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Bornga Korean Restaurant
Level 1/178 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Sr
Review №1

Great service and nice spread. The meat was extremely delicious and loved their salad size, its a huge portion. Food quality and quantity was very good as well. My friends and I had a great time here. The customer service was pretty good and they were extremely helpful. Would love to visit again soon.

Th
Review №2

I had never been to Korean BBQ before, and I am SO glad that Bornga on Little Bourke was my first choice!From the reception, to the banchan to the main dish, everything was amazing and so delicious! I will definitely return again when we can, and recommend everyone to come here for a lively and friendly atmosphere.

On
Review №3

Good food, great service but a bit pricey

C
Review №4

Nice setting. They provide all you can eat salad and topping. Meat options are ok price. Toilet need regular cleaning here.

Ki
Review №5

Service was amazing and food came out pretty quick. Once we sat down and ordered is when all the fun started to happen. Gotta give it a try if you haven’t.

Tr
Review №6

Great food and meat quality. Very clean and service is fantastic.Only one small critique is that their phone numbers and getting in contact is very difficult. In saying that, the food and staff professionalism makes up for it.Very happy customer.

Ta
Review №7

Not so bad but would be nice to get some space while dining.The bbq was nice and the stew too but the noodles were just average.

To
Review №8

I have now moved out of Melbourne but when I was living there, not gonna lie, I was at Bornga a few times/month. Best Korean BBQ in Melb, if you want an extended menu of Korean cuisine, go somewhere else, but just simple, great, authentic Korean BBQ, come hereee. Their salad tray is so good with perilla leaves too, many side dishes, high quality meat and spacious restaurant (which is great when there are bbqs all around you). Highly recommended!!

Ki
Review №9

First time dining there. service was ok, food was good but they gave me the wrong type of lettuce to wrap meat

Sh
Review №10

This place was fantastic. Theatrical and friendly. Felt like being in Korea. Awesome.

Hu
Review №11

Mansae and Bornga are my fav Korean bbq restaurants in town. Meats are fresh, tender. There are many side dishes and lots of vegetablesRecommend order tokgalbi, cold noodle, gingseng chicken and hotpot for sharing (good for group of 4)

ev
Review №12

Excellent service! The staff are very friendly and attentive to every customer, the food was great, good atmosphere and worth the money. But be sure to make a booking before dine in, they do accept walk -ins but its going to take around 30mins waiting time. Definitely coming back again!

Ki
Review №13

Food was great! However, felt a bit confused as it was our first time dining and didn’t know which meat to cook on which plate. So got told off for cooking the fatty meat on the wrong grill. Would’ve been a much better experience if food and how-to was explained properly. Food was really good, so will definitely be back!

ch
Review №14

One of the best korean barbecue places Ive been to, the meat is top quality and the ambience and vibe of the restaurant was pleasant and nice. Between 3 ppl we spent $30 each which was a pretty reasonable price for the quality of the food plus it comes with a bunch of sides and sauces that are free which was a nice addition.

He
Review №15

We went here to celebrate our special day. They provide a dining space that is so expansive and awe-inspiring to give more comfort and enclosure for their customer, great job! If you want to taste for an authentic Korean BBQ, here’s the best place you can never miss! Get the chance to have great food and ambience here, the noise level is medium. Make sure you ask for a refill if you run out of your side dishes, especially the kimchi and other pickled veggies too^^Definitely will go again as a casual dining option

Ma
Review №16

Delicious food as always! Love their marinated wagyu beef!

Da
Review №17

If you love traditional Korean food, this place is best choice in Melbourne, it located at Chinatown little Burke street. Very good taste Korean food, meat and vegetables are fresh, staff very friendly, quick service, price is comfortable. Highly recommend to bring your friends or family here. And if your girlfriend love Korean food for first dating, you can bring her here, she will love you forever.

To
Review №18

Great Korean BBQ in the heart of the city. Located upstairs, Im amazed there are quite a lot of seats once you negotiate a long flight of stairs.Meats are great quality , the dishes are quite nice as well. Service is prompt and quick.Be expected to wait for a table. Can register your name and number and they will send you a text when table is ready rather than waiting around.

Al
Review №19

Me and my partner had dinner yesterday and we thoroughly enjoyed the food especially the service of the restaurant. The staff member named Will was really helpful as he regularly checked in on us and offered to change our grill without us asking which was really nice. Highly recommend

El
Review №20

Amazing quality Korean wagyu!

