Reviews Donwoori

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Jayson Vu
+5
Out of the strip of Korean restaurants opposite Victoria Market, Donwoori gotta be the best in terms of delicious BBQ, awesome side dishes & friendly service. I've taken many group of friends here for special occasions and they all love it.
3 months ago
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Oanh Nguyễn
+4
Cheap and nice charcoal grill
7 months ago
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Loc Nguyen
+5
Donwoori is small and has a select menu, I'm a fan of limited but tasty menus. The restaurant is small but I've loved eating outside by the street. Perfect for summer, good food and cheaper than other korean bbq restaurants.
8 months ago
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ZzzEat
+4
Our go to kbbq restaurant. Couple of things I don't quite like is that 1 staff comes to turn the meat then another comes 15seconds later and turns the meat again. Touches the cooked meat then the raw then the cooked meat again. So I end up having to place the meat back into the fire. Sometimes I feel rushed when eating, especially when it's busy. Otherwise, staff are very friendly and food is on point. Will definitely keep coming back. :)
11 months ago
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John Customer
+4
Great location with outdoor seating! Food and service is okay, but overall it's a great place. Some other better choices for food quality, and atmosphere, but all in all great value for money. Will return for overall experience with family.
11 months ago
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Kristy
+4
Service is so friendly and I love how the staff constantly change the metal hot plate and would cook the food for us. The cut of the meat is just about right, though in terms of flavour it’s not the best I’ve had. Nonetheless it’s priced reasonably compared to other Korean BBQ. The setting is brilliant and I enjoyed my meal there.
Jul 13, 2019
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Janson Luo
+5
- Great food.
- Particularly love the kimchi and kimchi pancakes here.
- Decent price and friendly owner.
- Been here multiple times and always leave satisfied.
- Love ya work.
Apr 30, 2019
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Jay
+5
went with my family the other night and the staffs were so lovely and the quality of food was so good. it was also cheaper than any other korean restaurants and all of my family members loved it. donwoori is one of my happy places.
Apr 17, 2019
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Ozzy Kunnu
+4
Barbecues have a special place in our hearts and we are forever looking for something authentic and different every time we choose an eatery for barbecue. What we usually look for is different style of dressings / marinades for barbecues since Indian barbecues come with more than 15 varieties of marinades.

This time it was a Korean Barbecue restaurant Donwoori, and although it did not have many marinades to offer we quite liked the platter. What was noteworthy was the quality of cuts, flavors and hospitality. Each meat was either spiced with different marinades or were quite plain to go with the dressings they serve, thus tasted different and unique. Everything came with a bowl of stew (of our choice), plates of Kimchi, Salads, pickled onions, dressings and a serve of rice for each depending on the deal you have ordered.

We finally tried our hands at barbecue and seeing our initial confusion, the attendant was more than happy to help us.

Vegans and Vegetarians stay away from the place.

Their deals are Value For Money compared to the quality.

