Tel: (07) 5572 5733
Fax: (07) 5572 5711
Considering that Sydney probably has a much bigger Korean population, and more "Korean"districts such as Eastwood, Strathfield & Campsie, this Korean BBQ restaurant on the Gold Coast is faring quite well.
The interior is decked out in traditional Korean ornaments and costumes, and the staff are all quite friendly and courteous. They offer both BBQ (cook your own) and a menu for individual authentic dishes (e.g. chilli soups, cooked meat dishes, noodles etc).
For 3 or more persons, get one of the larger BBQ meat plates with an assortment of meats - it cuts down a lot of decision making and works out quite cheaply. Like most Korean eateries, they also provide prior to your main meal some sides dishes. Kim Chi is always a must, there was some potato doused in soy sauce (give that a miss, didn't taste so fresh while I was there), seaweed but my favourite was this mayo-salad dish:
To be honest, I have no idea what its made of, the mayo part is obvious, there is some shredded carrot an some black sesame seeds - but the main ingredient is like a cross between a vermicelli noodle/jellyfish/pickled vegetable. But the taste (quite bland) but texture - incredible! It's almost like a crunch in your mouth, but the contents are soft. If that makes any sense...
They also served this pre-side dish, dish consisting of an iceberg lettuce salad - it was quite light, and different (never had anything like it) because it had like a peppery/spicy powder dressing which was quite unique!
During my stay (dinner for 2) we ordered 2 meat dishes - the beef (left), and spicy chicken (right).
The beef is marinated in the style of Bulgogi, but the marinate of this particular eatery is much more intense, if anything with a slighty sweet taste. It is further enhanced by the charcoal BBQ. The spicy chicken is also quite nice, not overly spicy (so suitable for the starting spice eater).
The minimum requirement for ordering BBQ meats is 2 dishes, as displayed in the image above. The condiments that come with it are: mushrooms, lettuce, onions, garlic, radish? & pumpkin. I can tell you, this was the first time I've had BBQ lettuce - I'm not usually a fan of rabbit food, but I obliged this time - and it wasn't too bad.
Total including drinks worked out to be $20 per head. Speaking of drinks, you must try the grape juice. My friend was telling me it is quite nice, and has floating grapes - so naturally I was keen to see what all this commotion was about. It is a refreshing beverage, however I'm pretty sure the drink itself is nothing more than sugar water - actually very reminiscent of Aloe Vera Drink if you've ever had that.
For a decent Korean BBQ while interstate, I would definitely recommend this one!
