FEATURE // Funda
PRESS PLAY A new era of Korean dining arrives in Sydney via Funda. WORDS Annabelle Cloros
BACK IN AUGUST, a confidential invitation
arrived in my inbox to experience a modern Korean restaurant “with Y2K vibes”. My
curiosity was piqued with the mention of Y2K and cemented when I saw the chef
team: Jung-su Chang, Chris Kim, and Yuji
Shin who each have resumes studded with Michelin stars and hats.
Chang and Shin worked together at
Jungsik Seoul, which currently holds two
Michelin stars, and is renowned for cuisine that takes foundational Korean dishes such
as gimbap and evolves them into plates that are both familiar and cutting-edge. It’s long
been regarded as one of the best restaurants in the city, which has no doubt left an
imprint on how Chang and Shin work, think, and cook.
I speak to chef team Chang and Kim
about joining the new opening, developing the menu from abroad, and how they
hope to plate up dishes diners have never experienced before.
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