How is SYDNEY after LOCKDOWN? LUXURIOUS HOTPOT and KOREAN BBQ

Post lockdown Sydney - today we are back in Sydney CBD and excited to see how Sydney looks like after 3.5 months of lockdown.
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One of the first things to do in Sydney after lockdown is definitely getting a haircut. We headed down to Shinka, a Japanese hair salon at the Galeries, above Town Hall train station.
We also noticed that Gram Pancake, the famous fluffy Japanese pancake franchise recently opened a new branch at the Galeries so we decided to have some pancakes with coffees. If you are after a Sydney dessert option, this Japanese fluffy pancake should be on your list.
While walking around Sydney City during the first week of Freedom Day (11 Oct 2021), we realised how badly the lockdown has affected several businesses, some are now permanently closed. There are a lot of empty shops with "for lease" sign. Shops & restaurants that have survived, have started to reopen up again but some are still temporarily closed.
Next we headed down to Sydney Chinatown to have one of the best hotpot in Sydney and our favourite hotpot place in Haymarket called The Dolar Shop Sydney. This Chinese restaurant is located in upper-level food court in Market City Haymarket Chinatown building. This luxurious hotpot place is one of the best hot pot restaurants that offers freshest ingredients, amazing hot pot broth and great customer service. This place is perfect to go with friends and family over dinner or lunch.
We walked down from Sydney Chinatown to Barangaroo to see the new Crown Casino fine dining precinct then head down to watch beautiful sunset in Circular Quay area with Opera House and Harbour Bridge in the background. An iconic structure for sydney that boast amazing views, a must visit places if you are in Sydney.
For dinner, we headed back to Chinatown for some Korean BBQ at a famous Korean celebrity restaurant "chef Jong Won Paik" called Bornga Korean BBQ Restaurant. Again, this is one of our favourite Korean BBQ restaurant and we think one of the best Korean BBQ in Sydney. The interior of this Korean restaurant resembles a Korean palace or a temple. One thing you must order is the woosamgyeop (paper-thin slices of beef brisket).
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This Episode Features
* Gram Cafe and Pancakes
The Galeries Shopping Centre ground floor
* The Dolar Shop Sydney
1909 Dining Precinct level 3 Marketcity
9, 13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000
* Bornga Korean BBQ Restaurant
Level 1/78 Harbour St, Haymarket
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[@nickandhelmi]

First look of Sydney post lockdown, hope you guys enjoy it! Let us know what/where we should eat & places to travel👇

[@bellazhou8435]

Well done. Helmi. Loved it :) Isabella xxx

[@nickandhelmi]

Oh my gosh hope you are well isabella!!💕 small world 🥰

[@MikkiShihTzu]

Finely cuts of meats for hot pot looks so fresh and the presentation is pretty on point!

[@nickandhelmi]

So good🥰👍🏻

[@MikkiShihTzu]

Hot pot and Korean bbq...the 2 food category where you self serve! I love this experience!!

[@nickandhelmi]

Hahaha🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@TheMamuchos]

If we were in lockdown for all that time we would also go out and eat a lot on the first day, so we understand hahaha Nick that haircut was overdue, and now you are looking awesome!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks guys😎

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

Hot pot sounds so good right about now. It's so chilly over here. You guys have quite the spread.

[@FoodandFootprints]

Great to see you guys back out and about!

[@TravelInteresante]

Finally got a haircut! That's awesome guys, you look amazing!

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

That Korean BBQ is HUGE! We get excited for the banchan too.

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

Oh man we miss hot pot so much... The warm and deep broth and vegetables and meats... Looks awesome !

[@FoodandFootprints]

That suction of the grill is nuts! And wow that spot is popping

[@selwensarmiento9024]

Love the new look guys and i'm happy to know that sydney is open now after lockdown it means more food vlogs from you guys can't wait

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks so much Selwen😊 yes great to be back 🙌🏻

[@RudyVisuals]

Nothing smells better than a korean bbq! Everything looked so good!

[@nickandhelmi]

absolutely!!

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

Look at that fluffy pancakes ohhh perfect breakfast or brunch option! Nice

[@TravelInteresante]

Love that restaurant and the way they serve their food, seems like a cool spot and the food is looking amazing!

[@PogiboyProductions]

That hotpot is everything!!.. 😋

[@linnyunt]

Looking good, guys! The haircuts came out great!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks Lin😁

[@TheMamuchos]

Woohoo!! Lockdown is over!! Guys congrats on the 3 M views on the short! Great job!!!

[@nickandhelmi]

Omg thank you!! We couldn't believe it😭

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

Ohhh love the new haircut of you guys! 😻🐾😻 Fresh start! 😁👍👍

[@nickandhelmi]

yess finally!!! lol

[@wydeawake5941]

Love your videos guys...keep it up

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much😊

[@chick66jp]

great vlog, thanks for the SYD tour

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you🙂

[@RudyVisuals]

Dayum those pancakes looked freaking epic!

