Sik Gaek Korean Restaurant
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2025 5:57 am
Sik Gaek Korean Restaurant
House 231 Saint 352 & 63, BKK1 Phnom Penh
Monday to Sunday from 11:00 – 22:00
Tel: 011 238 933
Link: https://www.facebook.com/SikGaek.PNH/
Food: 4.5/5
Service: 5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Ambience: 3.5/5
I do like Korean food though I always find that after I have eaten it, I do not need to go again for a while. Different from other cuisines, which I can eat almost daily. Anyway, the urge for Korean food struck and we decided to give this place a try.
When we got there, it was very quiet, I even managed to park right in front. Probably had something to do with it being the 7th of January, a holiday. As we walked in, we were greeted by what felt like 20 staff and led to a private room. From what I saw, the whole restaurant consists of private rooms.
Good for carnivores.
As soon as we sat down, we were presented with clean menus (not always a given here). Staff were super friendly and attentive throughout and we never did have to use the call button on the table. English was a little limited, but my Princess does speak Khmer, so that was not an issue. Anyway, the menus do have English explanations and plenty of pictures, so speaking Khmer is not a must.
The menu is heavy on red meat, with just a few fish dishes. Quite a few soups, Bibimbap and Deopbap, but we came here to grill. Also an extensive booze list with whiskeys and wines ranging from reasonable to $200+ a bottle. Soft drinks and beers are $2.00 to $3.00.
All private rooms.
We ordered the beef thins skirt ($25 for 180 grams) and the boneless beef ribs ($22 for 180 grams) to throw on the barbie. We also ordered the stewed mackerel ($27) along with steamed rice ($1.00 a bowl). The kids ordered some weird Korean soft drinks ($2.00 a can) whilst the Missus and I stuck to the tea supplied for free. Prices do include tax and service charge.
Good selection of "Banchan".
Shortly after we ordered, the “Banchan” or accompaniments, were wheeled in. A good selection and, from what I understood, they are free-flow and can be ordered as often as desired. Now, the family absolutely cannot eat spicy, but somehow that does not apply to Kimchi, which has become a staple in Vietnamese households.
This was followed by the main event, the meat. We were asked if we wanted the kitchen to grill the meat, but where is the fun in that? The grill was the charcoal kind, which I much prefer. The meat was not a whole lot at first sight, but the truth is that we all walked out stuffed, what with the Banchan and all. My Princess was not to be denied and manned the grill, with some gentle supervision.
Doesn't look much, but it turned out plenty.
The meat was absolute top-notch, certainly no skinny, tough Khmer cow was sacrificed for this meal. I have no idea where they get their beef from, but it was nicely marbled and whilst not quite 5A Wagyu, I am not complaining. The service was attentive throughout and it was almost embarrassing on how they insisted on changing the grill after every few pieces of meat.
The mackerel was also very good, in a slightly spicy broth with potatoes and lots of vegetables. My Princess is not exactly keen on fish, or keen on much for that matter, but even she managed to eat a couple of small pieces.
Excellent mackerel.
I do not eat enough Korean food to put the meal here into perspective, but we all thought that we had a great lunch, and that is what counts. Not exactly cheap but, everything considered, it is actually good value for money. It does not beat the little stall in Siem Reap back in the day where $5.00 got you all-you-can-eat grilled pork belly, but then this is BKK 1. We will certainly come back when we feel like Korean food again. If they do let me in, that is. I accidentally parked my elbow on the call button, leading to 20+ stuff running in to see what the matter was.
Yes, no. But the kids liked it.
House 231 Saint 352 & 63, BKK1 Phnom Penh
Monday to Sunday from 11:00 – 22:00
Tel: 011 238 933
Link: https://www.facebook.com/SikGaek.PNH/
Food: 4.5/5
Service: 5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Ambience: 3.5/5
I do like Korean food though I always find that after I have eaten it, I do not need to go again for a while. Different from other cuisines, which I can eat almost daily. Anyway, the urge for Korean food struck and we decided to give this place a try.
When we got there, it was very quiet, I even managed to park right in front. Probably had something to do with it being the 7th of January, a holiday. As we walked in, we were greeted by what felt like 20 staff and led to a private room. From what I saw, the whole restaurant consists of private rooms.
Good for carnivores.
As soon as we sat down, we were presented with clean menus (not always a given here). Staff were super friendly and attentive throughout and we never did have to use the call button on the table. English was a little limited, but my Princess does speak Khmer, so that was not an issue. Anyway, the menus do have English explanations and plenty of pictures, so speaking Khmer is not a must.
The menu is heavy on red meat, with just a few fish dishes. Quite a few soups, Bibimbap and Deopbap, but we came here to grill. Also an extensive booze list with whiskeys and wines ranging from reasonable to $200+ a bottle. Soft drinks and beers are $2.00 to $3.00.
All private rooms.
We ordered the beef thins skirt ($25 for 180 grams) and the boneless beef ribs ($22 for 180 grams) to throw on the barbie. We also ordered the stewed mackerel ($27) along with steamed rice ($1.00 a bowl). The kids ordered some weird Korean soft drinks ($2.00 a can) whilst the Missus and I stuck to the tea supplied for free. Prices do include tax and service charge.
Good selection of "Banchan".
Shortly after we ordered, the “Banchan” or accompaniments, were wheeled in. A good selection and, from what I understood, they are free-flow and can be ordered as often as desired. Now, the family absolutely cannot eat spicy, but somehow that does not apply to Kimchi, which has become a staple in Vietnamese households.
This was followed by the main event, the meat. We were asked if we wanted the kitchen to grill the meat, but where is the fun in that? The grill was the charcoal kind, which I much prefer. The meat was not a whole lot at first sight, but the truth is that we all walked out stuffed, what with the Banchan and all. My Princess was not to be denied and manned the grill, with some gentle supervision.
Doesn't look much, but it turned out plenty.
The meat was absolute top-notch, certainly no skinny, tough Khmer cow was sacrificed for this meal. I have no idea where they get their beef from, but it was nicely marbled and whilst not quite 5A Wagyu, I am not complaining. The service was attentive throughout and it was almost embarrassing on how they insisted on changing the grill after every few pieces of meat.
The mackerel was also very good, in a slightly spicy broth with potatoes and lots of vegetables. My Princess is not exactly keen on fish, or keen on much for that matter, but even she managed to eat a couple of small pieces.
Excellent mackerel.
I do not eat enough Korean food to put the meal here into perspective, but we all thought that we had a great lunch, and that is what counts. Not exactly cheap but, everything considered, it is actually good value for money. It does not beat the little stall in Siem Reap back in the day where $5.00 got you all-you-can-eat grilled pork belly, but then this is BKK 1. We will certainly come back when we feel like Korean food again. If they do let me in, that is. I accidentally parked my elbow on the call button, leading to 20+ stuff running in to see what the matter was.
Yes, no. But the kids liked it.