Check out the latest addition to Sydney’s diverse dining scene! Bar SOUL is a Korean tapas bar with an impressive menu crafted by a Michelin-starred chef.
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The brainchild of husband and wife duo Daero Lee and Illa Kim, Bar SOUL is the third venture by the SOUL Group, known for its popular neighbourhood Korean deli, SOUL Deli, and the esteemed restaurant, SOUL Dining.
Bar SOUL, with its cozy 30-seat setting, has taken over the former location of its sibling venue, SOUL Deli. The latter has found a new home on Riley Street, ensuring loyal customers can still savor its beloved kimchi and KFC hotcakes.
The space has undergone a complete transformation, featuring mustard-yellow banquettes, new furniture, and traditional Korean folk Minhwa prints adorning the walls. Moreover, the bar boasts a storage capacity for an impressive selection of 120 wines, further emphasizing its commitment to the marriage of wine and Korean flavors.
Challenging the conventional belief, Illa Kim, co-owner of Bar SOUL, asserts that Korean cuisine is seldom paired with wine. With an impressive culinary background at renowned establishments like Quay and the Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant Ryunique, head chef Sunny Ryu is determined to shatter this notion..
One of the highlights of Bar SOUL is its unique pairing of Korean cuisine with an extensive wine selection. Guests are encouraged to explore the diverse wine selection, with the Domaine Anne Sophie Dubois L’Alchimiste Fleurie standing out as a recommended choice, perfectly complementing the flavours of Korean cuisine.
Illa Kim recommends trying the Touriga Nacional paired with their mouthwatering dry-aged duck accompanied by sweet potato puree and Korean cabbage salad—an exquisite combination that promises to be a revelation for the taste buds.
With Bar SOUL’s fusion of innovative Korean cuisine and thoughtfully curated wine pairings, it is poised to become a trailblazer in Sydney’s culinary scene. Illa Kim believes that after experiencing the delightful offerings at Bar SOUL, the city may witness the emergence of similar ventures.
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Prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey like no other as Bar SOUL redefines the boundaries of traditional wine bars and introduces Sydney to the harmonious fusion of Korean cuisine and wine.
Published 15-June-2023