A Must
Apr 13, 2019
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Nelson
+5
Great little place fur Korean BBQ and value for money, hard to book tables but serves better from a first in first get a table. The quality of the meat aren't too bad either and the quantity are well beyond other Korean BBQs.
Would definitely return and recommend to others
Mar 04, 2019
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Chrissiee Hughes
+5
Great combos! Great food! Always try get there early on the weekends to avoid a long table wait. Kimchi soup is my favourite! I love the pork belly as well.
Feb 24, 2019
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Jel_J_Chriee
+5
I had Set C with seafood pancake. The meal was so good.
The staff was very friendly. I will go back and try more food next time.
However, they dont hav much variety food on their menu.
Jan 17, 2019
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Lyonee Dang
+5
What a nice place to eat, we sat outside under the tent on such a beautiful day. The menu was easy to order from. We had SET A with a seafood pancake on the side.. and we were so full. Lovely service by the young girl, very attentive and quick. Perfect for an early dinner.
Jan 07, 2019
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Claire Tan
+5
This is my number one go to place for Korean BBQ. We always order the Beef set and swap the stew for tofu stew. It's my favourite tofu stew, definitely better than others that I've tried. Great kimchi.
Dec 05, 2018
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Tessa
+4
I always get set B and an extra serving of pork belly for some variety. Love the quality of the food here. On the very odd occasion, some cuts of meat are slightly different (for the worse). So it can vary in consistency. Still one of my favourite places in Melbourne to get kbbq.
Dec 03, 2018
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Split The Bill
+5
We are always here! It’s true, we love this place. A great casual Korean BBQ place that’s delicious and much cheaper than other Korean BBQ restaurants in the area. Staff are polite and welcoming. You can’t book a table so be sure to quickly add your name to the list as you arrive because it does get busy during peak times – 7pm.
Our usual is their Donwoori A package with the kimchi stew option and the kimchi pancake as an additional side. It’s more than enough for 2 people. The meat is good quality, the kimchi stew is nice and spicy with a good amount of onion, tofu and pork pieces. We also love how they also keep refilling our kimchi bowl.
Nov 26, 2018
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Leah
+4
The food is good with reasonable price. I love the complement like kimchi. The staff is friendly and they help you with the bbq :D
Plus if you pay by cash you’ll get 5% discount, though at the end i only got 50c back idk why
Oct 20, 2018
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Ann.ha267
+5
Nice little KBBQ restaurant which don’t get crowded too often and you can easily find seats without advance booking like other places. Small menu choices but decent enough with a compulsory grill set ( pork, beef, chicken), pancake and soups. Consistent service and food quality as I have been here at least 5 times over the year and never found it dissatisfied. Value for money 👍
Sep 23, 2018
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TheBearReview
+4
Possibly the best Korean BBQ joint around. It’s a big call I know, but one I am willing to stand by. It feels extremely authentic and the quality of the meat is very good. The bottomless kimchi are perfect with the various animal proteins. The extractor fan could perhaps work a better but who expects to not smell like a walking BBQ after a few hours at a place like this?
Sep 06, 2018
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Virgil
+5
Been here so many times. There's a bit of a wait if you come at their peak times and you can't book but it is so worth the wait every time! Best seafood pancake! Service is always good and the food is good! Never been disappointed! I say it's worth your dollar!!
Jul 21, 2018
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Alta
+4
It was a busy night. Waitress told us that we will get a seat in 10 mins. We end up waited for 15 mins to get seats. One thing disappointed us that there were a couple just walked in and sit on the table they cleaned for us. We were waiting outside to wait for they cleaned and just saw them walk in and sit down. The waitress didn’t stop them at all.
( clearly she didn’t know we had been told to wait 10 mins before them) I end up went to talked to the waitress and she didn’t know that I was lining up for the seats for 15 mins. ( there is a board that we were writing our name which the other waitress asked us to do ) glad we end up still get seats. But wasn’t as good as the one had been taken. It was really cold and near the door. We weren’t happy with that and didn’t even get an apologise.

