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"I ordered some fried chicken from bbq code for delivery and I was not disappointed. I got the half and half of soy garlic and sweet chili flavour...."

Eggeats

"My sister and I went to get takeaway during COVID restrictions and everything was so delicious! The staff present were very friendly and..."

Jennifer Tran

"Really enjoyed our experience today. All the food and condiments were great. The kfc fried chicken is so crunchy! And the bulgogi was very tasty and..."

Miss M

"Ordered delivery bbq set. Galbi and wagyu were really nice, melting in your mouth although it is delivery food! They sent food on the wrong day and..."

Foodformoneyworth

"Fantastic, love the place, great food and..."

Fleur Gilmore

"Pig code (for 2) + 2 plain rice surcharge for..."

Anna Nguyen

"First time I been here, gave me the sense of authentic Korean ambient, a bit small and maybe because of Xmas so the staffs weren’t seem friendly..."

Annie

"They had me at wagyu wednesdays. 20% off on Wednesdays. The beef was delicious. I love that they cooked for you. There was 5 of us so we order the..."

Florence Pedrola

"Eaten here a few times and always satisfied with the quality and quantity of the food for a relatively good price. A few staff members go out of..."

Tamiko98

"Excellent service from staff! We had the Pig code that was extremely tasty and in generous servings too!..."

MinTing Tan

"Been there twice somehow, a very good restaurant, staff were friendly even they were extremely busy. Enjoyed to cook meat in a date, feel more..."

Joey Zhang

"Reasonable priced food for such fresh, delicious tasting meats! Ordered two BBQ sets as we had a table for four which ensured we had plenty to eat..."

Jayden

"We had a great time here with friendly service and it wasn’t as smokey as most KBBQ places. They had a drink special 2 for 1 cocktail which was..."

Kheng OMNOM

"I love this place for the reasonably priced KBBQ sets.The sets come with lots of side dishes (eg. Corn cheese, stew, salads) which are super..."

Pineapple San

"Made a booking for dinner on Sunday night and the restaurant was bustling. Crowd was mixed, but mainly younger type crowd with music pumping..."

D Train McClain

"Came here with a group of 8, seating was a little bit cramped, but hey it's KBBQ and you're there to enjoy the wonders of seeing delicious meat being..."

ABC Eats🍜🍙🍩

"Extremely reasonably priced for Korean bbq. All the meat was fresh and tender, my favourite being the pork belly in the pork set. All side dishes..."

Angela Fan

"I’ve been to BBQ Code a couple of times now, and it doesn’t fail to disappoint. The food is filling and enjoyable, and the customer service is..."

Julie Wright

"Food is delicious and love the service. The staff come and help you cook or you can do it yourself. I would recommend getting the package if you have..."

Ruth Li

"Great to get your kbbq fix if you’re local! Set menus make it really for you decide with plenty side dishes that will make you full. Fyi be patient..."

Juliet

"Overall, the experience was good and I really liked the grilled meat. However, I was not fond of the beef tataki. It was too sweet for me and the..."

Julius C | TheHummingbird.id

"High quality meats and delicious. Sides served are generous and I love the apple kimchi. Prices are very slightly higher than average. A cute and..."

Tessa

"I would recommend getting japchae and pork belly. They were two biggest stand out for us in a group of 4. We also had kimchi and seafood pancake..."

Anthony

"I love the the Bbq set!! The set come with two to three kinds of meat (depends on your choice) rice, pancake and kimchi soup and corn cheese which..."

March

"Second time I’ve been here and loved it both times. I would recommend getting the meat and Bibimbap to share. That way you split the..."

Kim Anderson

"2 of us ordered the shared Beef BBQ at the cost of $88. The set came with cheese corns, kimchi soup, 3 types of beef, potato noodles and side dishes...."

Kate Tran

"Super good service! Everyone helped us out with what to pick, helped grill our food and gave us free kimchi and sides. Food was amazing but it’s a..."

Kareen Ghattas

"Not usually the place I go for BBQ, yet they did surprise me with their meat quality, in a good way. Like the other average BBQ stores, their Wagyu..."

Key

"Came here with a rather large group for a birthday celebration and I must say the staff were very accommodating. The food was very delicious, seafood..."

Kylie

"Good but not exceptional Korean Bbq place. We ordered 4 code pork belly which is pork belly marinated in 4 different ways. I really liked 1 of the..."

Mai T Tran

"Order the Beef Dolsot bibimbap, dukkbokki, korean fried chicken in gochujang and the japchae and you're in for a delicious and satisfying treat of a..."

