If you are looking for a lesser known Asian cuisine, but one that is equally tasty and filling, then you have to give the best Korean in Brisbane a try. There is something magically beautiful about taking on the road less travelled, at least as far as the culinary adventure is concerned. This is because there is the chance that you will move away from your comfort zone, gastronomically speaking. The very essence of traveling is to give you a unique experience altogether, and the Korean experience does not disappoint.
Here is a combined list of the top Korean restaurants to visit when spending time in Brisbane. If you need some pushing to make your order, it helps to know that you get the delicious miso soup in the mix, perfect for tantalizing lunch or mouth-watering dinner after a long day.
Sunny Seoul best captures the Korean Spirit with its name, so what better place to sample Korean cuisine? Try the BBQ if you want a dish that hits all the right notes in your culinary experience. The marinated meats are to die for, so get to place your order for beef or scallops, alongside with generous servings of your choice side dish.
Sunny Seoul – 3a/95 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, (07) 3344 7589
Hong Depot is the place to be if all you want is mouth-watering BBQ, Step aside for a moment, away from the typical marinated meats and enjoy sumptuous servings of BBQ prepared in true Korean style. Be daring enough to settle for hot spicy dishes, or go along with the ‘all-you-can-eat’ meat packages.
Hong Depot – 193 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Jako Korean Restaurant offers the best of both worlds by giving you Japanese dishes alongside scrumptious Korean foods. Whether you would like to go the healthy salads, or opt for the warm soups to keep the night cold at bay, you are spoilt for choice at Jako.
Jako Korean Restaurant – 2/9 Morley St, Brisbane QLD 4066, (07) 3161 2513
Hanwoori in Brisbane CBD is the perfect spot to taste some of Korea’s best dishes. Home to BBQ lovers, Hanwoori serves up a great menu of side dishes to satisfy your ravings. Best of all, this establishment serves up buffet, so you get to create your own mix of dishes as you would love.
Hanwoori – 70 Mary St, Brisbane QLD 4000, (07) 3211 5710
Chingu in Fortitude Valley gives you the opportunity to sample Korean delights. Conveniently located just a little past Chinatown, Chingu welcomes you with the aroma of pork belly wafting through the air. Get the pork done to perfection or go for the marinated calamari and down it with sweet plum wine.
Chingu – 31 Duncan St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, (07) 3852 5654
Other notable Korean outlets that serve this unique cuisine include:
- Maru Korean BBQ, Level 1,157 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane QLD 4000,(07) 3012, 9912
- Seoul Bistro, Shop 2, 152 Turton Street, Sunnybank, Brisbane, (07) 3345 6360
- Midam Korean Charcoal BBQ, Shop 3, 21 Farne Street, Sunnybank Hills, Brisbane, (07) 3344 5001
- Warawara Izakaya, 153 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, (07) 3108 3267
- Noritor, 151 George Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, (07) 3194 2660