Believes in Angels?’ with Brandi Carlile is now out and available in his official website with limited-edition exclusive signed art card.
Running and Upcoming Exhibitions at Queer Britain
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Queer Britain announced their special exhibitions for 2025.
There will be multiple special exhibitions throughout the year, starting with Jimmy Somerville and Bronski Beat from 12th March to 25th May 2025.
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This exhibition showcases new donated objects by Jimmy Somerville in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bronski Beat’s seminal album: ‘Age of Consent’.
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Jimmy Somerville kindly donated ACT-UP campaign T-shirts, a customised Levi’s jacket with typed lyrics on the back and promotional posters for their hit, ‘Smalltown Boy’ to the museum. The song was included in Rolling Stone magazine last year as one of the top fifty protest songs of all time.
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Visitors also have the opportunity to view a powerful reimaged video for Bronski Beat’s seminal LGBTQ+ anthem: ‘Why?’ (2024) directed by Matt Lambert.
Jimmy Somerville, musician and activist, said: “This isn’t about me. It’s about a time and place and the politics and life as a gay man. Time passed and so did laws and attitudes. Fast forward and here we are today a time full of hate, discrimination and the rolling back of laws and attitudes, in some places I never dreamed it could happen. So today, like back in the day, take nothing for granted and be visible and be loud …. WE’RE HERE, WE’RE QUEER…GET OVER IT!!!”
Other exhibitions and events at Queer Britain
20 Years of Black Pride (4th June – 31st Aug)
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In partnership with UK Black Pride and their founder, Phyll Opoku-Gyimah (Lady Phyll), Queer Britain will explore the evolution of Black Pride from a small gathering of people with African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern descent to the world’s largest LGBTQI+ movement.
Terry Higgins Memorial Quilt (11th – 16th June)
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Terry Higgins was the first named person to die of AIDS in the UK. The Terrence Higgins Trustwas founded in his memory in 1982.
Since then, the trust has played a pivotal role in HIV and sexual health campaigning. Through their work the Terrence Higgins Trust continue to support those affected and raise awareness of sexual health issues.
The Terry Higgins Memorial Quilt features eight different panels, each representing different elements of Terry’s life, based on stories and tributes from those who knew and loved Terry. Sewn together, each individual panel forms a giant trust’s heart emblem.
The quilt will be on display at The Fitzrovia Chapel from 8th – 17th May before moving to Queer Britain in June. The entry is free, no ticket required.
Richard Angell OBE, Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust, said: “For many years at Terrence Higgins Trust we worked in the name of Terry but without fully telling his story. This quilt is a literal rich tapestry of his life. It speaks to the experiences of so many queer people, from growing up in a small town, to finding his identity through friendship, community, work and music. I hope those who visit will see something of themselves in Terry’s story, and understand the ways so many of us have benefited from his legacy. When Terry died there wasn’t even a test for HIV, let alone any treatment. Now we have the opportunity to end the epidemic in the UK by 2030. We owe it to Terry and everyone we lost to turn that goal into reality.”
TOP by Claye Bowler (10th Sep – 23rd Nov)
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Following its debut at the Henry Moore Institute, Leeds in 2022, Queer Britain is proud to bring this deeply personal exhibition to its visitors this Autumn.
The exhibition follows Claye Bowler on their seven years journey through the UK’s healthcare system to obtain a top surgery (an operation to remove chest or breast tissue).
Drawings, films, photographs, letters and sculptures will be on display to document Claye’s journey from their first visit to the GP to the recovery after the surgery.
The exhibition is made possible thanks to the Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund and is supported by The Wellcome Collection and the Arts Council Collection.
Claye Bowler, artist, said: “When creating Top, I initially thought it was about dysphoria, but through sharing it and engaging with visitors during its first showing, I realised it’s actually a celebration of being trans and overcoming struggle. I’m excited to share the work again with Queer Britain visitors, allowing people to experience this joy again. The work also comments on queerness in a museum context, of the purpose of museums, and of collecting objects. As the first museum dedicated to LGBTQ+ stories, Queer Britain offers the perfect context for this work to resonate and question these ideas.”
