Seoul Garden is Melbourne's new Korean BBQ restaurant, located in District Docklands.
Inspired by traditional flavours, Seoul Garden offers a fresh, creative and respectful interpretation of Korean cuisine.
Korean barbeque, often referred to as KBBQ, has captured the tastebuds of Melburnians. Rooted in the rich culinary tradition of Korea, this dining style involves grilling meat, typically beef, pork, or chicken, at the table, creating an interactive and social eating experience.
Melbourne’s new Korean BBQ
- Seoul Garden
- The District Docklands
- CWF03, Level 1, 23-27 Star Cr
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Seoul Garden boasts an all-you-can-eat lunch BBQ buffet from Monday to Friday (12pm – 3pm) and Saturday, Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. They offer the full range of BBQ meats, seafood, hot pot, salads, cold dishes and desserts at $43.90 per person, although also offer 50% off for children aged between four and nine.
Why Korean BBQ is so popular in Melbourne
One of the defining features of Korean barbecue is the use of specially designed grills placed in the centre of the dining table. These grills are often equipped with a ventilation system to remove smoke, ensuring a comfortable dining environment. The meats are typically marinated or seasoned with a variety of flavorful ingredients such as soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger before being grilled. This process imparts a unique and savoury taste to the meat, making each bite a burst of flavor.
The variety of meats offered in a Korean barbecue spread is extensive, ranging from thinly sliced beef brisket (known as “bulgogi”) and marinated short ribs (“galbi”) to pork belly and thinly sliced pork neck. Each type of meat offers a distinct taste and texture, providing diners with a diverse range of options to suit their preferences. The meats are often accompanied by an array of side dishes, known as “banchan,” which may include kimchi (fermented vegetables), pickled radishes, and various dipping sauces.
The communal aspect of Korean barbecue is a key element of its popularity. It’s a social activity where friends and family gather around the table and usually drink copious amounts of soju. What more could you want?
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