BAPJO is a family-run Korean restaurant at 55 Baylis Road in London, close to Waterloo and Lambeth North stations. The informal dining room offers a welcoming introduction to Korean comfort food, with takeaway also available for meals on the move.
Rice dishes include hot stone bibimbap as well as combinations with bulgogi, spicy pork and dakgalbi. These plates balance savoury marinated meat, vegetables, rice and punchy sauces, while the heated stone bowl adds a crisp layer to bibimbap.
Stews and noodle dishes provide warming alternatives, joined by tteokbokki, pajeon, japchae and Korean fried chicken for diners who prefer to share several plates. Udon and cold noodles widen the choice across different seasons and appetites.
Korean beer, soju, makgeolli and tea complement the food and help complete a leisurely meal. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should check the latest ingredients, garnishes and kitchen practices with staff before ordering.
Address: 55 Baylis Road, London SE1 7AU, England
BAPJO Menu
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Seafood Pancake
Savoury Korean pancake with seafood and spring onion.
Kimchi Pancake
Savoury Korean pancake with kimchi and spring onion. Spicy.
Spicy Rice Cake
Rice cakes in spicy sauce with fish cakes, vegetables and egg. With mozzarella cheese: £13.90. Spicy.
Dumplings
Crispy dumplings served with dipping sauce. Choose from: vegetable, chicken or prawn. Veg option.
Veggie Spring Rolls
Crisp vegetable spring rolls served golden and crunchy. Veg.
Takoyaki
Japanese-style octopus balls topped with sauce and mayo.
Salt & Pepper Squid
Crispy squid seasoned with salt and pepper.
Pumpkin Croquettes
Crisp pumpkin croquettes with a soft, lightly sweet centre. Veg.
Prawn Tempura
Light, crispy prawn tempura served with dipping sauce.
Nori
Seasoned roasted seaweed sheets. Veg.
Kimchi
Traditional Korean fermented cabbage with a spicy kick. Spicy. Veg.
Green Salad
Fresh green salad served light and crisp. Veg.
Wakame Seaweed
Light and refreshing seasoned seaweed salad. Veg.
Beansprout Namul Salad
Seasoned beansprout salad served fresh and lightly dressed. Veg.
Steamed White Rice
A simple bowl of fluffy steamed white rice. Veg.
Vegetarian Dishes
Bibimbap
Sizzling rice bowl with Korean vegetables and egg. Mix spicy chilli paste to your liking. Vegetarian options include crispy tofu or veggie. Vegetarian option.
Kimchi Fried Rice
Fried rice with kimchi, sesame oil, fried egg and crispy nori. Spicy. Vegetarian.
Veggie Yaki Udon
Stir-fried udon noodles loaded with vegetables in a flavourful sauce. Vegetarian.
Bento
Korean bento with vegetables, dumplings, mini spring rolls, salad and rice. Vegetarian option available with crispy tofu. Vegetarian option.
Pumpkin Croquettes Curry Rice
Curry sauce with rice, salad and pumpkin croquettes. Vegetarian.
Crispy Tofu Curry Rice
Curry sauce with rice, salad and crispy tofu. Vegetarian.
Crispy Tofu Teriyaki Rice
Teriyaki sauce with rice, salad and crispy tofu. Vegetarian.
Veggie Japchae
Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables in a lightly savoury sauce. Vegetarian.
Kimchi Pancake
Savoury Korean pancake with kimchi and spring onion. Spicy. Vegetarian.
Veg Gyoza Dumplings
Crispy vegetable dumplings served with dipping sauce. Vegetarian.
Pumpkin Croquettes
Crisp pumpkin croquettes with a soft, lightly sweet centre. Vegetarian.
Veggie Spring Rolls
Crisp vegetable spring rolls served golden and crunchy. Vegetarian.
Green Salad
Fresh green salad served light and crisp. Vegetarian.
Nori
Seasoned roasted seaweed sheets. Vegetarian.
Kimchi
Traditional Korean fermented cabbage with a spicy kick. Spicy. Vegetarian.
Wakame Seaweed
Light and refreshing seasoned seaweed salad. Vegetarian.
Beansprout Namul
Seasoned beansprout salad served fresh and lightly dressed. Vegetarian.
Steamed White Rice
A simple bowl of fluffy steamed white rice. Vegetarian.
Rice Dishes
Warm, filling rice dishes with bold Korean flavours.
Hot Stone Dolsot Bibimbap 돌솥비빔밥
Sizzling rice bowl with Korean vegetables and egg. Mix spicy chilli paste to your liking. Choose from: beef bulgogi, spicy chicken, spicy pork, crispy tofu or veggie. Spicy option. Veg option.
Kimchi Fried Rice 김치볶음밥
Fried rice with kimchi, sesame oil, fried egg and crispy nori. Spicy.
Crispy Chicken Rice 순살치킨덮밥
Crispy Korean chicken served on rice with fresh side salad. Choose from: sweet chilli chicken or soy garlic chicken. Spicy option.
Bento 도시락
Korean bento with your choice of protein, vegetables, dumplings, mini spring rolls, salad and rice. Tofu bento includes wakame instead of chicken bites. Takeaway bentos include nori instead of chicken bites. Choose from: beef bulgogi, spicy chicken, spicy hot pork, teriyaki crispy tofu, crispy sweet chilli chicken or crispy soy garlic chicken. Spicy option. Veg option.