Queer Britain’s newly appointed Museum Director, Andrew Given (formerly of English National Opera) says, Queer Britain is entering an exciting new chapter.
“Walking through our galleries never fails to inspire, as I see the record of activism and change that our community has achieved. But there are so many stories yet to be told. That’s why we are delighted to announce this exciting programme of exhibitions —ensuring that Queer Britain continues to be a vital space for all LGBTQ+ stories.” – Andrew Given explains.
About Queer Britain
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Queer Britain is the UK’s National LGBTQ+ museum and a registered charity.
Their exhibitions include a permanent collection, called ‘We are Britain’ and a series of temporary exhibitions.
The permanent collection highlights:
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Hand-written letter by Sir Elton John to his 16-year-old self. Elton John wrote that letter in 2009 to encourage his young self to be proud of who he was and live his life to the fullest.
The letter says: “You are ‘queer’…Be proud of who you are, and as you get older and wiser, fight for gay rights…in certain countries we are still not treated as equals…Stand up for every human being’s rights. Be loving, be kind and strong…You’re going to have a hell of a life!!”
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A photo of Ian McKellen and Michael Cashman (20th February 1988) protesting against Clause 28 of the Local Government Act, banning ‘promotion’ of homosexuality.
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A rainbow cape worn by singer and actor Olly Alexander at Glastonbury in 2016. He made his powerful speech saying: “say ‘no thank you fear’…literally shove a rainbow in fear’s face … Sometimes I’m afraid but I’m never ashamed…I am proud of who I am.”
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Vivienne Westwood limited-edition T-shirt, featuring a vulva. There are only 125 T-shirt exist in the world and this one on display at Queen Britain is 1/125. The shirt was originally purchased by Stonewall’s co-founder, Lisa Power, as she “wanted to have the number one cunt”.
How to Support Queer Britain
As a charity, Queer Britain depends on the generosity of their supporters. Such brands and organisations support the museum like Universal Music Group, Levi’s, Arts Council England, Diaego, V&A, Museum of London, Tate, Science Museum, British Library and the list goes on.
You can join Elton John and David Furnish as a patron by joining the museum’s patron program. With the help of patrons, Queer Britain can ensure that the museum can work continuously, remain free to visitors and able to widen their collections.
By joining the Queer Britain Community, anyone can support the museum starting as little as £10 a month, depending on your budget. In return, you’ll get free admission to the museum at all times, 10% discount at the museum shop, invitation to members-only events and more!
You can also choose to make a donation online. Simply choose if you wish to make a one-off, monthy or quarterly donation, and whether you’d like to remain anonymous.
Pay-what-you-can donation can be offered while booking a ticket to the museum. General admission to the museum is free but you can choose a £10 donation or a pay-what-you-can donation to support the museum.
Queer Britain Museum Shop
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Queer Britain has a lovely little shop. Make sure you visit it after your museum tour because there are lots of amazing products available from exclusive postcards, pin badges, T-shirts, tote bags, books and much more!
The shop also supports queer artists by selling their stylish hand-made products.
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Conscious Euphoria for example is a brand by artist Ocean (he/they) who takes inspiration from classic Greek torsos for their delicate candles and jewellery.
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Rejkais a brand by Czechoslovak artist, print maker and zine maker, Andreas L. (he/him). Andreas L. is a gay trans man whose works focus on transmasculinity and is often inspired by historical art and mythology.
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Queer Brewingis a trans-owned business, founded in 2019. Their core range of Witbier, Pilsner, Pale Ale and an IPA have raised thousands for charity. Queer Brewing drinks are available at Queer Britain’s physical shop.
(Between Waitrose and the Central Saint Martin’s building. The public entrance is on the Waitrose side of the building)
Opening Times
Wed – Sun: 12pm – 6pm
Mon & Tue: CLOSED
Tickets
FREE entry with optional donation
Ready for your next adventure? If you’re a K-pop fan, this one is for you! New K-pop playgroundopened near Piccadilly Circus station. It includes a store (tons of merch and K-beauty), Korean photo booth, Korean beauty treatment on the spot, K-karaoke and more.
