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Matkim is a Korean BBQ Chef’s table  - MATKIM, Sydney, AU-NSW

MATKIM

4.9
4.9
20 Reviews
$101 and over
Korean

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Matkim is short for “Mat kim” (Entrust) “Cha rim” (Table) which is Omakase in Korean

Matkim is a Korean BBQ Chef’s table like you have never experienced before.
The finest cuts of meat are daily sourced, prepared by the hands of our butchers, perfectly aged and served with the finest ingredients to match.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Korean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0421 979 130
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jacob Lee
  • Catering
    n/a
  • Private party facilities
    Private seatings of up to 8
  • Neighborhood
    Sydney CBD
  • Cross street
    Pitt Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Circular Quay Tram & Train Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

  • MATKIM Chef's Special

    A$269.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Matkim is short for “Mat-Kim (Entrust) Cha-Rim (Chef’s Table)” which is means “Omakase” in Korean, Chef Jacob Lee & the team brings you a "trust us" experience that is centred around Korean BBQ using wood fire.

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MATKIM offers a "magical and unforgettable" omakase experience with expertly prepared Korean cuisine. Diners praise the "knowledgeable and engaging" chefs and the immersive storytelling. The 18-course menu is crafted with "high quality ingredients," providing excellent value at AUD$259. Guests consistently describe it as an "amazing experience" and "highly recommend" a visit.

20 Reviews
  1. WANYI

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very impressive dining experience, definitely the top restaurant of the year!

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  2. Sam

    Tasmania

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was at MATKIM celebrating our sisters birthday. Very intimate dining experience. Not only was the food amazing, the story telling behind them was also quite intriguing, a different take and creative design on some popular dishes and ingredients. The staff were also very friendly and personable, adding greatly to the experience. I especially enjoyed being able to talk with them and to learn more about the concept, thinking and creativity that went into the dishes. Thank you MATKIM team for sharing your amazing evening with us. Have recommend MATKIM to many others.

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  3. Charlie

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing curated experience, half theatre, half restaurant. It might be South Korean but I'm pretty sure anyone would be able to enjoy the flavours being presented here. There is a lot of work that goes into this evening and any educated foodie will appreciate the craft that is invested into each and every dish. It made me really want to visit South Korea to learn more about their ingredients. Crazy value for money too - AUD$259 for 18 dishes = AUD14 ish per dish that has gone through many iterations before being ready for customer consumption.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the dinner in a very cosy environment with friendly chefs and staff. And the food (ingeriedents, presentation and taste) was sensational - a true showcase of fine Korean cuisine! Will definitely come back for a new menu and recommend it to friends.

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  5. PeterN

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was able to secure a slot at Matkim last Friday 21st June 2024 with my finance. We are always big fan and believers of Chef Jacob Lee and his ventures since Marble BBq and Kobo days. As head chef said on the day, Jacob Lee is a white whale and we were lucky to visit the restaurant when he was on shift! and it is always a plesant experience dining with Jacob at tue helm. Fantastic story telling, cooking techniques and extremely flavourful korean ingredients on all the dishes. Also, i would say Matkim is one of the best valued Omakases in Sydney, love the amount of food we received and all was high quality. Overall i would definitely come again and highly recommend this to everyone!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time back. As amazing as the first time! Great food, service and knowledge.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    highly recommend this place! all the food are made of high quality ingredients and very pleasant experience. will come back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food served was a new take on korean food making it extremely interesting. The detailed explanations on how the food was sourced and prepared only made the anticipation all the more worth. Service was superb and pace of food was just right.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely an amazing experience! My cousin and I were 20 minutes late, but the head chef was understanding and brought us up to speed with what we had missed (luckily it wasn’t much!). Each dish was plated beautifully, and every bite was a delicious experience. 10’s across the board!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Totally immersive and fascinating to watch the chefs at work and hear the stories about each dish.

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FAQs

MATKIM is rated 4.9 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for MATKIM

180 George St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pitt Street
  • Neighborhood
    Sydney CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Korean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Circular Quay Tram & Train Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jacob Lee
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
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