Maru Korean Steakhouse: The Life and Seoul of Bree Street

The moment diners step inside, the tone shifts. The space is dark and moody, layered with black finishes, glowing red neon lights and edgy design touches that feel both stylish and playful. Meanwhile, the soundtrack keeps the energy alive. There’s even a live DJ setting the pace for the evening, giving the restaurant a social buzz without turning the experience into a nightclub.

Then comes the food – and this is where things get seriously interesting.

Although the à la carte menu moves between luxury ingredients and comfort-food favourites, the spotlight falls squarely on two signature experiences: The Butcher’s Experience and By the Bucket. The first centres around premium local grass-fed beef and Wagyu cuts grilled Korean barbecue-style, while the second leans into crispy Korean fried chicken served in a sharing bucket. Honestly, choosing between them feels unnecessary. The smarter move is to arrive hungry and share both.

Each experience arrives with a collection of traditional Korean side dishes known as ban-chan, alongside a rich consommé. The beef selection also includes scallion salad, savoury egg soufflé and a deeply comforting doenjang stew packed with clams, mussels and anchovies.