The best Korean BBQ in Melbourne includes Bornga, Mansae Korean BBQ, Ssam KBBQ, G2 Korean BBQ and Yeonga. There are so many great Korean food choices in Melbourne’s CBD, it was hard to make a top 10 (but we’ve done it!) Our team of expert foodies and editors have directly sampled and experienced some of the best Korean BBQ in Melbourne before compiling an independent list of their favourite spots for you to explore and enjoy.
Best KBBQ in Melbourne Overview
Our list of the best Korean BBQ in Melbourne goes like this.
- The best Korean BBQ in Melbourne overall: Bornga
- If you want a great selection of meats: Mansae Korean BBQ and Bar
- If you’re heading with a large group: Yeonga Korean BBQ Restaurant
- When you’re hunting for late-night BBQ: G2 Korean BBQ
- Best all you can eat Korean BBQ Melbourne: SSAM Korean BBQ
Now we’ve had a look at our favourites, let’s check out the complete list.
Best Korean BBQ in Melbourne & Why You’ll Love It
1. Bornga
- Price ($$): You’ll spend about $30-40 per person (not including drinks), which is pretty reasonable for the quality and quantity you get.
- Pros: If you’re a fan of authentic Korean BBQ, Bornga in Melbourne’s Chinatown is a must-visit. The marinated beef and pork belly are truly incredible, and the range of side dishes (self serve too!) is fantastic. Plus, the staff are super helpful, especially if you’re new to the BBQ game.
- Cons: It does get busy, especially on weekends, so be prepared to wait a bit for a table. Some reviews online have mentioned that service can feel a bit rushed during peak times, but that’s never been our experience.
Menu Highlights
Bornga focuses on that delicious, hands-on BBQ experience. Their marinated meats, like the beef and pork belly, are absolute standouts. The sides, from kimchi to rice cakes, are the perfect pairinhs. Also, pro tip: don’t miss out on their Korean pancakes or the beef soup—they’re super tasty and some of the most popular items on the menu.
Setting and Ambience
Located in the heart of Chinatown, Bornga has a lively, vibrant atmosphere. The space is modern and clean, perfect for a fun night out with friends. While it can get quite busy, the energy is part of the overall vibe. It’s great for small to medium groups (4-6 people), but if you’re planning on more than that, you defintiely want to book ahead.
Drinks List
Bornga offers a good selection of Korean drinks as well as some fun cocktails and a pretty decent wine list too. We’d recommend traditional options like Soju and Makgeolli. Or, you can’t go past the Korean beers too.
- Located in: Chinatown Melbourne
- Address: Level 1/178 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (See on Google Maps)
- Hours: Mon-Thur 5-11 pm, Fri-Sat 11:30 am-3 pm & 4:30-11 pm, Sun 11:30 am-3 pm & 4:30-10:30 pm
- Phone: 0406 468 878
2. SSAM Korean BBQ CBD
- Price ($$): You’ll be looking at around $55 to $75 per person for the all-you-can-eat buffet, which is a great deal for what you get.
- Pros: SSAM is a meat lover’s paradise with premium wagyu beef and an extensive buffet that includes sushi, seafood, soups, and over ten traditional Korean side dishes. Reviews also suggest they’re very accomodating for gluten-free customers!
- Cons: It can get pretty busy, especially during peak hours, so you might have to wait a bit. Some diners have mentioned the self-service rules could be clearer (which we agree with).
Menu Highlights
SSAM’s buffet is the main attraction, featuring an incredbile line-up of meats and sides. You can get all you can eat for 1.5 hours ($54.90) or 2 hours ($74.90). While on the pricier side for all you can eat, the quality of meat is some of the best KBBQ meat in Melbourne (the marbling!!!) But, they also offer sushi (yum), a range of seafood, soups, desserts and more than 10 types of traditional Korean side dishes.
Setting and Ambience
As far as KBBQ in Melbourne goes, SSAM is on the smaller side. The ambience is great though, but because of it’s size, it can be noisy (and hot). But, we reckon it’s all part of the experience. It’s good for small groups 2-4, but you can also book online for gorups of 6+. If you’re a party less than 6, it’s walk-ins only so it’s best to arrive early!
Drinks List
While the focus is definitely on the food, SSAM also offers a selection of drinks, including soft drinks, juices, and traditional Korean options like Milkis. Perfect for washing down all that delicious BBQ.
