Harden's says
With interiors inspired by minimalist design, Sollip is the London Bridge restaurant from husband-and-wife team Woongchul Park (ex-The Ledbury) and Bomee Ki (previously pastry chef at The Arts Club). Open from Wednesday to Saturday, the restaurant serves tasting menus only that explore European haute cuisine combined with Korean ingredients and techniques. ‘Sollip’ is the Korean word for pine needles, which are used to control flames and smoke in traditional Korean cuisine.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Magical Korean/French food delivered with precision and style that blows your mind with its brilliant combinations of flavours” continues to win acclaim for Woongchul Park & Bomee Ki’s “very likeable” passion project near The Shard (which was hailed as Top Newcomer of the Year by Harden’s after it opened in 2020). The cuisine is “reasonably unique for London with its fusion of European and Korean traditions” and the resulting dishes are a “delicate” and sophisticated combination of the two, with pastry (prepared by Bomee) a particular strength. Opinions on the room differ: to fans “beautifully decorated in quite a subtle style”, to others “comfortable if plain”.
Summary
“Amazing fine dining with Korean flavours running through each dish creates a real joy for the taste buds” at Woongchul Park & Bomee Ki’s passion project in a street in the shadow of The Shard. For foodies, it’s a must-visit, with a “restrained, unshowy and a pleasing menu” mixing classic French culinary techniques with inspirations from their home country; and all “at a reasonable price for this level of cooking and quality of ingredients”. Quality wines come from Keeling Andrew (associated with Noble Rot) although “more cheaper labels might encourage the topers amongst us to a bigger spend”. Service is “amazing”; and the neutral, 28-cover space is super-tasteful (but maybe not one for thrill seekers).
Summary
“Perfect French cuisine with a Korean twist” has built an impressive reputation for Woongchul Park and Bomee Ki’s ambitious and highly accomplished three-year-old – a patch of serenity in the gritty streets surrounding Guy’s Hospital. The main event is an 8-9 course tasting menu, which is exciting in the freshness of its ideas and with “faultless” realisation. Top Tip – Bomee trained as a pastry chef so pace yourself for dessert.
Summary
“Truly an epic fusion of Asian and French cooking techniques, flavours and produce” justify the trip to husband-and-wife Woongchul Park and Bomee Ki’s French/Korean passion project, in the grungy streets surrounding London Bridge and Guy’s Hospital (winner of the Top Gastronomic category at Harden’s London Restaurant Awards 2021). The “austere” interior can seem “clinical”, but fans feel that “every part is beautiful and considered like the food itself”. “You have to try the Insta-famous daikon tarte Tatin, but something even as humble as a cassoulet is raised to life-enriching memorableness here”.
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8 Melior Street, London, SE1 3QQ
Restaurant details
Sollip Restaurant Diner Reviews
"This is a very likeable restaurant that offers something reasonably unique for London with its modern European/Korean fusion. The dishes are delicate, have a high and consistent standard, deserve the star, and the friendly service is excellent. The room is comfortable if plain. "
"The awful weather made us grumpy but soon cheered up by the greeting. Food here is sublime in taste and variety. Although very rarely meat eaters we tasted the wagu which was heaven... Lunch tasting menu had two starters bites, then 3 scallops. main course, pudding and their famous financiere... Portions are small ( no bread to help) and it was the rice with the main course that allowed us to go away reasonable full. This is not ordinary rise though, with many flavours. Food is complicated and the explanations tend to go in one ear.. But tasted good. Quite pricey for the quantity. A little mean - why not offer two financieres to finish... Cold room in cream and brown. "
"Very tiny portions, but the "main" had a substantail rice bowl with marmite sabayon to fill up. Veg Mushroom dish not as good value as the Wagyu beef. Would have liked more of a dessert than one tiny madeleine. Staff all foreign and could not understand everything they said and needed to as many ingredients unknown to me, but still a very enjoyable culinary experience. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £47.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
8 Melior Street, London, SE1 3QQ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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