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OBP (ㅇㅂㅍ)

Korean Drinking Establishment in Central

Lower Ground Floor/G/F, 3-5 Old Bailey Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong

About

OBP (ㅇㅂㅍ) is a Korean drinking establishment, or sooljip (which directly translates as 'alcohol house' in Korean), located in the hidden back alley of Soho, Central. The restaurant has become one of the most talked-about Korean bar/restaurants in Hong Kong since 2021, featuring a cute industrial style bar/pub setup that creates an authentic Korean pocha atmosphere. OBP operates on a walk-ins only basis with no reservations accepted, serving everyday from 12pm to 12am. The menu features typical Korean bar food including signature dishes such as Kimchi Pancake, Boneless Fried Chicken, Seafood Pancake, and Spicy Seafood Noodles. The restaurant has recently introduced 'ChiBap' for lunch - a crispy, dome-shaped rice bowl inspired by traditional Hong Kong claypot rice and Korean-style sotbap. With its hidden location tucked away in an alleyway behind Old Bailey Street, OBP offers an authentic Korean drinking and eating experience that has captured the attention of Hong Kong's food scene, making it a popular destination for those seeking casual Korean cuisine in a lively atmosphere.

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