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Basak & Jogumja Lidcombe

Shop 4/20 Railway St, Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia

Recommended by 71 people

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Find Basak & Jogumja Lidcombe

Shop 4/20 Railway St, Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia

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+61 412 438 622
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Basak & Jogumja Lidcombe

Basak & Jogumja delivers deeply comforting Korean staples anchored by rich, fall-off-the-bone beef rib soup and sizzling hot plates. Regulars pack the intimate dining room for restorative galbitang paired with generous banchan like house kimchi and seasoned squid. Service stays remarkably personal—the owner frequently visits tables to demonstrate ingredient pairings or snip meat cleanly off rib bones. Expect unannounced baskets of crispy house-recipe fried chicken to land at your table as a kitchen treat. When night settles in, the dining room dims its lighting, shifting the room into a relaxed setting for shared braised stews and drinks.

  • Surprise Chicken Treats: The kitchen regularly surprises diners with unprompted, complimentary portions of crispy house fried chicken.
  • Slow-Simmered Galbitang: Fall-off-the-bone tender beef ribs simmered into a peppery, umami-rich broth loaded with glass noodles.
  • Hands-On Hospitality: Staff frequently step in to trim rib meat off bones and guide diners on combining banchan and hot plates.
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The Basak & Jogumja Experience

Why diners choose Basak & Jogumja for authentic Korean comfort and generous hospitality

  • Rich Galbitang with Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs

    Simmered until deeply rich, the signature beef rib soup (galbitang) features broth loaded with umami and ribs tender enough to drop right off the bone.

    the portion is generous and the broth flavours were deep and full of umami. The meat is soft and falls off the bone

    Trang Le

  • Homestyle Korean Comfort and Sizzling Hot Plates

    From fresh pork hot plates to authentic monkfish stew (agwi-jjim) and bibimbap, homestyle dishes are crafted with depth, heat, and generous portions.

    Portions are great, staff are lovely, and everything feels like real comfort food.

    Clararia Wu

  • Complimentary House Fried Chicken Gifts

    Tables are frequently treated to unprompted plates of crisp, house-recipe fried chicken offered directly by the owner as a welcoming kitchen gift.

    He even treated us to a complimentary serving of their signature fried chicken, which was a lovely gesture.

    Cho Hebe

  • Hands-On Guidance and Attentive Table Service

    Hospitality extends straight from the kitchen to the table, with the host guiding how to combine ingredients and helping prepare dishes directly.

    the owner was kind enough to cut the meat off the bones for our soup. He also let us try some fried chicken which was delicious!

    Jo H

  • Evening Lighting Transition for Drinking Mood

    As evening sets in, the dining room lowers its lighting to create a relaxed, intimate ambiance tailored for lingering over stews and drinks.

    the little things like how they dim the lights later in the evening to allow more of a drinking mood!

    Ellena Kee

  • Shared Braised Dishes Built for Evening Gatherings

    Hearty sharing platters of braised codfish and rich stews provide the ideal backdrop for casual late gatherings and leisurely drinks with friends.

    braised codfish, in particular, stands out for its reasonable price, generous portion, and incredible flavor. Although we initially ordered it as a side dish for drinks, we ended up focusing more on the meal itself

    Juni Kim

Signature soups, hearty hot plates, and house specialties

  • House Fried Chicken

    They even provided us with a plate of their house-recipe fried chicken for free unconditionally.

    Kento Nakano

  • Beef Rib Soup

    The menu is quite extensive and because we read so many reviews on Google recommended the beef rib soup we have to get one of it. Surely it didn’t disappoint as the portion is generous and the broth flavours were deep and full of umami.

    Trang Le

  • Bibimbap

    Bibimbap was extremely tasty and as you can see, all portion sizes were great

    Eric Lai

  • Bossam

    The bossam was tender and juicy, and paired perfectly with the kimchi and fresh lettuce wraps.

    Angela Vu

Other favorites

Complementary sides, stews, and casual snacks

  • Steamed Egg

    The steamed egg is 10/10!!!

    Jamie Hui

  • Soybean Paste Stew

    It also comes with a soybean paste stew that’s surprisingly rich and warming… you can tell they take their soups seriously.

    Clararia Wu

  • Tteokbokki

    the tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) are simply divine.

    Juni Kim

  • Grilled Mackerel

    we got the beef rib soup, grilled mackerel and ox bone soup which were all very well seasoned.

    Jo H

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and owner-led gestures that elevate dining at Basak & Jogumja Lidcombe

  • Complimentary House Fried Chicken

    Guests are routinely treated to unprompted portions of crispy house recipe fried chicken, often gifted by the owner as a welcoming treat or meal capstone.

  • Evening Lighting Transition

    Later in the evening, staff deliberately dim the dining room lights to create a relaxed, casual drinking mood for guests lingering over stew and drinks.

  • Hands-On Tableside Guidance

    The owner frequently steps in tableside to personally guide diners on ingredient pairing, dish preparation, or slicing rib meat directly off the bone for soup.

  • Generous House Banchan & Stew Servings

    Meals arrive with generous rotating complimentary sides and extras, such as rich soybean paste stew or house banchan like potato salad and spicy raw octopus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a wait for tables?

The restaurant is a compact space with limited seating, so expect occasional waiting times or lines outside during busy peak periods. Reservations are accepted if you prefer to plan ahead.

How are the portion sizes and side accompaniments?

Portions are generous and hearty, with dishes like the medium bossam set offering more than enough food to share between two people. Soups and stews also include rice, while hot plates come accompanied by rice and soup.

Do meals come with complimentary extras?

The kitchen often provides complimentary side treats, regularly offering guests a taste of their crispy signature house fried chicken as well as an array of banchans like kimchi, creamy salad, and spicy raw octopus or squid.

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