It may not look traditional thanks to a modern fit-out and some of the best gimmick-free plating in Sydney, but the recipes here are strictly traditional – so much so that it's hard to find anything like it anywhere else in Sydney. Easily Sydney’s best Korean restaurant.

A Korean fried-chicken diner hidden in a Strathfield sports club. Do as the locals do and ask for chimaek, the Korean portmanteau for fried chicken and beer.

You can eat an entire meal here just on banchan. The minimum number of side dishes available is eight, some days it goes up 13 – all of them homemade. To get them you’ll need to order something else – the lamb hotpot is a speciality, and the big pork-rib soup is a better option for solo diners.

A massive barbeque chain founded by famous Korean comedian Kang Ho Dong. Pricier than most of its competitors, but with far better quality meat and non-barbeque dishes that actually resemble what you might find in Korea.

A buzzing Strathfield eatery serving homestyle Korean fare. Sure, you’ll find familiar Korean staples such as bibimbap here. But the focus is on traditional soups served with rice and side plates filled with pickles, kimchi and Korean snacks.

A slightly fancier Korean restaurant with a preposterously long and varied menu. You can get barbeque, fried chicken, hotpot, a simple bibimbap, hangover soup and traditional Korean New Year specialities. Most of it is great, all of it is at least solid.

Korean barbeque for people who want to party (go to its Campsie outpost for a more relaxed, old-school vibe). The meat is marbled and fresh, and if you come on the right day you might even get a free dish of chilli-marinated raw crab.

With just eight seats, Matkim is one of the smallest chef's table experiences in Sydney. But this tiny counter by the Tokki team is also a leader in the city’s Korean fine-dining revolution, and serves an 18-course spectacle you won’t soon forget.

This smart Korean diner puts modern spins on classic dishes like tteokbokki and sundae. It also brings the fun of eating out in Seoul to a sleek space that’s primed for both casual and special occasion dinners.

Chef Jung-su Chang brings Michelin Star cred to Sydney’s Korean dining scene with this degustation-only diner. Come for an intimate, 15-course experience that’ll change the way you think about Korean food.