Other than that, we had a really good combo with beef. Very yummy and reasonable price. I love the soup & kimchi. My partner really enjoyed the BBQ. It wasn’t the best environment. But staffs are all really friendly. Will be back one day.
Jul 15, 2018
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Kristy Tran
+5
Price is reasonable, food is ok
Staffs are helpful , friendly and polite
At around 7 this place gonna be packed , we went at around 6 and still had to sit outside so the food gets a bit cold, lucky they have the gas heaters outside so it was not that bad
Def gonna come back to try their other set menu
Jul 07, 2018
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Lai2 Lau
+5
Love this place will continue to go back again. The food, price and portion are perfect for two. The meat quality is tender and juicy. Love their side dishes will highy recommend it to all my friends and families.
Apr 16, 2018
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Gnetss
+5
food - good! service - excellent! they actually remembers your requests and refills and they even cook for you! I say again, service - EXCELLENT ;)
Feb 28, 2018
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Petit Appétit
+4
Fairly cheaper than other KBBQ places. Decent quality meat, but nothing special. The staff there were very friendly and the venue is never too busy. Great for eating with friends and family.
Feb 23, 2018
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Dee Tran
+4
Walked in when they opened, and not surprisingly they filled up quickly after. I went for the Set A and seafood pancake. The set was small and just enough for two (can't really expect much from $40 though) the meat was quite nice and ordered a separate serve of ox tongue too. The seafood pancake was quite gooey, not crispy, and abit burnt on both sides (will stay away next time). Service was great they looked after us quite well, however we did feel a little rushed. Compared to the other places in the city, the meats are nice and at a better deal - I will definitely be coming back.
Feb 06, 2018
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John Michael Ong
+4
Don woori you're gonna have a good time! All jokes aside, I love this kbbq place, it's not as packed as the others around but you can still get some good quality meats.
Jan 07, 2018
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Ann
+4
Really great value - can't believe I've been putting off going to Donwoori because I couldn't find a phone number to book a table! For $43 you can get a beef set for 2 people, which is most definitely on the cheap side of Korean BBQ in North Melbourne and the CBD! I also love that the pickles and the spring onion salad are UNLIMITED. Yes, UNLIMITED. I'm looking at all those other Korean BBQ places that charge me an extra $2 for every extra plate of Kimchi! Donwoori is no fuss, no muss. And the waitresses are lovely and are never too busy to cook your food for you.
Dec 21, 2017
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J
+4.5
My go to KBBQ! I love how they're not as expensive as other places but the quality is so good.

The staff are quick and friendly and the portions are good!

I just didn't really like their dumplings, they weren't what I was expecting when ordering dumplings.

Overall, KBBQ is good here and I will always be back. 👌
Dec 04, 2017
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Andrea
+4
Service was great, food was good and great value! I'd recommend this place for students on a budget looking for K-BBQ or a night out with friends.

Service: The service was great! The servers attended to our needs quickly, and cut up our meat for us. She offered me extra Kimchi seeing that it was empty as I ate it all. Its great having free refills of Banchan, which at some places you don't get offered. There was also a 5% discount if we paid cash, which was good for us.
Ambience: It's a relatively smaller place than most KBBQ place, and roughly fits around 40 people maximum from first glance. This KBBQ place has the seats where you can store you belongs in which is good, and relatively private seating so you're not too close to the person next to you. Festive lighting was good and defiantly loved the homely, rustic feel of the restaurant. 

Food: We ordered the SET A ( 3 beef dishes, Kimchi stew and two bowls of rice), and it feed the two of us really well. The beef was really tender and juicy, I could tell by the marbling of the Sirloin that it was a nice cut (although I'm not expert). The Kimchi Stew was also great, and you get a decent amount. I also love having KBBQ on coals which they do here, I find the flavour is a lot better than the electric BBQ plates and more authentic. Although with this set there's no lettuce included in the pricing so you'll have to pay extra for that. Overall, was a great meal and for the price its definitely a great place to eat. 

Pricing: We paid $42 for the set (only $21 pp), which relative to other KBBQ places is on the cheaper end. It was well worth the money, and I would go back if I was craving BBQ but was on a low budget. Overall, would recommend this place for KBBQ. The street has a few Korean BBQ restaurants although looking at the other menus, this may be the place where you would get the most value.
Nov 24, 2017
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Eatingmakesmehappy
+3.5
Food was fine, staffs were helpful. Average but not impressive. It was my first Korean BBQ dining in Melbourne so not able to compare with other restaurants.
Oct 31, 2017
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EmmaBong
+4.5
BBQ beef set is perfect for two. The soup is just right, not too spicy. We ordered pork belly on top of that, it was a bit dry. Nice customer service!
Sep 25, 2017
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Danielle Nguyen
+4
This place would have to be one of my top 3 favourite KKQ places. The meat and pancake was definitely my favourite. Service was great and I'll definitely come back here again 👌
Sep 24, 2017
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The Food Critics
+5
Food is delicious service is great and price is okey. Been here several times and it's always as good as the first time. great quality try sitting outside
Aug 09, 2017
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Ian Laking
+5
The Spicy Kimchi Pork is one of my favourite dishes of all time - but beware, it takes a while to emerge! The set menu is a solid option, though a little pricey, and this place gets busy. Get in early on a cold winter's night and you're in for a great time.

