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About the Founder

I’m your local Korean friend who believes Seoul should feel exciting—not risky. KIEUK turns hard-to-explain dining needs and unexpected moments into clear, kind local support.

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About the Founder

I’m your local Korean friend who believes Seoul should feel exciting—not risky. KIEUK turns hard-to-explain dining needs and unexpected moments into clear, kind local support.

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One thoughtful note at a time—safe spots, honest reviews, and practical Seoul know-how.

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The Tasting

Nine courses, one fire

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I

Bread & Fire

House sourdough, whipped ember butter

II

Ember-Roasted Beetroot

Goat curd, toasted hazelnut, aged balsamic

III

Hand-Dived Scallop

Brown butter, cauliflower, salted capers

IV

Charred Leek & Truffle

Young leeks, black winter truffle, Comté

V

Wild Turbot

Mussel cream, foraged sea herbs

VI

Dry-Aged Ribeye

Roast bone marrow, ember onions

VII

Cornish Spring Lamb

Wild garlic, cured anchovy

VIII

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Caramelised custard, crème fraîche

IX

Salted Honey Custard

Burnt wildflower honey, bee pollen

The Pass

Dishes of the moment

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Ember-Roasted Beetroot

£19

Charred heritage beet, whipped goat curd, toasted hazelnut.

Dry-Aged Ribeye

£58

45-day dry-aged ribeye, roast bone marrow, ember onions.

Cured Duck Breast

£44

Ember-charred duck, morello cherry, fermented plum.

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

£14

Caramelised custard, crème fraîche, burnt sugar.

The Room

A space made of candlelight

Low light, low voices, nothing sharp. Every surface was chosen to hold warmth — clay, aged brass, plaster the colour of candle smoke.

From the Journal

Notes from the kitchen

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The Language of Fire

Why every plate at EMBER begins and ends with live embers — and what flame teaches a kitchen about patience.

Sourcing in Season

The growers, divers and foragers who decide our menu long before we do.

The Cellar Beneath

Building a list of low-intervention and classical wines to sit beside the fire.

Find Us

Shoreditch, London

18 Ember Lane, Shoreditch, London E1 6QL

Dinner · Tuesday to Saturday · 17:30 – 23:00

Closed Sunday & Monday

+44 20 7000 1846

hello@emberrestaurant.co.uk