- Located in: Melbourne CBD, Carnegie & Ringwood
- Address (CBD): 189 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (see on Google Maps)
- Hours: Mon-Thur 12-2.30 pm & 5pm – 12am, Fri 12-2.30 pm & 5pm – 1am, Sat 12pm – 1am, Sun 12pm – 12am
- Phone: 0481388456
3. Mansae Korean BBQ and Bar
- Price: Expect to spend around $40-$50 per person.
- Pros: Mansae is a hit for Korean BBQ in the city thanks to its high-quality wagyu cuts and a fun. The customer servce is great, and the endless supply of banchan (side dishes) is another pro.
- Cons: It gets busy! They don’t take bookings, so you might find yourself waiting in line. But don’t worry, the queue moves pretty quickly. Also, there’s a strict 90-minute seating limit, so be prepared to order and eat within that time frame.
Menu Highlights
Mansae’s menu is a meat lover’s paradise (obviously). The wagyu scotch fillet and short ribs are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They also offer some outrageously good options like ox tongue and prime pork jowl. The seafood hotpot is another standout you need to try. Meanwhile, sides like lightly spiced edamame and kimchi jeon are perfect pairings to your KBBQ feast.
Setting and Ambience
With two locations across Melbourne (CBD and Burwood), Mansae Korean BBQ and Bar offers a laid-back, interactive dining experience designed to be fun – the restaurant’s name, Mansae, is even the Korean word for “hip hip hooray”.
In the CBD location, Mansae has a sleek, modern interior. It’s spacious but often packed, giving it a kind of market-like feel. We’d recommend it for big groups, but maybe not an intimate dinner date.
Drinks
While the focus is on the BBQ, Mansae also offers a decent selection of drinks, including traditional Korean beers, some wines and a bunch of soft drinks.
- Address (CBD): Shop 9/120 A’Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (see on Google Maps)
- Hours: Mon-Thur & Sun 5-10 pm, Fri-Sat 5-11 pm
- Phone: (03) 9939 9189
Check out Mansae Korean Mansae Korean Menu
4. Mrs Kim’s Grill
- Price ($$): Around $40-$50 per person.
- Pros: Mrs Kim’s Grill is a gem for Korean BBQ that’s outside of Melbourne CBD. The marinades are top-secret and give the meats an amazing flavour. The place has a cosy, welcoming vibe, and the staff are super friendly. Plus, you can BYO wine!
- Cons: It gets pretty busy, especially on weekends, so you might have to wait a bit for a table. Also, they’re only open until 9pm, so not handy for late-night dinners!
Menu Highlights
Mrs Kim’s Grill offers a fantastic range of grilled goodies. The butter garlic prawns, chilli marinated pork belly, and soy marinated chicken are all delicious. But the star of the show is the 200g wagyu—it’s incredibly tender and juicy. They also have all you can eat menus for (including vegetarian) for $59 per person (90 mins), and a la carte options including set menus like the ‘Moo Set’ for beef lovers and the ‘Chilli Cluck Cluck Set’ for chicken fans. You can also find K-dishes like fried chicken, spice rice cakes, bulgolgi fried rice, pork dumplings, crab meat salad and more.
Setting and Ambience
Mrs Kim’s Grill features a sleek, Scandinavian-inspired interior. While it might seem like a strange contrast, it’s modern but still feels warm and inviting. They have options to eat at a communal table or in a cosy booth, with each spot having its own gas BBQ (no need to worry about hogging!)
Drinks
The BYO wine policy is a big tick in our books. It makes the dining experience feel a bit more personalised and affordable. If you don’t want to BYO, there are some soft drinks available to order too.
- Address: 136 Koornang Rd, Carnegie VIC 3163 (see on Google Maps)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 6-9:30 pm, Sat-Sun 5:30-9 pm
- Phone: (03) 9563 4424
Check out Mrs Kim’s Grill Mrs Kim’s Grill Menu
5. ChangGo Korean BBQ
- Price ($$): Expect to spend about $40-$50 per person.
- Pros: ChangGo is a local favourite for a reason. Their pork belly sets, marinated eight different ways, are legendary. Plus, they’ve got options for vegans, so no one’s left out!
