Fans of Korean barbecue, this one’s for you. Maru Grill House, a sizzling new eatery from the team behind Maru Korean Restaurant on Elizabeth Street, will put top-grade wagyu in the spotlight and give carnivores the chance to cook high-quality meaty morsels to perfection over charcoal. Taking shape over on Mary Street, Maru Grill House will offer seating for approximately 136 guests over two levels (including a 16-seat private-dining space), with a comfortable yet sophisticated aesthetic being applied to the interior. Key to the experience are charcoal grills, which will use white charcoal (also known as Binchōtan) to cook everything from premium Aussie wagyu, fresh pork and vegetables, served alongside a range of banchan, or side dishes. Diners will be able to order serves of meat by type (did we mention the all wagyu comes with a marble score of 8–9?), while combo sets will allow groups to order a bit of everything. On the drinks front, Maru Grill House will dispense a broad array of Korean beverages, from soju and rice wine to beer, rice punch and crushed pear juice. Maru Grill House is targeting a mid-April opening date – rest assured we’ll be popping our head in to take a look once it launches.