Fi
Review №21

CANT RECOMMEND HIGHLY ENOUGH!Atmosphere is wonderful, staff are lovely, food is DELICIOUS, prices are great. 10/10

Sp
Review №22

Great food and service.

Da
Review №23

Great food and service.Would give 5 stars if it wasnt for the $15 per bottle corkage fee.

Di
Review №24

High quality K-bbq (by far my favourite in Melbourne) with top notch customer service! As soon as I entered, I was welcomed by the fancy interior resembling the traditional Korean architecture (한옥) and also a greeting from the hall staffs, 안녕하세요 본가입니다 (Hello, we are Bornga), giving a really cozy vibe to enjoy a good hearty meal with friends and family. The variety of side dishes (free to refill) complement really well with the meats too. I really recommend their wagyu and pork belly dishes (so good!). The staffs were really friendly and sensible too, making sure I was satisfied with the food being served. They also noticed I really liked the perilla leafs (깻잎) and asked if I would like more and gave me a refill. I totally recommend this place to anyone who would like to experience a splendid k-bbq dinner.

Ma
Review №25

Really cool restaurant with great Vibe. Most importantly, the food is great. We had the pork and beef BBQ along with the cold noodles and bibimbap. All of it was top notch. We have been to Korea before and it took us back to those good times.

Al
Review №26

Delicious food. Their signature marinade and japche are amazing!! Highly recommend. Its just that the serving size is quite small. Service was great too! Unlimited side dishes 🥰

Po
Review №27

Top value Korean cuisine in an upmarket settingIt was a pleasant surprise walking into a modern and clean restaurant. The venue was a dive under its previous guises as an Asian plastic food outlet.Whilst fitted out as a hotpot/BBQ grill restaurant with burners and exhaust fans that look like they came out of Aladdins cave above every table, the menu had a variety of quick, simple and very tasty dishes ideal for a quiet lunch.Korean cuisine, in my experience, has always meant great value comfort food and I certainly was not disappointed. The main dish along with the starters were tasty and filling.I suspect that the service will be a little slow during peak times but Bornga is a great place for a lovely quiet lunch especially if you go early.

So
Review №28

Food have been always been amazing~ came a couple times and was never disappointed, also love how theres plentiful of vegetable provided as side dish / lettuce wrap!

Ja
Review №29

Delicious Korean BBQ Friendly staff and ambient atmosphere. Youll be given side dishes which are free flow. The veggies youre given for the BBQ are very fresh. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.Note for BBQ meat, there is a minimum order of 2 meats.

Ga
Review №30

Was yummy food, the environment was great, was not smoky did not come out smelling like the food - Very good quality meat. and very good service. will definitely go back

La
Review №31

This is hands down the best kbbq ever. The selection of side dishes and the meat are just so amazingly good!

Ed
Review №32

The great thing abt this place is that they give you a range of vegetables to eat with the meat! Side dishes tasted great too! Had high expectations for the stew and pancake but they turn out to be average. Service and decor excellent in my opinion.Food - 8Service - 8Vibe - 7Price - $$$

Se
Review №33

Conveniently located in Chinatown CBD, good service, friendly staff.Delicious cuts of meat, the JapChae and the pancake 5/5. Charcoal BBQ and quick response on repeat orders.

Ba
Review №34

Excellent service, great aesthetic and amazing food quality. Very happy with the first experience and can be sure that we will be returning in the near future. Only thing is some charges are a little questionable such as a can of Coke being $4.50 and above standard service charge for Pay Pass, other than that great work!

Ma
Review №35

Food was great! Wish they had more items in the menu but other than that everything was great! Specially Will, he gave such an amazing service and never forgets to checked on us during our meal! 5 stars for bornga!! hehe

su
Review №36

Bornga....... Woo Samgyeop is a great lunch experience for me.... I love Koren food and veggies and this has both.... my very first try of how this dish works..... a great place for lunch in the city of Melbourne - staff are very helpful to introduce quantity and also polite in supervising the procedures to BBQ the meats. Must go with a bottle of Soju....

Jo
Review №37

Legit. Tasty. Getonit.Gets packed, and for parents-- no lift to get upstairs.

DC
Review №38

I enjoyed the food but was not satisfied becuase I ended up grilling the meat while my companions eat the finish products, moreover its pricy...thats why its 4 stars.Meat really taste good as long as you know how to grill. Love the mix of vegetables and grilled beef and pork.

