Korean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Adelaide

Mandoo

92/100 (1922 ratings)

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"Beef bibimbap was..."

Samantha

"The dumpling soup hit the right spot 👌. You can tell the food is good when the line is long and people are willing to wait to get a seat. Small..."

Cassandra Yee

"would recommend getting takeout so that you don't have to stand in the long queue to get a table. The zomato menus are out of date as they've upped..."

Amina

"I haven't been here for about 4 years because it's gotten so popular however, I have now figured out that takeaway is the way to go and the..."

4chillies

"If you want to have some korean food then this is the place. They have some amazing staff which takes care of the needs of the customer. Must..."

Shivam Verma

"• Mandoo’s interior design makes me feel like I’m in Korea. When I came (around 1pm), the restaurant was fully occupied, which made this small..."

Uyen’s Eat And Play Notebook

"Just the best dumplings in Australia I have ever had. Even the place was crowded, the staff were still friendly and helpful. Do not miss this..."

Willie Yang

"Dumplings. So. Good!We ordered their dumpling soup (comes with 6 dumplings or so..) and a plate of fried chicken dumplings. It was a #mandoo..."

Cathy

"This place is so busy and I understand why. You have to queue up especially during lunch break. Eventhough, it is such a small place the turnover is..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Little gem tucked away in bank street. Pretty friendly service. Huge dumpling portions. Would definitely come back here and eat again. Just wish they..."

Tan.ned

"Went on a saturday night. Lined up for a good 20mins. The tiny joint can seat approximately 22 people. So expect to share your table.We..."

The Weekend Foodie

"Any eating place which has a queue waiting for more than 30 minutes has to be a really good place to eat.....thats mandoo for you ....the steamed..."

Nitin P Amin

"Any place that can elevate the humble bibimbap and make it taste THIS good deserves five stars in my book. Affordable, delicious, definitely worth..."

Leila

"Lovely staff, casual and intimate atmosphere. We had udon noodles, veggie bibimbap and veggie dumplings and they were all delicious. Loved..."

Ophelia

"Value for money - 5☆Portions are big! Good for 2.Location - 5☆ Walking distance to Adelaide Railway StationFood - 4☆ Love their..."

Cindy

"The mandoos are good and taste really healthy to me hahaha. The noodles are tasty as well, not too salty and best to eat in winter. The bulgogi..."

ItsNHU

"The best bibimbap and dumplings in Adelaide. The pickled cucumber is out of this world. Even the sauce for the dumpling is great. My favourite..."

B19ckr9bb1t

"Went to this place for some dumplings and good food! Super crowded for lunches! The egg custard tart sounds tantalizing, quite average though. Must..."

Erica George

"Our go to Korean in Adelaide. Although Mandoo have a limited offering, everything they do is fabulous. Bipinbap is huge and delicious and their..."

Gfmvhac

"My name is Sarah and I am a Mandoo addict..... The dumplings and hot pot here are so, so, so good. There's usually a line out the front door, and..."

Sarah Katherine

"Lunch break spot offering good food for a decent price. Definitely worth checking out. Love that it’s family run and that you can see the dumplings..."

Tamara

"While travelling from Melbourne...So everything that was served, was done well. However, it came down to preference. I prefer my dumplings less..."

Linda

"🍽️: Beef Bibimbap, 3-4 person Hotpot 👍: One of the tastiest bibimbaps in Adelaide; hotpot packed with ingredients, serious mountain..."

Eat With Kawai

"If you haven’t been to Mandoo then you haven’t lived! Their dumplings are some of the best going around as evident by the line to get in...."

Tige

"AMAZING dumplings and bibimbap. The serving size was huge and the food was absolutely delicious. We had the pork and kimchi mandoo, as well as the..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"Mandoo is a restaurant with one of the highest ratings in Adelaide, so a visit was long overdue. With such lofty reputations, our expectations were..."

Caries Today

"I had mandoo at Korea before, so at this place the mandoo is average. The portion is big for both mandoo and bibimbap, I guess it is good value for..."

Authenticity

"Hands down, if you’re looking for authentic South Korean food, this is the place to go. There is no other restaurant in the whole of South..."

