During the past weekend, I got my wish and had something else! Something that would jump start and tingle my tastebuds. I could have gone with a fiery Szechuan hotpot or a tangy Mexican taco but a spicy and comforting Korean meal was definitely the winner.
My friend suggested Darac Grill & Bar and I couldn't be more excited to check it out! I remembered reading a wonderful post by Winston from The Hungry Excavator, who wrote nothing but praises for this place. So, I knew that I had to give this place a go and eat my stress away!! ;)
**NOTE: I do apologize for the crappy pictures but the place was dark and I just wanted to start eating as soon as possible! :P
Spicy Seafood Sausage Stew
The seafood pieces were tiny but I loved every bit of this! There were slices of rice cakes, tofu, spam, ham, cheese, sausages, zucchini, bits of macaroni and a handful sweet potato noodles at the bottom.
If you're looking at the picture and thinking that it doesn't look spicy enough, boy oh boy, you're wrong! After boiling for a few minutes, the innocent looking broth turned flaming red. I still didn't think that it was spicy enough but the red broth did leave my stomach feeling warm and fuzzy!
Spicy Calamari
The calamari was beautifully cooked and covered in a slightly sweet & spicy sauce but I couldn't help comparing it to Joomak's amazing pan fried spicy squid. Darac's dish is definitely lighter and milder but still good in every way.
The calamari was beautifully cooked and covered in a slightly sweet & spicy sauce but I couldn't help comparing it to Joomak's amazing pan fried spicy squid. Darac's dish is definitely lighter and milder but still good in every way.
Pork Bulgogi
The bulgogi was on the saltier side when compared to the other dishes but like all salty dishes, they're perfect with rice. I would have really enjoyed this with a bowl of porridge/congee!!
The bulgogi was on the saltier side when compared to the other dishes but like all salty dishes, they're perfect with rice. I would have really enjoyed this with a bowl of porridge/congee!!
Ah well, all yummy things must come to an end and I've got to head back to my assignments! I would really love to give their lunch a try but that will be sometime in the future!
51 A'Beckett Street
Melbourne CBD
VIC 3000
Is that budae jigae? Oh my~ if it is, I really need some to get over this cold >,< Looked like the perfect Korean meal<3
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EV
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I had a pretty good time last time I was there (but struggled with the photos too!)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your final semester :D
I would want to try the spicy seafood sausage stew.. and good luck to you final semester too..
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ReplyDeleteI agree! That would be soooo good when it's cold! :D stay warm! x
@Sophie
Thank you Sophie! hehe glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience there! :)
@Simple Person
soooo yummy :P aww thank you!
aiya. we should have went out together! I LOVE KOREAN FOOD.
ReplyDeleteOhhh hi!! Thank you so much for the awesome shoutout. Glad to hear you finally got to try Darac. Even though I've been here many times, I still haven't tried the dishes you ate that day. I need to change that and come back here for that haha... And I agree with you Korean food is seriously comforting to me, esp on a cold Melbourne night. Good luck with the final leg of assmts/exams/ur undergrad degree. Study hard kay aza aza fight!! =]
ReplyDeleteat first thought, i'd have said, go mexican instead of korean! but after looking at the bold colors and the beautiful textures of the calamari and bulgogi, i think you made the wise choice after all :D
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your exam! Straight As ya!
ReplyDelete@Michelle
ReplyDeleteAiyaaaaaaaaa hopefully next time!!!! hehe I'm a complete noob when it comes to Korean Food!
@Winston
I'm really looking forward to trying their lunch sets! (like the ones you mentioned!) Yes!! And I'm glad that there's so many good Korean places around when Melbourne's weather gets crazy! Thank you Winston- you too!!!!!!!! Study hard :D
@Sean
ReplyDeletehehe I usually reserve Mexican food for celebrations! or else, I'll be too happy during dinner and won't have the mood to continue my essay!!!! HAHA :P
@Smitten ByFood
Thank you lovely! xx
As magnificent as peanut butter is, that seafood stew does look lovely! Good luck for the final push!
ReplyDeleteThat pork bulgogi looks amazeballs! And yes, the first dish does look tame but haha, I think a lot of Asian foods are deceiving!
ReplyDelete@Hannah
ReplyDeleteohhhh nooo peanut butter over that any day!!! :P
@Libby
hehe that's true!! Never judge asian food by its looks!!! :D
Ohhh I remember reading Darac on Winston's blog too :) everything looks so delicious and gosh I'm not sure if I feel like Thai or Korean tonight! After you instagramed Middle Fish this afternoon ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for finishing your final semester!!! Good luck with any remaining assignments and exams xox
Have not seen a huge mixture in a big hot pot for a while !
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ReplyDeleteohhhhh I wouldn't know how to choose between Thai or Korean either!! O.O Someone should do a little fusion!!!!!!! :D
@Wong Ching Wah
hehehe they remind me so much of steamboats!!
hey I have tried their lunch sets and loved it. I really wanted to try their hotpot but felt it wasn't the right season for it
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