I’ve dined at Korean restaurant Sam Si Sek Kki in Mitchell a few times now so it’s about time I write a post about it.
First of all, the entrance is wheel friendly with a ramp and automatic door that opens outwards. Upon entering, there’s a sign that asks us to wait to be seated. I do like when there are clear instructions. A waiter comes over quickly and seats us, advising us that the chairs can be lifted to reveal storage underneath for handbags, and cutlery is in the side drawer of each table. How clever.
The menu is extensive and it’s difficult to choose what to order. Scan the QR code on each table, and you can easily order your meals online. Payment is taken after your meal. There is a bottomless banchan counter on the far side of the restaurant with at least six different kinds of banchan (sides) like kimchi and other pickled vegetables. Diners can help themselves to as much as they want but try to avoid any waste. There are also various house made sauces next to it.
We try the japchae (sweet potato noodles) ($20.50) which is always a winner and I’ve had it each visit. It’s a large portion, plenty of noodles and always tasty.
I ask for the mildest version of the tokpokki ($16.50) rice cake with sweet and hot sauce. Even at its mildest, it’s quite spicy so I space it out with other dishes to give my mouth time to recover from the heat. I got to take most of this home as leftovers – great over plain steamed rice.
You can order a half serve or full serve of Korean fried chicken. We opt for the half serve of ganjang chicken with sweet soy sauce ($19.50). The sauce is delicious and sticky over the crunchy fried batter, revealing juicy chicken underneath. No complaints from around the table.
I love that the prawns in the seafood pancake ($24.50) aren’t the little flavourless prawns but the nice big ones and there’s a lot of them. The pancake itself is also very thick and after two slices, I realise I am filling up my stomach space.
I’ve also tried the soy bean and brisket stew ($20.50) which comes bubbling in a little clay hotpot. It comes with vegetables and tofu. There’s always something about stews that have a home-style feel to it. I am eager to try more of the hotpots and stews.
The honey plum tea ($5) is quite sweet, probably a little too sweet from honey or sugar, but I can still make out the taste of plum.
The Korean restaurant is very spacious with plenty of indoor tables nicely spaced out. There’s a decent sized kid’s play area and plenty of comfortable looking padded highchairs for the little ones. There are also several pool tables for adults.
Here’s a reel below of my most recent experience:
Sam Si Sek Ki
117 Flemington Rd, Mitchell, Canberra
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