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Top Korean barbecue restaurants in Haymarket, Australia
Top Rated Korean barbecue restaurants in Haymarket
Top Reviewed Korean barbecue restaurants in Haymarket
678 Korean BBQ Restaurant
Butchers Buffet Chinatown
Dae Jang Kum
Bornga Korean BBQ Restaurant
789 Korean BBQ Darling Square
789 Korean BBQ Darling Square
Reviews
The top one of all the korean restaurant in Syd I’ve ever tried!!
Rlly rlly good
meat egg pancake
Rlly rlly good
meat egg pancake
It was my first time trying Korean food and I have no doubt I chose the best option. Good atmosphere, and friendly staff, and I tried the Lunch Bento Box (Soy beef). Highly recommended!
This Korean restaurant is perfect for a quick, simple, and cheap meal during lunch break 🥪. It's really great—delicious, affordable, and with lots of meat. It’s very satisfying. I highly recommend it for those who want to save money! 💕
A great quality Korean BBQ. Nice decor, staff was friendly and attentive. Quality of the meat was top tier. But my favourite was LA galbi (beef ribs). Nicely marinated, not sweet and tasty on the bone.
An overpriced Korean BBQ in Darling Square, serving average food with adequate service. Provides only one small bbq for even a large table for 8 and somehow manages to get away with charging $4 for a small bowl of rice. Additionally, the 90mins limit for ordering is too small if you are coming as a large group. At least they give a 5% discount for paying with cash
It says here closed at 11pm.
But when reached around 9, they said it's already last order and they close at 10.
It was still fine, we did not mind to finish at 10, until 9.20 they approached each table asking for payment.
It's still so early. We still have like 40 mins left. At least 15mins before closing u ask for payment.
The food was not even tasty. Little side dish as well.
But when reached around 9, they said it's already last order and they close at 10.
It was still fine, we did not mind to finish at 10, until 9.20 they approached each table asking for payment.
It's still so early. We still have like 40 mins left. At least 15mins before closing u ask for payment.
The food was not even tasty. Little side dish as well.
Pretty good Korean BBQ restaurant in the CBD. The meats were very good and serving sizes pretty decent. The BBQ area was very well ventilated. Side dishes were also quite good but the kimchi was a bit below par compared to the usual kimchi we've had. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Overall a very good Korean BBQ dining experience.
Great korean bbq around Darling Square. The meat that came out were fresh and the side dishes were excellent, got a couple of refills for those. Also got a free steamed egg that came once you submitted your order.
The food did come out quickly but it did feel they were rushing to get you out and we were only there on a weeknight.
The food did come out quickly but it did feel they were rushing to get you out and we were only there on a weeknight.
Lovely busy clean & well run venue. The BBQ was standard & a little pricey for what it was. The condiments, small bowls of kimchee etc were excellent. Our gas burner was slow then ran out of gas. Staff should check them every night instead of leaving people with very slow cooking & the hassle of changing cylinders mid meal.
The venue is also a bit slick & we felt subtle pressure to eat & go. I'd prefer an old school Korean BBQ down the road but it was ok.
The venue is also a bit slick & we felt subtle pressure to eat & go. I'd prefer an old school Korean BBQ down the road but it was ok.
A tame version of 678. The beef is great, the sides are plentiful, the steamed egg is good too. However, the lack of charcoal let's it down a little when you know their sibling restaurant does that well. Also a bit slow service wise, waiting for some help to turn on the burner (which needs a flame to light the gas) was frustrating when the meat had already been dropped off. Just less attentive than 678 but on the plus side there wasn't a line when I went, and sometimes 678 has too crazy a wait period.
This Korean BBQ is situated in the city center, offering delicious food. My preferred dish is the seafood soup, and I appreciate the complimentary steamed egg, especially suitable for kids. It's a walk-in-only place, but arriving around 5pm ensures minimal wait time for a seat. While the meat can be a bit pricey, the fantastic location inside Darling Harbour makes it worthwhile. I would certainly revisit when in the city.
Went there around 5ish pm and pretty lucky to be able to sit without queue. Quality is definitely there. Free flow greens and side dishes. I really like the marinated crab they give as a complimentary side dish to us (you need to pay after that) I don’t think there is many Korean BBQ that gives you marinated crab.
Service is okay, food quality is good. Would defintiely recommend it.
Service is okay, food quality is good. Would defintiely recommend it.
Very spacious restaurant with nice atmosphere. It made me felt like I was in Korea.
The food was big portion and meat was really good quality. Most surprisingly was the spicy marinated crab as a free side dish (but not refillable). The other side dishes and veggies can be refilled unlimited by yourself.