Jia Shin

"Not a bad feed for a few bucks. Seats are limited but turn-over's pretty quick. Everyone comes for the dumplings but bibimbap is the best..."

Steamrollersam

"Best Korean food I have ever had. I had bibimbap and bibimandoo and those were delicous with reasonable price. The shop also provided great service..."

Ben

"This place is the shit. The dumplings are just bloody glorious. They are huge with a home made taste and are filled with all sorts of ingredients,..."

Jono

"Best dumplings! Tried the fried and steamed chicken dumplings, both were amazing but I preferred the fried. The dipping sauce was delicious..."

Jackie Holloway

"Been here multiple times and loved it. Love the handmade dumplings and small dishes served on the table. I love their pickles and how you could see..."

Carmen Tassone

"Hands down the best dumplings in Adelaide! We shared the steamed pork, steamed kimchi and a serve of the bibimbap. The dumplings are fresh, made..."

Global Gastronomista

"If it’s good enough for Pete Evans, then we had to try it. Well this food was remarkable. The dumplings are the best dumplings that I have ever ..."

Thequintessentialgirl

"Great handmade dumplings and friendly service with a smile. Always busy especially at lunch but worth the wait for a table. I love both the steamed..."

Omyeah

"Nice food. Dumplings here are huge and is a must try for the fried pork dumplings. The next best food on the menu is the hot pot. No bookings allowed..."

Calvin Siew

"Mandoo is such a lovely restaurant with fantastic atmosphere! Even when there's a line outside they are extremely accommodating and you never have to..."

Phoebe

"Wow! What a lovely experience! I love Korean food and this was the best I’ve had. The Bibimbab (vegetarian) was excellent as were the vegetable..."

Christopher Melville-Rossouw

"Have never had Korean dumplings before, so I don't have anything to directly compare with (apart from non-Korean dumplings!), but was really glad to..."

Nalia

"I enjoyed a hotpot meal there for my birthday. The food was good, but the service could've been better - we arrived early but were told to leave our..."

TinaZzz

"Edit: Tried the beef bibimbap another time and also really really yummy. Great flavours, and a massive serving. It's the regular kind of bibimbap,..."

VK

"I usually don’t queue but I was super curious to find out how good Mandoo was. Luckily the line moved quickly, we only had to wait for around 10..."

Hello. Imnikki

"I tried the soup, fried chicken and fried vegetable mandoo. I wanted to enjoy it! Unfortunately for me overall the mandoo tasted bland and..."

Sarahbabexxoo

"Love the dumplings, and you could have them mixed, I had 4 chicken dumplings and 4 vegetable dumplings in one serving. The take away (which I had)..."

Olivia Suriyanto

"Friendly staff and good service. The food was of a pretty good standard though not to my personal taste. Tried both the steamed and fried dumplings..."

Yutear

"Good things come to those who wait...When they say (re: Mandoo), "it's a really small restaurant... People line up for a table!", they..."

Karlye

"Super clean, authentic and delicious variety of Korean dumpling dishes cooked to perfection by a passionate and professional team. This is "hard to..."

Andrew@phase5

"One of the best Korea restaurants I have ever been in Australia! Extremely delicious food, sides, mandoo and soap with considerable quantity...."

Lingbo.li

"Perfect for a winters day, these dumplings were amazing! They were filled with goodness of filling and were lightly season with flavour that's not..."

Mavis Tan

"This one is by far my favourite Korean restaurant in the CBD. The dumplings are super delicious, staffs are very friendly and polite. The only..."

Sally M'aynaise

"Almost a regular here and have tried almost everything on the menu. Everything is amazing from the friendly service to amazing food. Would recommend..."

Ngan Lam

"Walked around Hindley Street and tried this dumplings. Wanted to try the kimchi dumplings and unfortunately they didn't make that on that day so..."

Rodney Ho

"Their dumplings taste amazing keeps you wanting more.The fillings are fresh and well seasoned and the wrappings are silky smooth. They are..."

Seng Kiat Lu

"One of best dumplings in australia. Dumplings were fresh and delicious. The place was little busy though and there was little queue outside...."

Guu

"Dumpling soup is really a special combination. Kimchi dumplings are delicious. The size is big. One soup with kimchi dumplings are enough for two..."

