Choose your weapon! The tried and true silver spoon (apt for the North Shore) or can you dual wield…read morethe silver chopsticks you ambidextrous utensil virtuoso? Dukbaegi! It's a name that strikes fear into the heart of the enemy as you imagine Dukbaegi and the 46 other ronin charging furiously into battle screaming a chilling war cry... but... this is neither feudal Japan nor a blockbuster movie starring that bloke from Bill 'n' Ted's. It is, however, a relatively new and very good Korean BBQ restaurant. I had to ask fellow yelpers where I ate because this place needs a branding lesson (as in molten metal on cowhide). The menu doesn't have the name on it, instead you get a double dose of discombobulation as Korean characters co-mingle with the English words "Korean table", which just confuses the bejeezus outta me. In fact you'd be so hard pressed to find this place that I doubt anyone will ever see this review because they won't be looking for Dukbaegi. Hopefully my search engine prowess doesn't fail me now, and by entering the keyword *Makanai* which is the restaurant next door, we should see this result rise like cream to the top. So how was the food? It was delish, fresh and hot (temperature not spicy). The positives were the serving size and the sides - which consisted of little potato fritters, mini-mash, and miso soup. The downside was that it took a long time for food to come out despite the place being relatively empty. I had the BBQ Chilli Pork Hotpot and it was super tasty. It easily filled me up and I enjoyed every mouthful.

Chatswood has changed quite a bit since my last visit a few months ago with new restaurants popping…read moreup such as dukbaegi. With so many seemingly yummy dishes on the menu I had a difficult time deciding what to eat. After narrowing it down to 2 choices I asked the waitress what she thought and she recommended the chilli seafood kalguksu if I liked spicy food. It was a great choice on a cold sydney autumn night. The soup was spicy and very flavoursome. My only complaint would be the chopsticks. Why do Koreans insist on using metal flat chopsticks? It makes it very difficult to use, especially with noodles. Dukbaegi is a welcomed addition to the chatswood food scene and a great replacement for where used to stand a sub par dessert house.

Extremely underrated place in Lemon Grove. I love to pop in for some fried chicken - my Korean…read morefriends would agree that this place makes one of the best Korean fried chicken in all of Sydney! I recommend getting the spring onion fried chicken on the menu - juicy, perfectly favoured chicken topped with fresh spring onion. Mmmmmm!

Soban is a fusion-Korean restaurant chain that offers some traditional Korean dishes and some…read moreunique 'fusion' options. I've eaten at various Korean restaurants in Sydney but Soban in Chatswood has what I consider the best Kimchi Jjigae. I would recommend trying the Kimchi Jjigae if you want to try something very Korean, but be warned it is kinda spicy. I really like it, but I know that it is an acquired taste. Another excellent option would be their 'Soban Bulgogi' which is a spin on the traditional marinated beef. I know that when I've introduced my friends to the restaurant that they've enjoyed this dish. This is one of my favourite restaurants in Chatswood.

The food here is really tasty. And they actually listen and make it according to your preference…read more(spicy & more sauce!). Go to dish here is Chilli Chicken, I've tried the stir fried pork, it's good but not as good as Madang. The Chilli Chicken is large enough for two people to share and be full. The black bean noodles were great too. It's usually not too busy so good for quiet dinners. Nice after movie dinner place!

I will admit, I did not eat bulgogi at The Bulgogi…read more I did however have the bibimbap, which was slightly overpriced. Don't get me wrong--I was craving something spicy with rice, so it definitely hit the spot. It also came with interesting (though limited) banchan sides. But bibimbap really shouldn't exceed a certain price range, IMHO. $18 AUD for one of the simplest of Korean dishes is a little too much to ask. Maybe that's just me, but there you go. Other helpful things to know: *In a nice area--Chatswood's "North Shore" Asian central neighborhood (after we ate here I was totally tempted to go karaoke at Tomato down the street) *They have options for DIY BBQ as well as the kind where it's actually cooked for you ahead of time in the kitchen like a normal restaurant. *They sell Hite beer!