Jo
Review №39

Upstairs in this cavernous room, escape from the bustle of Chinatown for a delicious Korean feast. Once seated at the enormous tables, choose from BBQ sets or individually cooked dishes. Then settle back and let the BBQ fragrance from other tables treat your nose while a range of appetizers are laid out on the table.We chose the very tender beef pieces, both marinated and natural. Wrapping these smoky pieces in leaves and combining with a range of side dishes made this a fun way to eat a healthy meal.The staff were very polite but their poor English made communication quite a challenge. Also in other similar restaurants the BBQing would be efficiently handled by staff. Here we had to do our own. Conclusion: the food c was great but the experience couldve been better.

Sh
Review №40

Busy but worth the wait. Great food, service, and table queue management system (just make sure you arrive back at the restaurant within 10 mins of being notified your table is ready).

Su
Review №41

Excellent choice for Korean BBQ. Staff are very well trained and polite and the food is fantastic. Decor is very clean, decorated and well fitted out. This our new chosen regular Korean restaurant and highly recommended. Will be back again and again!

Th
Review №42

A good Korean restaurant with delicious menu options. The last time I visited it was crowded, and had to wait for sometime to get table for us. Service was quick thought it was crowded. Food tasted amazing and was appetising as well. The one thing we felt a bit weird of the place was the restrictions in choosing the food, it was mandatory for us to select one main course per person. Price was moderate.

Ja
Review №43

I always have the best experience at Bornga on Little Bourke Street. Delicious, fresh and decent size food. Excellent customer service. All staffs wishing us an enjoyable meal every time they bring out a new dish, or even changing the grill plate. Highly recommended

An
Review №44

The front desk staff are absolute terrible customer service! do not have empathy at all! came 1 minute late to our reservastion as we had to wait behind other people to be served and our spot was given away! they had asked us to wait 1.5 hours just for a table! there was only 2 of us. Terrible. dont come here unless you want to be dissapointed.

Mi
Review №45

Great food as always. This is one of the best Korean bbq restaurants ever n Melbourne

Si
Review №46

Nice fresh meat and selection of green. This is the only place in Melbourne I know that includes fresh sesame leaves that I love in the salad or leaves for wrapping the meat with. The tteok-bokki is to die for and pancake is also tasty. However no chicken available unlike what its said on the website. Best atmosphere and decor. Feels like you are in Korea, sort of. Even the toilet doors are lovely. Theyll give you 1.5 hours of eating time which is enough and not too rush. Lee, one of the staff, was so friendly and accommodating and he too would be the reason why we would recommend this place and would love to come back next time. I just wish we could tip the staff separately for their hard work.

Er
Review №47

Such a great place. Delicious food. Fantastic people, amazing vibe! My mum and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at our first Korean BBQ! Amazing!

Da
Review №48

It was so happy time to see my friends. It has been so long time not to see because of Corona restrictions. Taste is good either!!Thanks for everyone!!

Ti
Review №49

Nice restaurant and the food was good. However, it seem to be a bit pricey than others Korian. Hence only 4 stars, good when you have visitors or occasional visit only if you dont want to damage your credit card. We spent over $200 for 4 people on BBQ

Mi
Review №50

Quite pricey for a Korean BBQ restaurant however has a very nice and clean atmosphere. Meat cuts were quite small in portion however were off quite high quality. Staff were friendly and service was quite good.

Ju
Review №51

Great food, excellent service. The menu online is a bit different to in house. Online there are set menus for bbq but it looks like this has been removed.

Ti
Review №52

My first time having Korean BBQ! Couldn’t have gone to a better restaurant. Amazing customer service from the staff and our wonderful waiters. Thank you so much, will definitely be coming back.

Sh
Review №53

GET THE JAPCHAE!!! 💕💕💕 the best Ive had so far! 👌👌👌The bbq experience was a let down tho. Other kbbq places help you with the meat but this place is all about DIY. Because were clumsy, our meat almost got burnt and the waitress actually sighed at us and came to our rescue. hahaha 😂😂😂 So if you need help bbq-ing, youll know what to do! 😉😉Seafood pancake tasted alright but not the best Ive had. Not very crispy and the seafood filling is pathetic. haha.The waiter actually forgot about our orders but he came and apologise so all good.

KP
Review №54

Great food, even better service

ฟา
Review №55

So many appertising dishes. Fresh veggies served when you order at least 2 serves of meat. good meat quality too. Would revisit and recommend.

Je
Review №56

Highly recommend coming here if you love kbbq! Its owned by a famous korean chef.Food is amazing and theres adequate table space if you over-order 🙊 Staff are super attentive (changing the grill plate once a certain meat needs to be cooked) and theyre also friendly. You DEFINITELY need a booking as after ~6pm, theres a queue forming.

