“It’s just like Korea”
Friday, July 27th, 2007… said my Korean friend, in delight, when she joined us at Hwaro BBQ. It seems like the entire Korean population in Melbourne thinks the same, as they literally swarmed in to sit around communal barbecues to grill marinated meats over hot coals. Always a sign of truly authentic food. It’s not just the warm wooden interiors or the impressive list of shoju on offer that reminds Koreans of home, but also the most essential ingredient of all - the ubiquitous kimchi. With just the right spiciness and sourness, I reckon it’s the best kimchi in town, and it looks like everyone agrees.
The menu is not for the faint-hearted, featuring ox tongue, pork belly and a hefty Scotch fillet. Neither is the shoju - be warned, it may result in embarrasing behaviour and a few regrets the day after! You won’t regret the food, though - and you’ll be hankering for your next dose of kimchi again soon.