Korean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

"This is an under-appreciated gem in Bentleigh. It is small but cozy, and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. It is almost never crowded, so a..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

～Happy Neko~

"Absolutely amazing Korean food!!! Highly recommend the tteokbokki and pork bulgogi! Have to come back to try the jjigaes!! The portion sizes are huge..."

Линси

"The restaurant located in King Street, Melbourne CBD between Lonsdale street and Little Lonsdale just right under the residential apartment.The..."

Jeffry

"Came here on a Friday night for dinner. Cute wee place close to my hotel. The guy serving me was so nice and quick. We got the fisherman's meal. So..."

Mandy C

"come here for supper! the slow cook pork belly in beef bone soup is really yummy, soft and taste great! portion are just nice to share among 2-3..."

Mei Lim

"First time trying korean bbq, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Came with some friends from work. We got a bit of everything and I would definitely..."

Daniel Siciliano

"The Dear Luncher, despite all appearance is not a Korean dictator and does not like K-Pop. Try out the Butthole Surfers instead (see below). If feels..."

The Dear Luncher

"The pork belly with kimchi and vegetables are really delicious and tasty! Doesn't have the usual porky stench most Australian restaurants have. The..."

Claire Lim

"Very nice food with authentic Korean style. I like the food very much. Also the staff are nice as well. Very nice food with authentic Korean style. I..."

Steven Gu

"Best fried chicken I've had in a while, shared between 2 friends. It was moreee than enough and satisfying flavour! The tender chicken was fried to..."

Ngô Thanh

"I went to this restaurant because of a friend who suggested it was different to many other Korean Restaurants. It truly was different, in fact one of..."

Tae Eom

"a new Korean restaurant.!! Gangnam pocha moved from Bourke st. nice & clean place and service also very kind. Not like a other korean..."

이인

"Yummy food & friendly service. Nice & bright place. My favourite dish is the fried chicken that we can order a half original and the other half for..."

Bbjang3397

"Yet another Korean fried chicken joint. The batter seems a little lighter than others but that's not a bad thing necessarily. Service was fine but it..."

Matt Berry

"Nice place for having some Korean food. I ordered some take away food and got 10%discount. The dishes were packed very well and taste good. Really..."

Si Miao Wang

"Our first time try Makgeolli “Korean Rice Wine” … great 👍. My wife & me, our chicken, corn cheese & corn 🌽 … they are all..."

Thakorn Yun (Ong)

"Ordered the kimchi soup and half half fried chicken. The fried chicken was juicy and amazing. Would definitely..."

Steven T

"I absolutely loved this place!! The atmosphere was so nice and there’s not many Korean restaurants like this where the food is top quality with the..."

Eana Kim

"Best Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne that I know of. There's a home-y vibe, the staff are very nice and friendly and my friends and I love that..."

Katrina Engle

"Love this place! Some of the best Korean food in Melbourne. Fried giblets and chicken are staple but I highly recommend the bossam (pork belly) in..."

Kelvin Low

Donwoori

82/100 (1939 ratings)

"Out of the strip of Korean restaurants opposite Victoria Market, Donwoori gotta be the best in terms of delicious BBQ, awesome side dishes & friendly..."

Jayson Vu

"Cheap and nice charcoal..."

Oanh Nguyễn

"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...."

Loc Nguyen

"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..."

ZzzEat

"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..."

John Customer

"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..."

Kristy

"- Great food. - Particularly love the kimchi and kimchi pancakes here. - Decent price and friendly owner. - Been here multiple times..."

Janson Luo

"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..."

Jay

"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..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"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..."

Nelson

"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..."

Chrissiee Hughes

"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,..."

Jel_J_Chriee

"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..."

Lyonee Dang

"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,..."

Claire Tan

"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..."

Tessa

"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..."

Split The Bill

"The food is good with reasonable price. I love the complement like kimchi. The staff is friendly and they help you with the bbq :DPlus if you..."

Leah

"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..."

Ann.ha267

"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..."

TheBearReview

"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..."

Virgil

"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..."

Alta

"Price is reasonable, food is okStaffs are helpful , friendly and politeAt around 7 this place gonna be packed , we went at around 6 and..."

Kristy Tran

"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..."

Lai2 Lau

"food - good! service - excellent! they actually remembers your requests and refills and they even cook for you! I say again, service - EXCELLENT..."

Gnetss

"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...."

Petit Appétit

"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..."

Dee Tran

"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..."

John Michael Ong

"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..."

Ann

"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..."

J

"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..."

Andrea

"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..."

Eatingmakesmehappy

"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..."

EmmaBong

"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..."

Danielle Nguyen

"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..."

The Food Critics

"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..."

Ian Laking

"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..."

IsaH

"I'm completely satisfied! The meat is so fresh & yummy. Staff are friendly. Price is reasonable. Love the interior design. The entire dining..."

Jun V

"Cramped little Korean joint with dim lighting. Thankfully didn't get too smokey so ventilation was pretty good. Waitresses helped with cooking and..."

Cynthia Giang

"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..."

Kylie Dam

"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..."

Chewynoms

"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..."

Bubblegumpop5566

"My favourite korean in Melbourne. Unlimited and seriously delicious banchan. The spring onion and sesame salad is perfect. The pickled daikon cuts..."

Froodette

"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..."

Must Be Hungry

"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..."

Tastesbud

"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..."

LNHN

"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..."

Rice Ball

"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..."

Kell

"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..."

Jessica W

"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..."

Estupidos Desu

"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..."

Charizard

"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..."

Amid

"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..."

Shazzamataz

"near uni, just opposite to the market. Reasonable price and warm service. I strongly recommend seafood pancake, and pork skin. My friends also said..."

Tiana

"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!-..."

Facebook User

"Came here for dinner. Ordered the beef combo.Agree with all the reviewers who stated 'the cheapest charcoal bbq'. Although it was cheap,..."

Jessica Wirawan

"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..."

Vivalaivy

"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..."

Luke And Hannah

"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..."

Dugie@Moon

"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..."

Thu Duong

"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..."

Lili

"Near Queen Victoria Markets, Victoria St is aligned with many Korean BBQ restaurants. Donwoori offered the cheapest price for their BBQ sets. I’m..."

Ta.be.tabi

"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..."

Theodora

"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..."

Xe

"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..."

Justin Wong

"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..."

Don Djoe

"It was very GOOD, we had the beef set and a jug of Korean beer HirePOSITIVE: value for money is the best, so far at $39 the cheapest set I have..."

Veronica_Veezus

"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..."

Mich.f

"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..."

Panda

"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..."

Yimp

"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..."

Foodjourneels

"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..."

Shaun Styles

"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...."

Amber Le

"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..."

Vasu Somasundaram

"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..."

S C

"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..."

Daphne Cardelli

"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..."

Yos William

Mapo Grill

Buza Chicken

81/100 (1775 ratings)

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-Hands down the BEST Korean Fried Chicken joint in town. If you want to have proper authentic..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Been here a twice and both times it was great! Prices are pretty good and very tasty food. Recommend the boneless chicken (smoked soy), kimchi jigae..."

Annabel Khamly

"The staff are very accomodating and kind. The food is so delicious and the different flavours of the food 🤩...."

Mark Ian Paguyo Alcantara

"Buza said they only took bookings for groups of 4+, but when we rocked up as 2 we couldn't walk in. It doesn't seem to be beneficial to go in as less..."

Jasmine

"Love this place! The roast chicken with abit of spice - so yum!..."

Wearekimleaf

"they seriously need more staffs. I came during the dinner rush and have to wait about 15 mins to be..."

Key🍕

"This is my go to fried chicken place. I really enjoy the normal fried chicken. It’s nice and crunchy..."

Sej

"Back again cause it’s always packed and always open and always yummy ! This is our go-to late night chicken..."

Jacky

"This place is always crowded and a good place for get Fried chicken and beer. One of my favourite Korean Fried Chicken with bone ( I have 2..."

Setiawan

"Came here after midnight and it was still quite crowded. The place was quite spacious and it's just full on drinking vibe with people chatting and..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Stews and fried chicken on a cold night, and not forgetting some soju would be good. Visited on a friday night and it was packed. There was a good..."

M3lissa____

"We had the spicy chicken stew and smoked soy fried chicken. The fried chicken was godly, we finished the whole thing and we walked out of the place..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Great place. you have to go!!! strongly recommend Soy Smoke Chicken and spicy chicken feet!! Every menu is sooooo nice and some staff is rude, I know..."

Minsuk Kim

"Great Korean restaurant. It can be very busy so be prepared to line up for a short time before you get a table. The chicken was moist and had crispy..."

Warren Louey

"Its a great place to get good food at reasonable prices. The staff is friendly and the chicken is tasty.They are usually very busy so the wait..."

Claudio Lee

"Probably one of the best places for Korean fried chicken! Yum! However I would give the bulgogi stew a miss! There was barely anything in it...."

April Oo

"KFC with a twist.Smoke Soy is a must!For kimchi and fries lover - Kimchi loaded fries would blow your mind. Fried rice..."

Leslie Yapi

"Maybe the best Korean fried chicken in the CBD! The chicken wasn’t oily and very crunchy! It was very spicy for me (but I’m a little weak for..."

Larissa Mayumi

"Great experience here, service was fast and friendly. Portion of the food was a tad small especially the chicken, but was yummy. My favorite was the..."

Michelle Yong

"My fav Korean boneless fried chicken in Melb! have tried 40+ different restaurants - chicken pieces are nice and juicy, lots of meat outside not too..."

Bigc0rey

"We dined at Buza for a friends birthday dinner and I must say I am in love with this place. We had to wait in the line to get a table, the line..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"My go to fried chicken spot with yummy chicken and great portions! Open till late too which is a big plus especially after a night out! Don’t skip..."

Tamagogo

"Good night snacking place. Cheaper flavoured sojus on weekends so that’s a big plus for those who want midnight food and drinking. The chicken was..."

Linh Lờ

"Pros: the fried chicken here is heavenly! One of the best korean chicken I have had. It's so crispy on the outside and succulent, juicy on the..."

Linda

"As a fried chicken lover, I finally found another kfc joint that is better or as good as Gami. Love their white onion sauce chicken and the spicy..."

Sammy

"Had a really excellent soy (smoky flavoured) fried chicken, with a cold Cass beer. Really relaxed vibe and prompt service makes for a good..."

