Kimchee Restaurant & Bar

You'll find yourself on Pancras Square, that surprisingly slick bit of King's Cross that's had a proper glow-up, stepping into a space that doesn't try too hard but absolutely nails it. The menu reads like someone genuinely knows what they're doing—kimchi features heavily (obviously), but there's care in the execution rather than just ticking boxes. Expect everything from sharing plates of Korean fried chicken to proper stews, plus cocktails spiked with gochugaru that'll make you reconsider what Korean food can do with a drink in hand. It's the kind of place locals actually return to, not because it's fashionable, but because the food's reliable and the room feels properly lived-in.