Pro tip: Stashing your coat inside your seat by lifting the lid = no lingering BBQ smell!
Jun 28, 2017
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IsaH
+4
Food: we ordered the set for 4 people + pork neck and pork belly. Also went a little crazy on spicy cold noodle and seafood pancake. The meats were tender and most of them were not marinated which is good because it can be a hit or a miss. The dipping sauce for the seafood pancake was flavorful. What won me over though was the spicy cold noodle. It goes really well with the BBQ.
Service: very friendly and attentive staff. They do not take booking, only walk-in so be prepared to queue
Price: around $35/pp which is reasonable because we were so full afterward
Deco: very small restaurant but they do have outdoor dining area
Jun 28, 2017
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Jun V
+5
I'm completely satisfied! The meat is so fresh & yummy. Staff are friendly. Price is reasonable. Love the interior design. The entire dining experience was lovely. I call this happy meal!
Jun 26, 2017
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Cynthia Giang
+3.5
Cramped little Korean joint with dim lighting. Thankfully didn't get too smokey so ventilation was pretty good. Waitresses helped with cooking and food was very satisfying and authentic in flavours. Seating was nice and prompt.
May 23, 2017
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Kylie Dam
+4
If you're looking for value then this is the place. We arrived rather early so we got seats immediately. Otherwise the wait is long! Condiments were filled when we were low so that's a plus. The amount of food we got for what we paid was a value!
May 14, 2017
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Chewynoms
+3.5
A cheap option for kbbq but not the best. Ordered Donwoori C set with seafood pancake and mango rice wine.

Seafood pancake is crispy and tasty. Strongly recommend this for sharing. 😋😋

The mango rice wine wasn't towards my liking, and, I have had better ones before. 🍶🍶

The waitress wasn't very attentive to us because the restaurant was full house, plus me and my friend were busy chatting so one third of our meat are actually burnt. hahaha. oh wells.... 😂😂

Apr 26, 2017
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Bubblegumpop5566
+4.5
Fantastic place for the classic Korean BBQ atmosphere with a lovely host and waitresses who will take care of you. Come here very often and always love the service. Usually order Set C (pork set) and has always been fantastic quality, cooked to perfection but you might have to keep an eye on your meat so it doesn't overcook if you come at a busy time.

The side dishes are a variety of kimchi, spring onions in a special sauce, bean sprouts and pickled daikon. All of which compliments the food fantastically.

For beverages - only have tried the green tea which comes in a pot that can be shared with friends.
Apr 24, 2017
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Froodette
+5
My favourite korean in Melbourne. Unlimited and seriously delicious banchan. The spring onion and sesame salad is perfect. The pickled daikon cuts through the fat perfectly. The kimchi is bonkers good as is the kimchi stew - SO damn good.  Each meat dish is great quality and generous serves.
Get a 'set menu' and an ice cold beer. You'll leave full, satisfied a stinking a little bit of meat. I may be no "normal lady" but could there be a better night out? Methinks not. 
At $20-30 per head for a meal and beers... Donwoori forever.
Apr 23, 2017
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Must Be Hungry
+4
We came here yesterday night for dinner after a Korean friend's recommendation and we were very pleased to have found our new to go place when it comes down to this cuisine.👬

Based on price this Korean BBQ restaurant has no competitors if not right next door, which I believe it is❤ owned by the same people.