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

Yes, Nick needs a haircut 😂 Yay, kinokuniya!! Glad you guys got some pancakes.

[@goodchoiskitchen8328]

finally you guys are free to go out!! love your video and always makes me hungry..😁

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much 😁👍🏻

[@PogiboyProductions]

Fluffy pancakes, the best!

[@marinelalarsen3736]

Thank you for this nice video. Big hug from Norway 💕

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks for watching Marinela 😄

[@kerried7533]

It’s so good to be free!! I haven’t been dining out yet but I have had dinner at my mum’s place. I really missed her cooking! I also got a haircut! Your food adventures looked amazing! Adding this to my list of places to try!

[@nickandhelmi]

hi kerrie, of course family is first priority & can't beat mom's cooking with other places for sure :) haircut is next after seeing family for sure haha😄

[@TravelInteresante]

Hotpot and Korean BBQ, both are some of my favorites! So hard to watch this video while I am craving for some!

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Hotpot and BBQ on the same day. WOW you guys really celebrate the "freedom" day with a bang. Hahaha. I remember that feeling last year. Ours will be tomorrow but don't think we will go partying yet haha. Stay safe guys!

[@nickandhelmi]

Hahaha yep food party🤣 enjoy guysss👍🏻

[@everylittletin]

We had fun over the weekend too visiting family and meeting friends for picnic which suddenly extended to a quick bush walk. My feet are tired from all the walking but my heart is full 😊❤ Ready to explore Sydney again and trying out that Korean BBQ restau will definitely be part of the plan 😋 and a haircut too of course 😉

[@nickandhelmi]

It's the best feeling to see family & friends again, reunited after months of lockdown🥰

[@safreacts]

Awesome video guys! Haven’t tuned into your channel in ages ever since I’ve been doing daily uploads now..but good to know you guys are doing well. Great to know you guys are outta lockdown.. I feel like some Korean food now 🤤 and nice haircut Nick~ looking fresh! 🔥 Much love from Perth city 🇦🇺

[@nickandhelmi]

Man you are killing it with daily uploads, i dont know how you do it 😄 thanks saf!!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for this wonderful video.

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you Yasin, hope you are well in Malaysia too.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@nickandhelmi Thank u very much. Hope u guys r doing well too in Sydney, Australia. 😁

[@PuriandSue]

Can hear from your tone how happy you guys are being free from lockdown!! And also getting those long waited haircut 😆

[@nickandhelmi]

Hahaa thankss guys 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@andong7748]

I love dollar shop!!

[@nickandhelmi]

Onr our fave hotpot place💓

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Nice haircut guys! Much needed after lockdown, especially Nick haha. Love that soft fluffy pancakes 😍. wish we have Gram here in Melb. There are a lot of dupes though here lol.

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeah so good to have the haircut!! I think Gram is opening soon, can't beat the original 😁

[@PogiboyProductions]

I remember when I had lockdown hair haha!!! Looking good guys, and yes, finally open! Hey, I need massages for my haircuts over here!

[@FoodandFootprints]

Korean BBQ is a great choice for post lockdown meal!

[@BRANDURNSO]

I've also wanted to tried Bornga, I'll definitely need to visit after hearing you guys rave about it! :)

[@nickandhelmi]

Yesss love this place👍🏻❤

[@Dcp0001a]

Great video guys, I especially like how you show the sense of freedom now after lockdown! Like someone else commented, can see how happy you look. I've been to Bornga KBBQ in Melbourne and it was fantastic (I guess it might be the same owner). I have to try the Sydney one sometime!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks a lot David 🤩 Ohh I didnt know it's in Melb too, must have been the same Bornga. Hope you are well wherever you are :)

[@ChandySaoStreeteats]

What an amazing feeling it would of been to finally be out of lockdown and go out to try some amazing. Id be craving korean hot pot too! I hope there isnt anymore lockdowns 🙏🙏

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much Chandy🙌🏻😁 Yesss hopefully no more lockdown!

[@PogiboyProductions]

haha yes Korean BBQ looks like a party in there! Good choices on all that food! Wash it down with that grape drink!

[@TheMamuchos]

What a wonderful HotPot, even if it numbs our lips hahaha

[@nickandhelmi]

Haha exactly!🤣

[@PuriandSue]

Ahhhhh I miss going for korean bbq!! And yes with some alcohol 😍😍😍

[@josephlownang6992]

good video mate

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks joseph

[@NinisCooking]

Yayyyy, Happy for you! I can see how happy you are 😆🌻 I asked Cy 3 times to go eat BBQ but he says No. And now I have to see you guys eating it... 🤤😥 I can't handle this, LOL PS. Have a yummy and happy day guys! 🌻🌻

[@FoodandFootprints]

Yesss team medium rare! 🙌

[@warreng5394]

Saying hello from Washington State ! Great vlog, now I'm going to eat some K-BBQ.

