Best Korean BBQ in CBD
Melbourne · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 16 venues
The best korean bbq in CBD right now is Bornga (4.7★, 3,603 reviews).
#1 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
🏅 Locals’ pick
Bornga
77📍 Level 1/178 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cold noodles and finger rib; try the tteokbokki too
★ 4.7 (3,603 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 5 community mentions · 4× called the best · in 3 YouTube reviews · seen in 1 TikTok/IG post · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 525 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the premium wagyu and kimchi jjageuli; unlimited banchan is essential.
★ 4.9 (7,600 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · 1 editorial list · in 2 YouTube reviews · seen in 1 TikTok/IG post · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
BBQ King
42📍 280 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,719 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 70-72 Little La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.8 (3,906 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 2× called the best · confirmed on the menu
#5 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 Level2/500 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Wagyu platter and sushi rice; both are essential orders.
★ 4.8 (436 reviews) on Google Maps · website
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#6 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
Woodo
27📍 179 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,320 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · seen in 1 TikTok/IG post · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#7 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 Level 1/384-386 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.9 (1,017 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 189 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (5,853 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#9 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 3-5 Waratah Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (1,403 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#10 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 235 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.6 (2,823 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#11 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 Chisholm Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the 2Bbq and 1Pocha set; the chicken is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.8 (2,524 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#12 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 100 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.8 (1,097 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#13 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 55-59 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,877 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#14 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 51 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (584 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 105 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.9 (176 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 16 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 16 Dhanga Djeembana Walk, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,339 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best