O Bai Tan BBQ Korean Restaurant

O Bai Tan BBQ Korean Restaurant

Location: 363A Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

On a cold rainy night out after uni, my friends and I were on the lookout for something both filling and satisfying. It was a friend's birthday as well, making the occasion that much more special. We decided to go to O Bai Tan BBQ Korean Restaurant, a well hidden korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant. This place came highly recommended and we were all starving!

When we finally found the place, the atmosphere was very relaxing and welcoming. The staff were helpful, patient and attentive. We were stetted on two large tables to accommodate 12 people. On each table, you can choose to either barbecue your own meat or have Korean hot pot. We did both. 

First we tried the Korean hot pot. It was what you would expect from a hot pot. Lots of delicious noodles, vegetables and meat. The sauce was a little sweet and very pleasant. Hot pot is highly recommended when you have to feed many people. We ordered the traditional hot pot, however there were many choices, such as seafood and meat. 

Then we proceeded to have Korean BBQ. This is where there is a fire lighted in front of you, and you order different meats to cook yourself on this BBQ. We ordered assorted meats including raw beef and pork. We also ordered marinated beef, pork, chicken and prawns. I would highly suggest the marinated option as ordering only raw meat can be a little bland after your third mouthful. 

Overall the experience was very enjoyable, however the BBQ took a lot of work. You will need someone to constantly look over the meat, turning the meat, and making sure the meat was cooked to everyone's preference. It is important that meats such as chicken have NO pink or uncooked portions, otherwise one might get a bad case of salmonella poisoning. 

Pricing: Around $30-$50 per head (depending on how much meat and/or hot pot you order)

I would recommend this restaurant for large groups.