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With the neon catastrophe of Kings Cross just up William Street, this smartly casual Korean joint is a calm, friendly oasis. Couples dine in on excellent beef bulgogi served in a hot stone bowl, though the pork is even better - sweet, juicy and chilli-hot. A steady stream of singles drop in for cutely packaged take-away, drawn by the promise of a high quality meal for $10. And for those contemplating a big night up the Cross, the shallow-fried seafood pancakes - dipped in a vinegar-and-soy sauce - are a better way to line the stomach than any of the traditional culinary temptations on the Golden Mile.