Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5

432 Reviews

$41 to $100

Korean

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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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
$41 to $100
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
Neighborhood
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 432 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

City Centre
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant offers an "amazing" dining experience with "delicious" food and "great" service. Despite some comments on portion sizes and pricing, guests appreciate the attentive staff who assist with barbecue cooking. The restaurant is praised for being "very comfortable," with a standout Korean BBQ experience that's "fun" and "pleasant."

432 Reviews

O
Osman
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hwaro Korean BBQ delivered an outstanding dining experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. Our server was attentive, cooking our food to perfection and ensuring we had everything we needed. The food arrived quickly, and the quality was excellent. The highlight was the personal touch from the manager, who not only checked in on us but also joined in cooking while chatting with us. The combination of great food, fast service, and warm hospitality made for an unforgettable meal. Highly recommend.😋❤️👌🏾
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Tenaye
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service was amazing. Would definitely dine here again the next time we visit Melbourne. Thanks for a pleasant dining experience.
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Chris
Victoria
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Took forever to get drinks and our food went to the wrong Table by the time we had worked out where our food was it was too late
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s
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Food is okay but the experience was really bad. Overpriced for such little amount of food. I left feeling hungry & paid over $150
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Kavi
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Very unusual service where 7 people were served with 2 sides and lettuce in first round was enough just for 1 per person. Side included beef and when I said we don’t eat beef, the response was we cannot change it to something else. Only 1 kimchi side dish to share among 7 people. Upon request the portion served was still not what it used to be previously. For $185, we still had to go get pizza afterwards. Not sure what went wrong this time around given I booked over 12 hours in advance. Extremely disappointed!!
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Zam
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great as was service. Portions were small for the price though
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M
Megan
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Very fun evening. Very comfortable and not at all rushed.
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K
Kim
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service was great. Always pleasant dining experience!!
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K
Kuan Wei
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was extremely efficient. We ordered Set A on New Year's Eve and thoroughly enjoyed the marinated crab. The seasoned meat was delicious, although the wagyu beef was a bit underwhelming. Overall, it was an excellent experience!
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Steven
VIP
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It’s changed over the last 12 months. Not a fan of qr ordering. I like to speak to the waiters
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FAQs

Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 432 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Google Map for Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant

562 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
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