Red Lotus Korean BBQ
Last updated★ 4.4 · 198 Google reviews · $$
Red Lotus Korean BBQ is a Korean restaurant on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, known for comfort food, flavourful soups and a generous spread of banchan. Visitors describe friendly, attentive service from the owners and staff. Adelaide Street Reserve is about five minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Red Lotus Korean BBQ
Food at Red Lotus Korean BBQ
The menu is traditional Korean comfort food. Soups come up often, and visitors praise their depth of flavour. Pork bulgogi is singled out as a must-order, and one visitor also liked the squid bulgogi, seafood pancake and bibimbap. Fried chicken is served with sliced green chilli and is also recommended. Tokbokki is on the menu and is spicy. Vegetarian japchae is available, and the restaurant lists vegetarian options. Banchan, the small side dishes, come in a generous spread.
What to order: Fried chicken with sliced green chilli · Pork bulgogi · Soups
The banchan spread
Banchan, the small shared side dishes that come with a Korean meal, are a focus here. Visitors say the selection is generous and includes seaweed, bean sprouts, pickled radish and kimchi. Several diners mention that the side dishes alone make the meal feel full. The spread suits a table sharing several mains, which is how many visitors order.
What customers say about Red Lotus Korean BBQ
- 💬Visitors praise the authentic Korean flavours and fresh cooking
- 💬Banchan and portion sizes are described as generous
- 💬Staff and owners are called friendly, attentive and welcoming
Tips for visiting Red Lotus Korean BBQ
- ✓Order a few mains to share, since portions and banchan are generous.
- ✓Ask for extra water with the tokbokki, which one visitor found quite spicy.
- ✓Adelaide Street Reserve is about five minutes' walk for a stroll before or after your meal.
- ✓Takeaway can be ordered through the restaurant's online ordering page.
Getting to Red Lotus Korean BBQ
The restaurant is at 433-435 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, on the main road through Surry Hills. Adelaide Street Reserve, Prince Alfred Park and Cooper Street Reserve are each about five minutes' walk away.
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FAQ about Red Lotus Korean BBQ
What cuisine does Red Lotus Korean BBQ serve?
It serves Korean food, with comfort dishes such as soups, bulgogi and fried chicken alongside banchan side dishes.
Does Red Lotus Korean BBQ have vegetarian options?
Yes, the restaurant offers vegetarian dishes, and diners have ordered the vegetarian japchae.
Can I get takeaway from Red Lotus Korean BBQ?
Yes, takeaway can be ordered through the restaurant's online ordering page.
Is Red Lotus Korean BBQ open for lunch?
Yes, it serves lunch as well as dinner.