Authentic Korean Restaurant Near Westminster Abbey – Ma Eum
Located just 8-minutes walk from Westminster Abbey, Ma Eum is one of the few Korean restaurants in London serving raw marinated crab.
@urbanadventurerldn 📍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
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
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