However, the service was not very impressive. Every time the waiter came to change our barbecue plate, he didn’t say anything or trying to remind us. He just took it away and held it to expect us to put the meat on the new plate. We actually don’t mind to transfer the meat by ourselves but it would be nicer if he could voice out and communicate with us.
The restaurant is also very strict on time limit, we have 90 mins. They will remind you 10 mins before the time finish. So if you want to have a long dinner, may not be possible here.
The food was big portion and meat was really good quality. Most surprisingly was the spicy marinated crab as a free side dish (but not refillable). The other side dishes and veggies can be refilled unlimited by yourself.
However, the service was not very impressive. Every time the waiter came to change our barbecue plate, he didn’t say anything or trying to remind us. He just took it away and held it to expect us to put the meat on the new plate. We actually don’t mind to transfer the meat by ourselves but it would be nicer if he could voice out and communicate with us.
The restaurant is also very strict on time limit, we have 90 mins. They will remind you 10 mins before the time finish. So if you want to have a long dinner, may not be possible here.
It’s my first visit for dinner ☺️
We had Chicken soup for $30, Fish Roe with soft tofu for $25 and Rice wine for $16.
6 small dishes came first 🥰
I like that Korean style🥳👍🏻
The soups were quite good 😋
Chicken soup was a big portion for one person.
I couldn't finish it.
I’d love to try Korean BBQ next time 🥰
We had Chicken soup for $30, Fish Roe with soft tofu for $25 and Rice wine for $16.
6 small dishes came first 🥰
I like that Korean style🥳👍🏻
The soups were quite good 😋
Chicken soup was a big portion for one person.
I couldn't finish it.
I’d love to try Korean BBQ next time 🥰
Normally, I am reluctant to go to cheap Korean BBQs and am a loyal regular to Kobe Wagyu BBQ (although that's Japanese) but at more than half the price, I have to say it that Kobe was definitely not twice as good as Butchers.
Yes, they don't have fresh sashimi and not the top grade meats Kobe is famous for but they have a better selection of marinated meats, and if you get there early, you get some quality cuts of wagyu too. They have unlimited uncooked banana prawns, a good variety of cooked food, fried prawns, salads and condiments.
The service is attentive for how busy they are but we had a gas cylinder that was almost out to start with which ruined the first batch of meat we cooked and they come far too often to change the cooking plates which means the temperature drops again. They should really train their staff to wait till the meat is cooked before they change the plates.
Nevertheless, the value is excellent for the price and will be back!
Yes, they don't have fresh sashimi and not the top grade meats Kobe is famous for but they have a better selection of marinated meats, and if you get there early, you get some quality cuts of wagyu too. They have unlimited uncooked banana prawns, a good variety of cooked food, fried prawns, salads and condiments.
The service is attentive for how busy they are but we had a gas cylinder that was almost out to start with which ruined the first batch of meat we cooked and they come far too often to change the cooking plates which means the temperature drops again. They should really train their staff to wait till the meat is cooked before they change the plates.
Nevertheless, the value is excellent for the price and will be back!
One of the best kbbq restaurants in town. The side dishes are self-refill and the meat cuts taste really good. Kimchi jjigae is a must try, the flavour is excellent. I recommend coming early as there can be a bit of a wait to get your table.
Seated in 15 minutes for 10 people on a Saturday night for a birthday dinner with no reservation, waiter was very accommodating and communicative with wait times.
Grills were changed consistently and heat was great on the grills.
Amazing range of high quality meats and sides to go with the dishes and the fried chicken is very good here.
Grills were changed consistently and heat was great on the grills.
Amazing range of high quality meats and sides to go with the dishes and the fried chicken is very good here.
We have been here twice. Far better quality and quantity.
The owner (we guess) was helping us and giving us tips.
We ordered A5 wagyu beef and that was nice
Side dishes added to the beef we had. Which is a bonus
For $92 worth of A5 wagyu, for two people, was enough.
The owner (we guess) was helping us and giving us tips.
We ordered A5 wagyu beef and that was nice
Side dishes added to the beef we had. Which is a bonus
For $92 worth of A5 wagyu, for two people, was enough.
Best Korean restaurant in town! I always come here for dinner with family and friends. I always order their garlic fried chicken. It’s so crispy and fragrant. Love the side dishes here as well 😍
Delicious and tasty food. Marinated BBQ meat was great. The free flowing side dishes were great. We kind of worked out the arrangement even though the instructions weren't forthcoming.
