Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.6

419 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Korean

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Good for groups
Lively
Good for special occasions

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
Area
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 419 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Melbourne
Good for groups
City Centre
Child-friendly
City Centre
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.

419 Reviews

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Julian
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
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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Susan
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 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 8 December 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 15 November 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 31 October 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 9 October 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 5 October 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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Tracy
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice experience as usual. will come back soon. thanks
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Beau
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 September 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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AJ
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely great service. This is by far the best Korean BBQ. If you’ve never tried it this where I’d go. With great ventilation and service you are well looked after. We ordered the Set menu and the staff helped us set up and cook everything. All in all a great night
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Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 419 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Google Map for Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant

562 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Area
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 booking

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