Plaunge

"In terms of Korean fried chicken in Melbourne, I’ve pretty much tried them all. It’s just one of my favourite treats and I’ve loved it since..."

Catherine V. Jagonos

"I have had the soy smoked bone chicken (called 'bone chicken' to distinguish it from the boneless chicken I suppose) which I found consistently over..."

Alexander Leighton

"Okay, this is officially my new favorite Korean chicken (or chicken in general) in town!I love this better than the G-chicken..."

Gece

"Had their corn cheese, snow flake chicken and sweet spicy chicken. My favourite was the kimchi cheese pancake so crispy! Marinated radish was nice..."

Mi55Bee

"I like this Korean restaurant. It’s a great place to hang out with friends and chat over some beer and fried chicken. The tteok-bokki (which is..."

Vanessa

"Came here with a group of 6 ppl and spent around $20 each.We had 2 jugs of fat yak beer, 1 whole original chicken, 1 whole sweet chilli chicken,..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"One of my favorite chicken i’ve taste in melbourne. The restaurant location is easy to reach. Moreover, the price of the food is cheap and you can..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"Hands down the best fried chicken in Melbourne! Super crispy, super juicy, super yummy! I like my chicken plain without sauce but it’s always good..."

Great Restaurant Mentions

"Tbh we waited for a long time after we placed the order and the staff brought us water after one hour we sat there and we actually asked for water..."

Johnathan

"Absolutely loved the soy smoked chicken here! A dish that is quite unique, but will still appeal to most palettes! Original chicken is also above..."

(g)rain

"We ordered:rice cake for 2 Half of the sweet and spicy (hot) chicken Kimchi fries The rice cake was delicious, very generous..."

Alittlehungry

"Update Tried their smoked soy. Sensational. Really loved the flavour. Sweet chilli was ok. The white sauce with onion was bleh. Kim..."

Kimmy Liew

"Late night eats as it opens till late. Better than average Korean place for fried chicken! The tteokbokki w japchae(spicy) is pretty good! However..."

Ryan Jinn Huei

"(3.5 Stars) Food: We ordered the Snow Chicken, Boneless Popcorn Chicken, Spicy Squid + Pork Bulgolgi & a side of Fried Rice Cakes. Overall, we..."

Marianne Chua

"Some of the best fried chicken I’ve had in Melbourne! I forget the name but the fried chicken with the cheese powder sprinkled on top was mouth..."

Mimi

"I'm in love with the sweet chilli Korean fried chicken here. Have came back for it many times. Army hotpot (budae jjigae) was great, but only a half..."

EmmaBong

"Yummy this is me and my partner’s new favourite place Chicken here is so nice well fried &balanced! And staffs are really friendly..."

Youbliss

"I am a Korean and I think this is the best Korean fried chicken in Melbourne so far... Seriously, this place serves a fresh fried chicken and sauces..."

NomNomChippie

"Some of the best Korean fried chicken I've tried in Melbourne CBD - a great place to try if you are wanting to test a different fried chicken..."

Rachel Jade

"I just can't stop eating smoke soy chicken I love it so much. i tried some different stuffs but it was the best. I will go there tonight again...."

Toke0614

"Hands down to my new favorite Korean chicken place! This place deserves a shoutout as they executed pretty much almost everything on the menu really..."

Munching Pandas

"Good place to go after midnight, good taste and experience! I will recommend my friends and come frequently as my top list of Korean food!!!..."

Lara Zheng

"I tried almost all the flavor and boneless chicken. For me the best is the bbq and sweet chili flavor. The original one well its just taste like..."

Hungry Jef

"Food was overall pretty delicious although the servings were pretty small in comparison to other Korean restaurants. We ordered a large plate of half..."

Little Sloth

"I went here randomly, without expecting anything and purely to satisfy mid night cravings. As a Korean myself, I have to say the music selection..."

Hangry Jules

"This new Korean fried chicken restaurant recently opened right across a well-established Korean fried chicken joint. Their fried chicken selection is..."

Debby

"I quite liked the chicken at Buza chicken! We only tried the smoked soy flavour and we found it to be really delicious. They have various other..."

Pineapple San

"Tried the Original and Smoked Soy boneless chicken.Smoked Soy was really delicious, chicken was juicy, had nice crispy skin and had a faint..."

ThatFoodie

"Korean deep fried chicken ❤️❤️❤️ I don’t understand why they have so low points on this app. Overall all my Korean friends like here...."

Dolping

"Popped in and took away a half and half bone fried chicken. Tasted much better than my imagination! Definitely a good company for beer or suju...."

Jessica Chen

"Newly opened restaurant, wanted to try out so i did today. Overall, best fried chicken I had in melbourne. The skin was crispy and not greasy,..."

Kimungie

"Had Braised spicy beef ribs in hotpot, Boneless Chicken with lemon sauce, and Korean pancake with spring onion and squid pieces. Generally food is..."

Howard Oh

"I ordered the kimchi loaded fries comes with chili sauce and white sauce and mozzarella cheese ~ go with kimchi and chips very well ^^ That..."

Awesomeau

"Had sweet popcorn chicken with sweet chilly sauce, tasted so well and ABC chicken which is just on the other side of street definitely had pressure...."

FoodBooster

"Fantastic Korean fried chicken shop. Spicy, hot boneless chicken is a perfect level of spice. We ordered a whole chicken portion, which is perfect..."

Justan Knoff

"An overall amazing experience, with fairly quick service. We had Fried chicken with the smoked soy and sweet and spicy sauce, Corn cheese, Kimchi..."

Ankit Charles Rodrigues

"Perfect Fried chicken! All flavor are worth a try. However the rest on the menu are at just at average level. (pancake not good)I would definitely..."

黄砚之

"Had a dinner with few mates here, seated around the back corner, which is perfect spot to bounce some banters with minimal foot traffic..."

Fabubuz Bubuz

"Finally go to try Buza after hearing all about it and it did not disappoint! They’ve definitely got some of Melbourne’s best Korean fried..."

Stelly

"First time went here and the food 🍗 was amazing. So far it's the best korean🇰🇷fried chicken for me. Chicken tastes fresh, crunchy and so..."

Alvin Fernandez

Dami Dami

I Love Chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"Me and my friends had a really good night there, Food was tasty. Excellent customer service, the staff here always comfort you with their smile and..."

Nicci Ng

"Best of best..."

김형균

"this place has got to be my FAVOURITE restaurant. I LOVE the vibe here, the customer service is TOP NOTCH, and the food is AMAZING. the chicken..."

A

"Highly recommend the fired chicken, better go with half half and boneless. The chicken is crispy and good taste, a small piece is easy to eat when..."

Sweet N Spicy Queen

"Everything this place has ever served me has been delicious. The best is the chicken you dip in cheese (because of course it is), and I’ve yet to..."

Tai Smith-moir

"After visiting a friend’s place we decided to come here for dinner as it was new and close by. Ordered this set menu that included a whole fried..."

Jamie

"Real rating 3.7 ⭐️ We were craving for Korean fried chicken and decided to try out I Love Chicken.We had ordered half the soy..."

Win - FSC

"Best chicken in the Melbourne CBD, open till very late. I love the chicken wing , so tasty and good value. Chicken and beer are best match! Also..."

Yvette Yang

"Very nice fried chicken especially the spicy chicken is delicious. I love the fried rice cook . Will definitely go back again . I miss the fried rice..."

1415220

"I came here at lunchtime. The full menu was not available during this time (No fried chicken!) but their lunch specials are all good value - mostly..."

Andre Soriano

"I’ve had take away twice and on each occasion te food was great! Super fresh and tasty, and generous servings. Looking forward to dining in and..."

Sarah O

"Place is new and has a cost ambience. We not for a takeaway. Food takes a bit of a time to serve but that's ok as it will def be fresh :). The crispy..."

FoodieMe

"Living just opposite my apartment. I and my partner very enjoy the fried chicken and the rice combo. Make sure you order the boneless chicken with..."

Yiding Liu

"Soy & honey Bibimbab wa see ally tasty and good, i was pretty hungry when i’m there, after finished the bibimbab i wasn’t really feel like..."

Lee Yu Xuan

Abc Chicken

81/100 (1348 ratings)

"Staff is friendly, usually always a seat available, food is affordable and delicious. Totally..."

Grace Lau

"Been here once and I ordered the kfc and fish cake soup. It was a very filling and satisfying..."

Peking Duck

"Busy Saturday night with a large group. Service was quite slow, but it was understandable to an extent given the busy circumstances.FOOD..."

Brian Kim

"A really nice fried chicken spot in the Melbourne CBD. I wish they were able to do half & half on their boneless chicken option. Unlimited pickled..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"Obviously , The Spicy carbonara chicken is the famous menu in this restaurant. This is one of the best or if not the best chicken I’ve ever tasted...."

Vincent Christian

"Great value for money, service was great and the food was amazing. Generally busy at night so definitely book in advance if going with a..."

Andy Phan

"Great foods but the place is too tiny..."

Zhunaiqian

"Ordered half ABC Special chicken and it was really good. Chicken was tender, juicy, and crispy. Portion was enough for 2-3 people. The coleslaw is..."

Srslyfoods

"Have been keep going back to this fried chicken place. Always packed during weekend. Spring onion salad, fried chicken and fish cake soup are..."

Melfoodbb

"Decided to come down to the city to try ABC Chicken on a whim after class. My favourite dish was the corn cheese. The fried was cakes were alright...."

Amanda

"My favorite Korean fried chicken in..."

Navin Wang

"This spot may specialise in fried chicken but it’s a great spot for vegetarian snacks. I love their fried rice cakes, which are about half the size..."

Quince And Cheese

"This is the place for late night snack & drinking. They have $10 promotion for jug of bear and soju which is soo much cheaper than other Korean..."

Linh Lờ

"✨: the serving staff were attentive and kind, they always smiled and gave recommendations. We liked the idea of carbonara chicken, it was..."

Ellen T

"Came here with a large group of friends. We got the carbonara chicken with a little spice to it which was great. Their corn cheese was also actually..."

Liv Do

"Boneless chicken with carbonara sauce is my fav! The chicken is so crispy and tasty, they cut it into small pieces so it’s not hard to eat it. They..."