- Cons: They don’t take bookings, so you might have to wait (unless you rock up right before opening or get there around 9.30pm). Also, the seating time can feel a bit rushed if you like to take your time eating.
Menu Highlights
ChangGo’s ‘Palsaik’ set needs to be your go-to dish. It features eight different types of pork belly, each marinated in a different sauce. If you’re not a pork fan, other standouts include the seafood pancake and Korean stews, which are perfect for sharing. The thinly sliced ox tongue and wagyu scotch fillet are also must-trys.
Setting and Ambience
Hidden away on La Trobe Street (very close to RMIT), ChangGo has a laid-back vibe and relaxed feel. The entrance, with its oversized arched wooden doors and colourful graffiti, sets the tone for a super fun dining experience. Inside, it’s cosy and usually packed, but this just adds to the experience rather than detracts from it!
Drinks
ChangGo has several raditional Korean drinks on offer, including soju, some Korean beers and soft drinks.
- Address: 70 Little La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (see on Google Maps)
- Hours: Mon-Thur 4:30-11 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-12 am
6. Yeonga Korean BBQ Restaurant
- Price ($$$): Expect to spend around $50 to $100 per person. However, the price matches the quality and experience you get.
- Pros: Yeonga is a hit for serious Korean BBQ fans in Melbourne, known for its insane quality of meats and authentic charcoal grilling.
- Cons: It gets busy, so booking ahead is a good idea to avoid waiting. While they do offer free refills on side dishes, some reviewers wished there was a bit more variety.
Menu Highlights
Yeonga is a true KBBQ stand-out with over 8 cuts of premium meat on offer. The Wagyu combo for two is a standout, featuring chuck tail flap, oyster blade, and rump cap. The chilli pork belly is a must-try, and the seafood pancake and kimchi soup are fan favourites. The portions are generous, so come hungry!
Setting and Ambience
Located in North Melbourne, Yeonga has a spacious, welcoming interior with a mix of traditional Korean and modern design. It feels a bit more high-end KBBQ with comfortable pleather booth seating, and you don’t feel like you’re sitting on top of the other diners, which can be the case in other Korean BBQ restuarants in the city.
Drinks
Yeonga has a great selection of Korean drinks, including some tasty rice wine. They also offer a BYO wine option, which is always a plus.
- Address: 1 Cobden St, North Melbourne, VIC 3051 (see on Google maps)
- Hours: Mon-Thur 5:30-11 pm, Fri-Sat 5-11 pm, Sun 5-10 pm
- Phone: (03) 9326 8834
Check out Yeonga Korean Yeonga Korean Menu
7. BBQ-K
- Price ($): Expect to spend about $30-40 per person.
- Pros: BBQ-K is one of the more affordable Korean BBQ restaurants in Melbourne, great for you if want a good night out on a budget. Portions are super generous too.
- Cons: Even if you book, you could end up waiting 20-30 minutes for your table (according to multiple Google reviews). Service is also said to be slow – but we’ve never had an issue with this.
Menu Highlights
Crowd favourites at BBQ-K include the beef brisket, pork belly, and wagyu scotch fillet. Their kimchi pancakes and seafood pancakes are also must-tries. We also recommend the beef and eggg bibimbap. They have a decent selection of side dishes too, like kimchi, colseslaw, pork kimchi soup and dumplings.
Setting and Ambience
Find BBQ-K in Doncaster East, Hawthorn, Glen Waverly and Springvale. The BBQ-K in Doncaster East has an overall welcoming atmosphere – the interior is simple but comfortable, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal.
Drinks
They offer a variety of traditional Korean drinks, including soju and rice wine. They also have K-soft drinks like IdH, Bong Bong and Sikhye.
- Address: 916A Doncaster Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109 (see on Google maps)
- Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30 am-2 pm & 5-9:30 pm
- Phone: (03) 9840 7279
8. Guhng The Palace
- Price ($$): You’re looking at spending around $60 to $90 per person.
- Pros: The food is fantastic, and the staff are super friendly—they even help you cook your food at the table if you need it. They have vegan options too.
- Cons: It gets pretty busy, especially on weekends, so making a reservation is a good idea. The prices are a bit high, but the quality and service justify the cost in our opinion.
