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BBQ-K

Restaurant Bar Korean barbecue restaurant

👍👍 This place is great! Fresh, tasty well priced food. Good size portions, Food came out quick when the restaurant was busy. Service was quick & efficient. The vibe of the place was great as well. Even when it's busy, it doesn't feel squashed. Great place to check out! Look forward to coming back! :-) People often mention great, service, quality, time, good, chicken, Korean, beef, charcoal, staff,


Address

916A Doncaster Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

Website

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Contact

+61 466 479 606

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (985 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: (Anzac Day/Anzac Day), 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM, Holiday hours
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (18) service (17) quality (15) time (15) good (15) chicken (13) Korean (12) beef (10) charcoal (10) staff (9)
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  • 5/5 Elliot J. 1 year ago on Google • 61 reviews
    This place is great! Fresh, tasty well priced food. Good size portions, Food came out quick when the restaurant was busy. Service was quick & efficient. The vibe of the place was great as well. Even when it's busy, it doesn't feel squashed. Great place to check out! Look forward to coming back! :-)
    44 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jean T. 4 months ago on Google • 445 reviews
    Great quality and reasonably priced. Service is top notch even though everyone was so busy. They worked as a team. Worth a try.

  • 5/5 Jenny C. 2 years ago on Google • 326 reviews
    UPDATE: Visited for the third time and it was just as good as we remembered. Tried the fried chicken this time and it was a hit with our kid. Also ordered the Korean pancake dessert, absolutely loved it, was not expecting a crunchy pancake but it was amazing! - - - - - - - - ORIGINAL REVIEW: We came here on two separate occasions and loved it each time. Food is fresh, great portions, and a good variety on their menu. Service is great too, they cook the BBQ for you at your table. We were pleasantly surprised to see they served purple rice, which is much more nutritious than white rice, and it's cooked to perfection. So fluffy and yummy. Highly recommend the Ox Tongue (BBQ) and beef bulgogi casserole. Keen to try their cold noodles and fried chicken next time!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniyeru 1 year ago on Google • 401 reviews
    Daniyeru's Detailed Review: Customer Service 5/5 *Every staff is here seems like they were nurtured and trained by a caring supervisor and manager. This is how all hospitality venues should be. You should offer classes to the 90% of hospitality venues that lack customer human service! Food 5/5 *Ebery dish here was really delicous *Make sure to get the higher quality beef, they will melt in your mouth! I would recommend Wagyu *Charcoal BBQ is always the better BBQ *Fried chicken and the white sauce was really good. Fried chicken was slightly on the dry side however *Everything else was amazing! Value 5/5 *Serves are generous here! We actually ordered too much and had to cancel and we were still full! Atmosphere 5/5 *Modern, new fit out. What I liked the most here was the exhaust system was very efficient and effective so you don't have to smell like korean BBQ when you leave. Overall * Too notch customer service combined with charcoal meats and high quality korean food, you can't go wrong and would recommend anyone to come to this fine example of modern day hospitality!

  • 5/5 Ken A. 4 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    We come here every now and then to have a quality meal. As a local, I got to say this is one of the best Korean bbq restaurant in Melbourne with great service and quality beef and chicken. It is one of the very few Korean restaurant that uses charcoal for bbq. Our non-bbq favourite is the Ginseng chicken soup. There are also other non-bbq options if you wanna try other Korean dishes. Friendly staffs and very clean inside out as a whole.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Theknifeandforktalk 1 year ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Had a delicious lunch on Friday. Staff were friendly. Food was quick to come out and full of flavour and was fresh. Unfortunate that there is such a high surcharge on public holidays (15%). Would like to come back and do the BBQ/grill menu!

  • 5/5 Jay L. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite place to get cold noodles! I’ve been to a few other places but always end up thinking man, I wish I was eating BBQ-K’s :( BBQ-K’s is still the best because of the amazing pickles and the broth which has the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. They’re generous with the pickles too! I sound like a crazy pickle cold noodle fan girl right now but it’s just too good so I had to leave a review 🤣 I wanna eat it forever ❤️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maud H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for Korean bbq! The beef was super tender, and the fried chicken were delicious! The sides are amazing, and the service was more than great! The seafood pancakes and the japchae might’ve been slightly too oily for my taste but still very yummy. And the bulgogi was a bit dry but we might’ve overlooked it accidentally. The matcha red bean ice cream is also really good!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phyllis C. 1 year ago on Google
    It's my 4th time here 😄 Meat is always perfectly marinated and cooked. The soy bean soup is my favourite - beautiful flavours. The KFC has the best crunch. Service is also always great here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Orazio B. 1 month ago on Google • 52 reviews New
    I've eaten here a few times now. With my family and with friends and we never leave disappointed. The food is great, our biggest dilemma being what to order as we want to try unfamiliar dishes but not miss out on favourites! The service is friendly and efficient. The staff not only serve us, they also cook our meats at the table. Highlights are always Korean Fried Chicken and the any of the meats. Will definitely return again with family and friends.

