Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant

Name: Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant
Address: 562 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9642 5696
Price range: $A41 to $A100
Rating: 4.6

4.6

421 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Korean

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Lively

Melbourne Hwaro Korean BBQ is a place where one can fully enjoy that authentic Korean taste. Located in the CBD the restaurant is always full, even on the weekdays, as the smell of the BBQ floats down from the terrance stopping people in their tracks.

Just like mother used to make
Taste is something Hwaro is particular about. Taste is what owner and chef Eunsook Kim is mostly concerned with. Her dignified and somber character, reminds many people of their own mothers.

Kim herself is essential to Hwaro. The preparations for all the meat and sauce available at Hwaro are handled by Kim alone. This includes supervision of the slicing of the Karubi (boneless short ribs), and preparation of the 23 different ingredients* needed for the hot pepper Sangyu Pusaru seasoning. Nearly all of the seasonings lined up on the tables are Kim's own creations.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Korean, Barbecue
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9642 5696
Website
http://www.hwaro.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Please contact us for information on private events and functions.

Location
562 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighbourhood
Melbourne CBD
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Wine

Korean Soybean Paste Soup (Mild / Spicy)
- Vegetarian (S)A$14.00
- Vegetarian (L)A$26.00
- Beef (S)A$16.00
- Beef (L)A$30.00
- Seafood (S)A$16.00
- Seafood (L)A$30.00
Soybean Paste Beef Rib Soup
- SA$18.00
- PotA$37.00
Pork Back Bone Soup with PotatoA$36.00
Kimchi Stew with Pork and TofuA$30.00
Kimchi Stew with Pork, Tofu, Sausage and Spam (Army Stew)A$34.00
Tofu in Mild Spicy SoupA$26.00

Chef's Special

Marinated Raw BeefA$23.00
Pork FeetA$28.00

Desserts

Ben & Jerry's Ice CreamA$6.00
Choc Chip Cookie Dough | Choc Fudge Brownie | Strawberry Cheese Cake

Beef

Ox Tongue (Thin / Thick Cut)A$23.90
Rib Fillet (160g)A$28.50
Marinated Rib Fillet (160g)A$28.50
Bul-Go-Gi (250g)A$25.00
LA Gal-BiA$27.50
Gal-BiA$29.60
Special Gal-BiA$33.60
Fresh Gal-BiA$35.00
Wagyu Bul-Go-Gi (250g)A$32.00
Thin Sliced Wagyu Chuck Steak (120g)A$26.00
Wagyu Oyster Blade (120g)A$29.00
Wagyu Tender Strip (120g)A$32.00
Wagyu Sirloin Tip (120g)A$27.00
Wagyu Scotch Fillet (120g)A$38.00

Pork

Pork SkinA$12.00
Pork Belly (170g)A$18.50
Soybean Pork Belly (170g)A$19.50
Chilli Pork Belly (170g)A$19.50
Marinated Pork SteakA$23.60
Marinated Pork RibsA$27.00

Chicken

Chicken Thigh Fillet (Mild)A$22.50
Chicken Thigh Fillet (Spicy)A$23.00

Seafood / Vegetable

Scallops (9 Pieces)A$29.50
King Prawns (3 Pieces)A$37.50
MushroomsA$6.00
AsparagusA$5.00

Favourite Meat Set

Set menu design for customers who want to eat more and enjoy more. Please understand we have to limit the meat set order according to the number of customers

Set A

$72

Chilli Pork Belly
Marinated Rib Fillet
Wagyu Chuck Steak

Set B

$75

Chicken Thigh Fillet (Mild)
LA Gal-Bi
Wagyu Sirloin Tip

Set C

$85

Wagyu Bul-Go-Gi
Wagyu Sirloin Tip
Wagyu Oyster Blade

Set D

$99

Special Gal-Bi
Wagyu Tender Strip
Wagyu Scotch Fillet

Set 1

$120

Chilli Pork Belly
Marinated Pork Steak
Bul-Go-Gi
Rib Fillet
Wagyu Sirloin Tip

Set 2

$138

Chicken Thigh Fillet (Mild)
Chilli Pork Belly
Wagyu Bul-Go-Gi
Wagyu Oyster Blade
Wagyu Scotch Fillet

What 421 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Good for groups
Inner City
Child-friendly
Inner City
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant offers "amazing food" and "great service," making it a top choice for Korean BBQ lovers in Melbourne. The staff are friendly and helpful, ensuring a memorable dining experience. While portions can be small and prices slightly higher, the quality and taste of the dishes are exceptional.