We ordered the Combo Donwoori A, $43 for 2 people, including Scotch Fillet, Top Side Beef, Marinated Flank Beef, Kimchy Stew and Rice for 2.😚

Both, service and ambience were lovely and transmitted a sense of being in another country, South Korea in this case.❤

As per usual all the meat is accompanied by pickles and different sauces and condiments.💪 The meat was not the top of the quality but we have to be realistic and say that for that price it would be hard to find any better when we are talking about K-BBQ.😄
The highlight was the marinated flank beef, simply melting in your mouth leaving a complete feeling of satisfaction. 😍

We had an awesome time at Donwoori and we look forward to visit the sister shop to compare the 2.😊

Thank you for having us🙏
Mar 25, 2017
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Tastesbud
+4
Ate here 2 months ago and was quite impressed by the quality food. We originally were going next door but was packed then tried this place, 4 ppl dinner lots of dishes. Very happy. Once sat down. One guy came over with a very clean cleaning cloth, spray wiped down our table! Most of asian restaurants tend to use the same cloth pushing dirts from one side if table to the other. Leaving greasy marks all over the table. Not this place. Will go back for another feast.
Mar 07, 2017
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LNHN
+5
Been here time and time again, to the point where the staff even know us!
We always get combo C which is perfect to feed 2 people, and if youve got a bit of an appetite, throw in another dish of the seafood kimchi pancake.
Can't compliment enough this place and their service! They're always back on time to cook the meat as well as offer you a top up of side dishes (very rare!) 
We'll be back again and again for sure!
Summer you can even eat outside :)
Jan 12, 2017
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Rice Ball
+4.5
This place was surprisingly not hard to find and was conveniently next to another Korean BBQ joint (just in case you don't get your seating). It was an extremely hot day (37 degrees Celsius) and we luckily got a quick seat inside. It was still really hot inside but it was worth it.
We ordered the Donwoori set A ($43) and a serving of pork belly($15). I have so much to compliment about this mea!l... It was simply amazing.
- Meat was not frozen; the steak that went on the grill first was the most delicious, melt in your mouth piece of beef ever.
- Charcoal was used to add a nice smoky flavour and fun BBQ experience.
- Kimchi stew which came with the set was so tasty; not overly salty like some places tend to be and generous with ingredients inside.
- The rice wasn't dry and overpacked in the metal bowls like most places.

Overall, the hype about Donwoori is true. It is simply one of the best places in Melbourne.
Jan 08, 2017
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Kell
+3.5
Donwoori is quite decent, though there are better value for money Korean BBQs out there. We ordered the Set B beef combo for 4, but expected the portions to be larger than what was being served. Quality of food here is good as the kimchi stew was one of the better ones I've had but we've had more enjoyable meat dishes elsewhere.
Dec 27, 2016
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Jessica W
+5
Went to Donwoori a few months back with a Friend after seeing it on zomato being the highest rated Korean BBQ place in very. Came with high expectations and was Very impressed with the service and food quality. Value for money. Meat was fresh and yummy. Served exactly like how it would have been in Korea. Different grill plates for different types of meat. Seafood pancake was crispy and satisfying. Will definitely go back again.
Dec 06, 2016
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Estupidos Desu
+4.5
Went to the place last night with the group of friends and ordered the combo set b and pork belly. The beef was pretty nice and i enjoyed the kimchi soup a lot so overall it was pretty satisfying however, The place was pretty full so due to the few staff members, we prefer to cook the meat ourselves as one of the staff came to cook for us, left and as we waited - some of the meat got burnt and then we cooked the rest of the order ourselves. Oh also, the restaurant gets pretty hot and stuffy.
Dec 02, 2016
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Charizard
+4
Had their Beef Set which was great. The beef were decent while the kimchi stew was satisfying. However, I still prefer their Pork Set as I felt that the Pork Neck was tender and flavourful. Overall, a great place for Korean barbecue that serves great side dishes.
Nov 28, 2016
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Amid
+4
I was supposed to go to Wooga but this place opened earlier. Seems to be owned by the same team anyway. I got the BBQ Pork set with 2 rice and kimchi stew. Kimchi stew was great . I wish I ordered more. BBQ pork was average but the sauce made it above average. They provided great variety of sides and overall staff were quite friendly. I think quality of food is good and it is value for money. Do give them a try:).
Nov 04, 2016
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Shazzamataz
+4
Seriuosly good, fresh, tasty and delicious! Great way to spend a few hours over lunch on a cooold, wet and Windy Saturday! Specially if you are around Vic Markets! So glad I found this little gem!
Oct 22, 2016
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Tiana
+4
near uni, just opposite to the market. Reasonable price and warm service. I strongly recommend seafood pancake, and pork skin. My friends also said the cold noodle here is the best one she has ever had in Melbourne.
Oct 17, 2016
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Facebook User
+4
you know a place is good when they don't have a phone number and don't take bookings despite being in a street full of korean restaurants!