PS91

"Good service and not bad taste.good price too.but the hot plate after cook long time turned to black. Hope the owner will change better hot..."

Typhoon

"The service is so quick and they are really on the ball. The staff are always moving and very helpful. Our helper didn't realise you are not supposed..."

Zidane

"Service : 4/5Food: 4/5Great place to hang out and have Korean BBQ with a group of friends. Prices are a tad more on the pricy side but it's..."

Alan Wuhoo

"Came here with a table of 7. Food came out very quickly and everything was delicious. We ordered the pork code and beef code along with a kimchi..."

Retro DD

"Mate and I came here for dinner. Great service, fresh and tasty food. Price is standard Korean BBQ. Definitely..."

Johnny T

"Yeh pretty good. Good idea to go with the set menu, free corn and cheese which we wasn't expecting. So would definitely come back for my Korean..."

Fat Boy Slim

"Came here for a birthday dinner with prior reservation. The restaurant was not as noticeable since it's tucked away in a corner of the street...."

Valerie

"BBQ beef set was good value as it comes with soup, japchae and cheesey corn - more than enough for us 4! Marinades were too sweet for my liking but..."

Milla Vanilla

"Lunch was packed full of flavour and value!Took the family for a casual lunch and decided to give this new Korean eatery a try. We ordered a few..."

FoodLover

"For a new establishment, it is surprisingly well run restaurant with excellent customer service. We had beef code KFC Bibimbap - yum. It's still..."

Eat Tea

"Service - 5/5Food - 3/5Price - $40 to $50 ppDined here on 2 occasions. Both times, staff were friendly and helpful. Service is..."

Kat_Eats_Mel

"I wasn't expecting much but ended up being pleasantly surprised by the food. In a similar fashion to Mrs Kim's Grill, this restaurant served up great..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"Went here for on my birthday with my family and I gotta say it's the best Korean restaurant in glen Waverley in my opinion 💖The service..."

Eljm

"My favourite korean restaurant in all of Melbourne! Service is usually decent, the food is yummy and pricing is competitive. My favourites are the..."

Kristie Koo

"While I fancy the "one bowl" concept, popularized by Asian countries, I am a lot more reserved when it comes to barbeque meals because often enough,..."

Michelle Leong

"I cannot praise this little Korean BBQ shop enough.The staff were super friendly and fast, and the food was delicious. We got the "beef code"..."

Denise Tran

"It's so great with definitely be back! The decor is cool, the staff are attentive and helpful and the bbq most importantly is so yummy! I went..."

Charlotte Griffith

"I went yesterday for my friend's birtday.We had a wagyu set, meat was so fresh and tasty, the soup was delicious! Place is clean, very busy..."

Jenny

"So good on a cold wintry night. We booked a table last minute for 8.30pm and got seated a little earlier. Prompt service and tasty food -- we tried..."

Grace The Rookie

"Lately I have been going through a Korean phase, having visited many Korean restaurants in the past week or two. This time I had my sight sets on the..."

Melbourne Culinary

"This restaurant is usually fully booked so reservation is a must and there's a reason why. Given the number of Korean reataurants in the area, this..."

Michael James Duong

"When Meega closed a couple of months ago, I needed a new place to get fix for Korean food in Glen Waverly. For the longest time I’ve been looking..."

Minh Thuy Le

"My girlfriends and I decided to try this new Korean place out because we heard some good reviews about it. We were hungry so we basically decided to..."

Judy

"Had dinner here with seven others on a Monday night. We had; - Ddukbokki: Generous serving and perfect portion for eight people. Sauce was..."

Pbnj_time

"I tried their bibimbap and seafood pancake which were extremely good! The service was excellent and the staff was really nice. It was definitely..."

Isabel Fong

"Excellent!! Friendly staff and good quality food we had bbq and korean cold noodle so nice👍🏻Best Korean BBQ in Glen waverley I am..."

Elly Jihye Seo

"I've been here twice now and love it! I've been longing for a decent kbbq restaurant in Glen Waverley!The staff are friendly and are actually..."

Mimi

"Hip Korean joint for youngsters and families! We made a booking for dinner earlier today, which is highly recommended! Fairly new restaurant, service..."

Suburb Review

"BBQ Code is another new kid on the block, replacing Thai Yim on the corner of O'Sullivan and Springvale Roads, next to The Glen Centro. It sits next..."

KT

"It was our first night out for months and it was a good choice! Nice and well ventilated so not too smoky or stuffy. Tasty food and helpful staff...."