There is a requirement of ordering 2 meat BBQ dishes for complimentary side dishes. It’s a bbq venue, so shouldn’t be a problem. The wagyu beef was beautiful and so did the pork belly. Price range from $26-$46. There’s no chicken or lamb. Only beef and pork. Side dishes are unlimited while fresh salad leaf is one plate per table (self serve). Side dishes were delicious. We had seafood pancake which was oily, greasy and lumpy. Wouldn’t recommend that. There’s also 90 min dine in time per table. Service was fast, efficient and friendly. The staff was changing the bbq plate quite frequently without been asked which was very good. FYI, there’s a weekend and public holiday surcharge. Registered as member for points accumulation.
One of our favorite K bbq in syd Highly recommend, Good Location. We’ve ordered seafood Pancake, kimchi soup, premium beef, the marinated beef rib and pork belly, Meat quality was great and very delicious. Love refill veggie and side dishes. Salad so fresh. free steamed egg with any main dishes.
Good service, but you’ve to call them no eyes contact. The place is clean and new.
Last time we did try lunch bento box. It only $16. Something new!!!! You need to make a booking if busy time.
definitely come back ….
Good service, but you’ve to call them no eyes contact. The place is clean and new.
Last time we did try lunch bento box. It only $16. Something new!!!! You need to make a booking if busy time.
definitely come back ….
First time. But I loved the quality of the food. Personally, I'm a meat lover and I was very happy with the quality of the meat. We will definitely visit again. Next time, I will upload more photos.
Amazing staff, very friendly. Food was really good, personally I think the kimchi stew was the best dish. Overall, good food and good people. Will definitely come back and recommend the restaurant to other people.
Overall it's not bad. There's plenty of options that you will
The fried stuff aren't bad. Onion rings are ok and the Soy fried chicken quite great. Good selections of meat as well, and taste just ok.
Fried rice was decent as well as the other entree type food. No complaints really.
What they could work on is generally the way to cook the meat and service. The flame from the grill isn't strong as theyre trying to finish the gas to the last drop. Which means the meat aren't charring. It's cook, just not charred.
Everytime you call the staff to change the grill plate, it feels like you're bothering them.
Overall, there could be improvements but good enough for the price and taste.
The fried stuff aren't bad. Onion rings are ok and the Soy fried chicken quite great. Good selections of meat as well, and taste just ok.
Fried rice was decent as well as the other entree type food. No complaints really.
What they could work on is generally the way to cook the meat and service. The flame from the grill isn't strong as theyre trying to finish the gas to the last drop. Which means the meat aren't charring. It's cook, just not charred.
Everytime you call the staff to change the grill plate, it feels like you're bothering them.
Overall, there could be improvements but good enough for the price and taste.
Average food and service. The hotpot ($60) was okay - cheap ingredients and very salty broth. The cold noodle soup ($19) had only 1 piece of meat. Side dishes however were generous. It was a 20min wait in the queue before we were seated. Was hard to get attention from servers for missing cutlery but food came out relatively quickly and we were not rushed to vacate our table. Ventilation is poor and restaurant is stuffy.
We heard a lot about Bornga and being one of the best, so we decided to give it a try. It didn't beat ChangGo in Melbourne, but so far this is the best Korean BBQ in Sydney! They have quick service, they pay attention to their guests, all produce is really fresh, they had a generous supply of side dishes and their cleaning standards were impressive! Would 10/10 go here again, even for non BBQ dishes.
Very tender steamed spicy pork, and tasty and nutritious bi bim bop!!
I love it! Comfortable atmosphere and many many side dishes. I'd like to bring some friend or family here for lunch and dinner.
I love it! Comfortable atmosphere and many many side dishes. I'd like to bring some friend or family here for lunch and dinner.
First Time trying Bornga for dinner found the service ti be very slow. I take in to consideration it was busy but there were plenty of staff members around but had to track them. Had a time limit to eat as some Korean bbq places do. But this dinner felt very rush as we needed to plate changed on our table and hard to get staff so we were pretty rushed. The food was nice and had heaps of different food to select from. If I did return it might be at lunch time or when it’s not as hectic to get the full experience
Korean restaurant that speak indonesian language. Super love how friendly the waitresses and waiter are . They give free egg soup too
a lot of choices of meat and other fried dishes. Usually crowded but you don't have to wait too long. Staffs are friendly and attentive. Prices are so reasonable for a buffet restaurant. Love it
The best Korean bbq! Everything was very good.
The staffs were all so friendly!
We went there on Sunday night, when we put our name on the list there had 23 groups before us, we waited around 40 minutes!
One thing has to notice is the staff will only grill the food for you then walk away, you have to look after the meat by yourself!
There also has one area that you can help yourself to have more side dishes
The staffs were all so friendly!
We went there on Sunday night, when we put our name on the list there had 23 groups before us, we waited around 40 minutes!
One thing has to notice is the staff will only grill the food for you then walk away, you have to look after the meat by yourself!
