Myung jang and Obaltan restaurant
363A Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
About
Bustling, rustic-chic Korean BBQ restaurant with individual grills and Sydney Harbour Bridge mural.
Features & Amenities
Reviews (5)
We had quite a large group booking and were seated upstairs, which was a good space for a group. Unfortunately, the overall experience was very disappointing and felt quite chaotic. The restaurant was seriously understaffed on the night. There appeared to be only one staff member looking after upstairs. She was clearly doing her best, but it was far too much for one person to manage. As a result, multiple food orders were missed, dishes arrived very late, and several items we ordered never came at all. Drinks we ordered also didnโt arrive. The food quality itself was fairly low overall. Two standouts were the kimchi pancakes and tteokbokki, they were genuinely fantastic, and we ended up ordering several for the table. Aside from that, most dishes were underwhelming. The grill tops werenโt changed during the night, and our grill also kept turning off, which made cooking frustrating and constantly interrupted the meal. There were also no sauces provided with the BBQ, which was surprising. Having been to many Korean BBQ restaurants around Sydney, sauces are usually standard. We ended up ordering sauces separately, but they arrived so late that we had already finished eating by the time they came out. On top of this, the restaurant itself felt quite unclean. The overall cleanliness of the space, including the dining area and grills was below what youโd expect, which really detracted from the experience. Itโs uncomfortable to complain when staff are clearly stretched thin, but the lack of adequate staffing, organisation, cleanliness, and basic maintenance significantly impacted the night. With better management and resourcing, this place could be much better, especially for large group bookings, but on this occasion, most of our group left feeling pretty disappointed.
It was hidden away in the alley. None of the staffs are Korean and the foods arenโt authentic Korean. The spicy cold noodles and corn cheese were quite a big disappointment. We had the premium bbq buffet, however a lot of things we ordered did not come out. It was an ok experience, not the worst Korean bbq out there however itโs not the best.
After 15+ years, this is still my favourite Korean BBQ restaurant. Go to dishes: Goon man doo (fried dumplings) Hae mul pajeon (seafood pancake) Youk hwei (beef tartare) Mul neng myun (cold noodles) Woo seol (ox tongue) Wash it all down with some beer, soju or my personal favourite, makgeolli.
I tried their Korean fried chicken and it was SO good! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with the sauce perfectly balanced โ not too sweet, not too spicy. The portion was generous and the flavor really hit the spot. The place has a nice vibe and the staff were friendly too. Definitely a must-try if youโre craving proper Korean fried chicken! ๐โจ
A hidden gem for meat lovers! They serve both grilled meat and hotpot, with excellent meat quality and flavors that are rich yet refreshing. The place can be a little hard to find, but itโs so worth it once you dine here. Enjoying the meal with friends makes the experience even more delightful. Highly recommended for a cozy and satisfying food adventure!
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