Eating With Pao

"Third visit after 2 years? I dont think anything change. Their boneless carbonara chicken still lit, the original boneless tasty as well. But their..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Taste pretty nice and seems so good ! I ordered the food that my friend recommended to me before. Carbonara boneless chicken. I think its the best..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"Always came here for carbonara chicken. Carbonara sauce is complement really well with slightly spicy chicken. Best combination! However, portion can..."

Eatwithbonny

"‘Fried Crispy Chicken Hot’ and ‘Corn cheese’ @ ABC ChickenKorean fried chicken is my all time favourite and I haven’t come across..."

Cavin Daniel

"A very very nice place for chicken and beer to catch up with friends. They have all the basic korean fried chicken flavours. They doing a special..."

Piggy 小猪

"The Fried Chicken here is a bit unique in that the flavours are subtly different to other Korean Chicken places in Melbourne. The soya and chilli..."

Sesame Eats

"We were so lucky to be able to get a table at this busy korean restaurant. We went there with our korean friend, which can imply that it is..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Takeout from this restaurant last night. Super nice staff, decent waiting time, & tasty fried chicken (we ordered half chicken with mild sauce) and..."

Jesica

"The place gets quite crowded guys sos try to get early. The food is no doubt quite delicious but the service needs some improvement. Gracias..."

Lakshay Arora

"Great place for family and friends! We visited for the first time over the weekend and the food is amazing and staff are very friendly - highly..."

Dili

"Rating: 3.5 Food: 3.5Value: 3.5Ambience: 4Service: 3I was lucky to have booked this busy korean chicken spot on a..."

Munching With Mel

"This rating is solely because of their carbonara chicken. All of their other flavours are okay, but I have had better elsewhere too. BUT!!! Their..."

EatorTreat

"Best Korean Fried Chicken in the CBD! Crispy juicy chicken with finger licking yummy sauce. Reasonably priced and staffs are attentive too...."

Melrissa

"Favorite korean fried chicken place in Melbourne. Carbonara chicken is the bomb 🔥🔥 MUST TRY! Tteokboki and sweet chili chicken with cheese are..."

Janice Theresia Sutrisno

"Ordered carbonara chicken, soy garlic boneless, & fried rice cake. All dishes were tasty. Staff is friendly, bookings are recommended especially on..."

Verena

"One of my favourite restaurants for fried chicken! The chicken is so crispy and juicy, paired nicely with the hot sauce and side dishes. The staff..."

Danielle Nguyen

"What makes this restaurant well known is the chicken itself!The chicken was so crispy on the outside,tender on the inside. The carbonara sauce was..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"Love this place!! Carbonara Chicken - crispy chicken even its already swimming in carbonara sauce. But for me it would be better if its..."

Leslie Yapi

"My most favorite k fried chicken in Melbourne! It's crunchy, soft on the inside, and packed with goodness of flavors that is Asian approved. Beats..."

Stri Nariswari Setiaji

"My friend and I ordered a whole chicken half with sweet chilli and the other half with soy garlic. The chicken pieces are massive so it’s totally..."

Sanj Tanya

"One of the go-to places for korean fried chicken. Kfc are well done and served in large proportions. The seafood pancake was delicious as well. The..."

Ptle

"Did a takeaway for $40 for a large coleslaw, whole chicken, pickles, and soy garlic sauce on the side! This was a great feed for my family and I...."

Marina Ung

"A few years ago someone recommended i try the boneless cabonara chicken at ABC Chicken, and today i finally got around to trying it!! Im so glad it..."

Thuaners

"Let me start off by saying that one main is enough for two people!!! Just big servings I was wondering why it was expensive but it’s because..."

YesNoMelbourne

"Just went in for my favourite soy & garlic with bones and the lemon lime bitters. Walked in at 5:30pm and the seats were filling fast as they only..."

Sivashankar Sivam

"Went here with 8 of my friends and we were thinking of ordering 4 chicken but ended up with 3 and we were glad that we didn't order more! The portion..."

Rizka Natasya

"Food (10/10): Very great and tasty fried chicken! The chicken was juicy and tender. They were cooked to perfection! The carbonara sauce was amazing..."

Eating Sushi

"I need to stop ordering delivery from this place, but like I keep telling them on the phone without any prompting whatsoever, I have a severe Korean..."

Yorkstergram

"Smoke a doobie and then order the spicy fried chicken 👌🏿 I don't remember if anything else was good but yeah spicy fried chickin was lit af..."

Truman Tang

"ABC chicken is famous for its original crispy fried chicken. I ordered boneless original fried chicken, half soy garlic chicken and rice cake...."

Jessica Lo

"The fried chicken here is amazing, I think one of the best in Melbourne. The chicken is flavoursome and the side dishes are really good as well. The..."

Alijargalb

"ABC Chicken is a cute little Korean eatery that serves up some great chicken. They’re not in central CBD, but worth making a trip to. Their menu is..."

FOOD TRIP

"My personal favourite for Korean fried chicken. The carbonara chicken is simply amazing though it might be a tad to creamy for some people. Other..."

Win

"Came here last time and order the Boneless hot crispy chicken, spring onion, cheese stick , coleslaw, steam rice and garlic mayo sauce. The fried..."

Food Critic

"There are a few Korean fried chicken restaurants in the town, but this one is the best, by far. The flavors are very unique for each dish and share..."

The Gastronaut

"A decent place to hangout late night having some delicious fresh fried chicken. The portion of freaking huge. They also have some side dishes for..."

Quinn

"Honestly what can go wrong with KFC (korean fried chicken)? But this place is by far the best chicken place I've been to (and trust, I've been to..."

Hangry Jules

"My favourite Korean fried chicken. I know many people like the ones with sweet, sticky spicy sauce poured all over the fried chicken, but I like mine..."

Bobzbellycious

"I love the crispy flakes of the Chicken. Well that pretty much it. ABC has different flavours to enjoy them. But each of them has not given me the..."

Brendan Ho

"I debuted this place as the best Korean fried chicken in town. Taste and portion wise. I have tried almost the whole menu. I am just hoping they..."

Lianne

"Came here and there was quite a line at the entrance, lucky Grace made a booking in advance. We were promptly ushered to our table upstairs. The..."

Darryl Quah

"Came with a friend for a late night dinner. Staff were very friendly and service was quite fast. We ordered the ABC special chicken as well as the..."

Diem Tran

"ABC Chicken is located very close to the Queen Victoria Market. We arrived at around 10:30pm and they still had quite a few takeaway..."

Taeyeon's Hamster

"The quality of their fried chicken has gone down unfortunately, the flavours weren’t as nice as it was, a bit disappointing. However it’s still..."

Joyce K

"Great food. If you're wondering if you should order a side of carbonara sauce, you absolutely should. Next time will just get the plain fried chicken..."

Natasha Richards

"Value place for Korean fried chicken. Their signature dish is the carbonara chicken which isn’t offered by other Korean fried chicken..."

Keven Luan

"Was hesitant to eat here again after 2 years. I’ve been trying to find a good carbonara chicken in Jakarta and can’t find it to date. I read the..."

Arthur Jonathan

"💫 Unique dish offered in no other, Boneless Carbonara Fried Chicken, crunchy fried chicken & tasty Carbonara sauce, winning dish satisfied my..."

Marly Kezia

"Instagram - @ediblemelbourne We got some takeaway from here during lockdown and, boy, did it make Lockdown 6.0 so much easier. We tried the ABC..."

Edible Melbourne

"This place has some of the best fried chicken I've had in Melbourne. In terms of price, quantity and flavour it's definitely bang for your buck. The..."

Danee Gorman

Sam Sam Korean Fried Chicken

81/100 (1634 ratings)

"Amazing food every time! Service is always great and even though the food is sometimes a wait, (which is understandable due to high demand and busy..."

Jed Harrison Fraser

"Great food and soju bomb. Kimchi fries and wasabi soy sauce..."

Terence Goh

"Great Chimak. Love the Kimchi fries. Nice ssmtaff, excellent..."

Christian Schiemann

"Was introduce to this place not massive fan of chicken wings but when I tried sam sams sweet and spicy I swear I fell in love. The place is..."

Simon Livefree

"The best chicken ever! I love the garlic/soy sauce with spring..."

Jeanne Nicole

"Best chicken and beer I've had outside of Korea!..."

John Fairbrother

"The C3- Chicken wings sweet and spicy is delicious!!! And 1 more thing is the waitress , may be her name is "Myung Ji" , She's so..."

Tony Nguyễn

"Not bad for $73 total of 4 meals ordered with drinks as well for a group of..."

Raymond Cruz

"The best KFC in town 🤤 we have tried majority of the flavours and they have all been delicious 😋 the service is good and the place is always..."

Why__dee

"Got the beef bibimbap for lunch and it was decent. Pretty good price for a filling lunch. It was a little hard to get service at times though. The..."

Daisy

"I am always order fried chicken and spicy noodle. It is really tasty and decent Korean food. I've tried many korean food places but Sam sam is one of..."

I Love Food

"Prompt service and AMAZING chicken. Would return 100 times. Totally recommend watermelon..."

Bronte Peters

"Cool seating area and atmosphere..."

MLee

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"I visited SamSam this evening for the first time, I was very pleased. Staff were extremely attentive and friendly. The place was very busy, yet..."

The Hungry Greek Girl

"It was okay. I visit here for the first time and I had samsam chicken and it was good. I want to go this place again if i have a chance...."

Minsuk Kim

"Always my go to when it comes to eating out. Aside from the amazing service, the food is fairly priced and delicious! Don't have to wait too long to..."

Louis Manabat

"Went there on the last day of August and it was great！I love the atmosphere and also the staff there are friendly. I love the 치킨까스 and the..."

Savannah Pierce

"I was there just for take out food, because I was busy at that moment. So I might not feel the dine-in experience.I ordered Chicken..."

Kevin Fachal

"Came for lunch during the week and would definitely come back for the fried chicken again, tender inside and crunchy outside. We ordered kimchi fries..."

Saffron

"Decided to visit this place on a Friday night. It’s popular as we waited, but it wasn’t too long until we got a seat. We ordered drinks and food..."

Agreekable

"This restaurant doesn't allow booking so we had to wait for quite a long time (30-40 mins). But food is great, price is reasonable, a great place to..."

Jason

"Very busy most nights and we can here one late night because we were just craving some fried chicken and soju. It was a Sunday night at 8 oclock..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"Fried chicken is delicious here, cooked really juicy and crispy. Spicy flavour was good and really spicy. The soy garlic was quite sweet. Bimbimbap..."