Following its incredible success in Nottingham, the UK’s largest physical store dedicated to K-beauty, K-pop and all things Korean, K-Pop Korner has recently opened their new store in Piccadilly Circus.
[MORE INFO IN BIO] New K-POP STORE opened in London 🇰🇷🎤 @Kplayground.ldn 놀이터 Playground store is dedicated to K-beauty, K-pop and ALL THINGS KOREAN 🎤💋🎶🫰 Within the store there is a Korean photobooth by @Life4cuts to take fun pictures with your friends, and Korean karaoke boots by K-Sing. They have the widest range of K-beauty products and beauty treatments also available on the spot 🧖🏻♀️💅 Plus, they will host regular events, such as lucky draws, photo card trading events, fun meetups and much more 📍 Basement, 30 Haymarket, SW1Y 4EX, Piccadilly Circus #kpopstore#kpop#kbeautyskincare#koreanculture#kpopfan#kpopshop#CapCut
The new store is called K-Pop Playground and located just a 2-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus.
K-Pop Playground is more than just a shop selling merchandise and K-beauty products. They create unforgettable memories by hosting regular events, such as lucky draws, photo card trading events, fun meetups and much more.
If this is not enough, K-Pop Playground also have a huge selection of the best K-beauty products, and they also provide beauty treatments.
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Of course, the store is selling the widest range of official merchandise, albums, lightsticks, official photocards, plushies, accessories and so much more!
Want more?
If you’re planning to travel to the Stray Kids concert in London this July, the Nottingham store is organising concert bus service from Nottingham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
Ready for your next adventure? Love both Korean and Japanese culture? Whilst you’re around Piccadilly, why not visit BOBA Tea London and try the new Japanese trend: Gold Leaf Soft Serve? Yes, swirly soft ice cream served with a sheet of 24 carat gold leaf (and it’s totally affordable).
Little Korea is a lovely Korean restaurant in the heart of Chinatown and they have catered the biggest K-pop bands including Stray Kids, BlackPink, and Ateez during their stay in London.
This restaurant cater the biggest K-pop bands during their stay in London! 🎤🇰🇷 👉 FULL INTERVIEW WITH THE HEAD CHEF IN BIO👈 🇰🇷🥢Little Korea have catered over 20 K-pop bands and idols during the past two years, including Stray Kids, BlackPink, and Ateez during their stay in London ✨ Little Korea also a go-to place for Korean actors and other celebrities when they’re in London 📍2-3 Lisle St, London WC2H 7BG @ChinatownLondon #kpop#kpopidols#straykids#ateez#ive#blackpink#koreanrestaurant#koreanfood#chinatownlondon#CapCut
Little Korea – A Go-To Place for Korean Celebrities
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Nestled in the very heart of London’s vibrant Chinatown, Little Korea is offering genuine Korean culinary experience. The restaurant is bringing a little piece of Korea to the heart of London by serving excellent authentic Korean food and drink.
Probably you didn’t know but this cute little restaurant is a go-to place for K pop idols and Korean movie stars due to its extraordinary food and service.
K-Pop Event Catering
Signatures from the Ateez
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Little Korea is the restaurant that has catered the biggest K-pop bands and idols during their stay in London.
In just two years, they catered over 20 K-pop bands and idols, including BlackPink, Ateez, Twice, GOD7, NCT, Red Velvet, and IVE. The restaurant also catered Stray Kids this Summer during their time in London for the BST Hye Park Festival.
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Many of the idols and Korean movie stars have given their signatures to the restaurant as a thank you gesture and now the walls are covered with the autographs from the members of Ateez, IVE and other famous idols and actors.
I recently visited Little Korea and was lucky enough to speak to the head chef who let me “peek behind the curtains”.
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How did it all start? Was it Little Korea who reached out the K-pop bands or did the bands find you?
Little Korea has been operating since 2009, but we started catering for K-pop bands only two years ago.
