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Get a Taste of Korea Without Leaving Dorset at This Hidden Gem Brunch Cafe

by Harriet Young Updated: September 17, 2025
written by Harriet Young Updated: September 17, 2025
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Bon Dabang in Boscombe offers customers an enjoyable and relaxed dining experience when visiting.

Offering a healthy lunch and brunch menu, you can find the small yet cosy cafe serving up amazing Korean-style food bursting with delicious flavour combinations and served with a warm and friendly welcome.

Korean food is renowned for its sweet, spicy and healthy meals, and you can come away from the restaurant feeling full and satisfied without a heavy, sluggish feeling, as the meals are mostly hearty yet light.

Here’s why Bon Dabang should be on your list of places to eat next.

Update: Bon Dabang has moved to a larger premises. Their new address is Unit 1, Calendula Place, 752–778 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset

Located in the Sovereign shopping centre and close to the car park, the cafe is small and welcoming, with lots of seating available.

The ambient lighting and comfy furnishings give a warm, homely feeling when entering. The lovely members of staff are friendly and direct you to a suitable table.

Lots of board games and children’s books are available to keep little ones entertained, and relaxing music plays in the background, creating a chilled atmosphere.

The menu is varied and offers lots, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you have any questions or queries about the food, the staff members are there to help and guide you through it.

There are many Korean dishes to choose from, as well as other options to accommodate everyone.

There are many favourite dishes on the menu, such as the Mandu, Korean-style dumplings that are cooked to perfection from the crunchy outside and the soft, flavoursome centre.

The various flavour combinations add to the dish, and they arrive presented in an eye-catching and attractive fashion, making you want to dive straight in.

The tempura prawns and avocado Cup Bap (pictured above) are a favourite among diners.

The hot and cold elements, paired with freshly cooked prawns, crispy onion straws and crunchy vegetables, make it a delicious dish to tantalise your palette.

The authentic Katsu Curry is a hearty dish that offers lots of flavours and leaves you with a warm and happy feeling.

Korea is famous for its fermented food, and you will get to experience this first-hand with a complementary side of Kimichi when you receive your main meals.

There is a children’s menu perfect for little ones who are prone to picky eating. The battered chicken (pictured above) is one of the options for children and comes in a generous portion.

As well as the amazing food, there is an extensive drinks menu from hot and cold drinks, smoothies, milkshakes, and more are available.

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Bon Dabang is a fantastic place to eat, from the delicious menu bursting with authentic Korean dishes to the wide range of drinks, desserts and side dishes.

With fun activities available for children and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s a great place for a chilled brunch in the centre of Boscombe.

📍 Unit 1, Calendula Place, 752–778 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset

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Harriet Young

I am a mother of two beautiful boys and wife to Alan, with whom I started Dorset Explored. My passion for Dorset runs deep, as it's an incredible place that I love to explore and experience anew. Every day brings a new discovery about Dorset, deepening my love for my home county.

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