Menu Highlights
The BBQ sets are a must-try – the sets are for tables of 2, 4 or 6 and includes a mix of lean and fatty cuts, like the beautifully marbled Angus cube roll. Their garlic herb beef tenderloin is best cooked to medium, and the bulgogi, marinated in sesame oil and sweet soy, is amazing with a bit of pickled onion. If you don’t want the set menu, you can order tapas style off the menu, including some stews, dumplings, fried chicken, korean pancakes and more.
Setting and Ambience
Guhng Palace is both old-school and hip. From the iutside, it looks like a 19th-century tavern, while inside, it’s all about mod-Asian fixtures, dark brick, and original stone walls. It’s set across 4 levels as well, so plenty of room for groups both small and large.
Drinks List
They offer a small but good selection of traditional Korean drinks, including soju and rice wine, as well as red and white wine, beers and spirits.
- Address: 19 McKillop St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (see on Google maps)
- Hours: Mon-Sat 6-10 pm
- Phone: 0413 616 550
Check out Guhng The Palace Guhng The Palace Menu
9. Woodo Korean Barbecue
- Price ($): $30-$50 per person.
- Pros: Very affordable Korean BBQ in the city! Simple yet tasty options like a BBQ menu, kimchi soup and soybean paste soup, kimchi pancake, grilled corn cheese and veggies.
- Cons: Ventilation in the restaurant could be better – be prepared to leave smelling like Korean BBQ!
Menu Highlights
Woodo serves up some tasty options like pork belly, beef ribs, and seafood pancakes. Their pork sets are a crowd favourite, featuring thick, juicy cuts that pair perfectly with the sauces and vegetable wraps. The bibimbap and kimchi stew are also great choices. You have to try the grilled corn cheese – to die for! Portions are also super generous, so you’re likely to have leftovers to take home!
Setting and Ambience
On King St in Melbourne CBD, Woodo has a very simple interior with wooden seating and a spacious layout. There’s downstairs seating for smaller groups and more spacious upstairs areas for larger groups.
Drinks
They offer a range of traditional Korean drinks, including soju and rice wine, Korean beers and soft drinks.
- Address: 179 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (see on Google maps)
- Hours: Tue-Thur 5:30-10 pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11 pm
- Phone: (03) 9995 9612
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10. G2 Korean BBQ
- Price $$: Anywhere from $40–$70 per person.
- Pros: G2 Korean BBQ is a great spot for enjoying Korean BBQ in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. The meat quality is amazing, and the variety of sauces and sides, like kimchi and seaweed salad, add to the deliciousness.
- Cons: Customer service can be hit or miss! Serving sizes can also be on the smaller size.
Menu Highlights
The menu at G2 Korean BBQ is packed with so many options you won’t know where to start, but here are our recommednations: their Angus beef ribs are a standout, known for their marbling and juicy texture. The thinly sliced pork belly is another must-try, cooking quickly and balancing the richness of the meal. They also offer mixed mushrooms, marinated bulgogi beef, and a variety of vegetables like zucchini and potato that are cooked to perfection on the grill. Don’t miss the sauces – including an authentic ssamjang and house-made sweet soy. So yum! Fried chicken and beef tartare are also great.
Setting and Ambience
G2 Korean BBQ has a unique setting that combines low-key dining with a space-age, steampunk feel. The ground floor is more muted, but upstairs you’ll find a large, open space with shiny copper ventilation shafts that look like something out of a sci-fi movie. It’s aslo a great location in the CBD for further exploration after dinner and a fun night out.
Drinks
They offer a good selection of traditional Korean drinks, beers, wines and soft drinks.
- Address: 301 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (see on Google maps)
- Hours: Sun-Thur 5:30-10 pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-1 am
- Phone: (03) 9642 3424
Check out G2 Korean BBQ G2 Korean BBQ Menu
How Man of Many Chose The Best Korean BBQ in Melbourne
With an editorial team full of foodies, Man of Many has had the unique opportunity to directly sample and experience Korean food from the best spots in Melbourne.
It is also based on our experience, in-depth research and customer reviews of Korean restaurants in Melbourne. As expert journalists who guide people between competing products and services, we have provided our independent opinion in formulating our selections.
Our editors have taken into account food, service and atmosphere while also making a concerted effort to highlight a few spots outside of the CBD.
You can review our editorial policy here surrounding how we maintain our independence in our editorial reviews.
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