There also has one area that you can help yourself to have more side dishes
The food came out quickly, and these guys are so efficient. The table with all the cutlery and ban cha was already there, same with water and cups. But you really got to book otherwise there’s a queue which we saw waiting at the entrance street we were done. The quality of the meat was evident, it was fairly expensive. We ended up paying about 80pp, but we were stuffed. The pancake was great and I enjoyed the bancha. The little placemat which told you how to eat it was thoughtful. Definitely get the egg soup!
One of the best Korean restaurants in Australia.
Having fish moe with tofu soup today,the soup base is full of seafood flavor and the tofu is so soft. Must try❤️
Having fish moe with tofu soup today,the soup base is full of seafood flavor and the tofu is so soft. Must try❤️
Great selection of tasty fresh food, great atmosphere. They offer a student discount during school days, considering that you come dressed in school uniform and write a google review for them. The manager was extremely pushy about me writing a positive review for them to get the discount, and for this reason, it pretty much ruined the whole experience. I probably won’t be returning.
The meats are fresh and the staff take the order quickly and they behave friendly.
Great place. But the price adds up if you keep ordering. The quality of the food was great if you can afford it. Budget $55 per person x4. And always overspend. I prefer n all you can eat buffet.
A really great feed, pancake was inhaled .. the premium beef was top notch as was the pork belly and ribs… the egg soup was an accidental click … but a pleasant accident. This place was humming with a great vibe decor best described as ‘minimal’ but that’s not why you come! Would come back!!
Made an early booking so it was not crowded and service was good. The banchan selection I felt was quite limited but the kimchi was delicious! We ordered the seafood pancake and while it was tasty, we felt there was a bit of a lack of effort as there was a whole stalk of spring onion in there! The quality of meat is good but very pricey for what it was. There was a complimentary steamed egg that the waitress just left at our table. We thought they put down someone else’s order when we told them and found out it was complimentary. It was a delicious korean bbq meal but definitely expensive.
Amazing food! Nice vibe!
I had tteokbokki, kimchi stew and marinated pork.
Food was very savoury and staff were very friendly. I especially like how many different side dishes I got.
I’d definitely visit there again.
I had tteokbokki, kimchi stew and marinated pork.
Food was very savoury and staff were very friendly. I especially like how many different side dishes I got.
I’d definitely visit there again.
Food is pretty good, love the sides, food came very quick.
Sadly they want to kick you out so bad, they rush you, tried to keep clearing the foods. We have 1.5 hours to eat and the second time, we went, the waiter asked us, after only 1 hour sitting and still drinking - DO YOU MIND TO LEAVE??? OF COURSE WE DO MIND, we are still drinking and we only there for only 1 hour 😳🙄 if you want to enjoy your dinner, def not here 😏
Sadly they want to kick you out so bad, they rush you, tried to keep clearing the foods. We have 1.5 hours to eat and the second time, we went, the waiter asked us, after only 1 hour sitting and still drinking - DO YOU MIND TO LEAVE??? OF COURSE WE DO MIND, we are still drinking and we only there for only 1 hour 😳🙄 if you want to enjoy your dinner, def not here 😏
Convenient location, fresh food and variety of options. They have really amazing variety of meat cuts and BBQ setup’s. Highly recommended for family and friends gathering.
Not a good option for a vegetarian or none-beef eater.
You might end up waiting over an hour if you don’t book or don’t reach on time.
Not a good option for a vegetarian or none-beef eater.
You might end up waiting over an hour if you don’t book or don’t reach on time.
I love this place, everything was yummy, friendly staffs, however it was quite loud like the people who eats there talk loudly, and it was kinda bothering.
Minus the unphotograph yummy kimchi soup and bunch of meat we order.
Minus the unphotograph yummy kimchi soup and bunch of meat we order.
The feast was an orchestra of flavors, and the free beverage was a refreshing concerto. Though the attendants were helpful, the raucous ambience sometimes made communication an obstacle course. Alas, the men's lavatory was a putrid dragon's lair, with toilet paper rough as a cat's tongue. Nevertheless, the price was a bargain for the succulent meat selection. All in all, it was a memorable experience!
The missus and I were looking for another restaurant and mistook this restaurant for the one we were searching for. What a pleasant surprise to have stumbled upon this place. Located tucked away upstairs in a building. Use the staircase or elevator to reach this restaurant.
Pros:
- Tasty food
- A bit pricey but that's normal considering the high quality meats and ingredients
- Great service
- Pleasant atmosphere
- Clean toilets!
Cons:
- None that I can think of!
Pros:
- Tasty food
- A bit pricey but that's normal considering the high quality meats and ingredients
- Great service
- Pleasant atmosphere
- Clean toilets!
Cons:
- None that I can think of!