Korean dishes to try in Sydney
You don’t really need to go to Korea (at least for now) to enjoy outstanding Korean dishes. In our bustling city of Sydney alone, there is already plenty of Korean restaurants that can satisfy your Korean food cravings. So if you are planning on a Korean food adventure anytime soon, then we hope that our list below of must-try Korean dishes will help you decide on which Korean dishes will give the best value for your money:
1. Bibimbap
Korea’s most famous rice bowl can be enjoyed outstandingly right here in Sydney! Seriously, who can resist of bowl of steamed rice topped with warm and tender beef and an assortment of savoury vegetables? “Bibim” actually means “to mix” in English, so go ahead and mix your bowl of bibimbap so you can feel the explosion of flavour that each ingredient provides. Some great Sydney places where you can order delicious bowls of bibimbap are Bibim, to Mix and Moon Park.
2. Mul Naengmyeon
This dish is for noodle lovers who want to enjoy a bowl of cold noodles that are served in a tasty broth. You want to promote healthy digestion and cleanse your palate? Then this Korean dish is for you. Boiled egg, cucumber, Asian pear, and radish are the typical ingredients that you will see in this noodle dish, which is just perfect to consume on a hot and summery day. Don’t forget to add some mustard oil or vinegar to further enhance the flavours. If you are suddenly craving now for a great bowl of mul naengmyeon, then you can head out to Poong Nab Dong and HanYang Galbi.
3. Bossam
Bossam is a pork belly dish that is cooked in spices and is served in thin slices. A lot of Korean foodies consistently rate bossam as one of the must-tries in Korean cuisine because of its savory tenderness and juicy flavor. And of course, what’s a Korean dish without its awesome sides? Bossam is often served with fermented shrimp, kimchi, oyster radish, onion and garlic. And just before you use those chopsticks, allow us to tell you how you down this piece of awesomeness: you get your pork belly and the sides, wrap them all together in your choice of vegetable leaves, which are usually cabbage or lettuce, and then devour. Kim Restaurant and Maroo Korean Barbecue Restaurant are just a couple of dining spots where you can try great-tasting bossams.
4. Korean fried chicken
Chicken is of course one of our most favourite comfort food, and nothing beats the glorious taste of a crispy and finger-lickin’ Korean fried chicken. Korean fried chicken is already so good on its own that you don’t even need to put sauce on it sometimes. Foreigners are also raving about Korean friend chicken because it has a light taste and is not too greasy. This dish is best eaten with some banchans such as radish cubes which just perfectly complement the taste of this fried goodness. Feel free to get your Korean fried chicken fix from food joints like Red Pepper, Beshico, Gallus Gallus and Jeans Chilli Chicken. You won’t be disappointed!
5. Samgyeopsal
Samgyeopsal is one of those pork belly dishes that you will almost always see in any Korean BBQ feast. What can we say – Koreans love their pork so much! The cuts for this meat are much thicker and are often served uncooked and unmarinated. This means that you will be doing all of the grilling and portioning of the cuts into smaller pieces so that they will be cooked evenly and thoroughly. You can order excellent samgyeopsal from food places like 678 and Jang Ta Bal.
We know that a lot of you are foodies, so please let us know your favourite Korean dishes that you managed to try here in Sydney. And if you wish to enjoy Korean BBQ right at the comforts of your own home, then always remember that Korean BBQ Online is here to deliver.