  • 4/5 N �. 10 months ago on Google
    My first Korean BBQ experience!! My partner and I didn’t have a clue how to use the charcoal so the staff helped us make the food which was very nice of them. Next time I definitely want to make our own food now that I saw how it works! My partner and I went for the Combination Set valued at $95 for 2 people, and tteokbokki valued at $20, with 2 grape juices. If you’re going 2 people I say the Combination Set is very filling, it comes with a lot of sides, 2 rices, and a soup (we had the Kimchi soup). It’s definitely enough as it is. The tteokbokki was amazing, definitely one of the best I’ve had ever. I like how it was pure rice cakes and nothing else, as I know some places add noodles and stuff to be on the cheap side. I had beef on my tteokbokki and I think it complemented everything very well. We went for the spicy Kimchi and tteokbokki and it was just the right amount of spice without taking away from the flavour! We didn’t have any alcohol but if that’s something you’re interested in, their menu definitely has a good variety to offer. We had the black sesame ice cream for dessert and it was fabulous! It tasted a bit coconut-y too which was lovely. I hadn’t had black sesame ice cream before, now I know it’s definitely one of my favourites. Was very easy to eat. It was $8 and the portion was enough for 2. The reason I rate it 4 stars and not 5 was sadly they charge for takeaway containers if you have any left overs, which is always so sad for me to see because it makes me think they rather get rid off the food than let a customer take it home. For example I would’ve loved to take some of the tteokbokki home rather than forcing myself to finish it. Also even though I liked them helping us out with the food, because they did it rushed and all at once then took away the charcoal, our food got very cold and we couldn’t reheat it, and we felt cold too with the heat being gone. I wish they kept the charcoal on the table a bit more, I don’t know why they rushed taking it away as others around us were Taking their time and enjoying the charcoal for longer. I would’ve loved to slow down and enjoy the warmth of the charcoal as we reheated our food. Nonetheless, we’ll be back again and perhaps bring family over too. This time I look forward to cooking ourselves and maybe try another set of food and beverages!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Binx J. 1 year ago on Google
    This is our go to place for a Korean BBQ fix. We don't have a reservation today but we're lucky that they accommodated us as we're the first ones to come. After few minutes, people started arriving. The staff are all polite and helpful. They always check of the grill needs changing. This place is highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sali C. 1 year ago on Google
    First time dining at BBQ-K and it was absolutely 💯 amazing 👏 food, drinks and service was fantastic. We will be back and definitely recommend BBQ-K, thank you 😘😋
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 D G. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice foods and service. They use charcoal for the bbq and makes the meat smells so good. Staff are friendly. The exhaust fan works well and make the whole place less smoky.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wilfred Edmund L. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here for a birthday dinner. We ordered wagyu beef set and other dishes. The beef quality was pretty good, and it definitely showed when we ate it - it was like melting in your mouth. The complimentary pickles that came with the set were quite ok although some of them were not to our liking. The services were quick and they’re making sure our beef were cooked properly and our needs were cared for. it is highly recommended if you are around the area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Amirhossein 2 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    I wish I could give them 0 star. Their customer service is disgusting. We booked for 8:15 pm. It took 25 minutes at the restaurant before we were seated! That was annoying. Then we were waiting for another 45 minutes before they took our orders that was frustrating. We were about to leave unserved when one of the staff with a dish in her hand appeared! When I asked them why it was taking so long, they just said they were busy that did not make any sense to me. They forgot to bring us bowls, water, rice and… so for each of them I had to ask separately that was upsetting. Their conduct towards customers seems very unprofessional and they do not have any knowledge of customer service at all. The quality of the food was good though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 chinupguy 2 months ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    Very nice place for special occasion. Staff are helping to grill and serve. Fried chicken are very juicy. The tofu soup from the combo set is very tasty.