Xiaoyue Yang

"For a quick eat this is a star. Delicious dumplings!and yummy side dishes, quick friendly service and clean. Yes there was a line at the door but I..."

Fiona Martin

"Love this place ! The dumplings in here are so amazing. My favourite dumpling in this place is either their fried pork dumplings or steamed..."

N

"In love with this place! Good service with uber tasty food! They serve so fast so we don't have to wait so long! Don't come at peak hour if you don't..."

Anggitawn

"Loved this place! Went here today with my Friend :) the staff are friendly and attentive and the food is great and fresh, I had the steamed and fried..."

JBeats

"Am writing a review after my second visit last night! The first time I went to Mandoo was for takeaway. I ordered fried pork dumplings and steamed..."

Miss. Foodie

"Had Udon soup, bibimbap and dumplings. The bibimbap was so big that i couldnt even finish it and had to takeaway the bibimbap! Definitely will be my..."

Cherlyn Ting Sze Qi

"The kimchi spicy hot pot is really lovely. The kimchi mandoo and everything in the hot pot is lovely and beautiful! We ordered a small one which was..."

Jia Zhao

"We came here for lunch on a weekday and the queue was out the door. Word is out that this place is good! After about a half an hour wait we got a..."

Sarah

"Super yum! Tofu and vegetable dumplings are good, option for vegan bibimbap is great, the staff are lovely and the pickle jar makes me so so happy...."

Kate8and8and8

"Food: The dumplings are delicious! Trust me when I say that the stews are very generous. We had 4 boys eating and we could not finish the large..."

Culinary Explorers

"Nice dumpling no doubt! But it seems that they don't use their tables efficiently. There have been an two ppl table empty for more than 15 mins..."

Monica612

"The dumplings are delicious, I preferred the steamed vegetarian to the fried chicken. The Bibimbap seems simple yet is the best I have had in..."

Scottt

"Superb service and amazing dumplings!! Most of the time there is a lineup to dine in (seperate line for takeaway), but it is so worth it. You are..."

Valaina

"I ordered chicken fried dumplings and beef bibimbap,both are nice! Staff are friendly too.. recommended for you who loves Korean food..Overall..."

Sheny Aldelony

"Really tasty & fresh bibimbap (as good as ones I had in Korea), generous portions, quick and friendly service and good tasting dumplings. Would..."

Steph

"This is a good restaurant with $16 for the beef bibimbam. Very big and filling content of meat, seaweed and other food. Very fresh tasting, and won't..."

R The Eater

"Ordered two Korean hot pot for 5 people is way too much hhhhhhh. That was very delicious and tasty. Very rich kimchi flavor in the spicy hot pot but..."

Yancui Fiona Lin

"Very tasty dumplings. Must try a large range because they are all so delicious. It's only small so there is sometimes a wait for a seat, and it is a..."

Ally Sinclair

"If you have a big stomach, this is definitely for you! We ordered spicy hot pot for 2-3pp, didn't manage to finish it. It was SOOOOO big but very..."

AliceMM

"Just go and try it. The ambience is more like a take away. You have to order at the counter. The service was very friendly and prompt. A bit..."

MrJan

"Well...finally, a dumpling place for all people, not just eaters of pig meat, this place offers a variety of dumplings, and other dishes such as..."

Abbott And Abbess

"If only it was closer....I've been dying to try this place out for some time but it seemed a little far from Flinders St (where I work). So I..."

Billy Raditya

"Absolutely delicious and consistent as always, I love how fresh the dumplings are and you can do half/half with the dumplings so you can try a..."

D

"Yum! Absolutely delicious Korean dumplings. We ordered takeaway (restaurant was set as closed on doordash so we had to go into the restaurant but..."

Tina Pickford (Ting Ting 婷婷)

"Attentive staffs! Always greet you politely! Delicious chicken steamed dumplings! Such a nice and warm place to have dinner on a rainy chilly day...."

Amy

"A bit of a wait but so worth it, had the steamed chicken and fried pork dumplings - superb! Crunchy, savoury and slightly sweet with the dipping..."

Dharshana Sivapatham

"Amazed by these little chicken/pork/vegetables filled pots of happiness called mandoo! Steamed or fried, the mandoos are to die for! The sesame and..."

