Korean · Newcastle upon Tyne
Tucked away near the university and easy to walk past, this tiny Korean spot rewards the hunt with fresh, home-cooked food at prices that barely nudge past a fiver. The rice bowls and spicy kimchi fried rice come in portions that genuinely fill a hungry child, the Korean fried chicken with sticky sauce is worth ordering, and the watermelon soda is a treat if your lot are bored of the usual cans. Food arrives quickly, which matters when patience is thin. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, buggy access and decent vegan choices. Be warned, though: seating is very limited, there's no customer toilet, and opening hours are short with no weekend trading, so check before you set off. Parking nearby is slim — come on foot if you can, or order takeaway.
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