Jo N

"I would rate about 3.5 because I got a chicken curry with kbbq chicken in it. Chicken was nice and curry was a but average. I think if i just had the..."

Karen

"Came here after craving chicken and this was for sure the place to soothe my cravings. There was a really really long wait for chicken around like..."

Lily Tang

"This is the place to go to for great sweet sticky chicken followed by a beer. The staff are efficient. The ambience is quite modern with a hint of..."

SuziEats

"Sam Sam is not great, but it's good. Compared to some other Korean spots around, this one feels catered towards the Western palette and has a semi..."

Quince And Cheese

"Always a great spot to get Korean Fried Chicken! Love the vibes! The soy garlic and spicy sauce totes hits the spot! Love the Chi Mac $21 deal!..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Trendy little Swanston St location, fantastic, helpful staff. We ordered the 2 chicken for 2, the kimchi fries, pickled radishes and beer. All was..."

Dimmy Georgiadis

"A great spot in the heart of the CBD to get your Korean fix! Their fried chicken was pretty good, but would have loved a better portion of chicken..."

Eats With Kayli

"Food 3.5/5Service 4/5Environment 4/5They have many choices for lunch though they are famous for fried chicken. We try the pork..."

Paul In OZ

"Visited March 2019Quite busy place and common place for quick bite with group lunch/dinner. Recommend Whole chicken (Half-half) to explore..."

1of6™

"Visited for a birthday celebration with close friends, we were craving KFC (Korean fried chicken) and Gami was closed so we decided to give Sam Sam a..."

Cindy Tran

"For a good weekend dinner, this was an ideal place as we ordered fire chicken with cheese. The taste is too good and the chicken was spicy with..."

Nupur Bhople

"You can't go wrong with Sam Sam's SOY GARLIC FLAVOURED CHICKEN! As well as the CRISPY RICE CAKE its DA BOMB! Lol. Absolutely love this place even..."

Kev & Jen

"First we had the stir fried potato starch noodle 'japchae' on rice in the mushroom option. Flavours were well balanced with a sesame kick to it. Rice..."

Nala

"The amount of food we got for 2, matched the prices really well. They had fast and friendly service and the food tasted great :) we waited around..."

Sannguyen2001

"The fried chicken from here was so good 👌🏼 we got the original half size and it was both crispy and juicy! I really want to try the ones with..."

Connie

"The food here is so delicious! Would recommend 👌🏻The waiters here are very welcoming and the service is great too. The fried chicken..."

AlwaysAbout Food

"Really vibrant place, great to catch with with friends while sharing a drink and fried chicken. We like the boneless chicken, easier to eat, and can..."

Elonie

"The soy & mustard chicken was superrrrrrb. Worth the money tbh. Highly recommended. Definitely gonna go there next time to try other..."

Linh Lờ

"Come here often, the atmosphere and service is nice and welcoming... grab a beer with their combo chicken and kimchi friend rice is a must have when..."

Big Boss

"Great place to drink! Generally a good spot for cheap drinks or a hangout spot before a night out. Type is all good vibes as well but can get..."

Bianca Caley

"Ordered the half and half full sized boneless chicken. Large portions and we chose the sweet spicy and original with honey mustard. The honey mustard..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"This place gets very busy and they dont take bookings. Gotta get in early to nab a table. They have large tables here for groups unlike Gami chicken..."

Victoria Jenner

"Great food and atmosphere. Quite busy on a Wednesday night. Kim chi rice and chips were delicous! Servings were very large as well. Worth trying..."

Tania

"Who doesn’t love sam sam? HAHAHA The chicken is v crispy and well flavoured, one of my favorites is the kimchi fried rice 👌🏼👌🏼..."

Sergantpororo

"The chicken here is one of the best I’ve had and i wonder why the reviews are not so good. I dont recommend getting this delivered as uber always..."

Tasting Notes Melbourne

"Came here more than 2 times! Their kimchi fries is a must~ basically it was fried fries topped with small cut kimci and so on and on. Had sam..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Always keen for a bite here with friends, although the fried chicken isn’t particularly amazing, it is satisfactory. Sometimes it can be a little..."

Janae

"Been there and had fried chicken and some snacks. Fried chickens served with multiple flavours and none of them was bad. Drinks were delicious and..."

Ying Fang

"Tasty chicken and cold beer, great timeless combination. I always order the boneless spicy chicken (no need to order chips or wedges with it as it..."

The Darth Zader

"A very satisfying meal indeed! Crispy, juicy and flavourful, what more could I have asked for. Had the soy garlic half chicken, hot & spicy wings and..."

MeganEatsEverything

"Love their fried chicken, but only for the original fried. The other types (spicy or honey coated etc) were horrible. Sides are great. So you really..."

Diesel

"Got the kimchi-loaded fries, bibimbap, a whole boneless spring onion chicken, and a half and half original and sweet/spicy chicken with bone for a..."

Jamie

"I ate the original half chicken. I have to say I was blown away by the size of it. But the star is the taste of the chicken. The bird is prepared..."

Min Khant Aung

"Friendly staff, very prompt. Food was good and very filling for its price. Nice abd affordable. Good place to go to for socialising and a couple..."

Kevin Nguyen

"I'm surprised that this place does not have high rating. Me and my friends were just walking past by and decided to go in very randomly. But the..."

Bie

"We have been here many times ! The fried chicken here is super goood! We had the soy chicken, crispy rice cake and chicken soup. The only dish we..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Quite average in terms of korean fried chicken in comparison to other places. Would say the kimchi fries were really addictive the first time but..."

The Food Book

"I’ve been to Sam Sam a number of times and it has never disappointed me. I usually get the spicy it honey soy boneless fried chicken and kimchi..."

Sarah

"Wondered into Sam Sam as my colleague wanted to have Korean food for lunch. We were not disappointed. We ordered the kimchi fried rice and the Korean..."

Coco

"Average Korean joint selling fried chicken.However, great atmosphere to hang with your friends. Staff were lovely and attentive. The dishes that..."

Melbourneats

"Love!! Great food just very small with blasting music which makes it hard to have a conversation without shouting. Lunch specials not bad..."

Smita Smita Maruti

"We came on a weekday and were greeted by friendly staff. We ordered the Double Combo (for 2 people) with 1 jug of beer. We chose the boneless..."

Jo SB

"Pretty decent! The chicken was crunchy and juicy. The prawn dumpling and mozzarella cheese sticks were also solid 👌🏼 I liked that they give the..."

Kath Burner

"Delicious Korean food! The menu has a great range of reasonably priced food. There are some cheaper options which are still filling ($12.80-15.80)..."

Angharad Summers

"Had friendly staff and I loved the atmosphere, was very nice and cozy. The chicken was well cooked, crispy on the outside and juicy inside! The only..."

Kate T

"First time trying Korean fried chicken. It's crisper with less batter than traditional southern fried chicken that we are used to. I ordered the..."

edwin ng

"Great place!! All the staffs were friendly and got the good vibe. The food we ordered were delicious, will definitely go again. I love that kimchi..."

Manisha Rajbhandari

"Took our family of five for an early dinner, which was good as we got a booth in the basement before it got busy around 6pm. When we walked out there..."

Paolo F

Joo Mak

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-A hidden underground Korean pub..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"probably the best rice wine in the town! the ambience goes well with the rice wine and soju which make Joomak a perfect place to chill and hang with..."

Nathasya Christiana Suryo

"Come here couple of times, i should say they have the best korean pancake compared to other korean restayrants i’ve even been to. Love the egg roll..."

Grace Vanessa Limanto

"A well known place for rice wine - rice peach wine especially, my fav. Normally come here for the rice wine, never really the food. Plus they're on..."

Steph

"Visited Joomak again recently and left just as satisfied as the first time. This place has definitely gotta be one of my top Korean restaurants in..."

Stelly

"Intimate. Cosy. Dark. Cute korean booths. Restaurant hidden in basement. Better atmosphere with a group. No korean bbq but dishes were delicious...."

Miss T.A

"Thank you Joomak, great food and service!The first time I came to this place, I felt it was difficult to find as they are downstairs and not..."

The Grey Hat

"Love this korean place. Must try their ice blended..."

Quynh Le

"10/10 food with the best strawberry rice wine I’ve tried. Restaurant bit dark..."

Hattie He

"Lovely spot for food with a hidden entrance. Food was lovely and delicious, but only downside was that our pork bulgogi arrived about 20-30 minutes..."

Andy Yin

"Came here for a slightly late dinner around 9pm, ordered the pork belly and beef bulgogi small serving, I expected the beef bulgogi to be much bigger..."

Sylv

"Chicken and cheese was average but the spicy pork belly was juicy, tender and flavourful. Definitely will come back for that pork..."

Eatwithkeke

"The food is good here, though is a lil bit oily hut the taste is still good! Too bad we only have 2 hours to enjoy the food, not much time to enjoy..."

MissCat

"Visited Joomak twice so far and I can say most of the dishes are really delicious! The dishes that we ordered the first time were the seafood..."

Richard Xu

"Used to come to Joomak a lot when I was a student and when friends said lets go I was very excited. Service was very friendly and quick...."

Eating Away Melbourne

"It would be much better if they accept card payment though. Some of my friends complained about the service but it was ok for me regardless. The food..."

Vickyyy

"Great Korean food! would definitely come back again :) definitely try the mango rice..."

Kaitlyn.sim312

"Joomak is a hidden gem for late night eating. The portion sizes are generous. We did not have a booking, but they managed to seat us on a small table..."

Ryan+Maryane

"One of the best korean restaurant located in city but pretty pricy. If you come here, you have to try their rice wine because taste really good. Size..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"This is my favourite go to place for spicy chicken giblets! The pan fried mackeral, kimchi pancake, crispy school prawns are the favs too. The rice..."

Ngocolat

"I appreciate the rice wine there. But the female staff is so rude and even showed her impatience. Sooo disappointed with this experience. Not going..."

Scarlett Liang

"Hidden in a basement behind a heavy wooden door down an unmarked set of stairs off Swanston Street you’ll find one of Melbourne’s CBD food gems,..."

The City Lane

"You better be observant because this is a hidden place you wouldn’t wanna miss! FOOD: We ordered the famous Egg Roll, Seafood Pancake,..."

