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August 1 2025

BLACKPINK Jennie Visited this Hidden Korean Restaurant

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Hidden inside a small Korean and Japanese supermarket, Woo Jung is a popular spot for K-pop lovers. The reason: the restaurant is frequently visited by K-pop idols and other Korean artists. In 2023, Jennie from BLACKPINK enjoyed a dinner here after the BLACKPINK concert.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] 🖤🩷 𝘽𝙇𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙋𝙄𝙉𝙆 𝙅𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝙆𝙞𝙙𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙗𝙞𝙣 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙆𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 Woo Jung is a hidden Korean restaurant loved by K-pop idols 🎤 It’s a very intimate restaurant with just a few tables and located inside a Korean and Japanese supermarket, called Centre Point. Jennie’s signature is displayed on the wall along with Stray Kids Changbin’s and Sunwoo’s from The Boyz. If you want to eat the exact same dishes Jennie picked, there’s a special menu one wall, called ‘Jennie’s Pick’ with photos of the dishes 🍚🥟 📍 73 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1DG Tag a BLACKPINK fan! 🖤🩷 #blackpink #blackpinkjennie #jennie #straykids #changbin #koreanfoodie #koreanrestaurant #koreanfood #CapCut

♬ Mantra – JENNIE

A Homely Place with Traditional Korean Dishes

Woo Jung Korean Restaurant BlackPink Jennie Visited

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If you’d like to experience what it really feels like eating at a Korean friend’s home, Woo Jung is the place to go.

Woo Jung is hidden inside this Asian supermarket

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Woo Jung is hidden inside a Korean and Japanese supermarket, called Centre Point. It’s a very intimate restaurant with just a few tables. They’re serving traditional Korean dishes, such as kimchi stew, spicy pork, classic seafood pancake, noodle dishes, Korean soups and more.

Stray Kids Changbin’s signature

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The place has a warm, homely atmosphere you’ll instantly fell in love with. No wonder why this place is so popular among Korean artists while they’re in London. They feel like home.

Sunwoo’s signature from The Boyz

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Korean celebrities visited the restaurant includes Jennie from BLACKPINK, Sunwoo from The Boyz, and South Korean footballer, Yang Min-hyeok among others.

Jennie’s Pick

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Jennie visited Woo Jung on the 2^nd July 2023 after the BLACPINK concert at BST Hyde Park.

Jennie and her company enjoyed a number of delicious dishes, including Kimchi Jjigae, Seafood Kalguksu and Beef Hot Pot.

If you’d like to eat your way through all the dishes Jennie ordered, the restaurant created a special ‘Jennie’s Pick’ menu that features everything she ordered with photos of the dishes.

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Once you’ve ordered your dishes, framed photos of the BLACKPINK and Jennie’s signature provide the perfect backdrop for your Insta snaps.

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We ordered the Soondubu Jjigae which is a spicy soup with tofu and seafood, served with rice. It was rich in flavour, and we absolutely loved it. It wasn’t too spicy, so even if you’re not a huge fan of spicy food, you can eat this without any problem.

Our second order was a simple one. We ordered the vegetable Gun Mandu which is basically stir fried dumplings (you can choose from chicken, beef and veggie). It was crispy and delicious. Highly recommend this one if you’re not familiar with Korean food and want to go for a safer option.

Make sure you check back to Woo Jung after the BLACKPINK concert in August. Who knows, you might be lucky enough to meet Jennie or other members of the girl group.

Practical Info

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Address

WooJung | 73 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1DG

(inside Centre Point supermarket | closest station: Tottenham Court Road Station)

Opening Times

Mon – Fri: 12pm – 4pm & 5pm – 10pm

Sat: 12pm – 10pm

Sun: 12pm – 9pm

Reservation

Walk-in only

Ready for your next adventure? Little Korea is another authentic Korean restaurant loved by South Korean idols, actors and artists. Little Korea also officially caters the biggest K-pop groups while they’re in London, including Stray Kids, BLACKPINK, and Ateez among many others.

May 6 2025

Authentic Korean Restaurant Near Westminster Abbey – Ma Eum

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Located just 8-minutes walk from Westminster Abbey, Ma Eum is one of the few Korean restaurants in London serving raw marinated crab.

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📍Ma Eum, Westminster [BLOG POST IN BIO] This Korean restaurant is one of the few serving raw marinated crab in London 🦀 Located just a few minutes walk from Westminster Abbey, Ma Eum is an authentic Korean restaurant, offering retro Korean vibes and all the Korean classics, from bibimbap to Korean hot pot 🥘🥢 They also have a party room with karaoke available to hire 🪩🎤 Would you try raw crab? 🦀 *pr #koreanrestaurant #koreanfoodie #koreanfood #koreancuisine #koreanfoodlover #CapCut

♬ earthquake – JISOO

Ma Eum – Authentic Korean Cuisine

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Ma Eum Korean restaurant is located in the pulsing heart of London, just a few minutes walk from Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the Big Ben.