- wait is approx 30 minutes
- the main drawcard here is the price is a bit cheaper than the neighbouring korean restaurants, albeit not significantly.
Oct 17, 2016
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Jessica Wirawan
+4.5
Came here for dinner. Ordered the beef combo.

Agree with all the reviewers who stated 'the cheapest charcoal bbq'. Although it was cheap, they maintained the quality of the meat too. We finished all the meat in less than minute after the meat has been cooked.

The soybean soup was nice too. And i found the kimchi was very nice here.

After the bbq, we realized that we were still hungry, then we shared seafood pancake and cold kimchi noodles. The seafood pancake was just so-so, nothing special. The noodle was tasty and suitable for cold-noodle lover!

Will come back again to try other dishes. Highly recommended for charcoal bbq lover :)
Oct 15, 2016
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Vivalaivy
+4
Reasonable price korean bbq - highly recommend coming in as a group to try out different combo of korean bbq meats they have. Each combo comes with a small soup (either kimchi or soy stew), their combo is cheap for the portion :) we came in as a group of 4 and ordered 2 combos. The place is not that big, so if you go in the weekends you would probably have to wait for a table, this place is pretty busy. The food is nice and tasty, i like also recommend trying out their soft tofu seafood stew (which is a spicy soup, comes in a meal combo with a bowl of rice), and perhaps their pork hock.
Sep 08, 2016
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Luke And Hannah
+3.5
Cheap and pretty decent Korean BBQ. Last time we were here we tried their combo A. We love the top side and flank beed with went well with their salt and sesame oil. The portion was quite generous for the price we paid. Though we had tried Korean barbeque places where food tasted better, we would recommend this place if you're after some quick and cheap grilled meat.
Sep 04, 2016
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Dugie@Moon
+3.5
Been here last night due to the high score on Zomato. Food was delicious, but the entire store was very smoky! Waitress came every 30 seconds to put all the meat on the grill and make me feel that our dinner was rushed in.... We finished all BBQ sets within 15-20mins and than they took the fire bowl straight away and leave cooked meat on the table for us to finish. All dinner done within 35 mins, bo time to really enjoy the meal as all meats were cooked way too fast.......probably not gonna come back.
Aug 28, 2016
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Thu Duong
+4.5
This is one of my fav KBBQ places and to be honest it's the one I keep coming back to the most for a range of reasons. Firstly, we're friendly with the manager and she is just the sweetest always giving us something for free. They serve Korean BBQ here with some warmth and personality which many places lack. Secondly, their deals are good value and I always leave feeling satisfied. ChangGo will still trump in terms of overall quality and value but DonWoori will always have a place with me.
Aug 21, 2016
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Lili
+4.5
Highly highly recommend this place. It's one of the best Korean bbq I've ever had. The kimchi was really good as it's not too spicy nor sour. And the seafood kimchi pancake was absolutely amazing!!! The best kimchi pancake ever!! You must try it. Service was great. However the meat was little bit dry.
Overall was amazing definitely going back again!!!
Aug 20, 2016
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Ta.be.tabi
+4
Near Queen Victoria Markets, Victoria St is aligned with many Korean BBQ restaurants. Donwoori offered the cheapest price for their BBQ sets. I’m not fussed with the cut of the meat as long as there’s a type of beef and pork belly. We chose Donwoori C set ($38.00) which includes Pork Belly, Flank Pork, Pork Neck and rice for 2. For the soup we chose kimchi stew, and also added Top Grade Beef Rib ($18.00). Some places lay out side dishes that are not listed on the menu, and it varies from restaurants. This time it was some pickled veggies, kimchi cabbage and spring onion salad. I’ve had potato salad in other places.
Aug 14, 2016
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Theodora
+3.5
Was recommend not to purchase any more since we ordered a combo for four but the combo was not enough to fill us. Since the restaurant was coming to a close the staff were more worried about cleaning tables than accommodating the remaining customers. Received 3 side dishes and dipping sauce for...
Aug 07, 2016
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Xe
+4
Great and attentive staff. The meat is always so fresh and the sides are all you can eat. Be prepared to wait though.. this place gets extremely packed. Lucky we went just before closing. Tables are quite small so unfortunately everyone can hear everyone else's conversations.
Jul 31, 2016
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Justin Wong
+4
The table setting outside of the restaurant has always attracted me to try. It seems like a typical place in Korean shows. Seems very authentic. This was the case every time I walk pass it for Yeonga, which I rate best for Korean BBQ.

