Best Korean BBQ in Melbourne for a Flaming Good Feast

Looking for the best Korean BBQ in Melbourne? Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time griller, Melbourne’s Korean BBQ scene promises some of the city’s most exciting dining experiences. With sizzling grills, premium wagyu cuts, succulent pork belly, and fresh seafood, these restaurants deliver unforgettable, cook-it-yourself feasts packed with flavour.

From authentic Korean street food to full-blown BBQ experiences, Melbourne’s K-BBQ spots serve generous platters of perfectly marinated meats and endless sides, all designed to be shared and savoured. Gather your friends and dive into the city’s top Korean BBQ destinations for a flaming good time!

Woo399 Korean BBQ

Woo399 BBQ is not only one of the best Korean BBQ spots in Melbourne, but it also proudly offers a Halal-certified menu. Here, the concept of butcher meets restaurant, allowing diners to hand-pick premium cuts of meat to grill right at their table. From succulent wagyu beef to tender pork and chicken, you're invited to indulge in a feast that’s as interactive as it is delicious.

Committed to affordability without sacrificing quality, Woo399 offers wagyu cuts priced between $15 to $25 per kilogram—making it one of the best value Korean BBQ experiences in the city.

4/399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Yuk Gam Korean BBQ & Pocha

At Yuk Gam, you’re in for a feast that offers both some of the best Korean BBQ in Melbourne and an authentic pocha experience, all under one roof. Whether you’re craving crispy, crunchy street food classics or a full-blown K-BBQ spread, this Korean restaurant covers every craving.

Gather your friends and dive into their signature set, brimming with premium cuts like wagyu rib fingers, scotch fillet, and oyster blade, alongside pork belly, succulent chicken thigh, and a fresh sashimi platter. It's an indulgent mix of flavours and textures that guarantees a memorable feast.

Shop 5-7, 535 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Mansae Korean BBQ

Mansae Korean BBQ has expanded to Burwood East, and with two thriving locations, it’s better than ever! Meaning "hip-hip-hooray," Mansae is a true celebration of Korea’s most authentic dining experiences and is rightly hailed as one of the best Korean BBQ restaurants in Melbourne. The new location boasts a larger menu and more spacious dining area, but maintains the same high-quality standards as its popular CBD counterpart.

Offering a fun, interactive, and casual atmosphere, Mansae serves up premium Australian Wagyu beef and free-range pork, expertly grilled at your table. Gather your friends, fire up the grill, and feast to your heart’s content!

Shop 12/2 Burwood Highway, Burwood East 

Shop 9/120 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne

Hwaro Korean BBQ

This trendy CBD eatery often sees queues winding out the door and along the street, with dozens vying for a table come dinnertime. Soups, noodles and hot plates, always hit the spot, but you’d be mad to visit Hwaro without ordering one of their mixed meat sets (the beef ribs are a must) and get the tabletop barbecues firing. The staff here are very attentive and will help you with the cooking process – no overcooked meat on their watch!

562 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

Bornga Korean Restaurant

If you're looking to impress your foodie friend or simply craving some mouthwatering Korean BBQ, this is the place to book. With outposts in 10 countries and an epic menu of Korean classics, you know that Bornga is the real deal. From BBQ meats, fried chicken and bulgogi, to bibimbap, beef japchae and jjigae (stew), there is something for everyone to enjoy. Incredible flavours, juicy cuts and delicious sides... and did we mention the sides are unlimited and come with a side of super friendly service?! 

When it comes to Korean BBQ in Melbourne, Bornga is a real game-changer.

Level 1/178 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

ChangGo

Step through the arched wooden doorway and be transported straight to the streets of Seoul – no passport required. One of the busier Korean BBQ joints Melbourne has to offer, ChangGo is a local institution and serves up endless plates of high-quality meat to ravenous customers desperate to get the grilling started. While you really can’t go wrong with the menu, it’s the Palsaik BBQ Set with eight cuts of pork belly individually marinated in every flavour of the rainbow that keeps their chairs filled night after night. Authentic. 

70 Little La Trobe Street, Melbourne

BellyQ 

This laidback spot for Korean BBQ in Melbourne is a Smith Street favourite, where hungry friends with a mutual craving for boneless fried chicken, savoury Korean pancakes and tender barbecued meat congregate for an always delicious dinner. 

