MS KOREA — Restaurant in Hobart

Exploring Korean Cuisine in Tasmania: A First Encounter with Room for Growth

During a two-week trip across Tasmania, I found myself craving the familiar comforts of Korean food. Relying on Google reviews, I visited this restaurant during the first week of my journey. As the only Korean restaurant I came across in Tasmania, I was eager to experience their take on Korean cuisine. While the visit had its highlights, the experience ultimately left room for improvement.

Accessibility The restaurant benefits from a prime location in the heart of the CBD, making it highly accessible for both locals and travellers. Its central position makes it an ideal stop for those exploring the area.

Service The service was adequate but unremarkable. While the staff were polite, their approach lacked the attentiveness and warmth often associated with quality hospitality. Clearer menu explanations or a more welcoming demeanour could have enhanced the experience, especially for a restaurant that introduces a foreign cuisine to a diverse audience.

Food I sampled five main dishes to get a broad sense of the menu. However, the food often diverged from the authentic flavours and textures one might expect from Korean cuisine, raising questions about the restaurant's approach to its offerings.

Stir-Fried Spicy Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum): Traditionally, this dish is characterized by a harmonious balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. However, what I was served was unfamiliar and seemed to stray significantly from this flavor profile. Pork Bone Soup (Gamjatang): This dish was particularly disappointing. While gamjatang is typically a hearty, comforting soup enriched with vegetables and depth of flavor, the version here was sparse. Apart from a few pieces of potato, the soup lacked the ingredients and richness that make it a staple of Korean cuisine. For locals unfamiliar with Korean food, this interpretation might create a skewed impression of what Korean cuisine truly represents. Authenticity and attention to detail are key in delivering a meaningful introduction to such a culturally rich cuisine, and these elements felt lacking.

Price The pricing was noticeably higher than that of similar establishments on Mainland Australia. While the logistical challenges of sourcing ingredients in Tasmania may justify some markup, the quality of the dishes did not align with the higher price point, making the overall experience feel less valuable in comparison.

Overall Impression The presence of a Korean restaurant in Tasmania is a welcome addition to the region’s culinary landscape, but this establishment fell short of delivering an authentic and memorable Korean dining experience. While the location and accessibility are strengths, the restaurant's take on Korean food needs refinement to accurately reflect the cuisine's true essence.

To those seeking their first taste of Korean food, this restaurant may provide a starting point, but it lacks the authenticity and depth needed to truly showcase the richness of Korean culinary culture. With improvements in menu development, ingredient quality, and execution, this restaurant has the potential to not only satisfy the cravings of Korean food enthusiasts but also introduce local diners to the vibrant, complex flavours of Korea in an authentic and...

Terrible service I had today with my pickup order. My order got items missing and the restaurant tried to call me to let me know of that. However when they called me it kept showing no caller ID (like three times) and they did not leave me any messages at all. All I heard was the background noise of somewhere. When I got home I managed to get a message from them saying they missed a few items in my order and they asked me to come back and get it. When I told them I have just got home they kept asking if I could come back and get the rest. I asked if they could send me the item instead. After that they gave me two options like they would refund me or I come back the next day. I chose the refund way and I said I might order it again online instead of coming back but the waitress might not understand and she kept saying they would refund and she will ask her manager and call me back in 2-3 minutes. However 15 minutes later there was still no phone call and I had to call them back. They told me they were about to call me and they refunded the money to me. I was just not happy with the way they deal with their mistake. I talked to their manager and she even told me they could not leave any messages for me when they called even though I told them everyone could not reach me can always leave me a message, and also how would I suppose to answer and check my phone while I was driving. They should of have the other way to treat the customers especially when it was their mistake. The way the manager talked to me was kind of ignorant when I felt like she did not really pay attention to what I said and she was trying to offend or like cover their mistake. I used to love their food especially their chicken and always highly recommended them with my friends. But they totally ruined my night tonight especially I had to drive a long way from Kingston to the store they to Howrah to my friend’s place and all I got was could you come back and get the rest...

Used to order and dine in couple times for dinner and lunch. Lunch: bulgogi rice box is a must for me. Round box wih stir fried beef and onion on top. I also order egg drop soup (with egg and onion). Around $12,13 for lunch is full for one girl. Dinner: 🌸 dine in: a must for pock hock (in Hobart), steamed egg, odeng and rice ball. They offer ypu three sauces. Side kimchi/panchan have to order aside. I was impressed with rice ball - we mixed it up (by ourselves) and tasty differently! $7-8 a bowl. odeng is alright, but i have to put a bit soy in. But other thn fish cake skewers (5 skewers), they also have tofu and other type of cake, spring onion. can order through the QR code at table. would recommend to book the table for those peak dinner time (6.30pm-7.30PM)

🌸 take away: soy chiken (a real giant box - such a big dish for 2) spicy, they have potato, carrot, onion and tokbokkk. Me and my friend eat for two meals. fried chicken: a must!! It was out of expectation as its flavor (we order garlic spinkle). Seem like they use thigh chicken, make it juicy and tender. The package take away was packed in foil, keep hot. The other day we microwaved it again, still...