The food here was amazing, ambiance was very street Korean and comfortable, and the service was…read moregood - Sunday surcharge was a bit steep, but the meal made up for it.

Cute little Korean restaurant on Rose Lane, the "new laneway" in the Upper West Side building…read more Korean Table is surrounded by I Love Chicken, Hakoya Ramen, Kyoto Mart, and Rolling Nori - and it holds its own for sure! I came here on New Years Day for dinner. The menu is 6 pages long, but there is a picture of every dish, which makes it really helpful to decide (I assume especially if you're not Korean). I kept it classic and went with the beef bibimbap, and boy am I glad I did! The only adjustment I made was no bean sprouts. Served in a sizzling hot stone bowl, you'll have to control yourself for a couple of minutes to let the rice continue to cook and get all crispy on the edges. The server was quite sweet and asked me if I knew how to eat it when she delivered the bowl. I sheepishly said, "um, mix it all together?" and she nodded in approval and skipped away. All of the ingredients and flavors blended together perfectly, aided by a generous helping of gochugang (sweet/spicy red sauce). I added a grapefruit soju to wash it down. Like many places, you'll self serve cutlery (chopsticks, spoons, napkins) as well as water from the counter. Someone takes your order either at the register or your table (didn't seem to be rhyme or reason to which or why), and then drops off your food when you're done. Space is tailored to groups of 2 or 4, though one group of about 6 or 7 kids came in together looking worse for wear after NYE. Prices are about $15 each for most entrees. The food was delicious (see photos) and I will be back!

Food was good. Nothing to complain about. Japchae and ttbeoki was really good. Galbi ok. Service…read morewas great. I ordered my beer first so I could sit and relax while I decided on what to eat but the cashier said that I had to wait till my food got there. A bit annoying but they said it's food and bev rules, not there's. Evidently w o food they cannot give u a beer. I get it, but by the time I got back to my table the beer, rice and sides were already there. I would definitely go back there again. Lady cleaning the tables was super nice. I asked her for directions and she even walked outside w me. It was recommended by a few people I had asked. Thank u for a nice experience

A super surprise about the food taste, spicy Chechen feet would be the number one recommendation…read more Impressed by the beer with light and sweet taste.

Wooga is the home of some really yummy Korean BBQ food located just across the street from the…read moreQueen Victoria Markets in North Melbourne. That makes it only a short walk to the heart of the CBD and therefore not too far a distance to be put off. The name Wooga is awesome in itself. It reminds me of the old English footballer called John Fashanu who went on to host the English version of the hit show 'Gladiators'. In a fit of excitement at the start of every show he would shout his catchphrase "Awooga". That's pretty much how I feel about this place. Lets move to the stuff that matters. The food was really delicious and the side dishes such as the Kim Chi and beansprouts really tasty too. The BBQ equipment looked really futuristic (more like something you'd find at a hair salon) and the place was packed with a buzzing atmosphere. The service was pretty good (there is a bit of a language barrier with the Korean wait staff but you get there in the end). They also serve a couple of different options for Soju, which is a must in my book. This might not take the prize for "Best Korean BBQ Place in Melbourne" but it isn't far off (I'd say Hwaro claims that right now). In terms of value for money, I'd say it is right up there as it is cheaper than most. Definitely give it go. You might want to book as it is extremely popular.

PROS Staff are…read moreexperienced, kimchi and bean sprout side dishes are great, excellent kimchi spicy soup, good composition of fat in the pork belly CONS Not big portion, very pricey if order individual items, have to queue if you a walk in, it'll be better if the set meals not only consist of beef, quality of beef medium grade Stephie

Loved it! Would definately come back again soon!! Had the $29 set with unlimited meat refill…read more Excellent value. Staff were friendly and very helpful. I do worry about the potential OHS though. One of the waitresses almost tripped on a loose cord from under the table. Meat selection was of quality unlike others. The dishes that came with the set were also very good. Corn cheese, soup (either kimchi, am spicy soft tofu, soya bean) we tried the soft spicy tofu, KFC drumettes! i would go back for the KFC and soup alone. KFC was crisp not dry and one if the best I've had in a while. Soup was spot on for a cold wintery night. I could have a whole pot if it was available!! WIR? Definitely!

Love their fried chicken and the environment, so relaxed and cosy. Great for couples and small gang…read more(maximum of 4). The dishes are very tasty and traditional, love it, love it, love it!

When we somehow missed our drop zone by a grid square we ended up wandering and found this place…read more What shocked us was the fact that a Japanese dish (donburi) would be featured in a Korean spot. We decided to order in as we'd walked 17 miles that day cruising around and found another thing we like cheap combos in a lunch box that was only 20 aud. I got the pork bulgogi which I didn't know would come out since that's not a thing where we're from but this hit different. Taste was super flavorful from the au jus to the lean meat and salads. Kim Chi for me is a good benchmark and I liked the taste of this. Our order was super quick like 15 min earlier than estimated quick and we loved every bit of it. Portions were fat and I'd easily think of this as a snack for me and my metabolism moving forward when in the cbd. Thanks guys!