421 Reviews

D
Dieu Anh
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had a dinner there on Christmas Day and very happy with them. Good food, great service and reasonable price. I would recommend Hwaro Korean BBQ to everyone who loves bbq.
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Julian
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and reasonably priced. Very generous amount of condiments and extras. Very respectful service. Definitely coming back. 🫶
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Mei
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The customer service was so good and the food was exceptional!! The meat was so good and the staff was very diligent in cooking it for us as well as refilling our side dishes. Other than the bbq, I was exceptionally delighted by the kimchi and squid pancake!! Everything was amazing :)
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Susan
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend this restaurant …5 stars. It was nice that the waiters helped with the cooking over the coals.
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Jade
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Your staff is very attentive and friendly. The meats were beautiful and amazing everything as always
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Peter
Melbourne
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, maybe a little pricier than other similar restaurants. Great service - staff helped to ensure that our food was barbecued just right. Maybe could have been a wider selection of accompaniments to the meat. Overall, very happy with the whole experience and would go again.
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Natasha
Melbourne
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were excellent and food was delicious. Interesting drinks menu too
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H
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first pick restaurant when it comes to BBQ. Must try
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Aleks
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Tasted amazing, although was bit pricey compared to other Korean bbq places and what they provide
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Beau
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, though 33-40 dollars for a thin steak is confusing. The staff was super nice and smiley. Will likely go back but probably only for special occasions
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FAQs

Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 421 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Google Map for Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant

562 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Korean, Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Wine

Website
http://www.hwaro.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9642 5696
Private party facilities
Please contact us for information on private events and functions.

Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

Entrée

Pan-Fried Korean Dumplings (6 Pieces)A$15.00

Kimchi PancakeA$17.00

Kimchi & Calamari PancakeA$19.00

Seafood PancakeA$19.00

Zucchini PancakeA$18.00

Korean Rice / Noodle Dishes

Stone Bowl BibimbapA$18.00

Stir Fried Kimchi & Pork Stone Bowl RiceA$18.00

Steamed RiceA$3.00

Korean Style Cold Noodle SoupA$17.00

Spicy Korean Cold NoodleA$17.00

Soups

Korean Soybean Paste Soup (Mild / Spicy)

Soybean Paste Beef Rib Soup

Pork Back Bone Soup with PotatoA$36.00

Kimchi Stew with Pork and TofuA$30.00

Kimchi Stew with Pork, Tofu, Sausage and Spam (Army Stew)A$34.00

Tofu in Mild Spicy SoupA$26.00

Chef's Special

Marinated Raw BeefA$23.00

Pork FeetA$28.00

Desserts

Ben & Jerry's Ice CreamA$6.00

Beef

Ox Tongue (Thin / Thick Cut)A$23.90

Rib Fillet (160g)A$28.50

Marinated Rib Fillet (160g)A$28.50

Bul-Go-Gi (250g)A$25.00

LA Gal-BiA$27.50

Gal-BiA$29.60

Special Gal-BiA$33.60

Fresh Gal-BiA$35.00

Wagyu Bul-Go-Gi (250g)A$32.00

Thin Sliced Wagyu Chuck Steak (120g)A$26.00

Wagyu Oyster Blade (120g)A$29.00

Wagyu Tender Strip (120g)A$32.00

Wagyu Sirloin Tip (120g)A$27.00

Wagyu Scotch Fillet (120g)A$38.00

Pork

Pork SkinA$12.00

Pork Belly (170g)A$18.50

Soybean Pork Belly (170g)A$19.50

Chilli Pork Belly (170g)A$19.50

Marinated Pork SteakA$23.60

Marinated Pork RibsA$27.00

Chicken

Chicken Thigh Fillet (Mild)A$22.50

Chicken Thigh Fillet (Spicy)A$23.00

Seafood / Vegetable

Scallops (9 Pieces)A$29.50

King Prawns (3 Pieces)A$37.50

MushroomsA$6.00

AsparagusA$5.00

Favourite Meat Set

Set A

Chilli Pork Belly

Marinated Rib Fillet

Wagyu Chuck Steak

Set B

Chicken Thigh Fillet (Mild)

LA Gal-Bi

Wagyu Sirloin Tip

Set C

Wagyu Bul-Go-Gi

Wagyu Sirloin Tip

Wagyu Oyster Blade

Set D

Special Gal-Bi

Wagyu Tender Strip

Wagyu Scotch Fillet

Set 1

Chilli Pork Belly

Marinated Pork Steak

Bul-Go-Gi

Rib Fillet

Wagyu Sirloin Tip