The restaurant is offering authentic Korean dining experience with all the popular Korean classics on their menu, including Korean Bibimbap, Korean-style fried chicken, Korean hot pot, soups, noodles and more.

Marinated raw crab with spicy yangnyeom sauce

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The absolute star of the show, however, is the Chef Special’s marinated raw crab with spicy yangnyeom sauce (it tastes like teriyaki sauce, but spicier and more umami) or soy sauce for those who are not fan of spicy food.

If you haven’t tried crab before, don’t worry. The staff is very friendly and explain all the ins and outs of how to eat a crab and even provide gloves you can use (you’ll have to eat with your fingers) to keep your hands clean.

Other dishes we ordered:

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As we are a huge fan Korean hot pots, we also ordered the ‘BudaeJjigae’ (Army Stew Pot) which was made with kimchee sausage, pork, ramen noodle, ham and cheese.

You can have a variety of additional toppings, including mixed seafood, fish cake, tofu, marinated pork bulgogi, fried egg and more.

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Tofu Bibimbap was served with tons of vegetables (bean sprouts, radish, mushroom, courgette and seaweed) and topped with a fried egg. It was full of flavour and the vegetables were crunchy and very refreshing.

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We also had Spicy Squid Korean BBQ. The squid had been marinated in spicy chili sauce and sesame oil. It was served hot was absolutely amazing!

To wet your throat, there is a range of alcoholic and non-an alcoholic beverages to choose from, including Soju, plum wine, banana makgeolli and Korean beer. Hot tea is also available to order.

The Interior

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The interior is simple and welcoming. Deep red and deep brown colours are dominating. The customer area is not too large but airy. Elegant wooden dividers add to the relaxing ambiance.

Ma Eum is a true hidden gem in the very heart of London, offering truly authentic Korean dining experience, serving food rarely can be find anywhere else in London.

Karaoke Room

Make your night out truly unforgettable with a karaoke experience. The restaurant has a lovely party room to hire with karaoke.

You can book the room for a minimum of 5-8 people for 3 hours with a minimum spend £180.

Click here for more details and packages.

Practical Info

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Address

Ma Eum | 44 Horseferry Rd, London, SW1P 2AF

Opening Hours

12pm – 10pm daily

Booking

Book your table on Ma Eum’s official website

Ready for your next adventure? Tokyo Bagel is a cute little café next to Waterloo Station that recently went viral for their kawaii jelly bunny and chubby jelly capybara. If you’re a foodie, Tokyo Bagel is a must visit.

June 9 2022

K-POP Restaurant London

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Tucked away in Margaret Street, just 3-min walk from Oxford Circus, there is a lovely hidden gem and it’s a must-visit for K-pop fans. K-POP is London’s first (and only) K-pop-themed restaurant with an atmospheric basement, lovely staff, and great menu of authentic Korean foods.

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“Smooth like butter…”

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K-POP is a family owned and family run Korean restaurant and they really put their hearts into it. You are literally served by the members of the family, and they go out of their way to give you the best service possible.

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The 2-story restaurant is dedicated to K-pop music and idols. There are pictures of K-pop idols everywhere and you can listen to the best K-pop music while dining.

Upstairs, there is also a blackboard with rainbow chalks for visitors to write messages or draw something K-pop related.

“I’m good I’m hot I’m fresh I’m fly…”

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Upstairs they mainly serve takeaway orders but there are tables and chairs if you want to sit down.

A beautiful Victorian cast iron staircase leads to downstairs to a smaller yet much more decorative dining area. Wooden and bamboo decorations, a huge mirror and a cute neon sign provide the perfect backdrop for your Insta pics and TikTok videos.

“How you like that?”

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The menu is surprisingly extensive, given that the restaurant itself is not that big. There are so many options to choose from. From starters to noodles and soups to rice dishes there are over 70 different dishes on the menu, including vegan, halal, and glute free options.

To wash your throat, you can order Korean alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.

If you own a similar K-pop restaurant, you can try decorating it with neon signs as well. You can customise unique neon signs at NeonSigns.com using pictures with K-pop elements. Custom outdoor neon signs serve as a glowing, eye-catching addition to your restaurant business and greatly increase your restaurant’s visibility. Custom indoor neon signs cannot only brighten up your restaurant, but also make your customers feel at home while in your restaurant. You’ll find that your restaurant’s K-pop neon signs will become a focal point, and customers may even snap a few photos and share them on Instagram!

Ready for your next adventure? Do you love anime and manga? Are you a cosplayer? Uzumaki London is re-opening their new anime-themed restaurant in July, and it’s bigger and more immersive than ever. Tickets for their opening party are still available.