Shinaburo Korean Eating House - Wanaka

We had one meal in Wanaka, and we decided to eat at Shinaburo. The two of us ordered the curry udon noodles $18.5) stir fried udon noodles $17.5), both with pork. WOW! The flavors were nothing out of this world, but the curry udon noodles tasted almost exactly like I dish I love making at home. It felt like I was eating my own cooking such a comfort for a tourist thousands of miles away from home! The curry was soupy and incredibly hearty. Our meals came out fairly quickly too, which was a relief after a long day of hiking. We got 3 complimentary sides: sliced potatoes, sliced carrots with red dipping sauce, and kimchi. The kimchi was crisp fresh and made for a terrific flavor pair with udon noodles. As for the restaurant decor, we loved being able to sit at an eclectic and sturdy wooden table fit for two. There are generic posters strewn around the restaurant with KOREA written on them, and several Chinese scrolls as well. This was a pleasant surprise in a super touristy overpriced town. During our last 10 minutes in the restaurant, we saw this couple standing outside the door contemplating the menu listed on the window. They walked in to grab a table, then walked right back out and undecidedly stared at the menu some more. Don't be uncertain, give this place a try! We left with full bellies and not too bad of a dent in our wallets. Fantastic!

We had a pretty decent meal at Shinaburo. I'd seen all the 5 stars reviews, and although it wasn't *that* good, it was pretty damn tasty. The slightly strange thing is the spice level. Their hot sauce is maybe mixed with miso? This means it is not as spicy as I am used to at Korean restaurants. Maybe they are aiming for Japanese tastes rather than Korean? If you add a good dollop to your bibimbap it still tastes delicious. The highlights for me where the mussels (which came with our sea-food) and the KFC, which was really tasty. I'm glad we popped in.

All four of us gave this place 5 stars! The bulgogi was the best we've ever had. Bibimbap is the house special and a good value as you can add more than one protein for $3. Portions aren't huge but all the customers seem happy. Fast service. Good cellular spot in this remote city.

I never imagined that I had best Korean food at Wanaka, but Asian countries. It was probably because the chef and all the waiters are Korean and I think it might be family-run business .It was really busy in the restaurant even when it's 2 PM. If you are a fan of Asian food I must say that you have to try it it is really really awesome. The only negative thing is that the food keeps you waiting. However I still rate this place a five star because it tasted really good and worth of waiting. 绝对好吃的韩餐！

Can't say this place is worthy of all the 5 star reviews. First of all the staff there were Japanese not Korean according to the other review. Cleanliness was an issue--dried kimchi juice was caked up on our table and both my chopsticks and spoon were really dirty--like dried up sauce dirty. Chicken soup was okay except it was overcooked (probably pressure cooked) so all the bones fell apart--some breaking up into the broth. Once I picked it all out it was okay. Kimchi jige was average at best.