[@nickandhelmi]

Hello Laura😁 Thanks so much for watching!! So apparently we can go overseas soon, like to US 🙌🏻

[@solarmidnights]

Hey Nick and Helmi! I absolutely love your videos and find them useful. Can you make some videos about apartment hunting or the real estate market in Sydney? ❤️

[@nickandhelmi]

ahh love to do some apartment hunting kind of video especially house inspection is allowed. we'll think about it Sab - need some permission to film haha :) Thank you!!

[@solarmidnights]

@@nickandhelmi looking forward to that!! Hopefully things become better in Sydney. Apartment hunting videos are my coping mechanisms now that I cant go to Sydney to study yet 😅

[@RudyVisuals]

Hahaha I remember my first post lockdown haircut as well! Nick finally looks human again :D

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks aaron😂

[@kirankrishnan1176]

great vid guys need to do Brazilian BBQ

[@nickandhelmi]

thanks Kiran for the recommendation too :)

[@walkwithwilz2525]

Like 100, so many places to try next time I can come to Sydney, the food looks so amazing and delicious ♥️

[@nickandhelmi]

Melb turn is soon too wilz❤

[@walkwithwilz2525]

@@nickandhelmi but I am QLD lol, but hopefully we will get to see Melbourne soon enough ♥️

[@raffdeleon]

Love the haircut Nick haha Legit Bornga is my favourite K bbq place in Sydney

[@nickandhelmi]

Haha! Mate we gotta catch up when ya free 😁

[@raffdeleon]

@@nickandhelmi let’s do it! HMU when you’re free

[@FoodandFootprints]

We feel you about the cleaning, Helmi! 😂

[@nickandhelmi]

That's good, not just me lol🤣

[@KOREAMOM]

Nice BBQ restaurant 😋 👌 😍

[@nickandhelmi]

So good! One of our fave👌

[@Anpnterrible]

Nice!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you Luke😁

[@MikkiShihTzu]

Hahahaa you guys sure grew out the hair!

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeahh🤣

[@PeterandYen]

Helmi cut + massage would have been 100x better + you would have a viral video. Hahahah looking good though Nick must be nice getting rid of all that extra hair weight. btw that hotpot looked the bomb! dunno which one looked better between hot pot n korean bbq. Nice chilling out with you guys in the city.

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Yup, it's sad that a lot of shops can't survive lockdowns. We've witnessed it a lot since last year, unfortunately :( A lot of our favourite restaurants were closed down 😭

[@jurrassitol15]

Omg! Is Gram Pancakes in Galeries Victoria open now?!?!?!?! Been waiting for that to open!!! And of course week opening means eat ALL THE THINGS!!!!

[@nickandhelmi]

YESSS finally open!! and no queue at all since city is still pretty quite haha😆

[@socielledstance]

Do u know that Gram is now in Jakarta? Come back soon and I would love to see you vlog around SCBD!

[@nickandhelmi]

Omg 😭😭 we love to go home soon!!

[@slyth3rinprincess]

nice place... does Sydney have a lot of coffee shops too?

[@nickandhelmi]

Yup of course :)

[@slyth3rinprincess]

@@nickandhelmi wow :)

[@moonna8088]

How much was your haircut? Thankyou for sharing. Please keep doing more vids.

[@nickandhelmi]

I forgot i think like 40-50 dollar 😆

[@isaiah513623]

Go and see Susan at 500 Elizabeth St - she is such a good cutter but Helmi you do look good. I can't wait to get back to her again when I come back to Pyrmont. We have had the same retail casualties here in Shellharbour

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks Hailey. We can't wait to travel out from Sydney haha like somewhere south coast would be nice💙

[@KingTolentino]

hahaha helmi doesn't share desserts ...the fluffy pancake is really tempting.... hey craved korean bbq since this quarantine been seeing plenty of those korean dishes in korean movies and series.. hahaha hopefully i can try one soon.... nick, you need to roll it like a small burrito so that it is easier to eat :)

[@nickandhelmi]

ahh true small burrito! haha

[@linnyunt]

Gram was empty!

[@nickandhelmi]

very rare occasion haha

[@netlehien]

You Helmi don’t want to do the washing after meal, right? Why don’t you buy a dishwasher then you can just go out for a walk after meal to burn the excess calories then just go home to unload the dishwasher with all the plates sparkling cleaned already like magic

[@nickandhelmi]

Haha we have dishwasher but trying to clean all grilled pan from KBBQ isnt possible with dishwasher, you gotta scrub it 😆

[@jumbokevin]

Nick, did you lose weight during the lockdown?

[@nickandhelmi]

No way Kev haha but I gained lockdown kgs 👀🤣 gotta go back gym now