It will offer takeaway and dine-in services, as well as a selection of hot and cold dishes
The Queens Square venue was formerly home to Crosstown doughnuts
A new Korean street food restaurant is set to open its doors in Bristol soon.
Described as a ‘delightful independent Korean takeaway and restaurant born out of a passion for Korean cuisine that’s sure to delight the taste buds of locals’, The Bap looks to be opening on Queens Road in Clifton.
Signs are already up in the windows of the building, at the former home of doughnut shop, Crosstown, which opened back in February 2023 and closed in 2024.
Signage features QR codes which passersby can scan, taking them through to The Bap’s website, and the posters state that the new restaurant will be ‘opening soon’ and serving up ‘healthy and tasty’ Korean cuisine, including bulgogi BBQ, Korean chicken, kimchi and more.
The posters add: “Indulge in delicious Korean takeaway with swift service”.
According to The Bap’s official website, the brand first set up shop in Farnborough, before expanding to Swindon and then opening a third branch in Reading.
It confirms: “Now, we’re thrilled to share our Korean flavours with the vibrant city of Bristol!
“At The Bap, we’re driven by a genuine love for food – firmly believing in the transformative power of a good meal to uplift both body and spirit.
The Bap in Swindon
“Our menu is a heartfelt journey through the authentic tastes of Korea, offering comforting, wholesome, and freshly prepared recipes each day.
“In Korean culture, ‘Bap’ (cooked rice) isn’t just a dish, it symbolises strength, unity, and the joy of sharing within a close-knit community. For Koreans, Bap represents life, history, and love.”
According to The Bap’s menu, all dishes are served with rice, sweet potato noodles, cabbage mix and a choice of eight sauces ranging in heat intensities.
Diners can choose between hot and cold dishes, as well as sides and extras that include the likes of Mandu (Korean fried dumplings), Kim Ma Ri (popular Korean deep fried seaweed roll), Tteok-Bok-Ki (rice cake with spicy sauce), and Kimchi (fermented cabbage marinated with salt, Korean chilli powder, chilli paste etc).
The Bap is said to pride itself in promoting the health benefits of Korean food. It says: “Korean cuisine is renowned for its health benefits, making it a popular choice among food lovers worldwide.
“Korean dishes typically use fresh, nutritious ingredients such as vegetables, grains, and protein sources, making them low in fat and high in essential vitamins and minerals. In addition, many Korean staples like kimchi and gochujang are fermented, which not only enhances their flavour but also promotes gut health.”
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