Soul Dining is a new cafe and deli that opened up in Sydney, Australia -- specifically Surry Hills. The new concept is started by husband and wife Daero Lee and Illa Kim. The progressive space functions as a deli, a cafe, and a retail store, offering consumers the option to dine in or takeaway.
There is a broad range of dishes to choose from on the menu such as smashed avocado with kimchi, sourdough bread with soybean stew, Korean fried chicken spicy pork belly with a poached egg, and much more. A notable selection is the series of Soul bowls, which feature the aforementioned spicy pork belly, a galbi bowl, or a umamishroom bowl, amongst the options. The deli part of the space has a range of barbeque kits for those to enjoy at home.
Contemporary Korean-Style Delis
Soul Dining is a New Dining Concept in Australia's Surry Hills
Trend Themes
1. New Korean-style Deli Concepts - There is an opportunity to develop and expand on the trend of contemporary Korean-style delis and cafes in other urban cities around the world.
2. Multi-functional Dining Spaces - There's potential for creating more multi-functional dining spaces where customers have the option to dine-in, takeaway, and purchase retail products.
3. Specialized Menu Items - There is an opportunity for delis and cafes to focus on specialty items such as the Soul bowls and barbeque kits.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - There is potential for new entrants to the market while established businesses can create diversified product offerings.
2. Hospitality Industry - Hotels and accommodation venues could create partnerships and collaborations with delis and cafes for food and beverage facilities.
3. Retail Industry - Existing retail stores can create opportunities for food and beverage components for customers in-store.