Traditional Korean Food

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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A Homely Place with Traditional Korean Dishes

 

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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.