This place has a range of options for lunchtime office workers and is very affordable. However, it…read moregets quite busy by 12 and also very noisy. My colleagues and I got here at 12 (on the dot) and put our orders in. I got the spicy bulgogi chicken and the others got dumplings, calamari bulgogi and fried chicken with rice. The spicy bulgogi dishes comes with your choice of fried meat or seafood in sweet chilli sauce or a light soy sauce (which has bits of chopped chilli), a huge portion of white, black and red rice, kim chi and cabbage with mayo - and all of this for $11. The spicy bulgogi chicken was quite sweet and the rice was quite bland because the sweetness was quite overpowering. The kimchi, cabbage, and the dumplings were really good. My colleague really enjoyed his soy bulgogi calamari. Would definitely go back to try their other dishes.

Seems like a new establishment on the corner of Bourke...Not your traditional style Korean diner,…read moreseems a little fast foody...PORTIONS ARE HUGEEE. Pay by cash and get 10% off your total bill. Seems pretty nice if you got a big group going. Your standard Korean fried rice or dark sauce noodles variants. Worth a try!

4.5 rating, but will round up for good value and portion sizes…read more It seems like Korea's reputation to produce fine things has been continuously growing over the past couple decades. 20 years ago, Korean cars and electronics didn't exactly carry with it a strong association with excellence. Today, they're an absolute giant in these regards - not to mention becoming an economic powerhouse. Korean food has also grown in popularity too, and one can go to many restaurants and find some "Korean-flavoured" dish on the menu. That preamble brings me to fried chicken. Even five years ago, how many non-Koreans would have drawn an association between fried chicken and Korean food? Flash forward to today, and Korean fried chicken has an association with excellence in a similar way that Samsung does with phones. At my final evening in Melbourne, I didn't really have a plan where I was going to eat, but when I spotted KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), the decision was made for me. One thing that stood out to me on the menu was the reasonable prices. $15 all in for a dozen large wings is a great deal almost anywhere. In a CBD in an Australian city, this is almost a steal. At this point in my trip, I was accustomed to tax and tip being worked into the menu prices and it was apparent that this meal wasn't going to eventually hurt my credit rating. Flash forward to the wings themselves, I ordered the soy+garlic. Very good wings, terrific value though I have to say I have had better. I'd say those were 4 star. The surprise of the meal was actually the ribs. The full rack came with fries and salad and was somewhere around $28. Loved, loved, LOVED the ribs. Honestly, the fries were just ok, the salad was just a salad, the aforementioned wings were a 4, but the ribs were so perfect that I just have to give the place 5 stars. That, and I think I paid about $50 all in for a massive amount of food for two people.

Convenient place to grab a quick dinner! We ordered the chicken soup w/rice (the broth is flavorful…read moreand really warms you to the core, with a surprisingly good amount of chicken) and the bulgogi hot pot (interesting way to serve bulgogi) - satisfying, filling meal. Busy place, but once we placed our order, the food came out quickly!

Great Korean restaurant on Flinders! I came here with a friend at around 8pm, and the place was…read morepractically empty. On other days when I walked by it, it was packed, so maybe it was the timing that made the difference. I got the kimchi stew, which comes with kimchi, tofu, and beef. The soup hit the spot, and definitely satisfied my tofu soup cravings! My friend got the kimbap, which I had a few bites of, and it was also delicious. The staff were also super nice, and it's a great place to satisfy any Korean food craving!

Kass Kass is an unassuming Korean restaurant that opens till the wee hours right on Flinders (close…read moreto King street). From the outside it has posters on Asian dishes served, and inside it's a no frills place with dimmed lighting and soft Korean music playing. The menu is simple to understand and its first page presents newcomers with the most popular choices. Prices for each dish average $15 AUD. Since it's open late, Kass Kass attracts a secondary dinner rush around 21:30 and can get a tad busy, thus rather slow. There is one cook, one waitress whose English needs more practice, and a bus boy that helps them out. Looks like a family business. Not wanting to eat heavy I ordered a soft tofu seafood soup. The dish comes with steamed white rice and a bit of kimchi. The soup contained 2 prawns, 2 mussels, 4 pieces of squid, and one tiny octopus. The customary raw egg on top was added to this spicy red soup that was filled with soft tofu pieces and thin onion wedges. I think it was rather tasty. You could really taste it being a fish soup in essence but not in a bad way. The restaurant only accepts cards over $20, so bring cash if you are one person. Service is not very attentive, maybe because they were busy, or due to the language barrier. I give it 4 stars. The food was good and other plates passing by looked generous and tasty.