Neha Wali

"Yummy!! Hidden away on Bank Street in Adelaide, is this gem of a restaurant that will leave you satisfied and happy if you are a fan of Korean..."

Suda Shanmugaraja

"Awesome. One of the best place for Dumplings. Loved it. A must try at Adelaide CBD. Bibimbap was very delightful. Staff was most courteous and..."

Srinidhi Shimoga Gopinath

"Beautiful food every time and great service. Never disappointed when I come to Mandoo to eat. Thank you for the great..."

Sharon

Shobosho

86/100 (1777 ratings)

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"Great food and service. The tasting menu had plenty of variety and was generous enough for two big eaters. All staff were knowledgeable, attentive..."

Anais Chevalier

"We came here for my birthday and loved it. Every single plate of food was incredibly tasty and so delicate and pretty. Our waiter was really lovely..."

Samantha Dickins

"I just wanted to drop a note to say that we had an incredible time at Sho today for lunch. Dexter is an absolute ambassador for your business. It’s..."

Gemma Lee

"Amazing food experiences to be had here! The roast cauliflower was unbelievable as was the lotus root and seaweed salt and vinegar crisps. This is no..."

Rach Kochie

"The ambience when you walk in , the music, the professionalism from the staff created an air of expectation of what may come from the menu. We were..."

Paul Alexander

"What excellent food and drink, food was absolutely amazing, staff great, friendly and know their stuff, great atmosphere, could do with better front..."

Kiley Briggs

"Absolutely outstanding dinner. Loved the experience from the moment I walked in. Nice touch on the menu, if you can't decide what to order. Choose..."

Philippe Perrey

"For our Perth group of Food Tour travellers this was a treat! The Chefs menu gave us an amazing array of sumptuous dishes showcasing the kitchens..."

Tracey Cotterell

"Amazing food and great atmosphere - couples are seated along the bar to watch the cooking, but this made the experience even better! Will definitely..."

Melissa V-burg

"Fantastic - one of the best in Adelaide. Excellent service, amazing flavored and a kitchen and staff who are equal parts excellent entertainment and..."

Jasmin Parasiers

"Was in adelaide for the weekend ... my home town and saw this place Friday evening and ate here Saturday Exceeded all expectations-ambience, vibe..."

Jack Zoumaras

"This place is awesome! Definitely get the steak and the staff are really..."

Daniel Fitzpatrick

"We went here for our anniversary date last night after a recommendation from a friend. As soon as we stepped into the restaurant we were taken back..."

Elle-Eats

"Went here for a date and it’s got to be one of the most fun dates we’ve had! We were super lucky to get in as we didn’t reserve but the staff..."

Taylor Boehm

"This place was recommended to us by a friend who visited Adelaide and told us how amazing this place was. We went for a special occasion and decided..."

Dawson Brister

"Must try restaurant in Adelaide! I’m not often amazed by every dish that I’ve ordered at a restaurant, but at Shobosho every dish was better than..."

Nicolepamute

"Omg, Seriously the best dumplings I had. I am very impressed. The potstickers highly recommended! I will definitely come back for more. The service..."

Maryke Fry

"Finally! I made it to Shobosho! Been on the list for ages! Happy face! We did not book, so were seated at the bar right in front of the..."

Uberfrauline

"Love the atmosphere here - being able to see the kitchen and the flames jumping around adds something to your dining experience. The menu has a..."

4chillies

"One of the most innovative dishes we’ve ever had. The portions are definitely small but they’re perfect for us as we can try a lot of different..."

Ella

"A truly unique and extremely delicious experience. I usually frown upon ‘fusion’ cuisine but these dishes were original and full of flavour...."

Lz

"Came first time for my birthday dinner and got the kitchen to pick our meals , some dishes were amazing and some were lacking . Came back a second..."

Socheath Meach

"Awesome restaurant. Sitting at the kitchen bar creates a good atmosphere. Great flavours and textures across the menu. Standouts for us on this visit..."

Steve

"Just visited Shobosho out of curiosity and was not disappointed. I was a little weary as the menu changes daily so your not 100% sure what your going..."

The Roze Review

"Three couples had lunch at Shobosho on a Sunday. I had phoned earlier in the week to book a particular table & I would recommend doing this for..."