Jianne Yong

"Had heaps of drinks here, beer and rice wine. Played a few drinking games. Delicious snacks to keep us going through the night as well! Price is very..."

Anthony N

"It was very hard to find the place. The service was okay. The ambient is amazing so very good for a late night meal with friends. It has an antique..."

Linh Lờ

"Classic delicious Korean food I love the atmosphere but the stand out here was actually the peach soju cocktail could barely taste the alcohol as it..."

Deepak Sud

"The price is affordable and unexpectedly low, I like that. But the food quality still stays at high level. I liked the chicken feet with the spicy..."

Gabrielle

"This is the fish dish that I had been looking for. Suggested by a Korean friend, this place would be off the top of my head whenever I think of an..."

Minh

"Nice place for a simple dinner The chicken feet was quite spicy but had a very rich flavorThe cheese egg roll was delicious and mild which..."

Car_a666

"My dinner date said she couldn’t handle spicy.. which knocked out most of the Korean menu 🤣🤣 but we still managed to quite a yummy meal with..."

Ji Song

"The authentic korean joint! Going down the stairs to a basement filled with people enjoying their food. Their rice wines are amazing and the Galbi..."

M3lissa____

"Chill underground korean eatery.Hidden underground (down the stair) there are a few private huts and seats on the open area near the bar..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Their rice wine is pretty good! I come here just for the soju and the comfy place. Their snack foods are not worth it. Don’t forget to bring cash!..."

Elephantpizza

"Food is pretty good but portion is quite small. Great supper or drinking place. Love their cocktails selections. Book in advance to avoid long..."

Sammy

"Definitely one of the best sitting environment under basement. The food is lot better than expected, was more like a homemade taste for all dishes...."

Key

"Always a good night at joomak, make sure you book if you are planning to come on a weekend night as they get really packed. the mango and peach..."

Eliza T

"Another hidden gem in the city. It is a bit hard to find this place as it is located in the basement. The restaurant gives you a korean vibe. We..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"I love the restaurant atmosphere. It’s literally hidden away along Swanston street but I’m glad my friend introduced me to this place. We ordered..."

Connie

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food! What more could you ask for? I rate this place highly as they have a variety of Korean dishes..."

Theresa Pham

"One of the best late night restaurant bars available. In fact I come here more for the food than the drinks! They open late almost everyday till 3am..."

The Honest Glutton

"A very hidden Korean bar in the basement with no specific sign can be seen from outside. It’s been my favourite hang-out place with friends on..."

Mr.Tan

"The food is here is good. My favourite are the kimchi pork silken tofu soup and the cheese egg roll. The mango rice wine is good too! However, I..."

HuntingCalories

"One of our long time favourite since ages ago, always busy with students so its a must book place. egg roll and kimchi pancake was up to standard,..."

Mi55Bee

"Had mango soju, lemon lime bitter and cheese egg roll for two and spend $16/person. Love the lemon lime bitter not sweet not sour not bitter as well..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: my go to Korean restaurant - I love the small areas to dine for groups. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: the food here..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Had the seafood pancake and pan-fried pork belly with rice.Seafood pancake size was large, pancake itself and the squid had great texture...."

Streaky Eats

"This place is awesome!! The entrance is so hard to find, and you walk downstairs and through a very unassuming door. But the interior is so cool;..."

Amara

"The ambience is nice, very mystic. I ordered the fish cake soup which wasn't too bad. But I was sitting on a non proper table so it was really..."

Melissa Wong

"We went to the restaurant around 6:40pm and most of the tables were vacant. But we were told by a waitress those tables were reserved, we have to..."

Vena Xu

"I definitely recommend coming here for some late night drinks! Their rice wine mixes are so good and refreshing! Pineapple is the best one in my..."

Eunifoodie

"Amazing place. Probably best to book before going. The beef bulgogi here is amazing, I still think about it everyday. Other highlights are the mango..."

AlvaBlueFyre

Jade

"Everytime I have friends visit, I always bring them here.Great ambience and a great place for drinks. Their soju/mageolli cocktail must not..."

GreenSmoothie

"This review is long overdue after having dined here 5 times in the last month. Once a restaurant turned into a no brainer sinful addiction, we knew..."

Aton5

"Set in the basement of the busy Swanston Street, Joomak provides lovely and relaxing vibes for a night out with friends. The dim lighting sets the..."

Carley Peng

"Beautiful hidden gem on Swanston Street. This establishment has been here for years!Cash only, so come prepared. Gets really busy as well so be..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Located in a basement on swanston street with no sign outside, it's quite easily overlooked if you are walking past. Booking is recommended as it's..."

Finding.happiness.in.food

"Love this place! Off the beaten track underground dimly lit restaurant, Joomak serves up cool vibes and awesome tasting dishes. Love their rice wine,..."

PS91

"Came here with bunch of friends and we have to book the table two weeks in advance to avoid disappointment on a weekend. My favourite is the omelette..."

Cherie 🍒

"Egg roll and beef bulgogi are pretty good. The price just under 30 AUD but u need to pay the cash. Next time I would like to try the peach rice wine..."

Xiaoleyang888

"So satisfied with the rice wine. The staff were so nice and offering me less sweet special made, which also makes everything so perfect..."

Qianyi Lillian Li

"The food was incredibly delicious and flavoursome. The location of Joomak was quite hidden and easily overlooked; but the restaurant had a very..."

Tina

Oriental Spoon

"Good meals -- I like the hot pot dishes which is quite popular with other diners as well. Staff are efficient yet friendly. It's a very spacious..."

Tom

"Good spot for a Korean dinner. Close to the station and great atmosphere. Come early or have reservations as the restaurant will get full after the..."

Ken V (Ken6548)

"Dear San Franciscan, It was our first day in Melbourne, at 9 pm and hungry. We came in 30 mins before its closed, ordered a family set meal &..."

lalamiumiu ieie

"Checked out Oriental Spoon in the heart of the CBD for some much needed Korean BBQ😅. We smashed the Traditional Marinated Set with a pork 🐷 and..."

Must be Hungry

"Food is delicious. Staff are lovely. Do try the octopus dumplings - Takoyaki. If you like hot fusion food I recommend the Chicken and cheese with..."

James Duncan

"The fried chicken was tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They sell them boneless but I prefer mine with bones. Everything else..."

Dennis Nguyen

"Authentic Korean food, friendly staff and Soju. The perfect mix to a good dinner before you hit the Korean Karaoke..."

Jay Jay

Hwatu - Authentic Korean Street Style Eatery

"Before the lockdown, I went to Hwatu for an easy catchup with my friends!Ordered:🥘 Spicy Sausage Hot pot (large): army style hotpot..."

Jasmine

"Had chives pancake, tofu soup and fried chicken - boneless spicy and original with bones. Everything was delicious! We were seated upstairs, which..."

StepiiGM

"Here for the second visit. The food was excellent and the staff are always very welcoming, they made every effort to provide excellent service. Would..."

Eman Yeung

"Love Korean food!!! also Uber eat. I can enjoy the super delicious and hot food at 10:00pm. can stay warm at home. love this spicy food for my..."

Nichole Yip

"We had ordered boneless fried chicken (extremely spicy version) through UberEats. Best Korean chicken ever!The chicken was tasty and just had the..."

Keerthhi

"Food 4/5Service 4/5Environment 4/5Lygon Street does not only have an Italian restaurant but this Korean lunch store. They provide..."

Paul In OZ

"Service is impeccable! The waiters really knew his food and what to recommend which the Creamy Garlic cheese sauce with the chicken is a must...."

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Lorna

"Korean food is always a great hangover food! This place, food is not bad but very positive experience here because of customer service! Awesome guy..."

Anka

"Ordered via deliveroo, and I enjoyed it so much!!!Looked like they did take care of their customers in detail as they packed my order..."

Tien Nguyen

"Kbbq is a great meal that could easily go wrong, but this place does not fit in that category. We came slightly earlier than most other customers, so..."

Kylie

"Good thing we booked the start of the dinner block at 5.30pm as the restaurant quickly fillled up within an hour. We also noticed a few walk in..."

Hungry Hieu

"Great little place .. very nice addition to lygon st .., the great service very friends girls .. the food is great too . We be back for sure..."

Mariopapalia78

"Missed out the soy garlic sauce for the Korean Fried Chicken, but overall it was good. Chicken was crispy and moist. The best dish was the Beef..."

Ferry Gondo

"Rice balls were amazing and spicy chicken feet was da bomb! Would definitely come back again 👍 fried chicken was really yum as well! And there was..."

Jane Lau

"Unfortunately not the best experience for us in Melbourne for Korean bbq. Perhaps the restaurant was understaffed as there was only one waitress in..."

Food For Thought

"This was undoubtedly one of the best Korean BBQ experiences we have come across in Melbourne.The quality meats on offer and generous serving..."

Penguineats

"After seeing a Facebook post advertising its ‘1kg pork belly set’, my friends and I came the day after wanting to try this place out. The layout..."

Judy

"This Korean place is set up like a street stall that sells stuff for people who drink. I found their menu quite authentic. Loved their stew range. If..."

Mai T Tran

"My favourite korean restaurang in melbourne!!Verry nice spicy pork sizzling and beef hotpot~ a lot of meat !!!!!! The food came out on time not..."

Patrick

"Had dinner here with my work mates! Love the atmosphere and service! The whole chicken was so crunchy yet not dry inside and amazing spicy cheese..."

Steve

"Have never actually dine here but ordered the foods through uber eats, reallyyyy satisfied with the foods. Ordered the same foods twice; kimchi..."

Gabriella Audrey

"Been there for so many times and I always order Soup and Stew which perfectly match with Riceballs and Korean beer / wine. Beef Tartare is also one..."

Jacky Yeung

"Little pricey but the food was delicious! The chicken took a pretty long time to come and rest of the food was almost finished by then though...."

Liz

"The boneless chicken here (the soy garlic flavour is our go-to hit) has become such a regular staple in our household's diet that we've dedicated one..."

Pastanoodles

"Love the spicy cold noodles here!! Its so refreshing on a hot summers day/night. I really like that they leave the spicy sauce and vinegar? on the..."

Karen Nguyen

"Been back many times because the place is spectacular. Very authentic Korean food. Came back today to try the Ginseng Chicken Soup and it was..."