Belliebella

"Wanted a bibimbap and Meega was closed, so we walked around the corner to check out the new Korean restaurant. Slightly pricey but tasted fresh and..."

Ling

"Service was excellent. The waiters are very attentive and for a Korean place, I love when I get copious amounts of Kimchi (just as long as I don't..."

Deena Cheah

"With so many places serving average food in the area, one can't help be cautious when trying a new place in Glen Waverley. I only have to think as..."

Mmmsedap

"Customer service was great! Very friendly and damn, one of the staff knows about Shinhwa, my fav Korean group aka longest running idols! Bibimbap was..."

Anh Phan

"Korean food is so hot right now in Melbourne, and not just because it is nearly always served with that lovely fermented side dish called Kimchi...."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"Food was nice, service was great, however serving size was small and bill was expensive, will come back at sometime, but not in a hurry though...."

Happydiner

"WOW WOW!!! Fantastic restaurantt!!!!!One of my korean friend introduced it to me so I went to try last weekend. All the staff are friendly and nice,..."

Lois Xiang

"I went BBQ Code with my husband and we were so satisfied with food and their services especially Koran style BBQ grill and KFC.I orderd 3 main..."

Junga An

"great place which has recently opened. The wait was long but well worth it. Pork belly is really fresh with no bad lingering taste you get from some..."

Cookielessvee

"Really outstanding korean food. Great urban atmosphere with fantastic decor. Friendly and prompt service is a warm welcome. Will be looking forward..."

L.power

"Very happy about our Korean lunch break! The portions are huge, we might’ve over ordered... I loved the sizzling chicken cheese hot plate, and I..."

Maud Hu

"Glad that we found this hidden gem in Glen Waverley area. Small restaurant but friendly and welcoming environment. Price was reasonable and food was..."

Timmy Toppy

"1. Pork kimchi stew - 4/5 2. Boneless Fried chicken - 3/5 - it’s like fried sliced chicken 3. Bimbibab chicken with spicy sauce - 5/5 - it’s..."

Lawrence

"The atmosphere is your typical glen waverley Asian in other words cosy but not decadent which is actually what you'd want. Fancy Asian restaurants..."

Kevin Chen

"Had the Bibimbap and the black bean noodles and both were excellent. Would..."

Ravi Nair

"Really enjoyed the BBQ chicken with cheese. Customer service was 5 stars, food was..."

Juves Tan

"Love the soup, very original.. Teriyaki is always the best yet we might try the seafood..."

Crystal J.H

Hinoak Korean Charcoal Bbq

86/100 (1400 ratings)

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"Where to start - this little gem would have to be one of the most well thought out, impressive restaurants I’ve been too in a long time. About the..."

Miranda Martin

"I didn’t know what to except and all I can say is amazing, the food, the service, the atmosphere was amazing. What a fabulous place a hidden gem,..."

Catherine Michele

"The best Korean BBQ in Melbourne. Jason & Ella you guys + your staff are the best. This is our favourite restaurant & you continue to surprise us...."

Vida Foo

"Excellent food, service, staff, words can't describe the joy and satisfaction this place provides! Never tried Korean BBQ until I discovered this..."

Archie Aspros

"I lived in Seoul for six months a few years ago, and since then I have eaten at a lot of Korean restaurants in Melbourne. Hinoak is by far my..."

Sarah Sneddon

"Great place. Food really good - quality and clean. Cooked through a modern technique, making the experience and food better. Our waitress was great..."

Alex Pocklington

"Great ambience Excellent staff Excellent food Never had Korean beer before it is a really nice brew. We’ll go back Only negative, cooking a BBQ on..."

Rex G Hirst

"If you want to have the most succulent meat with multiple sides and sauces to fulfill your needs this place is the way to go. Great customer service..."

Joe Gaz

"Amazing little restaurant!! Absolutely lovely staff, delicious food and welcoming atmosphere!! Definitely a new..."

Natalie Weiss

"We tend to play it safe with restaurants that deliver in all aspects of a dining. I am very pleased to say that we will add Hinoak to our short list..."

Geoffrey Meade Snr

"Just wow, it was as our first time at a Korean BBQ, amazing food!! amazing service, James wen above and beyond to fit us in. highly recommended we..."

Murat Demirkol

"Fantastic restaurant! Such lovely staff and amazing food! Definitely will be back again soon..."

Celia Talbot

"Drove from the western suburbs to try this place out. Been to plenty of KBBQ places and Hinoak is up there on my go-to list. First of all, THE RICE..."