Today, I finally set foot in donwoori and requested for a table of 3. A waitress sat us outside, right where it seems the most attractive part of the restaurant. Supposedly a cold winter night was warmed up by the heaters. Menu was simple and prices seems almost too affordable in comparison to Yeonga, which prices are at least 30% more than donwoori.

Ordered the Donwoori Set A + an extra dish of pork flank. Came down to 53 which equates approximately 18 per person. Straight up affordable.

First of all, kimchi was best I have tasted in Melbourne. Bells ringing indicating an amazing meal ahead. Then came the charcoal in the grill which raised the expectations even higher.

While munching on that plate of kimchi, the meat arrived and sizzles as it kisses the flame hot grill.
Meat was well charred and was relatively tender I would say. Changed the grill a couple of times in between dishes. This is good service.

The stew was fine, I guess. Definitely tasted better stews.

Refilled the kimchi a few times and that was it.
For the money, I would say it's definitely a bang for your buck. Trumps overly commercialized kbbq places like dae jang gum and oriental spoon.
However, it may still be a bit behind some top dogs like Yeonga.

Was is up to standards? Yes. Amazing meal? Maybe.
Jul 29, 2016
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Don Djoe
+3.5
Pretty decent bbq banquet. The negatives for me were the meat was a bit tough and they didnt provide enough seasonings on the side. Also i felt the kimchi wasnt too exciting or creative compared to other Korean bbq. The service tough was good and the portion was generous. We also ordered a seafood pancake which was great
Jul 27, 2016
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Veronica_Veezus
+4.5
It was very GOOD, we had the beef set and a jug of Korean beer Hire
POSITIVE: value for money is the best, so far at $39 the cheapest set I have found, nice meat for two people with a healthy appetite and décor has improved. Vee is a Korean food enthusiast and found the kimchi quality outstanding. Service was also attentive and friendly. We can't wait for nights to be warmer to try the new outdoor bbq's which give it a real Korean feel.
NEGATIVE: it is a tad small for how popular it can be , the outside tables have improved capacity but with no bookings available there is a high chance of waiting time outside.
Jul 26, 2016
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Mich.f
+3.5
Went here on a Wednesday night and it was packed. No reservations, just write your name on the door. The inside is cosy and the three of us ordered the beef set B and extra pork belly. The marinated beef was the best and the pork belly also had flavour, but some of the other beef was a bit too tough. Nice side dishes though.
Jul 14, 2016
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Panda
+4
Best kimchi (which comes free as a side dish) and best kimchi seafood pancake I have eaten in Melbourne. Loved also their side dish - shredded spring onion salad.. Lol!! I love their side dishes more than their BBQ. It's not that it not good but just thought their side dishes is better. We ordered their pork BBQ set C. Hubby opined that their pork servings and pancake is yummy.. I ate most of their side dishes.. Refilled kimchi twice and decided to stop or else be branded the kimchi glutton ;)).. Sad that they do not sell their kimchi.. Sorry.. I forgot to snap some pics before I dug into my food 😋 and service is fantastic.
