Koba

Koba är en restaurang på 11 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia i London.

Opened in 2005, centrally-located restaurant Koba is a modern and sophisticated destination for Korean barbecue. It's a slick and brightly-lit venue where you can immerse yourself in Korean cuisine and dining culture. At this place you get all the fun of grilling and sharing food right at your table using authentic in-built grills. Whether you favour the classics of the cuisine or modern interpretations of traditions, you can enjoy the flavours of Korea here.

The setting at Koba is smart and contemporary, whilst still paying homage to its Korean heritage. Authentic crafts sit on shelves and give the space its character. The menu is packed full of dishes that are ideal for communal eating. Of course, what most diners come for is the Korean barbecue dishes. There's lots of meat and seafood to choose from – you can cook up prawns, ox tongue, rib eye, or spicy pork belly exactly to your liking. BBQ selections are available too if you can't decide or you're feeding a larger group. A set menu is served for groups of eight or more guests.

The flavours don't stop with the dishes for the grill. The menu at Koba includes a whole host of appetisers and sides that ideally complement your barbecue choices. There's lots of variety here – japchae, fried chicken, calamari, kimchi, rice, noodles, and stews are all available. It's like a greatest hits of Korean cuisine. When you're catering for varied tastes but you want to get a group together for a meal, Koba is likely to be a crowd-pleaser.