From the wooden tables and rustic wallpaper to the sweet paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling, Open Korea will transport you to a secret authentic traveller’s find without even leaving Sydney. Start with the flavour-punching kimchi pancake, then move on to beef bulgogi, chilli squid and tofu bibimbap (a healthy mix of rice and vegies). If barbecue is more your style, opt for the $25 all-you-can-eat feast offering pork belly, mushrooms and king prawns, too. Bargain hunters should come in for a weekday lunch, when you can grab a stir-fry special with rice or noodles starting from $7.