Rachel O
Google
I recently visited Bunbunbun in Dalston and had an overall enjoyable experience, especially when it came to the food. For starters, the salt and pepper squid was crispy and delicious, but the chicken katsu was a bit of a letdown—bland and something I wouldn’t recommend.
The main dishes were where the restaurant truly shined. I had the coconut curry chicken with jasmine rice, which was absolutely fantastic! The flavours were rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced—definitely my favourite. My husband had the pork belly with sticky rice. While the pork was tender and cooked to perfection, it lacked any sauce. Thankfully, the generous portions allowed me to share some of my curry sauce, which he really enjoyed with his meal.
The service, however, could have been better. We visited during a busy time, and with a queue at the door, it felt like we were being rushed. The staff seemed eager to get our order quickly, which made the experience a bit less relaxed.
That said, the food was the highlight, and I would absolutely return—especially for that coconut curry chicken!