Diners can choose between hot and cold dishes
The Bap has opened in Bristol(Image: The Bap)
A new Korean street food restaurant has opened in Bristol, in the former home of a doughnut shop. Described as an ‘independent Korean takeaway and restaurant born out of a passion for Korean cuisine’, The Bap is now open.
It’s located right in front of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery on Queens Road in Clifton, and shared a photo of its new opening to its Instagram page, where it was promoting dishes at discounted prices to celebrate. BristolLive reported in May that signs had appeared in the windows of the building, which was formerly home to Crosstown doughnuts.
According to The Bap’s official website, the brand launched in Farnborough, before expanding to Swindon and then opening a branch in Reading. It said: “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. 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.
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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 prides 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.”
Inside the Bristol branch of The Bap, diners will find sleek wooden furniture and a mural spanning one vast wall. Outside, the venue boasts brightly coloured signage set against the black brick building, with a new sign promoting ‘Korean street food’.
The Bap is open Monday to Saturday (11am-8pm) and 11am-6pm on Sundays.