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How we read reviews →Hardware Lane's cheap, generous Korean bunsik spot. cheese chicken bulgogi and tteokbokki.
A cosy, tiny laneway restaurant with an authentic Korean feel and K-drama décor on the walls; comfortable but can feel cramped and crowded at busy times.
Sizzling hot-plate presentation for the cheese bulgogi, complimentary tea or coffee with meals, and a cash-payment discount.
Reviewers repeatedly praise it as authentic Korean bunsik street food, though several 2026 reviews note recipes and portions have shifted since a change in ownership.
One of the CBD's cheapest Korean feeds historically, though 2026 reviews report notable price rises and shrinking portions under new ownership.
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