Chung’dam

At Chung’dam in Soho, the steam box steals the show. The three-tiered box has layers of meaty prawns, soft mussels, and thinly sliced beef brisket, and our favourite part of the whole thing is the warming peppery noodles that are cooked in the hot pot at the end. The Korean restaurant is a fancy-feeling, calm spot—all minimalist beige walls and foliage dotted around—where the high-quality ingredients match the price tag. Get the pajeon too, which is some of the crispiest in London.