Coreano

Awesome spot that knows how to do Korean/​Mexican fusion. Kimchi fries are the bomb, and the Galbi taco’s are just like home back in SoCal. A definite must for foodies in the area.

Coreano is a tidy little food stall, It’s the classic Korean/​Mexican fusion food that has it’s origins as I understand it in Southern California, namely L. A where Korean and Central American cultures mix freely.
We came across Coreano at The street Food Collective. The staff were really nice and were keen to chat.
I ordered the Galbi Taco $ 6, It was good, it tasted fresh. However it left me a little underwhelmed. The Tacos themselves were pretty small. The flavours were good if not a little mild, I expected more of that Kimchi kick to the dish which I thought was lacking. My misgiving is the level of that classic Kimchi sour and spiciness. I feel like Coreano could spice it up a little, I definitely feel like the NZ palate can handle it!
We also ordered Kimchi fries topped with pork, kimchi, cheese, sour cream and korean salsa roja. Again the flavours were good and went together surprisingly well. The price ($ 10) for the fries seemed a little steep to me though.
I strongly suggest you give this place a go especially if you’ve never tried Korean Mexican food. It may seem like an unlikely match, however its a great match that works really well.