Masigo is a Korean restaurant at 29 Chapel Market in Islington, close to Angel station. The intimate dining room is known for warm service, generous portions and traditional flavours served without unnecessary formality. Its menu suits a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner or a shared meal that brings several starters, rice dishes and warming soups to the table together.
Starters include kimbap, chicken or vegetable dumplings, kimchi pancake, seafood and spring onion pancake and japchae glass noodles. Tteokbokki combines chewy rice cakes and fish cake in a sweet, spicy sauce, while crisp seaweed rolls add another useful sharing dish. These plates introduce the balance of spice, savoury seasoning and contrasting texture found throughout the menu.
Bibimbap mixes rice with vegetables, fried egg, gochujang and a choice of beef, chicken or tofu. Stews include kimchi jjigae with pork and tofu, soft tofu stew with seafood and yukgaejang with beef, vegetables and egg, each served with steamed rice. Jjajangmyeon, spicy seafood noodle soup, bulgogi and stir fried pork broaden the selection for diners seeking a substantial main course.
Korean fried chicken is available with sweet and spicy yangnyeom, sweet soy garlic or hotter chilli soy garlic sauces. Kimchi, seasoned vegetables and rice can be added at the side, while Korean soft drinks such as Milkis, aloe vera drink and sikhye provide refreshing accompaniments. Masigo’s focused cooking and welcoming Chapel Market setting make it a dependable destination for comforting Korean food.
Address: 29 Chapel Market, Islington, London N1 9EN, United Kingdom