Korean eatery Sil Bi Jip is the latest addition to dining precinct Sydney Place, bringing the essence of Korea's street food culture to the CBD. Catering to the fast-paced lifestyle of the CBD, the venue offers dine-in and takeaway, making it an ideal spot for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner.
True to its name, 'Sil Bi' means actual cost, and 'Jip' means house, Sil Bi Jip strives to offer meals priced closely to the cost of their ingredients.
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During the day, the venue offers a selection of traditional Korean lunch options. Guests can enjoy dishes served in various styles, such as Dosirak (lunch boxes), Deop Bap (rice bowls), Gimbap (rice rolls), and K-Dog (Korean hot dogs), along with seasonal soups. Highlights from the daytime menu include:
- Bulgogi: Sweet soy-marinated beef
- Ojingeo-bokkeum: Stir-fried spicy squid
- Dubu Jorim: Korean-style spicy tofu
- Dak Gang Jeong: Spicy deep-fried chicken
- Jeyuk Bokkeum: Spicy marinated pork
- Bibimbap: The classic Korean rice bowl
As the sun sets, the eatery undergoes a transformation into a lively Pocha, a Korean bar serving a range of street food-style snacks and beverages. The dinner menu expands to include specialty dishes such as:
- Makhoe: Fisherman-style sashimi
- Tteokbokki: Spicy rice cakes
- Gyeran Mari: Korean-style rolled omelette
- Mok Sal Gui: Char-grilled pork neck
21 varieties of Korean liquor, including soju, makgeolli, and inventive soju cocktails are also available.
Sil Bi Jip is now open for lunch from Monday to Friday, 11:30am to 3:00pm, and for dinner from Monday to Saturday, 4:30pm to 10:00pm. Walk-ins are also welcome.