Mexican Seoul

Mexican Seoul brings a confident cross-cultural groove to East London, marrying the punch of Korean cooking with the sunlit swagger of Mexican street food. It is a kitchen devoted to contrast: bright acids and sweet heat, juicy meat and crisp bite, umami depth and citrus lift.

Small bites set the tone. Corn-on-the-cob “ribs” are slathered in miso mayo with a savoury flutter of cheese and spice, while a tuna tostada layers sashimi-grade freshness over guacamole and oi-muchim, finished with a tangle of fried leeks for crunch. Each mouthful is a little collision of textures, clean flavours meeting rich, smoky notes.

Tacos carry the theme with conviction. Pork belly, marinated for 24 hours, lands with lime crema, Korean slaw and a flicker of salsa verde; bulgogi beef leans sweet and savoury, lifted by pickled red onion, coriander and salsa roja. Double-fried wings swing between Honey Buffanero and the sticky swagger of Gochu-Gang with sesame, spring onions and gochu-mayo. Freshness comes from the salads, from soy-marinated eggs to a five-bean number brightened by Perilla leaf and Ssamjang.

To finish, banana fritters give caramelised comfort with vanilla ice cream and dulce de leche, while a Classic Margarita or Mezcal Negroni keeps the mood high. Gather friends, share broadly, and let Seoul and Mexico strike up a delicious conversation, one bite at a time.