  • 5/5 Bento K. 3 months ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    Visited BBQ K based on a friend's recommendation, and it didn't disappoint. Despite the packed restaurant, we lucked out on a spot. Opted for the pork set and Wagyu bulgogi, both served surprisingly fast. Staff assisted with the cooking, although you can DIY. The food was delicious, especially the comforting soup. Meat was tender and well-marinated. Bonus: leave a review and get a free soft drink. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Sonia N. 6 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Delighted to find that they did charcoal bbq! The food was delicious including their sauces. I only wish they did more traditional side dishes. Service is great and they offer to help you cook.

  • 5/5 Daniel Said Ibarra B. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Amazing experience, good place, food was delicious and services was the best! So kind, love this place!

  • 5/5 ambrother 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to go with a group. Very interactive being able to cook your own meats/veggies etc but option is there for staff to cook on the BBQ for you, large menu to choose from and great quality food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gee G. 10 months ago on Google
    Second time here and really couldn’t fault anything. We were the only table at lunchtime so we had two dedicated BBQ’ers who did a great job. We had a beef set, and a mixed set with beef, chicken and pork belly alongside a couple of vegetarian pancakes. Everything was spot on and it’s always fun taking newbies to Korean BBQ. Worked out about $80 a head with a drink each and plenty of food. Came back for the third time in a fortnight and the BBQ was still top notch. Also ordered the KFC this time around but sadly their Korean Fried Chicken isn’t up to the same standard. It was more like popcorn chicken and there was no option for bones in and the oil they used didn’t taste particularly fresh. Stick to the BBQ at this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Khush 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food. Little on the expensive side. We ordered veg tteok-bokki, spicy chicken and soy chicken($70). Took a while to get the charcoal but otherwise the service was quick. Portion sizes were quite filling.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ruth L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely local K BBQ place in Jackson court featuring really nice facilities and great service. Ordered the combo set which came with a selection of three meats, small side dishes, a choice of soup and two bowls of purple rice. Meat was really good quality and the servers are fantastic and efficient with their cooking. Combo set was enough for two people. All up it was around $90 which was good value for Korean BBQ but still on the expensive side. Would come back to try some of their no -BBQ stuff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 2 years ago on Google
    Be a customer in BBQ-K for 4 years even during lockdown; Great Korean BBQ place, same standard of customer service and meat quality since it opens… recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Conor D. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    The sets are reasonably portioned but a tad on the spenny side. It seems that the COVID-19 based price hikes are here to stay. The food is very yummy so its worth it. Great variety with the sets and friendly staff!

  • 5/5 L Z. 4 months ago on Google
    Excellent service and food! Staff cook the barbecue meat for you professionally! High quality food with very reasonable price!

  • 4/5 Ainslie C. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful food, beverage choice, and catering to a large group of 8. The chef/waiter for our table didn't seem to use all the meat we paid for, but we asked to use it, and he did apologise, which we appreciated as we spent a fair bit. Nice atmosphere, and whilst staff are efficient, it can come off as more of a 'in & out' service. We accidentally handed an extra $50.00 note, which was briefly returned, which we really appreciated and ended up leaving as a tip.

  • 4/5 Rob Y. 5 months ago on Google
    It is exactly what you would expect of these types of restaurants. Excellent quality and delicious food. The menu is a little too long but on the flip side, you have your taste buds covered. It's nice seeing the food cooked in front of you. It's quick, service is great and friendly. A little smallish inside but still a nice atmosphere

  • 4/5 E T. 1 year ago on Google
    Solid kbbq! Everything was delicious, meats were good quality. We walked in around 7pm on a Friday night and man to get a table, it got busier after that though. Lots of large groups and families.

  • 5/5 Robbie M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was great, the restaurant practiced very great covid safe protocols. I felt very comfortable eating here. Its a place I've been wanting to try for a while now and I can say that I would definitely be back. The team were great

  • 5/5 Myron 2 years ago on Google
    Came here for dinner wish my family and had a great time! The meats were delicious and tasted of good quality. The service was outstanding, prompt and super friendly. Overall this place is great value and somewhere I'll be coming to back to next time I'm craving kbbq

  • 5/5 Brendan Le P. 2 years ago on Google
    I have certainly loved my time at BBQ-K. The service was very good and the food was a stand out with the fried chicken being the best I'd had yet. My wife and I did take our 9 week old as well and although the space is not conducive for a pram we had no trouble fitting the car seat in the booths.

  • 5/5 Grocery on M. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Everything is stunning! One of the best restaurants to go to. You can ask to cook your own meat or get the staff to help you out. The meat is top quality and there’s a lively vibe in this restaurant. Five stars


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Checks
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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