It was them who found us on the internet and reached us out. One of the big Korean entertainment companies sent us an email asking whether we would be able to provide catering services. We were absolutely blown away and saw this as a wonderful opportunity for our restaurant.
This first email gave us the idea that we could began providing special catering services for K-pop groups and idols while they are in London for concerts.
How many K-pop bands have you worked with so far?
We’ve provided catering service for over 20 K-pop bands over the last two years. This includes world-famous and lesser known artists.
Are the foods you serve to K-pop bands specifically made to them or are the dishes on the menu, so fans can order the same food as idols have had?
Most of the dishes are on the menu. All of our dishes are customisable, so customers and K-pop bands can customise their food to fit their individual needs. If they want something that is not on the menu, we are happy to prepare it for them.
Signatures from Ateez and IVE
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Are there any dishes that particularly popular among K-pop bands?
Yes. Many of the idols like fish cake and Tteokbokki which is a spicy Korean rice cake. Beef Bulgogi is also very popular.
Are those dishes on the menu?
Yes. Customers can find them on the menu.
I see all of these signatures displayed on the walls. Have K-pop idols visited Little Korea personally?
Yes. A few idols have visited Little Korea, but we cannot mention their names for security reasons. We got the signatures from them when we were catering them during their stay in London.
Have you had a chance to meet some of the K-pop idols personally?
Not me, but some of my colleagues did have a chance to meet some of the idols.
How were they? Were they nice?
Yes. They were very nice and friendly.
I’m not sure, whether you can answer this question but what did Stary Kids order?
This is confidential information. I can’t answer this question, sorry. 🙂
Did you receive any feedback on your food
We receive a lot of feedback from both our customers and K-pop groups. We have many customers from all over Europe. Whenever they’re in London, Little Korea is a go-to restaurant for them.
As for K-pop groups, they particularly love Tteokbokki and Kimchi Soup. Members of BlackPink really loved our Tteokbokki.
Do you cater the members of K-pop groups specifically or the whole crew who are with them?
It depends. We usually cater the whole crew but sometimes there are some dishes that are specifically ordered for the artists.
Do you make the food here in the restaurant and then deliver it or do you prepare everything on the spot?
We usually prepare the food within the restaurant and then deliver it, however, on some occasions we make some food on the spot. It also depends on what they order because there are some Korean food that need to be freshly made and consumed immediately.
Is there any K-pop band or idol you are the most proud of to have had a chance to worked with?
Yes. BlackPink. 🙂
Is Little Korea the only one restaurant doing catering service specifically for K-pop bands in London?
As far as I know, we are the only one at the moment.
The Menu
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Little Korea takes pride in serving the most authentic Korean food that reflect the rich heritage of Korean culture while embracing innovative culinary artistry.
From sizzling Korean BBQ to Korean pancake to classic Bibim Bap, Little Korea’s meticulously crafted menu offers a harmonious blend of traditional and innovative Korean food.
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What we ordered:
Tofu/Mushroom Iron Plate
Our original order was a Tofu Iron Plate, but we asked the chef if we could have it with half tofu and half mushroom and they were happy to prepare it for us.
The dish was served on a hot iron plate and contained stir-fried tofu and mushroom on a mixed vegetable bed with some spicy sauce.
The mushroom was juicy and perfectly seasoned. The tofu pieces were soft and fluffy, coated in crispy crunchy seasoning.
Korean Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Big chicken drumsticks, crispy in the outside, soft and juicy in the inside fried to perfection. We had two normal drumsticks and two with sweet and tangy sticky glaze. Finger-licking good!
O | Kimchi
This is basically spicy pickled cucumber. It’s a Korean side dish. It was crunchy and delicious. It wasn’t too spicy and went really well with the other food we ordered.
Kimchi
Korean food is not the same without Kimchi. So, of course, we had to order a portion. Yum!
The menu features authentic Korean dishes, inspired by your favourite K-drama. From traditional food to innovative dishes, Little Korea is here to satisfy the most different needs.
Little Korea is a must-visit spot for K-pop fans! Sit at the same table your favourite idol sat, pose with the signatures of the Ateez and eat the same food like BlackPink ordered.
