The Mandoo, Strathfield

It took me a while to get into Korean food because I only perceived it (inaccurately) to be laden with meaty delights. I’m much more of a veggie-lover, so the idea of Korean BBQ just didn’t appeal to me. Luckily, in the last decade or so I befriended a few Korean friends, and especially Jeff…

Kim Restaurant, Potts Point

Korean food has slowly been spreading around the Sydney food scene, and I’m really glad for it when there are places like Kim Restaurant. Co-founders and co-chefs David Ralph and Tae Kyu (TK) Lee are cooking kick-ass Korean food with a contemporary flair. I start with a refreshing watermelon and pear cocktail that’s spiked with soju and cider….

The Sparrow’s Mill, Sydney CBD

The first three times I EVER ate Korean fried chicken was somehow always in the company of Chocolatesuze. My first two encounters were at Arisun and NaruOne with Chocolatesuze and Vxdollface after they shook their booties in a dance class I teach every Wednesday. Not long after, I ran into Chocolatesuze, Grab Your Fork and Cheflx at an event, which…