Why oh why do I live so far away from you Jin's Bibimbar? Anyone who lives or works near this…read morelovely little restaurant needs to go check it out. My partner introduced me to this restaurant as one of his fave places to go to for work lunch. Bibimbap is a really addictive meal. Especially when you have the option to style it the way you like. In fact, when you order your bibimbap here you are given a sheet of choices for your vegetables, meat & rice. You just tick and choose what appeals to you. You can add extras for little extra cost. But, the meals is super cheap anyway (under $10) and are quite filling. So I guess it depends on how hungry you are when adding extras. For the health conscious, you can choose brown rice or half/half brown & white rice. All of the veggies & meat prepared are cooked to order. So they are fresh! I went for the chicken and a range of veggies. The chicken was cooked with some lovely spices and sauce. Once your meal has been cooked, you can add sauces, oil, seaweed, nuts and have a serving of Kim chi. The trick is to mix it all up and enjoy! This is such a simple and well balanced meal. Nothing complicated in flavour, it is just so yummy. The Korean fermented chilli sauce is what makes it so good. Oh, and I saw on the sign outside that they cater for events. This would be an awesome alternative for a corporate lunch instead of boring sandwiches. I will keep them in mind for catering for sure!

I've been getting what I thought was bibimbap from a sushi bar near my work for a while now. While…read moreit is very nice, I found out that it's not real bibimbap and really should be called a sushi bowl with salad greens. Therefore I've been a bibimbap noob this whole time who needs to try the real thing: Korean bibimbap. Anyway, I was driving near work the other day and saw a place called Jin's Bibimbar on Goodwood Road. I knew that I needed to try this place, so popped in for lunch today. I am really happy that I did, because this place is the bibim-bomb, yo! When I entered the shop, one of the cooks came out and explained how it works. They have a form with check boxes on it that you tick and fill in your name. There are different types of rice or lettuce with no rice, cooked veggies, raw salads and meat/tofu/fish sections. You can pick a rice, 6 veggies/salads and one meat or tofu choice for $9.50 and any extras you add are either 50c or $1.50 depending on what you get. I chose chicken with mixed white and brown rice, broccoli, spinach, bean shoots, mushrooms, seaweed salad, carrot and cooked egg. The egg cost me 50c extra. They then make it up for you on the spot and you can choose your sauces and apply them to your taste. I chose their chili sauce, some sesame oil, kimchi, peanuts and some chili aoli. They also have dry seaweed, and some other Korean sauces that I didn't know. The flavour is amazing and it's a really tasty and filling lunch. I'll definitely be back.

Had 3 kinds of Bibimbap bowls as a takeaway last week. The beef, veggie tempura and chicken. OMG- I…read morecould not believe how tasty and plentiful the food was. We will be back on a regular basis. Cheap for the amount of food you get and so tasty. PS- no idea why my location says San Francisco. I live in Adelaide!

Bipimbap, bipimbap, bipimbap! Did someone say fresh salmon bipimbap? Yes please!…read more I had no idea how amazing this dish is. I love korean food, but for some reason I have never tried a bipimbap. What is a bipimbap you say? Well, it is like a sushi salad without the nori. I guess it is like the Korean version of sushi? So, you have lettuce, sushi rice, cucumber, a hard-boiled egg, fresh salmon (and other options if you wish on the menu), kewpie mayo and chilli sauce. I mentioned to the lovely lady running the store that this was my first bipimbap and was really excited. And what did she do? When my serve was ready she jumped over to my table and showed me how to eat it properly. The idea is to have it mixed properly so the sauces and ingredients are mixed thoroughly. She even mixed it for me! How sweet! She was really excited to see what I thought. I could totally live on this meal. Even though it has Kewpie mayo in it, it is surprisingly light. Maybe it is the addition of the lettuce that freshens it up. I actually love it so much that if I am ever in the area again, I will stop to get one. As for the rest of the menu, the sushi is really fresh and made just before lunch trade. It is rolled in plastic to keep the nori from drying out. This is what a lot of other sushi stores need to learn. So when you eat the sushi the nori is not chewy. The service at this store is really friendly and cheerful. Every time I have been here the owners have been so happy and helpful. It is super busy too, so you might want to get there early if you want a seat for lunch. I know it is out of the way for most, but if you are near Winston Avenue or Goodwood road it is worth stopping by.

