On Sunday 25 January, The Palmerston will play host to an exclusive kitchen takeover by Bristol-based Korean restaurant Bokman. Renowned for its vibrant take on Korean cuisine, Bokman is bringing its bold flavours north for a one-night-only collaboration that celebrates Burns Night in true cross-cultural style.
Owners Kyu Jeong Jeon and Duncan Robertson have curated a special three-course menu that fuses Bokman’s much-loved classics with one-off creations inspired by Scotland’s ingredients and culinary heritage. The result is a feast that bridges the two nations’ food traditions through inventive use of flavour, spice and local produce.
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To begin, diners will be treated to an array of small plates including oysters with kimchi ice, Bokman salad – a refreshing Chinese leaf and sesame creation topped with roasted seaweed and pine nuts – crisp gochu twigim (tempura-fried stuffed chillies) and soondae, a Korean-style black pudding served with mussel salt.
The main course centres around haggis joengol, a rich hotpot featuring lamb neck, lamb tripe, haggis, dried radish tops, perilla leaves and seeds, and hand-cut noodles, accompanied by an assortment of traditional banchan (side dishes, pickles and kimchi) and rice. For dessert, guests can look forward to a playful Scottish twist on a classic – whisky and matcha tiramisù, an inspired finale that nods to Burns Night traditions while embracing contemporary Korean technique.
Bookings are available between 18:45 and 21:15, priced at £40 per person. To reserve a table, email hello@thepalmerstonedinburgh.co.uk.
