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swinger of birches



Joined: 24 Jul 2006
Location: apkujong

PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 8:24 pm    Post subject: Aussie Shop Reply with quote

I don't usually post, but I had a really nice experience the other night that lifted my spirits -- I just had to share it with you all.

My best mate's birthday just passed, so I had to go out for a drink in his honour. Perhaps absence really does make the heart grow fonder.

I started my search for his favourite beer, found it, and paid a ridiculous amount for a single bottle of what isn't even really good beer.

Disappointed, I began pottering around, stopping in different places every now and again for a solitary yet celebratory pint. I kept walking and walking, and eventually came upon a bar called The Aussie Shop. I told Tony, the best barman I've met, my reason for wandering into a bar on a weeknight.

Sympathetically, he apologized for not carrying that particular brand of beer. Then, he stopped and said, "Wait a minute, this may be your lucky day."

Apparently, someone whom he had helped had stopped in just a day or so earlier and gave him a bottle of beer in thanks. He rummaged around the back of the fridge and pulled out a bottle of my mate's favourite beer.

To top it all off, he didn't even charge me for the beer. "I can't sell a beer somebody gave me," quoth he. I proceeded to drink my beer, hang out and just thoroughly enjoy myself. I was so happy, that I should share a happy experience on this board, rather gripe, as seems to be the norm.

I can't give great directions, but there is a website that would have them: www.aussieshopkorea.com

I'm recommending this place to all and sundry, any who enjoy a relaxing evening and going home with a smile.

Cheers All!
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just because



Joined: 01 Aug 2003
Location: Changwon - 4964

PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have been there a couple of times now.....

Each time i go the guy that owns the place is always extremely pleasant and great to talk too. he seems to love a good chat......

Not a big fan of the music(and i am Australian) that is played in there but the food is frigging good....
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rocklee



Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had a so-so experience there.
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seoulman1



Joined: 02 Feb 2007
Location: Jamsil

PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i went there. Tony has a lot of spirit but can be a little over bearing when you are trying to savour your $10 pie and beer experience...

The pie tasted awesome but one thing that got to me is that it was microwaved... They have those new microwaves that grill/bake at the same time I recon he should get one.
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Qinella



Joined: 25 Feb 2005
Location: the crib

PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So what was the beer?
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seoulman1



Joined: 02 Feb 2007
Location: Jamsil

PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeh what was the beer?
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Kimchi Cha Cha



Joined: 15 May 2003
Location: was Suncheon, now Brisbane

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've only been there one time and Tony was very nice and accommodating. He used to play in an Aussie band and had played a few times at an old stomping ground of mine so we had a bit of a chat. The meat pie and sausage roll along with the block of Cadbury's chocolate, did the trick. His friendliness and the Aussie fare made me miss home. I plan to go back to go and try the Fish n' Chips next time polished down with a couple of Aussie brews.
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Kimchi Cha Cha



Joined: 15 May 2003
Location: was Suncheon, now Brisbane

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

For anyone interested, here's the web address of the Aussie Shop. I think it's a great accomplishment to open up a shop by yourself in a foreign country especially one with as restrictive laws as this one. Those who haven't tried Aussie food before, give it a go and support a fellow foreigner in his business endeavor.

Whoops, didn't notice the OP had also included the web address. Embarassed
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rocklee



Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

seoulman1 wrote:

The pie tasted awesome but one thing that got to me is that it was microwaved...


ah....what???
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seoulman1



Joined: 02 Feb 2007
Location: Jamsil

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

its true. the first pie I had eaten in 4 months.
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seoulis



Joined: 29 May 2007

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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rocklee



Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

seoulman1 wrote:
its true. the first pie I had eaten in 4 months.


Pies aren't suppose to be cooked in a microwave oven though I do my pies this way if I'm in a hurry for a quick bite (defrost and then high heat). I tend to heat them up too soft.
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wo buxihuan hanguoren



Joined: 18 Apr 2007
Location: Suyuskis

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The place is an utter rip-off. Crap microwave-nuked pies, sh1tty sausage rolls, mad expensive - my advice? Go to Australia, South Africa, or New Zealand for real pies and what-not.

I realize that the guy thinks his stuff is the bees-knees, but man, for the price and all, it is shebeen material. Your best bet is to support the Middle-Eastern restaurants there I say - hard workers and good grub well worth your hard-earned dosh.
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butlerian



Joined: 04 Sep 2006
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kimchi Cha Cha wrote:
I've only been there one time and Tony was very nice and accommodating. He used to play in an Aussie band and had played a few times at an old stomping ground of mine so we had a bit of a chat. The meat pie and sausage roll along with the block of Cadbury's chocolate, did the trick. His friendliness and the Aussie fare made me miss home. I plan to go back to go and try the Fish n' Chips next time polished down with a couple of Aussie brews.


I went there the other weekend. Had the fish n' chips - chips were good, and he used real Sarson's vinegar, but the fish could be better. Still looking for a whole battered fish rather than just four 'c.ocktails'. The guy is very friendly and will take on any advice you give him as he's only been open for a month. If you're looking to quietly enjoy your food/drink, you won't get it, but if you're feeling like a chat he'll certainly give you one.
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Sine qua non



Joined: 18 Feb 2007

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 9:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

wo buxihuan hanguoren wrote:
Your best bet is to support the Middle-Eastern restaurants there I say - hard workers and good grub well worth your hard-earned dosh.



Yeah, but Aussies are cool.


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