Now Open: Marble Korean Steakhouse Is the Sizzling New Addition to Portside Wharf for BBQ and Beef Lovers
This new Hamilton restaurant is aiming to elevate the Korean BBQ experience, with help from premium wagyu cuts, wine flights and a cocktail bar.
Already known for Japanese fine-dining thanks to longterm tenant Sono, Portside Wharf has now added high-end Korean BBQ to its suite of riverside restaurants. At an eatery that's all about levelling up the usual grill experience, patrons still sear their meat themselves, but on a smokeless setup installed in the table. Premium wagyu cuts, wine flights, oysters to start, slow-cooked short ribs if you'd prefer a main to a set menu, a cocktail bar pouring tipples: that's the Marble Korean Steakhouse offering.
Add Marble Korean Steakhouse to Portside's recent newcomers as part of its multimillion-dollar revamp, following the likes of Rise Bakery, Mademoiselle, Fosh, Rosé Gelateria, Birds Nest Yakitori, Portside Social, Dumbo and The Ballpark Portside — and more — over the last few years.
Husband-and-wife duo Simon Kang and Vanessa Devine — a Korean-trained chef and a hospitality professional, respectively — have launched a venue that pays tribute to its chosen cooking style, but also aims to give it a more-contemporary spin. As Devine puts it: "we've reimagined the Korean BBQ experience for a modern audience".
The look of the place: sleek and moody, all in an industrial-inspired space. The vibe: a lively night out. For those fresh to the Korean BBQ experience, or just keen on some expert guidance, Marble Korean Steakhouse's staff are on hand to assist as you get grilling. And to ensure that your vino pairs perfectly with your meat, that's where the wine flights come in.
"Rather than the usual thin cuts and DIY cooking, we guide diners through premium selections of high-grade meats, paired with vibrant side dishes and house-made sauces. It's about indulgence, discovery, and confidence at the grill," explains Mr Kang.
"You don't need to be a wine expert — we've done the hard work for you. Everything is curated to enhance the flavours and elevate the experience," adds Devine.
Two key options await diners: the $89 butcher's fire menu and the $129 marble signature. With the first, you'll work through a range of Tajima wagyu and Australian wagyu cuts, while the second adds full-blood wagyu as well. Both packages also include a choice of two braised stews, savoury egg soufflé, pickled seasonal vegetables, ssam and the chef's pick of desserts.
If the grill isn't calling your name, you can go for the $79 hansang set for non-BBQ tables, where Korean fried chicken is a prime part of the nine-dish range.
Find Marble Korean Steakhouse at 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton — and head to the venue's website for more details.
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