TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

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..."

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"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..."