Previously known as ‘Mukbang’, the family behind the beloved restaurant on Field Street in Adelaide’s Chinatown has rebranded and is now bringing late-night vibes, beer, soju, and delicious Korean plates with their new diner, FIVE-FIVE-FIVE. Owners William and Claire, along with their family, have spent 13 years of putting Korean food on the map in Adelaide. They are now electrifying their long legacy and are giving us something exciting in Chinatown!
Serving up dishes like Snowy Cheesy Fried Chicken, Dak-Jeon (a crispy chicken pancake), and Garlic Soy Pork Ribs served with melty cheese for dipping, FIVE-FIVE-FIVE is the place to go to for a fun night out, or even after a fun night out, because of their satisfying street food.
“We decided to rebrand to something a bit more modern and exciting. It’s a family run business, but for our generation, we wanted to do something tailored for us,” William says.
“We are inspired by the streets and neighbourhoods of Seoul because each alley way has something to explore, with food and hidden gems you can find an we wanted to bring that to Chinatown.
“We are open late, and we have exciting and trendy foods that you see online. We are also keeping some favourites from Mukbang to keep our community alive.”
As soon as you step in to the diner, you’ll be able to feel the deep love for Korean culture and food from every aspect. The menu and interior pay homage to the streets of Seoul, and the family’s long dedication to showing what Korean cuisine is all about in Adelaide.
“We had a shop in the food court in Chinatown 13 years ago. Back then people didn’t know what Tteokbokki and our food were, our food will show that authenticity with a modern twist,” William says.
“The reason for us opening late-night, even during the week, is that it’s a very common thing in Korean culture. Going to a place for some food and having a cold beer with friends to catch up and converse is very big in Korea!
“We wanted to try replicate that here in Adelaide, because there’s not many places that open till late. For us, it’s the start of a new generation, something that our parents have grown and seeded for the past 13 years. We are honoured to keep pushing Korean food and culture in Adelaide.”
Restaurant and bar, May Q, and Adelaide’s first self photo booth, May Films, are also owned by the family, so the name of their new diner may seem disconnected, but is secretly sentimental…
“May Q and May films are named after the month May, because my parents got married in May, and us kids were born in May, it’s a special month for us,” William says.
“All our sauces are made in-house by our mum. Having customers go into the kitchen to say thank you to our mum has been super rewarding for us.”
On top of all that, if you spend over $100 in a single transaction during the month of October, you take home a free photo session voucher from May Film on Grote street – its the perfect activity for a cute date night out!
FIVE-FIVE-FIVE Korean Diner are officially open, check them out on Field Street in the CBD!
WHAT: FIVE-FIVE-FIVE Korean Diner
WHEN: Mon-Thurs 5:30-11pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-12am
WHERE: 31 Field St, Adelaide, South Australia 5000
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