Katsu Curry Rice 카레덮밥
Curry sauce with rice, salad and your choice of protein. Choose from: chicken katsu, crispy tofu or pumpkin croquette. Veg option.
Teriyaki Rice 테리야끼덮밥
Teriyaki sauce with rice, salad and your choice of protein. Choose from: chicken katsu, crispy tofu or pumpkin croquette. Veg option.
Noodle Dishes
Comforting Korean noodle dishes packed with flavour — from stir-fried noodles to cool, refreshing nangmien, perfect for any season.
Japchae 잡채
Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables in a lightly savoury sauce. Choose from: beef japchae or vegetable japchae. Veg option.
Yaki Udon 볶음우동
Stir-fried udon noodles with vegetables in a flavourful sauce. Choose from: beef bulgogi, spicy chicken or veggie. Spicy option. Veg option.
Nangmien 물냉면
Cold buckwheat noodles in a refreshing broth, topped with beef, pickled radish, pear, cucumber and boiled egg. Cold noodles.
Spicy Nangmien 비빔냉면
Spicy cold buckwheat noodles topped with beef slices, pickled radish, pear, cucumber and boiled egg. Spicy. Cold noodles.
Sizzling Hot Plate Dishes
Sizzling Korean hot plate mains, cooked with bold, flavour-packed sauces and served straight from the hot plate.
Spicy Chicken 닭갈비
Spicy chicken marinated in gochujang sauce with vegetables. Spicy.
Spicy Hot Pork 제육볶음
Pork belly stir-fried in gochujang sauce with vegetables. Spicy.
Beef Bulgogi 불고기
Thinly sliced beef in sweet soy marinade, stir-fried with vegetables.
LA BBQ Short Ribs 엘에이갈비
Marinated beef short ribs, grilled with Korean BBQ sauce and served with fresh onions.
Hot Squid Pork 오삼불고기
Spicy squid and pork stir-fried with vegetables in a bold, spicy sauce. Spicy.
Grilled Pork Belly 삼겹살
Tinkly sliced pork belly, grilled golden and served with fresh onions and spicy bean samjang paste.
Korean Fried Chicken
Crispy Korean-style chicken, freshly fried and full of flavour. Choose original wings, add your favourite seasoning, or enjoy boneless chicken bites tossed in sweet chilli yangyum or soy garlic sauce.
KFC Medium 10 Wings 윙스 10개
Original golden-fried Korean chicken wings. Add your favourite wing seasoning for +£2.
KFC Large 20 Wings 윙스 20개
Original golden-fried Korean chicken wings. Add two of your favourite wing seasonings for +£2.
Boneless Chicken in Sweet Chilli Yangyum 순살양념치킨
Golden-fried boneless chicken bites tossed in sweet chilli yangyum sauce.
Boneless Chicken in Soy Garlic 순살소이갈릭치킨
Golden-fried boneless chicken bites tossed in soy garlic sauce.
Jigae Stews
Sizzling Korean stews served bubbling hot in a traditional Korean earthenware pot with steamed rice. Rich, comforting and packed with flavour — the perfect bowl for a hearty meal.
Seafood Tofu Stew + Rice 순두부찌개+밥
Spicy silky tofu stew with seafood, vegetables and an egg yolk. Spicy.
Army Stew + Rice 부대찌개+밥
Hearty hotpot with kimchi, sausages, pork, Spam, ramen, tofu and vegetables. Spicy.
Drinks
Asahi Beer
Japanese beer, ABV 5%. Alcoholic.
Cass Beer
Korean beer, ABV 4.5%. Alcoholic.
Soju Original
Classic Korean soju, ABV 16.5%. Alcoholic.
Fruit Soju
Peach, apple, grape or strawberry soju, ABV 13%. Alcoholic.
Rice Wine
Traditional Korean makgeolli rice wine, ABV 6%. Alcoholic.
Banana Rice Wine
Sweet banana makgeolli, ABV 4%. Alcoholic.
Peach Rice Wine
Sweet peach makgeolli, ABV 4%. Alcoholic.
Red Wine
Merlot, 175ml glass, ABV 13%. Alcoholic.
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, 175ml glass, ABV 12.5%. Alcoholic.
Ice Korean Sweet Plum Tea
Refreshing iced Korean sweet plum tea. Soft drink. Cold.
Milkis
Sweet Korean milk soda. Soft drink. Cold.
Aloe Vera
Refreshing aloe vera drink. Soft drink. Cold.
Bong Bong Grape Juice
Korean grape juice with grape pieces. Soft drink. Cold.
Watermelon Soda
Sweet and refreshing watermelon soda. Soft drink. Cold.
Melon Soda
Sweet and fizzy melon soda. Soft drink. Cold.
Soft Drink
Choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta and other canned soft drinks. Soft drink. Cold.
Hot Korean Sweet Plum Tea
Warm Korean sweet plum tea. Hot tea.
Yuzu Tea
Hot Korean citrus yuzu tea. Hot tea.
Green Tea
Hot green tea. Hot tea.
Brown Rice Tea
Hot roasted brown rice green tea. Hot tea.