OKie, My first ever Korean barbeque in Australia. Not bad. But the experience didn't blew me away…read more I was there with a couple of friends along with my family, no prior booking, but we managed to get seatings anyway since it's a Monday. The place have about 10-15 tables, a decent size place. The Koreans are polite, even though initially I have some issues understanding them, but they were polite and patient to explain how to order and stuff.. For our barbe, as we have a Muslim friend around, and he can't consume pork, we ordered a plate each for all the rest of the meat (Beef and Chicken). I like the marinated chicken, both versions are really tasty. And the good thing about them is that they provide a scissor for you to cut those chunky meat. A nice touch there. There were other pre-prepared food near the entrance, much like a buffet spread. There wasn't alot of choices, but at least you are not just limited to eating barbeque food if that isn't your thing. Overall, I think the experience is fine. I feel that the price for an adult is reasonable. However, I paid half price for my older daughter, and I felt that it is really expensive when her portion is included in the overall bill. I mean at age 4, she didn't really eat that much to justify even $10, let alone $15(or $16, can't rem the actual cost). I will probably visit other Korean barbeque joints before considering returning. Need to eat out at other joints before I really know who is better. :)

A good little Korean BBQ place, quite authentic, just outside the city. $29.90 per person BBQ…read morebuffet - basically, you just go down the menu list, order what you want and they bring it out for you. (I think there might be a one hour time limit for ordering, and a two hour time limit for eating, for those who want to pace themselves.) There is a penalty for leftover food, so don't go overboard. Some of the highlights included the japchae (sweet potato noodles) and the ju mok bap (rice balls) (which you roll yourself - you'll get given some plastic gloves to do this - definitely worth it!) The meat was really good too. Staff were friendly and efficient. It's worth checking out if you like Korean BBQ.

An extremely unprofessional establishment. We made a reservation for 13 people for a friend's…read morebirthday on the evening of August 4th, 2019. We were promised a booking for 7pm and the restaurant even called us to confirm the booking the day of. Upon arriving at 7pm, the entire restaurant is full and we were constantly told to "sorry, please wait a few more minutes". After being offered more empty promises, we ended up leaving at 7:23pm. How can any hospitality establishment conduct business in good faith and neither honor nor consider reservations made in advance? The restaurant management are unprincipled and plainly incompetent. Worthy of a 1 star review.

We booked a table online but when we got there no one greeted me and I had to wonder where to go to…read moreask about my booking. The cashier is at the back so you have to ask them about your booking. I had to wait for a while because there was a table mix up. Customers assume can just walk in and sit down to eat so they got kicked out as they didn't book and we did so it took a while for them to get ready. Should be more organised and have a reserve sign on the table. Otherwise food was really good. Simple flavours but it was tasty and it's fun seeing it be cooked by itself. Staff were friendly when not as busy. Would come back again!

Really amazing hole-in-the-wall Korean restaurant! Must try bibimbap and steamed dumplings!…read more Find seating first before ordering.

Delicious handmade dumplings! My husband and I shared a…read moreserve of steamed mandu (Korean dumplings) - half chicken and half pork. They were delicious and came with a side of homemade pickles and soy/chilli/sesame sauce. We saw the staff making the dumplings by hand - they taste like they are made with love and good quality ingredients!

Kid friendly. Spicy pork was great. Service was good…read more Didn't recognise the restaurant at first as the Don Don Korean BBQ signage was missing from the front of the store except for a small light box with the name in it.

Don Don isn't bad, but it isn't great. I go to the nearby uni and it is nice to have a little…read morevariety in options. I've been there two or three times, but it's not particularly moreish, which is surprising for me, I usually can't get enough Korean food. The curry was a little too syrupy and the vegetables a bit overcooked, the bibimbap sauce tasted artificial - too sweet and not spicy enough. I am curious about the hotpot though - I've noticed a lot of people come back for this. As well as some of the more traditionally Korean dishes, Don Don makes a range of meals that remind me of the closely related Japanese cuisine. The bento boxes and sushi are reasonably priced. This place has a lot of potential - sweet decor and good location to take advantage of uni and night life - but I think the food needs to improve.

