Sang By Mabasa

If you’re looking for an intimate date night venue or a cosy gathering with a small group of friends, this is the perfect place. We opted for the $80pp feed me menu and the food was delicious with a good amount per serving. It felt like traditional Korean dishes done really well with an extra edge. Would not hesitate to come back.

Everything was delicious but my favourite are the kingfish and the octopus. They were seasoned perfectly and very fresh. Just down side we didn’t make the booking and have to sit outside ( although there were two seat haven’t taken would be a better experience if we get to sit inside , as the pork rib sauce got cold and became sticky) Overall a very nice experience, high quality food and friendly service

Delicious Korean food in a cute little corner of Surry Hills. Away from the crowds of Crown Street, it's a great place for brunch if you can grab one of the seats outside. Didn't sit inside but can see how it may get busy/cramped at night. The food is delicious! Had the Bibimbap and Pork Belly and they were fresh, full of flavour and generously portioned. You can tell it's not just another Korean takeaway - they have extra details and flavours in the food that makes it worth the trip. Absolutely worth a try if you're in the area.

Hands down, our number one Asian meal in Sydney. And the only reason we got the opportunity to dine at @sangbymabasa was thanks again to our food-loving friend in Australia, Wee Liam (@hungrywolfgrams). Owned and run by a Korean family, it’s dad and mum who does all the cooking while son Kenny (he is also an object designer, maker and metalsmith - @studiokyss) and his wife take care of the front-of-house with a couple of staff. The restaurant appears casual and homely, which is part of its heartwarming charm. But the food looks and tastes much finer than you would guess. Like Wee Liam said, if dad and mum were hidden from sight, one would understandably assume a youngish, hip Korean Chef and his team were behind all the dishes. We had to open a bottle of Jeju’s Hallasan Soju ($20) that night because well, it seemed to pair seamlessly with everything on the menu. Below is the entire list of what we stuffed our faces most happily on: 1. Kimchi Pancake - Only available for lunch, the privilege to savour this deliciousness was due to us being there with Wee Liam who is a regular customer. 2. Cho Muchim ($22) - The poached cuttlefish was springy not rubbery, and lavished in a sweetish-spicy cho gochujang. Red onion, pickled plums and cucumbers enlivened this seafood item even more, rendering it the perfect snack to gobble with alcohol. 3. Dak Moraejip ($15) - Charred chicken gizzards, garlic and fresh green chilli were tumbled in gochugaru and sesame oil to maximum delectability. Forget about stopping once you start. 4. Outer Skirt of Beef - A surprise dish from Kenny and his parents, this particular cut of melt-in-the-mouth meat left us swooning and sighing in bliss. I was convinced it was aged but Kenny said no, the sleeve-shaped piece of beef gets its richer flavour from the cow’s organs that it wraps around. Wow… we learned something new that night. 5. Yangbokkeum ($14) - Stirfried in gochujang and perilla leaves, the tripe was incredibly soft and tasty. 6. Yassam ($16) - A revelation. Hard to imagine cucumber, Asian pear and perilla leaves wrapped in pickled white radish could taste so complex and refreshing all at once. 7. Bossam ($40) - Those thick slices of pork belly were fabulous. I loved the wonderfully unctuous fat-laced skin especially; even more so when I offset it with the accompanying white kimchi, seasoned radish, ssamjang, salted shrimp, wobbly kelp and pickled kai lan for a spectrum of acidity, savoury, umami and crunch. 8. Daegu Tang ($26) - On a cold winter’s night, sipping on hot soup is one of the most comforting things to do. And this restaurant’s version with Murray cod, shiitake mushrooms, Korean watercress, tofu and white radish m, warmed not only our bellies but the cockles of our hearts. 9. Namul Dolsotbap ($28) - A sensational finale showcasing five namul (description from Google: “variety of edible grass or leaves or seasoned herbal dishes made of them”) on rice in a pot. I couldn’t help but notice nearly every table ordered it too. Another awesome night with the one and only @hungrywolfgrams. Thank you so much Wee Liam for taking us here.

Sang by mabasa is the kind of restaurant I love, one run by a family. You have the parents cooking the food in the kitchen and the food is some of the best Korean food I have had in Sydney. This was one of my favourite Dolsot Bibimbap I have had. The rice on the bottom was perfectly crisp and everything was seasoned perfectly.

Nothing special, a bit overpriced. Serving was not so quick. They changed their menu, if you are looking for the bibimbap they no longer offer it. Didn’t maintain safe social distance, sitting super close to the one next to me and the gap between bar and tables are super tight. (The chairs are so uncomfortable)