How to do Korean BBQ right in Melbourne

A cosy grilling joint with a modern fit-out of exposed walls and wooden floorboards, this CBD venue serves hungry office workers bento boxes by day, and the rest of the masses hearty, beefy bbq by night.

With an authentic grill and premium cuts of meat, G2 Korean BBQ offers set courses perfect for group dining. Dig into their premium beef course that features wagyu beef cube rolls, Angus beef rib meat, wagyu beef porterhouse, steamed rice, entrees, and a dessert of choice for a smoky experience you won’t forget. If you’re feeling something lighter, go for the a la carte pork belly meats and top it off with some Korean style seafood pancake.

Select the $70 G2 premium beef course for some top Korean BBQ.

Hwaro is one of the city’s most popular charcoal grill hideouts for good reason, with stellar service, charming surrounds, and a wide range of traditional favourites ranging from meats to dishes.

The vision at Hwaro is simple: to bring good, authentic Korean food and barbequed meats to your tabletop – literally. This no-frills dining spot permanently smells like a meat-lovers paradise, and you’ll be sure to bring your gang here for a night out of savoury meats and soju.

Hot tip: You won’t go wrong with Hwaro’s $28.5 marinated rib fillet.

What started out as a homesick Korean’s vision to share authentic recipes with her community has snowballed into one of the biggest K-bbq names in Melbourne’s south-east.

The experience you’ll get at Mrs Kim’s Grill is one of a kind (and that’s saying a lot considering the number of similar eateries dotting the city). With outdoor and upstairs seating, friendly staff who know exactly what they’re doing, famous marinated meats (those galbi beef ribs has got us drooling), and kimchi pork soup, Korean fried chicken, and spicy seafood soup.

Don’t forget to add the $25 famous marinated Galbi beef ribs to your order at Mrs Kim’s Grill.

Box Hill’s finest in k-bbq showings, SOKO is absolutely one of the most atmospheric and vibey joints in the city with walls plastered with Seoul’s bustling street scenes.

A local fan favourite for grilled meats, the premium chuck eye rolls and short ribs may keep the masses coming back for more, but their other dishes of steamed souffle eggs and fried chicken are equally tempting crowd-pleasers. Plus, the tabletop grill here even comes with a special outer ring that stays hot and lets you warm and cook your side dishes.

An arched dome entrance greets you at this cosy little Korean resto that’s only open at night. Autumn trees backdrop the walls and the warm lighting and wooden booths make for the perfect setting to devour their Palsaik BBQ Set (trust us, this one’s a winner) featuring 8 flavours of pork belly, seafood soybean hotpot, rich, corn cheese, and tons of banchan.

The Korean style seafood pancake and side dishes here are equally as good as the marbling you’ll find on the beef. Paired with service with a smile, it’s no wonder ChangGo sees a permanent crowd – so get in quick.

This buzzy Doncaster spot is always teeming with life, vibes, and a massive queue (so be sure to call ahead). BBQ-K’s menu here is as varied as it is delicious, and you’ll find feasts for 2 and 3 that feature quality scotch fillet, ribs, and pork belly, along with you rchoice of traditional Korean soup and steaming hot bowls of rice.

On the a la carte side of things, you’ll find fried chicken, tteobokki, bibimbap, Korean dumplings, and the fan-revered Japchae that’ll round off your sinfully delicious feasting.

For a real treat, Dish Cult recommends their $90 combination set.

Grab your biggest eater pals for a night out at one of Melbourne’s best all-you-can-eat restos. $45 at MIPUNG will get you 2-hours seating time with unlimited meat refills ranging from sliced pork belly to scotch fillet, wagyu beef brisket, and chicken. You’ll also get a variety of other buffet food here like Korean fried chicken (get it, it’s good), pizza, japchae, Korean fish cake skewers, and plenty of fruit for dessert.

Value for money is an understatement here and you’ll enjoy every finger-licking second of quality meats before passing out from a food coma.