Note: We were invited to Seoul Sistaz, however all opinions are my own.
Seoul Sistaz is a Korean café in Civic, right on the corner of Mort Street and Barry Drive. Their all-day menu has plenty to choose from — think Korean breakfast options like a bulgogi toastie, plus classics such as bibimbap and Korean fried chicken.
We start with some of their iced drinks. I’m especially intrigued by the black sesame iced latte ($8), and the team kindly makes us two versions — one with a shot of coffee and one without. The coffee version wins me over instantly; the nuttiness of the black sesame pairs beautifully with the boldness of the coffee.
I’m also curious about the JollyPong frappe ($8), something I’ve never seen or even heard of before. It’s essentially a blitzed cereal milkshake, topped with a generous layer of crunchy cereal. There’s also a butterscotch iced latte and a very berry matcha iced latte on the menu — both going straight onto my list for next time.
We go for the fried kimchi mandoo dumplings ($14 for 6 pieces) — perfectly crispy on the outside with that satisfying crunch when you bite in. We also try the sausage and rice cake skewer, generously slathered in sauce and easy to share between two or more people. The rice cakes hit the spot for me, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the sausage, so probably wouldn’t order this one again.
The kimchi and corn fritter ($19) is super fluffy, topped with a fried egg, cheesy mayo, and a side of pickled vegetables. It’s not spicy at all — in fact, there’s a hint of sweetness that works really well with the savoury elements.
I order the bibimbap with beef bulgogi ($19) and a fried egg sunny-side up. It’s a generous serve, with just a small portion of beef — but once mixed through with all the vegetables, it becomes a delicious balance with rice. Nutritious, hearty, and super filling. I’d happily order this again.
We are given a few triangle kimbaps with different fillings like beef and tuna. Honestly, one or two of these would be enough to fill me up for lunch — they’re so tasty. I just need to remember to follow the instructions for unwrapping the plastic properly… yes, there’s actually a specific way to do it!
Overall, I’m really happy with the food and drinks at Seoul Sistaz. I love that it’s a small café serving tasty, home-style cooking alongside unique drinks, and it’s clearly a favourite among the local Korean community. I’ll definitely be back to try more. Big thanks to the team for having us!
See reel of the experience below:
Seoul Sistaz
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