Bornga

After reading rave reviews about Korean BBQ, I decided to give this place a shot before heading to a show. And let me tell you, the reviews were spot on – it was hands down one of the best Korean BBQ experiences I've had.

From the moment you step in, you're welcomed with genuine warmth, and the customer service remained exceptional throughout. It's evident that they use only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. The selection of vegetables, salads, is extensive, and the best part? They're unlimited! The quality of the meats was absolutely outstanding, hands down.

The restaurant boasts an elegant ambiance, with carefully curated decor, soft lighting, and comfortable furnishings. The music was at just the right level – allowing for easy conversation with dinner guests.

I highly recommend booking in advance; it's no surprise people were being turned away.
Good range of drinks to chose from and decent prices.

I'll definitely be returning whenever the occasion calls for it. Great location, great food – what more could you ask for?

Food Quality: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Ambience: 4/5
Value for Money: 4/5 (The food itself was value for money but also had to pay $20.00 in public holiday rates and also a card surcharge).
Cleanliness and Hygiene: 5/5
Innovation and Uniqueness: 5/5

They have fresh meat and free buffet side dishes!
Strongly recommend their salads and salad dressing!! You’ll regret it if you don’t taste them in Bornga.
We have asked the staff they don’t sell the dressing, but we will wait till that day 🥺
Also the korean cold noodles are amazing too, you can try it after eating a lot of meat😋

Great place with great food. Meat is really good quality and you will definitely get good value for money. Lots of side dishes included. Service is absolute 10/10 every time we've been. We've always brought friends and would definitely recommend this place. Also good options for gluten free/ celiac!! Staff is knowledgeable and super accommodating. (Not a big fan of their GF soy sauce, but they do have it. And I've always brought my own, which is never a problem for them!)

This is one of the best Korean BBQ restaurants that I have ever been to. The quality and variety of the meat are fantastic and the staffs are very sincere. I would definitely visit again and recommend my friends and family to visit here.

Stopped halfway through just want to say… OMG, so good! The Marinated Wagyu Finger Rib, Yukhoe Bibimbap, Wagyu Chuck Roll 9+, all spot on. Hands down the best Korean BBQ joint in Melbourne!

Easily one of the best kbbq I've had so far in Melbourne. The service is nice and quick. And the sidedish refill is great. The staffs are friendly and the atmosphere is great too.
While I did get a walk in table I would highly recommend booking a table, cause they seem to be very busy (and popular).

@bornga_aus 📍 This popular OG Korean BBQ has been around for a while! 💓😸👍🏻 Conveniently located in Chinatown it is an upstairs venue that is spacious with Korean Hanok inspired decor. Love the meats and unlimited side refill station! 💕👌🏻🍢🇰🇷 Legit spot and authentic flavours over a charcoal grill. All the meats were of high quality- loved the marinated flavours ($26-33 a plate ish) 😸. Lots of helpful staff here too. Pricing is in the mid range. 👌🏻💕 all the unlimited sides dishes were yummy too! 😋 thoroughly enjoyed the cold noodles ($22) , hot stone bibimbap ($25)! 👌🏻🍢💕

Fantastic.

The self serve station for sides is amazing as you can continually stock up on that kimchi and pickled radish.

It’s spacious and the interior is nice.

The service was good and they often replaced the cooking pan which showed that they were quite attentive.

Prices are reasonable.

The main stars are the marinated beef. All the meat choices were amazing and I think it’s one of the better ones in Melbourne. What I think is often overlooked is that they use coal to heat the pan which gives the meat flavour and keeps it nice and juicy. Worth a try if you want a taste of Korea

Bornga is always been my favourite Korean barbecue restaurant. I wish I can give out 10 stars.

Unlimited side dish and lettuce at refill bar. Good portion and great quality, very juicy of Wagyu. Good service- always change your grill, make sure you have clean grill for different meats. they do charcoal grill as well. The meat taste 10 times better.