Steven Xu

"Had a very good experience here tonight. When I look at the menu, I found there're many traditional Korean food that other Korean restaurant doesn't..."

Wong Suet Yee

"As one of the only Korean restaurants open on the predominantly Italian Lygon Street, Hwatu does not have any direct competition, however they have..."

Melbourne Culinary

"Another night of Uber Eats and my partner requested for cold noodles if I was going to order Korean. Hwatu was the only one that I found which was..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Their Food was really good i visited upstair korean style pub, staff are friendly, once you visit here I'm sure you will visit here again soon ! Most..."

Jian Lee

"Went here with a friend after a long shift at work. We were craving for something Korean and I knew this place cause its a mere block away from my..."

Jeanine Reyes

"I really enjoyed the service during dinner, staff were really sociable having our meals prepared and cooked on the spot always being monitored. Where..."

JP.

"The two of us shared the seafood hotpot ($38). The menu said serves 2-4, but I would say more like 3-4. We had to leave a fair bit uneaten. It tasted..."

Ben To

"Good was very good like the usual Korean bbq ! The service was great- someone that speak English and understands you. Explain the menu to us and what..."

Susan Tang

White Tomato

80/100 (2845 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there with four with my Indonesian friends after watching the exhibition of teamLab. The exhibition was too small but the food is such a great..."

Savannah Pierce

"Came here with a group of friends for a Korean feast and we left satisfied with our meal.We tried a variety of dishes - fried chicken,..."

Stelly

"Cozy & warm atmosphere, friendly and quick staff. Came here for a quick bite and decided to try the spicy pork.The "spicy" pork wasn't that..."

Cludy Foodie

"I love Korean BBQ, so I've been to quite a number of places. It has happened so often that it becomes the norm or the standard, for the staff to be..."

Lole Lole Lole

"We almost didn’t eat here because every time we walked past there was a massive queue. However luckily we managed to get a table one day and the..."

Rebecca Ly

"White Tomato has been around for quite awhile, boasting high ceilings and looping through some quality K-pop. Whilst I've never been here for..."

Mustard

"Incredible spread, highly attentive staff, great selection, lovely sides included in set. Beef was a little bit chewy but flavours were..."

Nadine De Lile

"My most favorite Korean bbq restaurants! The staff is very helpfull, and the place is so cozy. Always have a good time dining here. They have many..."

Monka

"I have never had Korean food before however this was quite the experience! They have a Korean BBQ menu and an a la carte menu too. We..."

Amy Flood

"Came here for lunch we ordered the fried chicken, the mixed set bbq and 2 rice wine cocktails.Fried chicken : amazing so juicy and crispy..."

Rizza

"I have not been here for a while.My friend took me there a couple years ago.They food was great, clean and service was..."

Hon

"White Tomato holds a very special meaning for the both of us because that’s where we were able to meet each other haha... (is that TMI?) So we..."

Annyeongjen

"great and plentiful side dishes were available with the side dish. service was very prompt and our waitress we very attentive to us! the price was..."

EL

"I booked the place though the app, for a 8 person group. All went smoothly and the food was great. I ordered the bibimbap, as in the picture. Will..."

Luana Moreno

"Best of Kimchi soup!! 최고 최고!! 한국 김치의 영혼이 느껴짐👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 밥한공기뚝딱.. 국물이 끝내줌....."

Kby8826

"Ordered:(Highlights) Stone bi-bim-bap (as part of the bbq set) Kimchi soup (v) small pot: kimchi, pork tofu with spicy soup..."

Jasmine

"Real rating 3.7 ⭐️ We had visited White Tomato for dinner and it was a pleasant experience.Stone bibimbap - this bowl had a..."

Win - FSC

"Nice place to go eat with people who enjoy Korean food. The whole chicken is much nicer than the half chicken because it's boneless and bones suck!!..."

Minh

"Nicely decorated restaurant with attentive staff. My all time favourite place for korean bbq in Melbourne. Their marinated beef ribs and ox tongue..."

Food Lover

"Great korrean barbecue joint! The kimchi pancakes were one of the best I have ever had and on top of all it was BYO.The look and feel of..."

Lanaa

"I have heard good and bad reviews from this place so I had to check it out to see for myself. The food was relatively cheap hence why the quality of..."

Danielle Nguyen

"Had a bbq set and it was very generous for two people and the staff brought it out quickly and cooked it in front of us. I enjoy doing my own bbq..."

Sovira.chhum

"A great place with delicious food and friendly staff. The prices are reasonable. Recommended to select the set menu. I will be perfect if their are a..."

Ethan

"Booked for 6:30 on Saturday, arrived slightly early and we were seated straight away. Staff made an effort to explain the menu and were very..."

Kath O'Hara

"Spicy chicken and pork belly were pretty good. The BBQ set menu had more than enough for two people. Service was decent enough for a busy Friday..."

BoiEatsThings

"Went there on a Sunday for lunch. They're not really that busy but it may be due to the fact that it was mothers day (?) and I suppose not many mums ..."

Yuiisama

"I had a great time here, but I also love a different dining experience. With the hot plate and food brought to your table and cooked for you by the..."

Descartesmuse

"Always love eating here. Fantastic choice of food. Great staff, but they are getting a little expensive. Great food but not a cheap eat place...."

Calvin Calvin

"I ordered the set but I forgot which one, but i love it soo muchh...and this is one of the best korean bbq so far. The marinated meat is sooo good...."

Khorry Sila

"Love this place! have been a regular for a year now. Always consistent with their tremendous service, excellent food and great atmosphere. If you're..."

Alp Aydogdu

"I’ve been to plenty of kbqq places and have decided that this is one of the best places for kbqq! I don’t mind their lack of customer service...."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"Quite a rare find KBarb place in Melbourne. Between the group of six, we got two sets of kbbq and a cheesy kimchi pancake and we all left the..."

Hangry Jules

"Very yummy of all dishes and the service is always efficient. I really like the seafood pancake and seafood hot pot. Must try yourself and you can..."

Ching Lee

"Love it. Good food and the price is affordable, not sure why there are so many neg reviews really the place is great. However it can quite hot..."

Emma

"Nice place to have a meal with friends. We ordered spicy seafood hot pot, which is spicy and delicious. It has mussels, squid, prawn and noodles. The..."

Jessie Foodie

"This was my first experience with Korean food and I must say it was delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly and presented well. Lot of food and..."

Andy Loves Food

"Went here with a group of friend on a Friday night and the food was quite good. Had fried chicken and bbq. The quality and flavour was ok, but maybe..."

Alijargalb

"We come here for the soups and stews, not the Korean barbecue. The food is very flavourful (the Sam Gye Tang is great) and wholesome. The endless..."

South Melbourne

"Easy to locate. We ordered dishes instead of BBQ. The kimchi fried rice in creamy sauce is surprisingly tasty, spicy cheese chicken was also a good..."

LittleMushroom

"Had dinner here with Joanne and we ordered the zzambbong gyoongal-spicy seafood hotpot to share. It was so delicious and perfect when the weather so..."

LittleM

"My boyfriend and I went to White Tomato on 20th August 2017. The bbq set was very filling and tasted great. Corn cheese was nice, beef was delicious,..."

Linda

"I went here with my friend months ago and it was amazing. The customer service was spot on and they were so lovely that I didn't want to leave. We..."

Tash

"I enjoyed my experience here. The staff are lovely and attentive. Food came out quickly for the BBQ and the portions are good. I love the pork belly...."

Cindy

"Kimchi stew is soooo yummy 😍Pancake is also so good, the sauce is so good !The only downside is that its pricey! and the resturant is..."

Babypattypoop💓

"A fun and lively space which is paired with really tasty food. The staff are also really friendly and very accomodating.I'd definitely..."

Pass The Plate

"Bit expensive than any other Korean restaurantFood is great and side dishes are awesomeCold paste is my favorite food in there and it is..."

Facebook User

"Visited White Tomato last night on a whim. The staff was really lovely and happy to accommodate us without a reservation even on a busy Friday night...."

RantingDev

"Authentic Korean food, reasonably priced and great service! Fried chicken is way way better than Gami 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻..."

J T

"Pretty neat, had kimchi cheese pancake (really liked that), kimchi soup, a serving of rice, with Korean Green Tea (which is literally brown rice..."

Jennifer Ye

"Moreee corn cheese yes please! What's different with the corn cheese here is that there's onions and capsicum in it, reminds me of pizza the first..."

Linda

"Update: 5 stars because amazing service and great food every visit 👍👍👍👍Been here a few times with friends and family. Service..."

Sylv

"I really enjoyed the meal here. The service was attentive and the food was tasty. For the price and portion size it was good and we left feeling..."

Tee Tr

"Lots of complementary stuff, polite staff, but unfortunately questionable flavours.Luke and Hannah continued on a quest to try all BBQ..."

Luke And Hannah

"Surprisingly good food, reasonably priced.Had bimbimbap and beef tartare, quite fresh and nice. My friend had the stir fry noodles, flavoursome..."

Skymm07

"Seafood hotpot was soooo nice ever I had before!! All my friends were so happy with the restaurant and we wanna go back to have hotpot as often as we..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Decent food and decently priced. Ordered a 'Mixed BBQ small set' and a drink to share between two people. We chose chicken, seafood (squid), and pork..."

Denise Koh

"Services was really kind and patient. Food was really good quality. The interior is really retro-y but modern.The place itself is quite spacious..."

Theresa Arika

"First three words that come to mind, love this place.Lots of Korean Bbq's in Melbourne but this one is one of the stand outs. Food was..."

Scotty

"So don't doubt the taste. The best thing to eat is pork belly. cut into thick slices for Grilled. it’s juicy, chewy and delicious. The original..."

Wander Wider

"Want to go again because everything we ordered was just another level deliciousness. The restaurant is a bit on the expensive side, I guess because..."

priya jana

"Had a great time here! They have really good kimchi pancakes! Try the one with cheese on it! They had plenty of free side dishes which is a absolute..."

Peter Nguyen

"Had dinner here tonight with a couple of mates and it was a pretty decent kbbq. There is a self serve sauce and banchan station which has this really..."

Andrew L

"The Food was great quality, Delicious and cooked for us, which I liked even more than having to do it all myself. Highly..."

Stefan Schmidt

"Great food. Excellent service. We had some wagyu beef and soy chicken, and loved every..."