Ready for your next adventure? London’s prettiest K-beauty store is located next to Russel Square Station and they offer Korean-style nail services on the spot.
Swifties assemble! Taylor Swift | Songbook Trailexhibition is now open at V&A Museum to celebrate the singer’s iconic looks on the stage. And the best part is, it’s completely free!
If you’re a Taylor Swift fan, you don’t want to miss this free exhibition at V&A South Kensington.
Embark on a treasure hunt within the museum to explore costumes, accessories and instruments worn and used by the 14-time Grammy Award winner artist.
There are 13 stops on the trail, each showcasing chapters of Taylor Swift’s career. The garments and objects are dotted around different floors and wings of V&A South Kensington, turning this extraordinary exhibition into an exciting treasure hunt.
The displays are not in chronological order, so it doesn’t matter where you start.
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Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail isn’t a trail for super fans only. The exhibition is designed the way that everyone can find it engaging. It’s a cleverly crafted trail imaginatively telling a story by choosing and connecting each position exquisitely.
Notice the Easter Eggs
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The costumes and other items are displayed all over the museum, however, they’re placements are not randomly picked. Each position has been meticulously chosen to enhance the meaning of the objects.
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For example, costumes form the video clip ‘The Man’ are cleverly displayed between the statues of Venus and Diana (the symbols of feminine power), while behind the display there are the Valhalla Mosaics from the 19th century which is a celebration of male artistry and craftsmanship.
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The ‘Red’ chapter is showcasing Swift’s iconic red dress from ‘I Bet You Think About Me’ video from 2021, designed by Japanese designer Tadashi Shoji. The display features a grand state bed from the 18th century.
The bed’s crimson drapes resemble the material of Taylor’s garments, and the bed is decorated with Autumn leaves bringing to your mind the line: “Autumn leaves falling down like pieces into place” from ‘All Too Well’.
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Another installation is showcasing a moss-covered piano along with the cardigan Taylor wore in her music video ’Cardigan’. The installation is surrounded by tranquil landscape paintings referring to the landscapes in the video clip and the early period of the pandemic in 2020 when the song was released.
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There are plenty of Easter eggs like these for visitors to discover allowing to experience the exhibition from a whole new perspective. Make sure you take time at each object displayed because the more time you spend with it, the more you notice.
An illuminating neon strip is winding around each display, acting as a string connecting all the pieces together despite of their different locations all over the museum.
Arrive at the Cromwell Road entrance and go to the welcome desk for a guide.
The trail starts at the welcome desk and even if you don’t have the guide, it’s easy to follow the signs. Friendly members of staff are at hand literally every corner to help you if you need any assistance.
Ready for your next adventure? Design Museum’s Barbie: The Exhibition is exploring the evolution of the iconic doll and how it shaped culture, design and furniture.
‘The Lore of LOVERBOY’ tells the story of Somerset House’s resident artist, Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY. The exhibition highlights outfits worn by Harry Styles and actress Tilda Swinton.
????????[BLOG POST IN BIO] Harry Styles’ famous silver jumpsuit is on display at this ‘pay what you can’ exhibition at @Somerset House ‘The Lore of LOVERBOY’ tells the story of Somerset House’s resident artist, Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY ???????? ???? The exhibition highlights outfits worn by Harry Styles and actress Tilda Swinton, among others Jeffrey also worked with famous K-pop stars, including Mino ???? ????Somerset House – Terrace Rooms South Wing | Strand, London WC2R 1LA ???? 8 June – 1 Sept 2024 ????️ Pay What You Can (suggested amount £5) #harrystyles#tildaswinton#somersethouse#paywhatyoucan#fashiontiktok#fashiontok#harrystylestiktok#harrystylesfan#CapCut
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY is one of Somerset House’s original residents whose studio is still based within the iconic building literally only two floors below the exhibition space.
The exhibition has three different sections in three exhibition rooms: Initiation, Ritual and Manifestation. Each room showcases different stages of the creative process.
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The first room, called ‘Initiation’, lifts the curtain for visitors to see what makes the label today. Garments, hand-written scribbles, personal photographs and unique items tell intimate stories of the artist and the brand.