Mark Chalker

"What a crowd pleaser. The chefs here should be super proud of what they’re dishing up. The design of the restaurant is very cool and comfortable, I..."

Mafarmer714

"This is a bit of a different review. I had the opportunity to eat Chef Adam Liston's food at Tasting Australia Glasshouse Kitchen: Rivers and..."

Only If Its Good

"Never imagine I would find a place like this in Adelaide. Highly recommend. The staff were nice. The food is AMAZING. Would like to go back again ...."

Birgitta Roseline

"An amazing dining experience! The waiter was so helpful and friendly. Loved the creativity and flair with which each dish was presented. A complete..."

Alyssa Rigs

"We just had the most delightful lunch! Super attentive and knowledgeable staff and the food was incredible. The absolute standouts were the pork..."

Deezarock

"I have mixed feelings about our visit to Shobosho. Putting aside the obvious (who you are dining with) when I go to any restaurant, it is always..."

Ben Lee Kong

"We walked past and thought we would give Shobosho a try. Firstly, the service was above and beyond. We had 2 waiters and they both offered their..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Solid effort. Napkins were divine.Easy 4 stars (4.5 had we had a description of what was in the dumplings)Please refer to image..."

Gabriel Oak Richardson

"Walked pass this place and decided to have lunch here. We like the design of the place. We noticed the chef checked the beef a 4 or 5 times before it..."

Annabelle Zhang

"This was my first time eating Japanese style foodWas to die for, me and my mate were just wondering the streets looking for a place to eat and..."

Todd Gregory

"A delightful lunch at this establishment. As a party of two we were promptly seated at a booth. We shared a number of dishes, all of which were..."

Deskamitsis

"Looking for somewhere new to have lunch with the girls one Winter's day, I (Amanda) decide on giving Shobosho on Leigh Street a try. Lovers of..."

On The Chopping Board

"Amazing food. Amazing service. Stunning venue. Thank you so much. The ume spritz was beautiful. Light and refreshing. Will visit next time in..."

Scott Rowand

"July 3, 2017 By She Said What in Food & Drink, Uncategorized Tags: Adelaide, dinner spot, Favourites, food, Japanese food, Love, review Leave a..."

Emma Lindblom

"Very nice fit out! Well thought out and executed. Waiter told us they were only a month old so we were expecting a few teething problems. I really..."

Minh Nguyen

"Simon Kardachi has done it again. In conjunction with Adelaide-born chef Adam Liston, he’s transformed the old Leigh Street Bollywood site into an..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"Fantastic - beautifully presented + delicious food! I've been twice & enjoyed it both times. My picks are the raw tuna + charred edamame + bonito..."

Dtt

"Had dinner on a Friday night. Early booking. The food was tasty without being exceptional. We had the tasting menu but would order our own the next..."

J

"So so so sooo impressed with the amazing late lunch we had here, everything was impeccable, special mention to the highball cocktail and the tuna..."

Nicole Hunter

"We dined in on Easter Monday after making a booking online. We needed to make a last minute adjustment on the time and number of diners, and they..."

Malka

"They are amazing. We were so glad we sat next to the bar - seeing chefs are cooking/producing a great amount of the foods in order which was quite..."

Sue Kerr

"Simply stunning. The team are incredible to watch sitting at the bar inn front of the kitchen. A well oiled machine with everyone working in perfect..."

Anthony Stedman

"Six stars. If only that were possible. This is my FAVOURITE restaurant in the country!!!! I live in Canberra and dine in Melbourne and Sydney a lot..."

Nathan Lakes

"Wonderful place for a fancy dinner! Only a short wait between dishes even though it was quite busy, and service was exceptional. We picked our dishes..."

Sam

"Awesome atmosphere and great food. Favourites were definitely the rib steak and Teri chicken. Amazingly curated favours for the mains. Sando and crab..."

Chelsea Y

"Menu is simple and effective with some of the dishes. Eggplant was delicious, leek was so over cooked only 40% of the dish was edible. Oysters were..."

FDR

"Food and service was amazing! Each dish was innovative and well balanced. I wish we had come here earlier so we could go back again. Will definitely..."

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