Bunsik
Covers developments from a Korean street food brand bringing authentic flavours to the UK casual dining and quick service market. Updates include new store openings, menu launches, seasonal specials, and collaborations, alongside insights into consumer demand for global street food, competitive positioning, and trends shaping the Korean food wave in UK hospitality.
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Mrs Bakery and Sushi Joy open in London’s Chinatown
Pastry concept Mrs Bakery and quick service vendor Sushi Joy have opened their doors in Chinatown London. The two brands have launched debut locations close to Leicester Square at 12/13 Little Newport Street and 15a Little Newport Street respectively. Mrs Bakery’s 1,300 sq ft unit joins Chinatown London’s varied collection…
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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 18/10/24
Over 1,200 pubs will likely be closed this year, new data from CAMRA shows, compared to around 1,000 in 2023 and just over 800 in 2022. The “alarming” rate of licensee turnover in the pub trade comes as the crushing weight of unfair taxation and high operational costs leave businesses…
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18 OctoberFood and Drink
Bunsik to open seventh location in Chinatown London
Bunsik is opening its seventh UK location in Chinatown London at 31 Wardour Street on 31 October 2024. The new grab-and-go site will serve a variety of popular Korean street food items, including the brand’s signature Corn Dogs. The menu at the Chinatown London location will introduce new items like…
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Jul- 2024 -26 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 26/07/24
Marston’s has reported a 5.2% rise in LFL sales in the year-to-date and a 6.2% rise in total retail sales in managed and franchised pubs for the 42-week period to 20 July. The group saw considerable uplift during Euro 2024, with like-for-like sales for the week of the semi-final and…
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26 JulyNews
Duo of restaurateurs expand presence in Chinatown
Korean street food brand Bunsik and Kung Fu Burger are opening new locations in London’s Chinatown. Bunsik will join Chinatown London’s food landscape in September, marking the restaurant group’s second site within the destination. The 900 sq ft site at 31 Wardour Street is next-door to Pochawa Grill, Maguro Group’s…
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Feb- 2024 -7 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/02/24
Liberation Group revenues rose by a “record” 22.5% to £140m for the year ended 27 January, as sites saw an 8% rise in like-for-like growth. Additionally, the tenanted division also recorded a 4.3% increase in sales compared with the same period last year. Six Nations rugby is set to deliver…
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7 FebruaryRestaurants
Bunsik to open sixth location in Earl’s Court
Korean street food chain, Bunsik, will be opening its sixth location in Earl’s Court, Kensington. The new venue, which will span 1,625 sq ft, will offer 40 covers in a space inspired by the energy of K-culture. Continuing its commitment to a quick-service restaurant model, Bunsik Earl’s Court will feature…
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Dec- 2023 -22 DecemberFood and Drink
Bunsik opens new Stratford site amid expansion
Bunsik has opened its fifth location this week following a period of expansion, with a new site at Westfield Stratford City’s food court. Marking its fourth site in London, Bunsik will serve Korean corn dogs and street food snacks, including a new veg burger and the Korean classic Bibimbap for…
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Jul- 2023 -5 JulyRestaurants
Bunsik to open new site in Manchester
London-based Korean street food and corn dog specialist Bunsik has announced the launch of its fourth site in Manchester on 7 July 2023. With three branches in London – Chinatown, Embankment and Camden, the new site is its first non-London restaurant. Occupying a 2,000 square foot site on Manchester’s Piccadilly…
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May- 2023 -11 MayFood and Drink
Bunsik to open first branch in Manchester
The grab-and-go Korean food chain Bunsik is expanding its portfolio with a new branch in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, which is set to open later on this summer. The Manchester restaurant will be the brand’s biggest branch to date, as it will occupy 2,000 sq ft in the city centre. Bunsik’s…
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