The food wasn't bad but not that great either. I think they are a bit overpriced for the quality of…read morefood they serve. It seems this is another case of paying a premium for the restaurant's location, as they are in the main pedestrian area in Chatswood. The menu is a mix of Korean and Japanese, and on both occasions I dined here, I had a Japanese dish: one was a sushi plate (I can't remember exactly what kind of sushi, I guess that's proof of how forgettable it was) and the other a teriyaki chicken bento box. Like I've said, not bad but not something you'd write home about. They have a BBQ grill if you want to cook your own meat, but the sets are pretty pricey too. I'd rather go to a proper Korean BBQ place if I was up for a BBQ. They have some lunch deals which are reasonably priced so it might be worth coming back to give those a try and to give this restaurant another chance.

Freshly fried chicken is always good. Yep you heard me, go to this place and eat some freshly fried…read morechicken. Maybe the timing of the day had something to do with it too. My mum, my brother and I were there for a pretty late dinner - I think it was because I stayed back at work. This always happens in my company. I kind of got into the mood of those Japanese businessmen who do late hours - in mood for beers and fried meats. And Gallus Gallus just hit the spot. We ordered: - original fried chicken - spicy garlic fried chicken - korean seafood pancake ... with some Hite beer to go with it. If anyone's thinking KFC and Korean Fried Chicken are the same thing, don't - Korean Fried Chicken walks all over Kentucky Fried Chicken. Maybe it's the "cooking from the heart" they talked about on Masterchef? Everything was better. The batter was better (thinner) and the meat was better (moist without being fatty). And hey, the drinks are better too. KFC and McDonalds should really consider serving alcohol. American burger joints do! Personally, I liked the original flavour better - crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and with a bit of salty goodness with it too. The marinade on the spicy one was a bit strong for my liking. But I still enjoyed it. Will come back. :)

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I had a hankering for something light and different for lunch and Thai doesn't always do it for me…read more So I wandered a little further along Military Rd than usual and spotted a pleasant-looking Korean restaurant, The Ssam. Korean can be hit or miss for a vegetarian and I always feel a bit awkward walking into a restaurant and looking at the menu and walking out, so as there were no customers in there at that time I was grateful for the massive menu on the wall... I dilemma'd over what to eat as I didn't think I felt like rice, but the nice lady behind the counter talked me into the bibimbab so I went for that. Mostly just so I could say Bibimbab. My bibimbab was just as a bibimbab (fun, isn't it?) should be- a variety of Kimchi and pickles, the rice was light and delicious, miso soup and a lovely scoop of some sort of delicate mashed potato stuff. And all for under $9. I will be back, probably daily until I get sick of saying Bibimbab.

This place is a gem! I'm so happy they've opened up in the Upper North Shore, where there is a…read moredrought of good food options. The service is friendly, their meat/food quality is exceptional and it's an intimate dining environment - not too noisy! We ordered their beef sirloin which is a whole piece of steak, cooked how you like it and then cut up in to bite-sized, delectable pieces served with lettuce and whatever sides you want. It truly melts in your mouth! The seafood pancake is one of the best I've had, crispy on the outside without being hard or super oily. All in all, I'm very happy to recommend this place. Try it!

I came here with my mom to try this fairly new Korean restaurant and we were both pleasantly…read moresurprised!! The lunch menu, though not extensive, is well priced and extremely well done. Service is also great and friendly! I ordered the Bibimbap and my mother ordered the kimchi strew. Both tasted great and I would definitely come back. It is great to have such a place open up in Gordon as we really do lack some good dining options!!

Good food in a casual setting. This place is run by a nice elderly couple. It's like having dinner…read moreat your grandma's house. The older lady takes and brings your order while the older gentleman runs the kitchen.

great environment and food is amazing. Service is great and makes you feel at home. 10/10 would…read morerecommend this place!

What a cute little place in Cremorne. This is in such a great spot with super friendly staff. It's…read morea family run place. Sylvia who owns the place was bustling around all the tables along with her staff. It was a busy Sat night and the service was excellent. The go to dish appeared to be the set menu BBQ which we had. We opted for the chilly hot sauce which added a nice kick and flavour to the food. We had some starters in the beginning but the highlight was definitely the set menu. It's a BYO place which is also a plus.