Outstanding experience! One of the best Korean authentic BBQ in Melbourne! The meat is so delicious and so tender and they have many self-serve small dishes for free. Authentic experience with charcoal BBQ and they even change the grill depending on the type of meat you order to cook. Customer service is good, we felt welcomed and they are very attentive to details and they don't cook for you unless you want their help. They also have different dishes like cold noodles and seafood pancakes which are very good! The price is fair for the service and quality of food. I definitely recommend it to everyone who wants to enjoy an authentic KBBQ.

The meats were excellent and flavourful. The cold noodles, seafood pancake were nice. Service good. Will definitely come back next time

Tried the woosamgyeop jungsik to take away. It was great even outside of the restaurant setting with lots of variety and nice flavour. The imitation crab was way way too sweet for my taste and there could have been a bit more meat but overall it’s a good dish.

One of the best KBBQ experiences I’ve had!

We ordered both pork and beef, both were tender, high quality and flavourful. The barbecue gave the meat such a nice charcoal flavour. I really liked the Woo Samgyeop which was a really tender and thinly sliced brisket, it is the restaurants signature cut. The marinated wagyu finger ribs and marinated pork belly were also really delicious as well.

Bornga also provide unlimited banchan, which was so nice compared to London where you have to pay for the banchan 🙄. The kimchi is incredible, really well seasoned and has good level of spice and acidity.

The sauces that come along with the barbecue are excellent too. I really like Bornga’s signature bbq sauce.

Service was a bit slow towards the end of the evening, but that wasn’t an issue. The atmosphere is quite loud, but that didn’t detract from the experience.

Would 100% recommend Bornga. I’d say it’s a must visit for anyone visiting Melbourne.

Absolutely one of the best KBBQ experiences in Melbourne! If you’re thinking to come, just do it. Regretfully did not take enough photos but every single aspect of this dining experience was amazing. Customer service was great from the moment you walk in, attentive and friendly plus very efficient.

The star of the show however is definitely the quality of the food. My favourite part was the self serve unlimited side dishes station, I loved being able to grab more of the sides but only because they were actually so so good and so fresh.

We ordered:
- Marinated LA Galbi ribs
- Pork belly
- Cold spicy noodles
- Woo Samgyeop (very thin, marinated slices of beef)
- Wagyu Yeosan Tteokalbi (marinated minced beef, kinda like patties ground with rice cakes)

Everything was so good. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back. We loved the cold noodles with the Galbi, very tasty.

We came on a public holiday and paid 15% surcharge and I believe they also have a 10% weekend surcharge.

All in all, a wonderful experience. 😋

Absolutely delightful experience at Bornga Korean BBQ! The variety of meats offered were succulent and flavorful, leaving our taste buds dancing with joy. The ambiance was cozy, and the service top-notch. A must-visit for any Korean BBQ enthusiast!

First time in a Korean BBQ and it was perfect. Would definitely come back!
The service was super fast and extremely attentive (explained and showed how to build the dish). The food was amazing. You can tell the meat is top quality, the charcoal they put on the table really adds to the already rich flavors.
All the different small dishes they bring out in addition were excellent as well.
Highly recommended.

This is the best Korean BBQ restaurant in Australia. Despite being busy, the staff were friendly and the food was incredibly delicious. We will definitely be coming back!👍🩷

We made a reservation with seven people. The food and quality of meats were delicious, albeit a little pricey. I did not check out the self service side dishes as we were put in a private room with plenty of space and aircon as kbbq tends to get hot and smokey. The staff constantly checked up on us and we left feeling extremely full and happy.

Worth it to try , highly recommended for everyone.. wagyu and beef are really tasty and make sure you have to book , walked in are not allowed .. services and atmosphere are genuinely perfect. 👌👍

Signature Taste To Die For

Bornga is a must-visit for an unforgettable Korean BBQ experience. Their signature dish, the "Woo Samgyeop", is legendary for a reason. Thinly sliced beef, marinated in Bornga's secret sauce, boasts a delightful sweet, savory, and addictive umami.

On top of that Bornga's menu is far beyond this star dish. They boast an impressive selection of KBBQ classics, including fatty Wagyu and flavorful LA Galbi! To complete your Korean BBQ feast, they offer unlimited side dishes!

From the premium Wagyu to the exquisitely sliced Woo Samgyeop, Bornga guarantees a delicious and authentic KBBQ adventure that only Bornga can offers!