Michael Nguyen

"Great addition to the neighbourhood - great place to entertain or have a date night. Meats are yum but serving size could be bigger...."

Wearekimleaf

"Interesting concept of a vertical charcoal KBBQ!! Food wise is similar to most KBBQ places but featuring a vertical charcoal grill...."

Heidi

"Best Korean restaurant I've been in..."

Alice Li

"We came to Hinoak on a busy Saturday evening without a booking, and were very very lucky to secure a table for two, albeit for 40mins as we had to..."

Kevin & Emily

"Ordered “ char char char” set and the stone rice. All the meats are delicious and the rice is delicious..."

@_@

"Amazing Korean BBQ restaurant. The food is delicious, they have a wide range to choose from. The waiters do everything for you including most the..."

Melbourne Food Spotter

"Went there randomly with my partner and they accommodated us even though they were busy and we had no booking they managed to squeeze us in. Food was..."

Feinga

"Pros: meats were cooked very precisely with a timer on each table that beeps when the meats ready. Aswell, meats were cooked differently than other..."

Linda

"This is a awesome place for people who love Korean BBQ. My financee and I have finished 1 kg meat! That's so delicious! We ordered the meat set..."

Yinan Zhang

"Never encountered bad service here! Meat was delicious as well. Would’ve preferred cooking the meat myself but I guess that’s a part of the..."

Foodie Fio

"Absolutely love the decor and architecture of this restaurant! The service was attentive and friendly, and there was nothing to fault with the BBQ..."

Yonomi333

"Hinoak is one of my top favourite Korean BBQ restaurants. It's easy to find parking at the train station across the road. I've been here 4 times and..."

Juwiee

"Love the bbq sets here. The meats especially the wagyu and the scotch fillets were amazing. The beef ribs were fantastic too. Pork belly was ok...."

Snowflower

"Fantastic food. Meat quality is superb and i like the way they cook it on the table with their own unique charcoal system. Staffs are attentive and..."

Inem

"So this turned out to be my birthday dinner, so you know it's going to: a. be more than a usual dinnerb. and be great already. :P Tonight we're..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"Wow! What a hidden gem! This is no where near the standard restaurants in Glen Wav, but instead across from Syndal train station. So went with..."

Linda

"We came to Hinoak on a Sat night. It was packed and cleary very popular. The interior was modern and clean but was a little dark so photos didn’t..."

Willtravelforfood17

"The staff at Hinoak were exceptional. Each was super attentive, friendly and informative. The food was fabulous and the bbq was on point. Wagu ribs..."

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"Best Korean BBQ place I've been to so far, and I've been to a fair share of restaurants. To start off they use coal to cook the meat, not an electric..."

Kylie

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Monica

"A very cute korean bbq restaurant. Very unique design and ever time I walked pass here I wasn’t sure what it is until I have been in. Booking is..."

Jade Zhong

"When I first walked into Hinoak, the first thing that impressed itself upon me was it’s cosiness and feeling of warmth. The food is delicious and..."

PS91

"깔끔하고 모던해서 외국인 손님 데려가면 좋을 것 같다. 고기는 기본 세가지는 시켜야 해서 생갈비, 양념갈비,..."

Michelle

"Waitresses were friendly and charcoal man was very aesthetic and appealing. Food was great and plan to come again in the future. Hope to see charcoal..."

Stanley Ou

"Went here twice and loved it both times! The meat was cooked splendidly and the staff were nice and friendly. In particular, one of the..."

Richard Nguyen

"Very traditional and yummy Korea bbq. Very Good place, staffs are friendly. Food are fresh and yum. Drinks are also good. We love the beef and soup...."

FoodLoverQueenM

"I was Pleasantly surprisedthe food was great we had the bbq set for 1-2 ppl and that was a good serving sizethe staff were nice and..."

Carol Khoo

"Great services and good atmosphere. I particularly like they cook for us, Not fatty, fresh and juicy texture of variety Korea meat. Such a pleasant..."

碧琪

"We ordered the Wagyu set, with the soybean soup, Jap chae, and spicy chicken cheese. First off the Wagyu set was DELICIOUS!! Good quality meat,..."

Mouxnie

"Staff were very attentive and friendly, they gave a swift greeting to table. Highly social and engaging in conversation, Hinoak effortlessly merges..."

April Lu Lu

"Korean charcoal bbq with great interior design. Simple, clean and a modern kkq system where meat is sandwiched between the grill and inserted between..."

Cookielessvee

"This is a modern korean bbq place. Not quite the traditional korean restaurant environment that I prefer but the minimalist design may be attractive..."

