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Itaewon Korean Restaurant

shop 3014/27 Garden St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

Recommended by 36 people

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Find Itaewon Korean Restaurant

shop 3014/27 Garden St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

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+61 466 127 428
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Itaewon Korean Restaurant

Southport locals head straight to Itaewon for steaming pork bone soup and heaping bowls of bulgogi bibimbap. After long days out, diners pack into the compact Garden Street shopfront for restorative Korean comfort food. Tables run on self-service digital ordering, keeping the room buzzing as plates land fast. The signature gamjatang arrives piping hot with fall-apart tender meat alongside unlimited banchan and healthy purple rice. Sharing platters anchor the evening—especially the jalapeño mayo fried chicken, bringing tart heat under a thick crunch. Arrive right at the 5:00 PM opening mark, because every seat fills in minutes.

  • Signature Gamjatang: Slow-simmered, tender pork bone soup that delivers deep, warming richness alongside purple rice and unlimited banchan.
  • Jalapeño Mayo Fried Chicken: Crispy chicken tossed in a bold jalapeño mayo dressing, built for passing across crowded tables.
  • Beat-the-Clock Seating: The tight, bustling dining room fills almost immediately after opening at 5:00 PM, making an early arrival essential.
  • Fast Self-Service Ordering: Tabletop digital ordering keeps hearty bibimbap bowls and bubbling hotpots arriving without delay.
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Why Diners Choose Itaewon Korean Restaurant

Hearty comfort soups, generous shareable platters, and thoughtful Korean classics in Southport

  • Deeply Rich, Slow-Simmered Korean Soups

    Slow-simmered specialty broths like hearty pork bone soup feature rich, deeply flavored stock and tender fall-off-the-bone meat paired with sides.

    The bone soup was rich, deeply flavorful, and clearly slow-cooked to perfection, the meat was incredibly tender and fell right off the bone.

    Edgar Andres Villamizar R

  • Nutritious Multi-Grain Purple Rice with Meals

    Dishes are served alongside wholesome purple multi-grain rice rather than ordinary plain white steamed rice, adding nutrition and thoughtful distinction.

    I also loved that the rice was purple—it felt a bit healthier, which was a nice touch!

    Cherry Chan

  • Deep Comfort from Warming Bowls

    Hearty portions and deeply seasoned comfort bowls leave diners thoroughly warmed and completely satisfied through every course.

    The servings are big, and their pork bone soup is soooo good, especially in this winter weather. So warm, comforting and delicious!

    jannah punzal

  • Substantial Value and Abundant Portions

    Plentiful serving sizes provide exceptional food value that reliably leaves guests filled up, often with enough for next-day leftovers.

    Their portions are HUGEEE and will definitely leave you stuffed. Every meal I’ve tried here is top notch and always leaves me more than satisfied.

    Anika

  • Welcoming Setting for Group Dining

    Generous shareable platters like Korean fried chicken and hot pots make it an ideal gathering place for groups and friends.

    The atmosphere is also very nice, clean and comfortable, perfect for hanging out with friends or a casual dinner.

    Karat Zheng

  • Unlimited Side Dishes for Shared Feasts

    Dining tables include complimentary unlimited banchan side dishes to accompany large share plates and group feasts.

    Overall, would definitely come back with a group of friends to share a few dishes here.

    John Wang

Hearty, authentic Korean classics highly recommended by diners

  • Pork bone soup

    The servings are big, and their pork bone soup is soooo good, especially in this winter weather. So warm, comforting and delicious!

    jannah punzal

  • Korean fried chicken

    The fried chicken was equally memorable—easily some of the best Korean fried chicken I’ve had on the Gold Coast.

    Sally

  • Signature Bulgogi Bibimbap

    Great food. Had the Signature Bulgogi Bibimbap and was delicious.

    Vicky FW

  • Sundae-gukbap

    The Sundae-gukbap was absolutely delicious and hitting the spot! The portion was very generous with plenty of meat and sundae inside.

    Younghyun Ahn

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I expect a wait for a table?

Expect queues during peak evening hours, especially around 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on weekends. Arriving right when dinner service opens at 5:00 PM or making an advance reservation can help you avoid a 20-minute or longer wait.

How does ordering work at the table?

Tables are equipped with self-service online ordering via QR code, and complimentary table water is pre-set when you sit down.

Are side dishes included with meals?

Yes, meals come with complimentary side dishes (banchan), which reviewers note include items like kimchi and are refillable. Some set meals and bibimbap also include soup and dipping sauces.

How large are the portions, and can leftovers be taken home?

Servings are notably generous across soups, fried chicken, and bibimbap bowls. If you order too much, takeaway containers are available for a small fee so you can pack up leftovers.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes, the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining spaces within Southport Central.

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