Jesse C

Gukbab

79/100 (1385 ratings)

"Rating: 4 Food: 4Value: 3.5Ambience: 3.5Service: 4.5What grabbed my attention was its cute Korean-themed decor and its..."

Munching With Mel

"Best cheese huldak and gamja tang i had so far in CBD 🤤🤤🤤If you like to eat spicy and cheesy, highly recommended to order the cheese..."

Khorry Sila

"I love the food here, very authentic and good..."

Peking Duck

"I got a reunion with my friend today!!! And we picked this restaurant for lunch. GREAT FRIED CHICKEN AND TRADITIONAL KOREAN STEW!!! This place has..."

Savannah Pierce

"Tried the Dae-ji Gukbab (Traditional Pork Soup), Sun-dae Gukbab (Blood Sausage w Sliced Pork) and Sundubu Jigae (Soft Tofu Stew).Dae-ji Gukbab..."

Shin

"Woo-gu-ji guk bab and shared original boneless fried chicken (whole).Area was clean, all service was fast, food refills on side dishes. The..."

Brian Kim

"We came here twice already, and it’s fun for bigger groups. There is a wide range of Korea food to choose from and the food is quite good.The..."

EatorTreat

"Must order the spicy pork bone..."

Anonymous

"One of my favourite Korean restaurants in Melbourne CBD. Soft tofu stew is a must try. Feels like I’m transported back to Seoul every time I’m..."

Calene

"I had the beef bulgogi dolsot bibimbab. It was really nice and the hot stone pot made the rice a little burnt and hard (which I love). The chilli..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Its always a good time for korean fried chicken especially when you pair it with Makgeolli. This place is always busy, be sure to get in..."

M3lissa____

"-Soups(and the rice,called Gukbab in korean) are amazing. It is relatively easy to get seated and their specialty Gukbab menus are all spot on,..."

Kimungie

"Cute little place. Perfect for a chilly winter night. The food is amazing and the staff is friendly too. Seafood pancakes And octopus balls are a..."

Tushar Pasrija

"Wife wanted to come to this place for a while, we decided to head into city in Sunday after movies and parking near there is easy, free parking after..."

Albert Cheng

"Gukbab is a cosy Korean restaurant on Little Lonsdale Street. My friends and I came at around 11:30 and happened to be the first customers there. We..."

Ahh_Blueberry

"Favourite 국밥집 ever! Probably the only place in Melbourne that can properly satisfy this craving^^The Sundae gukbab achieved a delicate..."

Jessica

"Beef bulgogi is one of the best dishes. Crispy chicken with different topping sauces and pork soups are recommended too. Service is quick and..."

Archie Ho

"Good late night eating place. Bulgogi stew was good but a bit spicy. Kimchi was okay. Didn’t wait too long to get the food. Highly recommended...."

Linh Lờ

"Visited March 2019Good place to have group lunch/dinnerLocation : ⭐⭐⭐⭐Table/Space : ⭐⭐⭐Room Decoration :..."

1of6™

"(3.8)Have been here a few times. This place is pretty homey and quite spacious though can be full at peak hours.Getting the..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"The variety of Korean food here was amazing. I have been here multiple times over the years and their range of stews are all very tasty and filling...."

John Liu

"Healeys Lane is a hub for Korean dining, but many of the spots on that road tend to get packed out and very rowdy. Gukbab is around the corner, so..."

Quince And Cheese

Makan2Melbourne

"This place was highly recommended by friends so we came here for dinner. The atmosphere is good except it can get noisy by other customers...."

LT X EATS

"I've just gotten back from Korea and the flavours of food here was very authentic. Love the Kimchi pancake, pork bone hot pot and boneless fried..."

Food For Thought

"An unplanned late night supper walk-in that turned out to be great. Had the boneless chicken and it comes with generous amount of chicken fillets,..."

Streaky Eats

"I would say they serve the best kimchi in town. The taste of the foods are very authentic and delicious. Clean and comfy!! New favourite restaurant..."

Mr.Tan

"Absolutely it is one of my favourite Korean food in town!!! The stir fry mixed veg is so good! The tofu kimchi is tasty! I did ordered a ginseng soup..."

Sharon

"jap chae - excellent everything else in general (ginseng chicken soup, silken tofu hot pot, fried chicken, seafood pancake) is also very good...."

Jonathan Ong

"Very tasty Korean restaurant. Bought take away from here when it was too busy. The fry chicken was legendary- great portion, best flavour and not..."

Li Lisa

"As I was a student in Korea, I fell in love with Korean food, hence my extensive reviews on Korean restaurants in Melbourne. I particularly like..."

Jason Goh

"This place has one of the best spicy galbi jjim in Melbourne. That one is a must try. It’s a bit rare in Melbourne to see a korean restaurant that..."

Pluviophile

"I came to this restaurant last Wednesday with my girlfriend, we had the sweet corn and cheese as entré, pork bulgogi for me and the chicken with..."

Enrico.marchetto17

"Love the fried chicken and Hot pot here! Especially in this cold weather. portions were generous, the food came out pretty quick, bonus point for..."

Nana Banana

"My favourite korean restaurant in CBD! any other korean restaurants seems not to care of hygiene. this place looks clean and neat. customer service..."

Fafaroni0203

"The kim chi pankes, fried chicken with different flavours, and soups are really worth trying. staff members are friendly and helpful. I also like the..."

HK Loves To Wander

"There's a few things right off the bat I enjoyed about this place that just transported me to Korea. Friendly staff, K-pop in the background, Korean..."

Mustard

"Very good korean food in Melbourne CBD. Love their seafood pancake and cheese corn. Yummy!! All of the dishes we tried were tasty and portion are..."

Christinana

"Delicious food, really like pork bone soup! The side dishes r all not bad. Don’t worry about the baby if u take with you, they have baby..."

Jerrywxd1107

"This shop has many soups, we ordered a Korean traditional soup, it has pork and haslet, for me the soup is really taste, coz I don’t mind to eat..."

Spinning Round Horse Kick

"Lovely restaurant and made us so fun. We ordered a lot of food with 10 of us - the soup and chicken was so good and good services as well.. thank you..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Ordered: 🥟 Dumplings: Deep fried dumplings with vegetable ($10)🥘 Bu-dae ji gae (Korean army stew): Various sausages, meat, ramen,..."

Jasmine

"My favourite destination for lunch with some friends, especially during winter period when it is a bit chilly . We always pick the fried boneless..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"The kimchi pancake was a lot for 2 girls, it tastes grisly and the kimchi spicy flavour was nice, although the pancakes became too oil after chilling..."

Vivian Ziwei Cheng

"Huge portion sizes, ordered the sundae (blood sausages) and kimchi pancake. Sundae sauce was nice and not too spicy, pancake was spot on- crunchy..."

Gracie

"3 people - 3 dishes, we could barely breath when leaving this place. Bu-dae ji gae (kimchi hot pot with sausages and ramen) - humongous & a little..."

3Tran

"Every dish is huge! We ended up unfinished because we seriously couldn't eat anymore,haha. Very relaxed place and delicious Korean food with lovely..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Hearty soups, perfect for the cold weather. Haemul pajeon (seafood pancake) is really good too. Can be crowded, especially during peak hours. Pretty..."

Jeremy Lee

"This is my new favourite Korean eatery. The soups and stews here definitely taste like mum’s home cooking. They don’t skimp on ingredients or on..."

Jesskaar

"I must say its not an authentic Korean taste, but it still quite good. Although the service was average. I strongly recommend japchae, fried chicken,..."

Munching Pandas

"Good portioning of sam gye tang (chicken ginseng soup!!! The soup has mild nutty flavor to it, the rice stuffing is perfect to warm your stomach on a..."

StepiiGM

"Korean seafood pancake is awesome. Really filling would of loved some of the mayo sauce they put in my takoyaki salad on the side. Takoyaki..."

Varun Kumar

"Great food. Well sized servings. Helpful staff. Soups were lovely. Blood sausage was good. Fried chicken looks nice though we didn't get a chance to..."

Lionel

"I've been here twice, both were good experiences. My favourite dish is the cold noodle so far. Kimchi was awesome, I always refilled several times..."

ZzzPpl

"Have a soft spot for the ginseng soup here, as it gives me the relief when I have a bit of a winters cough. Not gonna lie sometimes waiters can seem..."

MVP

"Came here with 3 of my friends and we ordered the buddae jiggae (army stew) and the chicken with cheese on a hotplate. The food was delish and we..."

Kristina Maria

"Great food and service! Was super satisfied with the fried chicken, best Korean fried chicken I've had in a long time. My partner and I were stuffed!..."

Bonny Chow

"V and I had just finished a meetup and knew that both of us were craving a hot bowl of comforting soup. Hence, trekking across the city to give this..."

Mish

"We came across Gukbab Korean Restaurant when we were walking down Melbourne CBD looking for a nice cup of coffee. Later that night, we decided to..."

All About Food Blog

"Yet to try their namesake Gukbap, but everything else has been excellent. Tasty & authentic dishes with large portions to boot!!!!!! Docked 0.5..."

Ben Nii

"Came here multiple times and forgot to do a review. This place is decent. The fried chicken is really tasty and fresh!! We always come for the late..."

Kwan Chan

Trang Nguyen

"Great vibe at this place! Felt like I was transported to a local eatery in Seoul. Loved the Dae-ji guy bap....so authentic and such a soul warming..."

Mandy

"really good quality food, their portion sizes are generous as well so you do really get what you’re paying for. service was fast and had an easy..."

grey-lynn

"Outstanding service, the fried chicken wasabi flavour was so good and the ginseng chicken is a must have for anyone whose never tried it, you can eat..."

Mark N

"I LOVE GUKBAB. Their soups are tasty and so flavourful - I cannot fault anything. I love how generous they are with their japchae. It's an entre but..."

Eat with Josephine

Palsaik Korean Bbq

"Endless choice of meat and fun DIY, what’s not to love about Korean BBQ? I mean okay, the smell lingers for days, but that’s a price worth paying..."

Beini

"One of my go to restaurants for korean cuisine. Would defnitely recommend their multi flavored pork! great for people with big groups as their..."

Ernest Leow Yan Cher

"Firstly the service provided by the staff was honestly nothing short of amazing. Staff are friendly and always very attentive. We shared there pork..."