Here visitors learn how Jeffrey’s MA collection grabbed the attention of fashion insiders, such as Lulu Kennedy, who later offered support Jeffrey’s first post-study catwalk shows.
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In the centre of the second room, named ‘Ritual’, stands a huge pattern cutting table with fabric swatches, sketches, mood boards and more. The table looks exactly the one Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY is using right now.
This room showcases how LOVERBOY continues challenging fashion norms and gender stereotypes.
This room’s dominant theme is how the design process is understood as a form of ritual. Similarly to rituals Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY design process is made up for steps to follow. This means there is a sequence of specific actions and behaviours to follow from research, to cutting to construction and presentation.
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The final room, ‘Manifestation’, celebrates LOVERBOY’s most iconic and extravagant pieces, including a silver jumpsuit, famously worn by Harry Styles in 2018 and a dress worn by actress Tilda Swinton on the red carpet for The British Fashion Awards in 2022.
Jeffrey also worked with famous K-pop stars, including Mino.
Visitors can also take a rare look at one-off runaway pieces, such as Wedgwood armour worn by Jeffrey himself when fronting his music project NEKO.
LOVERBOY has transcended the boundaries across art, fashion and music and challenged gender stereotypes while leaving a mark in contemporary art and culture.
‘The Lore of LOVERBOY’ is a joyous and surprising tour through fashion label and how it was built from scratch.
The Shop
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The exhibition finishes with a shop where you can purchase original LOVERBOY products. It’s worth to spend some time here because the shop looks like an exhibition itself, giving the opportunity to take some awesome photos for your ‘Gram.
The walls are covered with colourful extravagant graffiti, and you can find the trendiest clothes and accessories for your next night out. Think of cat-eye sunglasses, flower bracelets, cat-ears hats and more.
Detailed opening times, including Summerset House Summer Series, click here (open ‘More Details’ to reveal)
Tickets
Pay What You Can (suggested amount £5)
Ready for your next adventure? Fashion icon Vivienne Westwood heavily influenced Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY. Dame Vivienne’s personal wardrobe has recently been exhibited at Christie’s auction house for free before going under the hammer.
International bubble tea brand, Chatime UK’s first collaboration with BT21 has reached its final stage. They recently released two new BT21-inspired Summer drinks and new merchandise.
???? Last chance to try the BT21-inspired drinks at @Chatime ????6 different drinks available 1. Blueberry Milkshake 2. Earl Grey Mousse 3. Avocado Taro slush 4. Peach Banana slush 5. Bubbly Blueberry Burst 6. Sizzling Raspberry Refresher ???? Available until 30 June at all Chatime UK locations! #bt21#btsarmy#btsfan#bt21_official#bt21merch#chatime#chatimexbt21#bubbletea#slushy#CapCut#gifted
At the first phase, they launched two new drinks: Blueberry Milkshake and Earl Grey Mousse along with a range of BT21 merch, including colour-changing tumbler and mystery pin badges.
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The second phase was announced at the beginning of June. Two new delicious slushies were introduced: Banana Peach and Avocado Taro Slushy accompanied by new merch: BT21 tote bag and double-sided keychains. The keychains came with a special component allowing you to attach it to your pin badge and your tote bag. How clever!
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The final phase of the collaboration started on the 20th June. Again, they introduced two new drinks and new merch. ‘Bubbly Blueberry Burst’ is an Insta-worthy electric purple drink while ‘Sizzling Raspberry Refresher’ is a delicious and invigorating cooler. Perfect in the Summer heatwave.
Both drinks come with popping candy for extra playfulness.
The final phase of the collab has come with BT21 extendable lanyard and 3D BT21 card holder. The two can be purchased together as one item.
All BT21 merch receive exclusive discount when purchased in store with any BT21 or Chatime drink!
Simply select your drink in store, and the system will automatically offer you the BT21 items as add-ons. Select the item you like and add it to your order with discounted price.
Ready for your next adventure? Bandai Namco Cross Store Camden has just launched their Dragon Ball Super pop-up. Get ready for exclusive figurines, photo zones and special surprises.