Bringing mouthwatering wagyu beef, pork belly, king prawns and even vegetables to the table (ready for you to cook it all yourself), this Korean BBQ spot is all about fun, flavour and sides of tasty takoyaki. BellyQ will leave you with a belly - a belly full of delicious Korean BBQ, that is!

354 Smith Street, Collingwood 

DooBoo

For contemporary Korean BBQ in Melbourne, look no further than DooBoo. It specialises in Korean cuisine including tofu hot pot, fried chicken and meat dishes, with an authentic touch to ensure flavours sing. Don’t go past their signature soon-tofu to start - spicy silken tofu stew, with egg, vegetables, spring onion, pork and clams; or perhaps original boneless fried chicken with sweet chilli sauce tempts taste buds. Those looking to share should opt for marinated and grilled pork neck galbi BBQ, pork donkatsu and hot pot rice. No matter what you choose from the menu, DooBoo is here to satisfy the heartiest of appetites, with each dish best washed down with a Cass beer, of course! 

Melbourne CBD, Box Hill & Glen Waverley

The Galbi

A stone throw’s away from Queen Victoria Market, The Galbi along Victoria Street is a hub for all things sticky, fried, pickled and delicious, and is considered one of the best Korean BBQs in Melbourne. Buzzing and vibrant, this venue serves everything from giant cut marinated beef ribs and pork belly to kimchi pancakes and their prized spicy cold noodles (Bibim naengmyeon) served with the heartiest of beef broths.  

270-274 Victoria Street, North Melbourne

Noda Grill

This beautifully styled venue churns out lip-smacking Korean cuisine like there’s no tomorrow. Fresh, sweet, spicy, crunchy and sticky, expect high-quality eats for a very wallet-friendly price. Gather your friends around the BBQ and settle in for an evening of Korean BBQ deliciousness, alongside a healthy serving of kimchi. Naturally.

144 Bridge Road, Richmond

Mrs Kim’s Grill Restaurant

Making their mark on the local community with secret marinade recipes, Mrs Kim’s Grill wants you to feel at home while you delve into new tantalising flavours. With all plates designed to share and prepared with local ingredients, this quirky Korean eatery is all about coming together to share a tasty bite.

136 Koornang Road, Carnegie

Guhng The Palace

Set over four levels and adorned in hanging ornaments, Gunhng The Palace is another favourite for die-hard Gogi gui BBQ fans who relish the opportunity to fire up the grill without the hassle of chopping and cleaning duties. The generous serving of spicy assorted seafood hotpot is a must-order for the table while the deep-fried pork belly is always a favourite.

19 McKillop Street, Melbourne

Yeonga Korean BBQ Restaurant

For Korean barbecue, flowing soju and good times, Yeonga is the place to be. They serve premium cuts of meat including wagyu and black Angus in a variety of marinades, grilled over charcoal for that unmistakable smoky flavour. It's common to see groups of friends toasting shots of soju late into the evening here, and they’re also a great place to try Korean specialty drinks like plum wine and shikhye, a traditional sweet rice beverage.

1 Cobden Street, North Melbourne

Oriental Spoon

Equal parts stylish and delicious, Oriental Spoon transports diners to the heart of Seoul. Specialising in traditional Korean fare, this rustic Korean BBQ restaurant in Melbourne is all about flavour and authenticity. From bulgogi and dumplings to hot pot and bibimbap, you are spoilt for choice. A definite must-try is the fried chicken; sweet, sticky and spicy, you will be left wanting more.

254 La Trobe Street, Melbourne

291 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

Woodo Korean Barbecue

This CBD venue takes Korean BBQ seriously, delivering an unforgettable dining experience. Specialising in the classics, every dish is designed to tantalise your senses with rich flavours and sizzling aromas. Their bulgogi beef is a must-try, perfectly tender and packed with flavour. And when it comes to sides, you’ll want to indulge in as much of their house-made kimchi as possible—it’s the perfect complement to your meal. For an authentic Korean BBQ feast, this venue has truly mastered the art.

179 King Street, Melbourne

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