St
Review №57

Best Korean restaurant I have been to in Melbourne. Smells, tastes, sounds and feels just like being in South Korea!

Ev
Review №58

There’s no doubt that Bornga has premium cut of meats, and all friendly staff makes the dining experience even better.

Ch
Review №59

Delicious food, so many banchan side dishes and all tastes so good, staff are so polite friendly and prompt despite a full house seating. I cant stop raving about the side dishes, different to what Ive experienced at a other KBBQ places.

St
Review №60

One of the best restaurants Ive been to, the meats are well marinated and have a powerful great taste. Cooking them was also part of the fun (however the meats quality is relative to your cooking skills, so be sure to watch a tutorial before you go to maximize its quality). The environment is great, friendly staff and clean tables and cooking plates. They also have proper ventilation so any smoke is sucked away. That also means a lot less smell is stuck to your clothes. However expect a hefty price as this premium stuff dont come cheap, bills can be higher than $200. But its totally worth it, so make the most of that money by doing some research and being familiar with the menu

As
Review №61

I really enjoyed the barbeque. Staffs were really approachable and friendly.

Je
Review №62

Delightful and attentive staff, fresh and tasty food (despite being a bit out of practice with self cooking on the grill). Set Menus werent available via the mobile ordering app, would be great to have these available next time if possible. Thanks for a wonderful time, looking forward to returning.

Al
Review №63

Very good KBBQ, more choices than other places in Melbourne. Detailed decoration really brings the Korean atmosphere.

Sy
Review №64

Highly recommend

Me
Review №65

Prices are reasonable, service is friendly and fast. Best of all the dishes are delicious and servings are generous. The decor and the setup is open, bright and inviting.

ชล
Review №66

Hi Bornga team,your food is so good, fresh meat and salad, varieties of side dish, tasty sauce, nice gimgi and beautiful soup and excellent service. please advise only one thing that should have beef that no fat like scott or Angus much be a good beef choice for the kids that can not have a fat beef. Cheers

As
Review №67

Must Try - Been back here twice in span of 4 weeks. The speciality marinated beef is really good, and has an unique flavour profile which I havent tasted anywhere else. Its sliced really thinly too, different from other places. The freebie salads are really good too.

Ma
Review №68

Id give even more than 5 stars. This place is amazing!Everything is perfect. Its not cheap but its worth the money. The quality and quantity of the food, the options, the drinks, the service. Flawless! But Id like they close a bit later than that. Basically before 22.30 we were forced to leave.

Va
Review №69

I love this restaurant. Every time we can we come back as everything is so good.The meat, the side dishes and the complementary appetisers. I wish more restaurants followed your example.Thank you 💕

Ya
Review №70

Best kimchi pancake ever and the dipping sauce omg so tasty 😍😍😍

F
Review №71

Interior of this place is nice and staff is friendly. However food is pricey and average. Went here for the first time, so we let the staff cooked the bbq for us, just like the instruction on the table. Unfortunately not a good idea because some thin meat were burnt. Itll be ok if the food is cheap or if the meat serving is huge.I also tried the soybean paste stew with beef, which I find interesting.Probably will come again but not for the BBQ.

Ke
Review №72

Food is tasty, menu is delivered via a QR code scan and its innovative. I like the idea of saving a tree because of no papers or cardboards used for menu. Everything was organised. Even if you are not booked, you just have to sign up and then you will get a text once you are ready to be seated. Highly recommended

je
Review №73

Food and service was up to standard however, we were not warned or told about the ‘Sunday surcharge’ fee until it was time to pay the bill.Felt very blindsided

Le
Review №74

Come for the bbq, stay for the kimchi

Ka
Review №75

GO HUNGRY everything is Soo good it was almost impossible to choose a favourite. Yangnyeom dwaeji galbi was definitely the stand out for me. Must get the Yeo-San Tteokgalbi was a surprise standout. Staff are very attentive and super nice. Will be going back many times. This is now our go to Korean place when people come over.

Ri
Review №76

Terrific service, taste and quantity. Overall fantastic experience, would recommend.

La
Review №77

Staff were very friendly and prompt with their service. The food was excellent!! Great experience cooking your own food!

Ev
Review №78

Lucky enough to have booked the private room tonight. What a great experience! Fantastic selection of bbq meats to choose from. Also, there are very many condiments and pickles to fill the table. Topped off with all the great korean drinks to wash it down! Had a great time here tonight.