As we all know, South Korean boy band, Stray Kids are coming to London this Summer. They are going to give a UK exclusive performance at BST Hyde Park on 14 July. To warm up for the concert, SKZ fans are organising a cup sleeve event in Soho.
SKZ fans assemble! Celebrating Stray Kids coming to London after 5 years as Headliners of BST Hyde Park Festival, a group of STAY fan Instagrammers are organising a special cup sleeve event in the heart of Soho.
I went to the ★彡[ꜱᴛʀᴀʏ ᴋɪᴅꜱ]彡★ cup sleeve event to celebrate them coming to London for BST Hyde Park on the 14 July The event was held at Nuttea, Soho and everyone who attended got a pack of freebees, including A Stray Kids cup sleeve A photo strip An ID photo of a random member A random photo A group polaroid There was a photo spot to take selfies and lovely small businesses selling their handmade products Are you going to the concert? @NUTTEA_UK???? @Sunshinesunlixx @CamiPixelShop @missgoingcrazye #straykids#straykidsstay#stay#kpop#cupsleeveevent#straykidscomeback#bsthydepark#CapCut
Ready for your next adventure? New K-pop multi-store opened in Shoreditch BOXPARK. K Nara x Life4Cuts is a K-pop playground with Korean photobooth, K-pop merchandise (they have official Stray Kids lightstick for the upcoming BST Hyde Park concert), selfie corner and freebees with every purchase!
???????? K-pop and K-culture lovers! ????????[BLOG POST IN BIO] New Korean multistore opened in Shoreditch BOXPARK with Korean photobooth, merchandise, selfie corner, freebees and more ???? K Nara is a Korean multistore, collaborating with popular Korean photobooth, @Life4cuts ; K-pop merchandise store, @hello-kpop and K-pop & K-beauty store @soojib to bring the ultimate K-culture experience for you ???? Freebees with every purchase! Plus, you have a chance to win prizes, such as lucky bag, gift voucher, photo holder and more! ???? 2, Unit7, Boxpark Shoreditch, 10 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E1 6GY @BOXPARK #kpop#btsarmy#bt21#zb1#straykids#ivy#koreanphotobooth#photobooth#life4cuts#korean#boxparkshoreditch#CapCut
Opened at the end of May, K Nara is a Korean multistore, collaborating with popular Korean photobooth, Life4Cuts; K-pop merchandise store, Hello K and K-pop & K-beauty store Soojib UK to bring the ultimate K-culture experience for you.
Are you going to a K-pop concert this Summer? If yes, you definitely need to visit K Nara for concert essentials, such as official light sticks, photo books and accessories.
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K Nara even has Zerobaseone pyjama set, and the latest albums, containing photobook, lyric book, character poster, ID card, photo card, logo sticker, CD (of course), and more.
There is even a selfie corner right next to the entrance (currently Zerobaseone-themed to celebrate their new album).
BTS Merch and Freebies
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Wait, there is more!
K Nara has an extensive collection of BTS stickers and stationery and other merch, including tumbler, card holder, keychains, and figurines.
Various other K-pop and Sanrio merch available, including photo cards, sticker sets, pens and much more.
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And the best part is, there are freebees you can put your hands on with every purchase. (I got ZB1 photo cards)
If this is not enough, you have a chance to win prizes, including lucky bag, photo holder, gift voucher and more!
Make Memories – Korean Photobooth by Life4Cuts
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Make sure you don’t leave without trying Life4Cuts Korean photobooth installed within the store.
Use the accessories provided for free and tell your story in four cuts (or more) or try one of the themed photo frames. You might even get a chance to pose with your favourite idol.
Need inspiration? Browse the photos on the shop window or next to the photobooth, rehearse the poses in the mirror and have fun!
K Nara is an ultimate K-pop playground in the very heart of Shoreditch you don’t want to miss on your next day out.
Ready for your next adventure? Life4Cuts was the first Korean photobooth in London and they became an instant success. Not sure how to use a Korean photobooth? Click for a quick guide.
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