Overview
So, you've been hanging out for some proper Korean eats, but a takeaway-heavy lockdown's left you with absolutely zero patience for soggy fried chicken or lukewarm bibimbap. Well, a group of CBD-based Korean eateries have banded together to create a new finish-at-home meal delivery service that'll solve your conundrum in a snap. With the newly launched Market Seoul Soul, punters can enjoy some of the restaurants' best-loved dishes at home, with just a little bit of prep work needed to bring the feast to life.
Noodle joint Guksu, tofu house Dooboo, street food specialists Oppa Kitchen and Sam Sam Chicken have teamed up to offer fans a food experience that's as close as possible to what you'd get dining in. They're delivering meal packs right across Melbourne three days a week, filled with the ingredients you'll need to assemble your chosen dishes at home. Expect fresh vegetables and garnishes, along with slow-cooked house broths, handmade noodles, seasonings and secret signature sauces. There's even a series of online video tutorials and tips to help you nail it.
The menu is a hefty one, too. Pick from the likes of Dooboo's classic beef bulgogi, a traditional dumpling soup called myeong-dong kalguksu or even a fiery kimchi jjigae (stew) laced with pork, onions and tofu. Meats like pork jowl and beef shabu shabu come cut and ready to barbecue, a range of sushi-style 'gimbap' rolls are made fresh each morning, and there's a DIY kimchi kit that's a breeze to assemble and keeps in the fridge for up to three days. If you've got an air-fryer, there are also a couple of Korean fried chicken options to try, including packs of crispy wingettes and drumettes, and serves of saucy boneless chook from Sam Sam.
Currently, Market Seoul Soul's making deliveries to a stack of Melbourne suburbs every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Order cut-off is 4.30pm the day prior to delivery.
Find Market Seoul Soul's full menu and delivery options over at the website.