The recently-opened SOUL Deli offers the Surry Hills community a range of delectable Korean-inspired breakfast dishes, as well as products created by local Korean artists.
SOUL Deli’s menu offers a variety of Korean-inspired breakfast dishes such as their house hot cakes, made ottogi style and served with butter, maple syrup, and a choice of Korean fried chicken, bacon, or hash browns. Another one of their dishes includes their Sweet Corn Kimchi Pizza, which is reminiscent of a corn fritter, a kimchi pancake and a pizza, all served with mozzarella, feta and tomato.
Extras are also available upon request, allowing customers to order additional eggs cooked according to their preferences, as well as different varieties of kimchi: traditional, vegan, vegan white, or stir-fried.
Sydney-based Primary Coffee Roasters provides the delicious brews, which are made from beans from Kenya, Ethiopia, among other places. SOUL Deli’s menu has been created with takeaway options in mind, allowing customers to buy the restaurant’s very own kimchi, pickles, drinks, snacks and sauces for serving at home.
Customers found themselves raving over the restaurant’s pancakes, calling them “…fluffy and delicious,” whilst simultaneously complementing the taste of their Korean fried chicken and kimchi. One reviewer in particular commented on the restaurant’s “amazing” flavours and people before stating that they couldn’t wait to return to Sydney again.
How SOUL Deli Came to Be
SOUL Deli, founded by Illa Kim and Daero Lee, first came about as a response to the duo losing their old restaurant SOUL Dining due to the lockdown in 2020. Initially, the restaurant — which at this point was still known as Bowl by Soul — served Korean bowl meals such as spicy pork belly, galbi ribs, and the vegetarian option dubbed the “umamishroom” bowl for takeout.
These bowl meals are still available to this day. Bowl by Soul’s success led to the expansion of the business before rebranding into SOUL Deli, which eventually came to offer dine-in services.
Customers can opt to sit down and enjoy their meals, or order food for takeout through the restaurant’s grab-and-go pantry — one which is reminiscent of Asian groceries and stocked with artisan and ethically-sourced products. The cafe also offers goods such as clothing, ceramics, and art from local Korean artists based in Sydney.
Other Details
For those unwilling or unable to leave the house, SOUL Deli offers delivery services through Uber Eats. Delivery services are available from 9am to 3pm, though it is also important to take note that the restaurant might not offer these services during peak hours on weekends. Take-out will also be available for those on the go.
SOUL Deli can be found at 185 Campbell Street, Surry Hills, open every day from Wednesday to Sunday from 7am to 4pm, though the kitchen closes at 3pm. Visit their website for more information. Follow their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on meals, deals, and other special announcements.