Restaurant
Aung Lo
Flanigan Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Aung Lo
Flanigan Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked into a Melbourne brick alley, Aung Lo delivers low-fi Thai street barbecue over live coals. Searing meats on the raised brass dome lets drippings melt straight into the simmering moat of broth below—part grill, part hot pot. Diners point to the pork set and marbled wagyu as essentials, dipped through spicy nam jim sauces alongside cold pints of draft Asahi. Space stays tight around the braziers, making it an easy pick for dates or pairs lingering over bubbling soup on a chilly night.
- Charcoal Mookata Grilling: Slices of pork and beef sear over coals on a central convex dome while broth and greens simmer around the rim.
- Hidden Laneway Hideaway: Unmarked alleyway courtyard offers an intimate, low-fi street food atmosphere suited for pairs and small tables.
What's On at Aung Lo
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Aung Lo
Discover why Melbourne diners seek out this hidden courtyard for interactive charcoal mookata and vibrant Thai-Japanese flavors.
Dual-Action Mookata Charcoal Setup
Diners grill meats on the raised central dome while letting juices enrich the surrounding broth where fresh greens and noodles simmer.
you grill the meat on the dome in the middle while the vegetables and noodles cook in the soup on the side
Jack Rich Broth Enhanced by Charcoal Sizzle
Meats cooked over authentic charcoal braziers infuse with smokiness while meat juices drip down into the soup base.
The soup around the grill gets sweeter the more you cook your veggies in it.
Racheal Hidden Laneway Dining Discovery
Tucked deep down an unmarked alleyway, discovering the brightly lit dining courtyard delivers a secret Bangkok or Tokyo alley vibe.
Hidden down a laneway, it feels like a secret spot in Bangkok or Tokyo.
Jack Cozy Tabletop Warmth in Cold Weather
Seated right next to radiant tabletop braziers, the enclosed courtyard provides an intimate sanctuary on Melbourne's coldest nights.
Was so cozy and warm by the brazier even though this is the darkest coldest week in the city.
Persephone Poppy Punchy Thai and Japanese Fusion Notes
Bold Southeast Asian chilli profiles meet Japanese barbecue elements, offering authentic Thai dipping sauces alongside premium grilled cuts.
blending bold Southeast Asian flavours with the interactive appeal of Japanese BBQ‑style dining
NT Interactive Sizzle and DIY Tabletop Cooking
Interactive DIY tabletop cooking over charcoal turns casual meals into an engaging, shared dining ritual.
It’s a Thai-style BBQ where you grill the meat yourself — and the aroma was mouthwatering from the first sizzle.
Gena star
Most popular items
Tabletop charcoal mookata sets and grilled meats for communal dining
Pork Set Mookata
We got the Pork Set and the quality was amazing. The dipping sauces are authentic and spicy!
Jack A5 Wagyu
We tried the A5 wagyu (surprisingly affordable) and it was incredible.
Racheal Giant Pork Set
The Giant Pork Set was incredible—fresh, well-marinated, and full of flavor.
Sylvia Liu Pork Karubi
We shared the ox tongue, pork karubi, kimchi, and calamari, with my friend ordering a Japanese seaweed salad and matcha milk tea, and I getting a mango passionfruit soda!
Lilla
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the mookata grill and hot pot setup work?
The restaurant uses a dual-purpose charcoal mookata setup featuring a domed grill in the center surrounded by a moat of broth. Meat cooks on the raised dome so the rendered juices drip down into the soup where noodles and vegetables simmer. Note that there is an extra charge for the grill itself, and specialized dipping sauces like the seafood sauce cost extra.
How do you find the restaurant down the laneway?
Aung Lo is tucked away down Flanigan Lane off another alleyway without prominent street signage. Walking into the unlit alley can feel intimidating at first, but heading down to the corner leads directly to the brightly lit dining courtyard.
Is the restaurant suitable for large groups?
Tables are compact and seating is best suited for parties of 2 to 4. Each table shares a single, relatively small grill dome, meaning larger groups often find cooking all their meat takes a long time and feels inefficient.
Should you expect a wait or arrive early?
Lines can form before the 5:30 PM opening, and tables are often seated in staggered waves. Pop-in waits can exceed 30 minutes during peak dinner hours, and popular menu items can sell out earlier in the evening, so arriving early is recommended.
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