Jillian

"TLDR: smokeless grill design means less smokey char taste on your meat, but still quite tasty. Only Iceberg lettuce provided. Loud and busy venue...."

Flying Forward

"DO: Any of the bbq sets. We couldnt decide so chose all of them since we were in a large group. DON'T: Forget the chilli chicken in melted..."

David Food Leasing

"Overall a nice dining experience. Great food and the staff are attentive, cooking the food on front of you and providing tips on how to best cook the..."

Chris West

"Korean BBQ places in Melbourne are increasingly in popularity and Hinoak sits on my scale as a great BBQ place. Located opposite Syndal station, you..."

Robin Yang

"Joining the influx of Korean BBQ restaurants in the eastern suburbs - Hinoak sets itself apart with its beautiful design and extraordinary service..."

Hangry Dreamer

"My Korean food-loving friends and I came here for dinner and it did not disappoint. They have lived in South Korea and were very satisfied with the..."

Amy

"Nice great place, yummy food, fresh lettuces, nice service, friendly staff. We love the grill, love cold noodle. Sure be back with friends and..."

Amy Pham

"I had a great time at Hinoak! What stood out to me the most was the friendliness of the staff. Everyone was super cheerful and eager to help. They..."

Pineapple San

"When korean bbq arrives on the east side and you don’t need to head into the city. The design of the restaurant is architecturally pleasing...."

One.hungry.girl10

"Went to Hinoak for Valentine's Day and had the most wonderful time! I'd tried to visit earlier in the year, but bookings are essential.We..."

Food Fiend Melbourne

"Food was delicious and staff warm and friendly. It was our friend's birthday and they made it special for him. The signature soju with infused..."

Bee

"Hold up, I HAVE to mention the stunning interior of this place. Without a doubt this is a sweet spot for special occasions that match a slightly..."

Jee B

"New style sort of Korean bbq, still using charcoal but differently. Doesn't quite have the "burnt" charcoal taste that I enjoy from a charcoal bbq...."

Hungry_mememel

"Simple, clean fit out and not too cramped. Never seen charcoal BBQ like here before but I like it! Had the Seoul Taster BBQ set with pork belly,..."

Milla Vanilla

"Food was delicious, service was fantastic. Ordered 2 starters and the Seoul taster - was more than enough for two. Especially lived the seafood..."

Chloe Whatley

"Since the shop's facade was built, I've been ever so eager to try this place! Got in the first week of opening and I loved their wooden panels and..."

Amimi

"What a pleasant surprise. Was driving into Glen Waverley late on Monday night with a friend and saw this place along Coleman parade and decided to..."

Emily

"5 star service and food , lovely staff. Fresh meat. open till late. free drink on birthday. perfect place for event . love it. love it. love it...."

Zhongxuechen123

"Fantastic introduction to Korean BBQ! The seafood pancake to die for then bring on the BBQ😀😀😀. Owners and Staff so helpful and made us feel..."

Swanette

"Good ambience. Good service, staffs were very friendly but nothing spectacular. Portion small. Cheese on the buldak, too strong. Menu limited...."

Dimples

"Great food and atmosphere! Also like the design of the restaurant. Fun and innovative BBQ!The waitress are well..."

Small Elle

"Finally made it here after weeks of driving past this place! Booking is a must to avoid disappointment.We took the recommendation from the..."

Foodiee

"The ambience is lovely and the beef was spectacular! We ordered "Miss Korea" and the wagyu was really divine. Buttery, soft, juicy and tender. The..."

BL

"The venue is so sleek, the timber panelling gives it such a great aesthetic. I loved that we didn't have to actually cook our food, the waiters come..."

Cassandra H

"The Korean BBQ experience that is worth the asking price. The meat quality is the most important part of a good Korean BBQ, and this place does not..."

Kevin Chen

"Fantastic experience. Delicious food with exceptional staff. Top quality cuts of meat served with all the vibrant, fresh sides and..."

Envy_ Digital

"Love coming here for good quality Korean BBQ - can't fault it! Customer service is awesome and the quality of food is even better! Highly recommend..."

Alan Ky

"Walked in without a reservation luckily got a table. Ordered the Seoul Starter, with a side of Korean Fried Chicken and Bibim Buckwheat noodles and..."

Kevin Lay

"We've had our ups and downs (mostly ups), and in the end we still like this place. A great experience, unique cooking stove (don't worry, the staff..."

Katherine C

"Hands down the best Korean BBQ in Melbourne!!! This place is something special - from the sleek and classy decor to the DELICIOUS food and wine to..."

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