Andrew

"We came here without a reservation and only got a seat because someone didn't show up to their reservation. We waited 20 minutes and it would have..."

Rice Ball

"Absolutely awesome kbbq place. My new fav. Atmosphere was great with spacious tables. Every item on the combo B menu was perfect, especially the big..."

Thu Duong

"I was extremely satisfied with the KBBQ dinner at Palsaik. We ordered the BBQ set for 8 to serve 6 people with some extra dishes and there was plenty..."

Traceynn

"Great quality food. Had the beef platter. It's worth it for the price. Quick service and friendly. Very busy place so better to book it in advance..."

Sammy

"Great Korean BBQ tucked away on a inconspicuous corner off Little Bourke Street. Above a short stairway is Palsaik, greeting your senses with a smoky..."

G.R.eat

"This is a sister restaurant for the smaller Chango, try this bigger place in Chinatown if Chango is too busy which it usually is.Always..."

Tony Kieu

"Absolutely great place to dine. The waiter I had was very welcoming and interactive and made my whole night much more enjoyable. The vibe and overall..."

Sally Chau

"Never been a hard fan for korean BBQ but their pork thats battered with 8 different spices change my life. It was so good and the meat was so..."

Raisa Sungkar

"I keep telling myself to return here when I had another opportunity. I can't forget the 7 types of samgyopsal bbq deal! Price range was reasonable..."

Ritu Makhija

"Probably my favourite KBBQ spot in the CBD. I'm always satisfied whenever I go and I love the sides they give, especially the spring onion one. The..."

Quynh

"Had been recommended by a friend to try this place for Korean BBQ. Came here on a Friday night around 7pm and had to wait almost 40mins to get a..."

Jac

"been here with Apriadi Tjhai Nathan M and 3 other people. Great service because they were friendly and attentive, generous portions of meat, and the..."

Maria Regina Tjowari

"Really nice place to eat with a couple of friends. My friends and I got the BBQ set which was quite filling.Great atmosphere! Great service! Will be..."

Johnson Nguyen

"Excellent food. Excellent service. Loved it!!!!!! Would definitely come back. ..."

Linh Tran

"Favorite korean barbeque in CBD. I would recommend the 8 flavor pork belly that comes with several side dishes, bowls of rice, soup and magnificent..."

Maria Theresa Yap

"This of my favourite Korean BBQ restaurants in Melbourne! The pork belly here is divine. I find the pork belly at other KBBQ restaurants to be really..."

Calene

"Excellent food and really pleasant, helpful and fun staff. Made the atmosphere just perfect and if I wasn't leaving back for Sydney tomorrow I'd..."

Tim

"Finally able to try this out after frequently visiting ChangGo, I went in expecting the same foods and servings. The interior was really nice and..."

Priscilla Chao Sok

"Went here for dinner today. Loved the atmosphere and the handy stools where you could put your personal belongings in. The food was spot on and very..."

Sal

"Came here on a Thursday night. Very crowded and very small servings. Was not notified that one of the dishes would be cold (did not say on menu) so..."

Bella

"Haha not much to say about this place but I love it, cheap and food is incredible, will be visiting again in the next few days ! Good for groups of..."

Michi Mort

"One of my favorite Korean bbq places to eat at! With a funky layout and kpop playing in the background. The main reasons why i love eating here is..."

Len_lyn

"I have to say that's pretty good. Especially if you're in a big group and sharing the bill. If you order a set menu for a actual number of people..."

John Smith

"This restaurant is great for groups and there is plenty of seating! The food is great and there are free refills of side dishes which I love!..."

Mimi

"One of the better KBBQ experiences I've had in Melbourne. Opened up by the same people as the ones who run ChangGo, they also offer the famous pork..."

TresHungry

"Love the BBQ here! It comes out fresh and full of flavour which some Korean BBQ restaurants lack. Service can be quite slow as it's a large place for..."

Josephine

"Me and my partner have walked past this place on many occasions to find long queues at the door.. Walked past last Sunday at approx 6pm and lucky for..."

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"We ordered the pork belly dinner set. Meat was delicious (and very filling)!! Sides are excellent too, good kimchi soup and kimchi! Would definitely..."

Food1995

"Palsaik Korean BBQ is the sister restaurant of ChangGo. Despite the popularity of ChangGo nearby on Little LaTrobe Street whereby hopeful patrons..."

Skinny Glutton

"I've been to this restaurant over ten times and will continue to visit. Servcie is friendly, food is tasty, large serving sizes and very reasonable..."

Tom

"If you rocking up with 4 ppl, don't be affraid to order the big combos for 8. We clean up every single time. Staff also pretty rad... despite ESL,..."

D.Lamington

"Love love love the taste!!!Every time i think of korean bbq, i think of Palsaik.My daughter loves the cheese egg roll so much..Service..."

Ging Madgwick

"One of the better Korean BBQs in Melbourne. Flavours packed a punch, and the stew (can't remember which one) was delicious. As I've come to..."

An Antelope

"Came here with a big group. The place is very busy so there's a bit of noise. Food was great, and plenty of it! Highlight was the selection of pork..."

MN-A

"Loved this place as soon as I took my first bite! Had the 8 different types of pork belly and it came with a whole bunch of side dishes, vegies,..."

Wayne Wong

"Unreal setting... Food amazing! Service excellent once seated. Hard little place to find but very worth it! A little tricky to find via Google and no..."

Michelle Martin

"Good value for money. The staff were nice too. Many flavours and good vibe. Genuine Korean place. I might go back if I feel like to eat Korean..."

TINA JOHNSON

"The restaurant was packed on a Sat night. We had the palsaik set (the 8 pork belly set) which seems to be what this restaurant was famous for...."

Food For Thought

"Love the 8 pieces of pork belly set here! It's really good value for money and great to share with friends. Staff took really good care of us and..."

EmYap

"Finally got the chance to eat here!!!! (I gave this place a 5 due to service and the food and also the experience)😆😆😆😆 booked in advance,..."

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"Great Korean BBQ. I usually get a set of the 8 flavours of pork belly, a kimchi stew ($1 upgrade) and 2 rice for $58 which is more than enough for 2..."

Vee

"This place is fantastic!!!Don't be fooled by the entrance, we were so surprised when we got upstairs to find a modern industrial..."

Debbie S

"Heard they're owned by ChangGo, for 4 people, ordered 8set and a meat stew casserole ($34.5). Although found the stew a little too spicy, the 8set..."

Tony Gu

"This place is a direct competitor to chango. Serves a relatively large portion of food. Had the set with an extra bbq beef which was sufficient for 4..."

Justin Wong

"This place is fabulous! Related to ChangGo, where there is always a line. Recommended to book here as it will most likely busy- you've been warned...."

DrinkAndFeast

"After trying ChangGo and having to wait sooo long to get in, I'm glad Palsaik has opened its doors. The venue is spacious and great for groups of..."

Couchfoodie

"Ive been here twice now and both occasions have ordered the 8 flavoured pork belly. The restaurants main dish. Palsaik = 8 Colours.Its a nice..."

Michael Kang

"Great for pork belly lovers, as they have 8 different flavours! The beef wasn't too bad, but I'll go somewhere else if I want to have beef, you come..."

Chisyelda Oey

"8 flavour pork belly, fancy place, great for groups. Upon walking upstairs was surprised at how nice the place looked, definitely an upmarket version..."

Jennifer Seah

"Liked it but G2 is better. We ate here because G2 was full. Food was good and we were impressed. We got the 8 types pork menu and added some beef..."

Megs

"Favourite place for Pork belly!. I love their pork belly set! Which is also great value for money. I am almost never disappointing and have gone back..."

Yuiisama

"Busy restaurant on Sat night. Happy we booked our table. Really enjoyable night out with great food cooked at our table. It's warm inside and not..."

Ms Kerry

"I've been here a few times now and I can honestly say that Palsaik Korean BBQ IS ALWAYS CONSISTANT with their service.. The whole concept of you..."

Tia

"New favourite!!. Awesome atmosphere, great value for money and impressive service, new go-to korean bbq place, will definitely be..."

Juicy Jay

"Even BETTER. This is such an awesome alternative or updated version of Chango. When we arrived at Palsaik, we were instantly seated, which was such a..."

Valerie

"Great atmosphere!. This is the second store from the owners of ChangGo, we went when it was still quite new so the menu was not as extensive...."

Janet

"Great place!! Called up in the morning & left a voicemail & I actually got a call back confirming my booking! got there 15 mins early & got seated..."

Kathy

"Great BBQ place - recommended !!. Tried this place, the Chang Go alternative over the weekend. Great place - recommended. Apart from the delicious..."

Alvin

"Awesome. Great food, great service....and did I mention great food :D if you're looking to check a new place out, definitely..."

Ace Manum

""Our friend recommended this new new Korean restaurant Palsaik, that replaced Sawadi Thai restaurant. Located on level 1, it has been newly..."

Melbourne Food Baby

"ChangGo has been receiving quite a bit of attention for their eight flavours of pork belly, so when my friends and I arrived before 6pm on a..."

Melissating

"Amazing Korean bbq. One of the best in Melbourne. I highly recommend the packs for 2+ people. So tasty &..."

Warrick Hickson

"Eight types of marinated pork belly cooked by yourself (or the friendly servers) is the real deal. The table kimchi here is one of the best I've had...."

Cara Chiang

"Palsaik is such a hidden gem. The good was incredibly tasty and fresh and the exposed beams and duct work made for a great industrial look. The staff..."

Simone Pavitt

"fantastic food at a super affordable price, serving sizes were huge and the wait staff were delightful. definitely recommending this to all of my..."

Simon Downs

"Never had Korean BBQ before. Was a really good experience. Staff were very helpful and..."

Rohan “Siferzion” Hampson

Mrs Kim's Grill

"Given that Mrs Kim Grill have three stores, they sounded like a chain that I get suspicious about delivering sub standard food. I was unsure why..."

Piggy Eatalot

"Amazing 10/10 value. $65 share platter would easily feed 4 adults. Very Friendly staff and family owned business. They've imbued soul into the place..."

Elliott Bailey

"We love coming to this place since it opened. When we have visitors we take them here. It's reasonably priced and we are well fed by the time we..."

Armina

"If you like meat, you wont be disappointed. My five stars is related to my personal experience: it was fun (we spent 1h30 hours "cooking")and tasty,..."

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