Jang

Jang is a modern Korean and Japanese restaurant in the City of London, devised by restaurateur Des Gunewardena. Located within The Royal Exchange, Jang is a sister venue to Engel - a Cabaret-themed bar in the same building.

Gunewardena was previously chief executive of D&D London, the restaurant group behind the likes of Michelin-starred Angler, Le Pont de la Tour, Quaglinos and more. Engel and Jang represent his return to the London restaurant scene after leaving D&D London in September 2022. 

Jang takes up residence on the south side of the mezzanine level of this iconic converted building. The 16th century neoclassical architecture is a signature highlight of the space, which houses several dining venues and shops. Jang will also have a new outdoor terrace space perched out in front of the building making it a perfect place for alfresco dining. 

The menu is overseen by highly regarded chef Dana Choi - previously of Seoul Bird and Judy Joo’s Mayfair restaurant Jinjuu - who seeks to create a more intimate dining experience that serves a distinct blend of modern Korean and Japanese dishes. With Jang, the team says it hopes to celebrate and spread the word about Korean food in London. In turn they hope that more and more people will enjoy and appreciate the cuisine. Little is known about the exact details of the menu yet but from Choi’s previous work we can expect elevated dishes that stay true to Korean and Japanese flavours and cooking techniques.