Located on Chandos Road in Bristol’s Redland area, Dongnae is the sophomore project from the team behind the more casual Bokman in the southwest city’s grungy Stokes Croft area. Helmed by chefs Duncan Robertson and Kyu Jeong Jeon, the restaurant offers an elevated yet accessible take on Korean cuisine.
Inspired by the latter’s Seoul upbringing and the couple’s decade living in Korea, Dongnae offers a thoughtfully curated menu that blends tradition with innovation. Diners can choose from an incredibly well-priced set lunch, à la carte dishes, or indulge in the restaurant’s hanjungshik (omakase-style) tasting menu. Standout plates include Korean beef tartare, cold buckwheat noodles in dongchimi broth, and grilled pork jowl with house-made ssamjang and fermented clam.
Head chef Clarence Fung, formerly of London’s Dovetale, leads the kitchen day-to-day, while front-of-house is managed by Rebecca Lewis, previously of Where The Light Gets In. The drinks list focuses on low-intervention wines from top importer Vine Trail.
Set in a characterful space that once housed two Victorian shops, Dongnae - named after the Korean word for neighbourhood - has a minimalist design with paper lanterns, recycled plastic stools, and a communal wooden countertop overlooking the open kitchen. Launched in 2024, it’s already one of the city’s most original and progressive places to eat.
Inspired by the latter’s Seoul upbringing and the couple’s decade living in Korea, Dongnae offers a thoughtfully curated menu that blends tradition with innovation. Diners can choose from an incredibly well-priced set lunch, à la carte dishes, or indulge in the restaurant’s hanjungshik (omakase-style) tasting menu. Standout plates include Korean beef tartare, cold buckwheat noodles in dongchimi broth, and grilled pork jowl with house-made ssamjang and fermented clam.
Head chef Clarence Fung, formerly of London’s Dovetale, leads the kitchen day-to-day, while front-of-house is managed by Rebecca Lewis, previously of Where The Light Gets In. The drinks list focuses on low-intervention wines from top importer Vine Trail.
Set in a characterful space that once housed two Victorian shops, Dongnae - named after the Korean word for neighbourhood - has a minimalist design with paper lanterns, recycled plastic stools, and a communal wooden countertop overlooking the open kitchen. Launched in 2024, it’s already one of the city’s most original and progressive places to eat.