Ho
Review №79

Amazing Korean BBQ, so delicious with generous sides. The only problem was it was too hot! It was already a hot day and eating while seating next to a source of heat made it a bit uncomfortable to eat! Staff were lovely and it was so funny when they were all shouting welcome in Korean whenever a new customer came in. As if we were in a Korean drama!

Li
Review №80

Environment is casual with very nice deco. Feels like in Korea. Staff speaks both korean and english. Pricey for Korean BBQ because there are other places which are cheaper. Food wise is authentic. This place was previously Petaling Street Restaurant.

Hi
Review №81

Defintely my favourite Korean BBQ in the city. It’s spacious and clean. Super super friendly and attentive staff. They helped us grill/ BBQ our meats and filled out our kimchi/ dipping sauce regularly. The meats were absolutely tasty and flavourful. They provided heaps of vegetables to eat with the meats, not like other places in which they often make you feel like there isnt enough vegetables before you even start eating. Reasonable prices for the great services and quality of food. Highly recommended.

Jo
Review №82

Food is always first class and the service is fantastic. Our server was Leo for the night and he was exceptional!

Da
Review №83

Pretty average food but great service. The good was quite average. We order a whole bunch of dishes but super disappointed about the two pork dishes that we ordered. It was completely bare and was flavourless. Would probably move on to another Korean BBQ on Lonsdale next time.

Yo
Review №84

I didnt order the bbq but ordered their kimchi jigae soup and grilled pork on a hot plate. They were really good. Would come back next time to try their BBQ.

Gl
Review №85

The best Korean restaurant Ive been. Great service and great food.

An
Review №86

Nothing is better than bornga. I mean its a tad pricey but Ive never had a better experience with Korean BBQ. A great variety and good quality cant ask for more.

Ru
Review №87

My wife (Asian) and I have travelled Asia extensively and adore Asian cuisine. Especially Korean. Searching for a nice Asian restaurant during our trip, we stumbled upon this and what a stumble! Succulently delicious, well sought-after, fairly-priced and service is amazing. The restaurant is clean as a whistle and the servants are very attentive. Come back again and again and again.

Sh
Review №88

Love the atmosphere, always very cosy, the staff are always very friendly and off course the food is always delicious.

He
Review №89

Ive been to many KBBQ places before but my first time trying Bornga was so highly memorable it is worth a 5 star review. Not only were they full on a Friday night, their service was outstanding, they looked after our 12 people party so well that I would be keen to come back a 2nd time. The food tastes great, and theres plenty of side dishes. Highly recommend Bornga to all

Ke
Review №90

Yes fantastic food with very friendly staff

Co
Review №91

We had a great time dining at bornga. All the staffs were attentive to our needs and take initiative to refill our sides and change the grill plate. the food were all delicious especially the woo samgyeop, it’s our favorite out of all the meats. the side dishes are all refillable and they give you in huge amounts.

Ti
Review №92

My favourite Korean BBQ place in Melbourne. Great meats, great banchan (side dishes), and a lot of vegetables for making ssam (including perilla leaves!). Their other dishes - such as kimchi stew, fermented soy bean stew, and cold noodles - are nice as well.Theyll cook for you as well, which is great for KBBQ noobs. Its quite noisy, with all the staff yelling welcome and goodbye to everyone, but the seating is quite spacious and comfortable.

Be
Review №93

Price point is very reasonable. Service is great, side dishes are free, so long as you ask for more after you finish whats been given to you. Atmosphere is very easy and with the restaurant being spacious you feel at ease. I emphasise this as Korean BBQ places are normally very very crowded with large numbers of staff moving backwards and forwards.Great place.

Sa
Review №94

This is one of my favourite Korean restaurant in Melbourne. Its very spacious compared to most Korean restaurants in the city. Customer service is up to standard and the food was good too. Highly recommended!

Mi
Review №95

Incredible. Very tasty and great service. Definitely the special beef meat there in the lettuce wrap. Probably the best tasting KBBQ and atmosphere in the city.

Na
Review №96

Very nice Korean BBQ place! Food was just right. Minor complaint was it felt a bit stuffy there at times.

Ia
Review №97

Great Korean BBQ, fantastic quality cut meats. Will happily visit again.

장원
Review №98

A lot side dishes here and friendly staffIt feels like Im in Korea, and its a luxurious restaurant.Beef belly is soooo good tasty with special sauce.I love Seasoned crab and cucumber cold soup.If I have a party with my friends or family, I must come here without fail.

pi
Review №99

SO GOOD!!! will come back again. everything was delicious! service was good too! 😍