This is our regular go to local restaurant. But also worth…read moretravelling to! Food variety and taste - 9-10 Cleanliness- 10 Service- 10 Menu mix up - 9 Wine and cocktails- 8-9 Going back tonight!

yrscore: F4,E4,R4…read more The menu in this fusion restaurant is pretty interesting. Tried the roti Benedict which was pretty good. Exciting choice of TomYum hollandaise sauce and roti canai. There is a tea menu with a variety of Asian tea to choose from. I love the setting and feel of this restaurant. There is a zen feel to this place. The service is good too. Will most definitely revisit this place to explore different dishes and tea.

I had the fried chicken with half and half, secret sauce and sweet and spicy. I enjoyed the secret…read morebetter only because the sweet one was a bit too sweet for me after almost half a chicken. They serve a whole chicken and I almost finished it by my self but it was a huge portion. Also served with a side of daikon. Very tasty.

A delightful little restaurant of around 40 covers. The clean, simple elegance in the table…read moresettings carries through into the presentation of the delicious and authentic dishes. We ordered the Kimchi Jeon (kimchi pancake), which was crispy and full of flavour. The Dolsot Bibimbap came in a heated bowl that scorched the rice that came into contact with it, rendering the rice crunchy and slightly burnt, like finding the socarrat at the bottom of a good paella. The chef herself came out to mix the bowl up, stirring in the gochujang to our diner's taste and absolute delight! The Seolleong Tang (Ox bone broth with slices of beef brisket, rice cake slices and potato noodles) was full of the kind of flavour one gets only from very, very slow cooking. We also ordered a pot of tea for two, and were told we could have it topped up when we required. The service was friendly and warm. We had a very satisfying meal, and look forward to coming back for the grilled meat dishes and the chef's signature dish - the Dak Manul (pan-fried chicken, marinated in crushed fresh garlic, with special soy sauce).

I came here with a group of people. a few of us tried the special BBQ,…read moreThe flavours are great, quite mild for Korean food. but the meat was a little overcooked and chewy. Others had some other options and everyone thought the food was good. It's not traditional Korean but very nice all the same.

Dear Daisy, I'm…read morewriting this review to you today to let you know that I very much appreciated your hospitality today over lunch. You are so lucky to be set in such a beautiful little neighbourhood, so close to the industrial train lines but tucked away amongst all those cute Goodwood cottages. The cute embroidered chair cushions and large wooden tables was a nice detail you added to my lunch experience. Although your prices are a little bit more than your standard cafe, the choice you provided was great for lunch. And you must have known I'm a fan of an all day brunch too. My coffee was smooth and lunch of citrus smashed avo on rye with smoked salmon and fetta was fresh and zingy. My dining partner's pulled pork bun with potato salad looked lovely too. Thank you for friendly and speedy service. I look forward to catching up again soon. Best wishes, Chloe

Imagine the excitement coursing through my veins when a brand spanking new cafe (with all the…read morehipster/trendy trimmings) opens up 5 doors down from my house, and dearest Daisy, you passed my expectations for a local with flying colours. Dear Daisy occupies the space left by the Leah St Deli and is right on the tram line next to the Forestville tram stop next to the hairdressers. I've popped in and out of here a number of times for coffee and have been most satisfied with smooth flat whites and spicy long blacks and am always pleased with the sparkly service and cheery staff. The menu here is catered to the breakfast/brunch crew (all day breakfast, huzzah!) but Dear Daisy is developing a great lunch menu. The selection features all your standards for brekkie and lunch has a mix of wraps and rolls as well as some great specials (pulled pork buns, zucchini fritters anyone?) and over the past week since its opened I've seen the menu change and evolve. Lunching here I had a pulled pork bun with coleslaw with potato salad on the side, the pork was soft and tender and the potato salad had pickles (yay!) with yumminess all round. Pricing is quite reasonable and on the cheap side for the Goodwood area. Really looking forward to getting round to breakfast here and with 7am opening on the weekdays, I'm thinking a post night duty pick me up breakfast treat is in order!