Jul 10, 2016
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Yimp
+4
Probably one of the best valued Korean Charcoal BBQ (yes, charcoal!) places in Melbourne. For the same amount of meat you get, you'd be paying more else where (like Hwarro). 
Both the Scotch Fillet and Pork Belly are flavoursome (probably because they're both fatty lol) - watch the flames go up as it's nicely placed (from the fat dripping, fuelling the flames). 

Service here is also outstanding - while the waitresses are constantly on the go, they never fail to check in on how things are, change the grills and flip the meat every now and then. One of them even checked in to see if we were fine with our sides (after we asked them to refill sides twice, being the greedy pigs we are).
Jul 01, 2016
5
Foodjourneels
+5
This place has one of the best Kimchi in town and it’s HOMEMADE💕💕 Of course we got the Combo Set😍 🥩 Top Grade Beef Rib 🥩 Top Side Beef 🥩 Scotch Fillet 🥩 Flank Beef Marinated 🥩 Beef Brisket Marinated 🐷 Pork Belly (Red Pepper) 🍲 Kimchi HotPot We also order extra Ox Tongue ——— They all taste amazing!✨ my favorite was the Pork Belly well marinated with the Red Pepper! Amazinggg🥰 all the meats are so tender and soft! Definitely need to give it a try! 💛
5
Shaun Styles
+5
I definitely enjoyed it! It was one of the few kbbq spots open at 5pm. We were able to get a table outside, service was good! Everything went pretty smooth. The kimchi is sweet and salty which I love! Similar to Galbi’s (I wonder who did it first 😂). And the meat was tastey! Overall happy with everything. Thanks for hosting us 👌
5
Amber Le
+5
It was really good price and decent portion for $55 beef set. My fav was cold noodles but I didn't have a chance to take photo because it is so good. Will return
4
Vasu Somasundaram
+4
A very polite and helpful staff. Fast and prominent service. A great value for money. However I feel that eating and drinking in plastics not very environmentally polite. This owner need to think about moving to metal utensils and proper drinking cups. My partner orders a Korean beer but we wonder why he wasn’t serve with a glass to pour his beer into it? Is it an Asian believe that beer should be drunk straight from the bottle ??? Please explain.
5
S C
+5
Came here during midweek, surprised how good the food was at such a reasonable price. Friend and I settled for one of their set meals for $50, we had 3 types of meat, kimchi soup and also ordered a jug of Hite beer for another $20. For $35 each we ate like royalty. Would happily come back here again.
5
Daphne Cardelli
+5
This place is absolutely amazing. The service is perfect 10/10; fast service, always stopping by to check in and make sure we have everything we need. The food is amazing 10/10. Delicious, well marinated, and lots of food. Definitely recommend%
5
Yos William
+5
Came here with a friend and we had a pretty good value Korean BBQ. The service was fast and foods were good. We ordered the pork set with additional spicy pork belly. We topped it off with corn cheese and a jug of bong bong drink. It's best to book a table because there will definitely be a long queue during dinner time.
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