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BellyQ

354 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Recommended by 54 people

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354 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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+61 401 877 309
HoursMonday: 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:15 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About BellyQ

BellyQ delivers sizzling tabletop Korean barbecue along Smith Street with attentive staff who guide the grill from start to finish. Shared sets stack the table with cuts of pork belly and wagyu alongside savory stews and piping-hot corn cheese. Refillable banchan arrives fast—crispy kimchi, fish cakes, and seasoned bean shoots that keep replenishing without asking. Even newcomers and coeliacs get looked after seamlessly, thanks to dedicated gluten-free sauces and step-by-step cooking advice right over the hot plate. Meals wrap up over crunchy soy-garlic fried chicken and bubbling bowls of kimchi soup.

  • Hands-on grilling guidance: Staff actively demonstrate meat placement and track cook times right at your table.
  • Generous sharing sets: Platters come packed with varied meats, stews, and complimentary refills of house side dishes.
  • Coeliac-safe options: Clear menu labeling, cross-contamination care, and dedicated gluten-free sauces cater safely to coeliac diners.
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Why Dine at BellyQ

Discover what sets BellyQ apart, from guided tabletop grilling to inclusive dining and generous Korean BBQ sets.

  • Abundant BBQ Sets & Refillable Banchan

    Generous meat sets paired with unlimited, complimentary banchan refills provide exceptional quality and value for group dining.

    The meat quality was excellent and we loved the unlimited side dishes.

    Hao Chen

  • Dedicated Coeliac & Allergy Protocols

    Clear menu labeling, cross-contamination prevention, and custom gluten-free sauces allow coeliacs and diners with allergies to feast safely.

    particularly being coeliac I didn’t think I could go to a Korean barbecue. they were brilliant and were so knowledgeable completely made me comfortable with my own gluten free sauces and sides.

    Cordelia Pendlebury

  • Reassuring Grilling Guidance

    Thoughtful staff step in with proactive cooking tips, precise grill timing, and food arrangements so diners never worry about overcooking meat.

    the staff continuously offered free top-ups on the mini side dishes & sauces, and also told us exactly how long to cook each cut of meat.

    Ares Stevenson

  • Warm, Accommodating Hospitality

    Attentive hosts ensure guests feel genuinely cared for, seamlessly adapting set menus and dietary needs with generous hospitality.

    My partner can’t have cheese so we asked them to leave out the corn cheese. We had no problems missing an item but they beautifully insisted on swapping it for clay pot steamed egg.

    Travers Holbrook

  • Interactive Table-Side Cooking

    Servers demonstrate proper tabletop grill techniques directly at the table, turning the cooking process into a collaborative and engaging experience.

    The server was very friendly and even helped us grill the meat and vegetables while explaining how to cook everything properly. Great service and great food.

    eva michelle

  • Authentic Korean Comfort Favorites

    An upbeat ambiance with K-pop music videos complements a rich menu of Korean comfort favorites like fried chicken, stews, and bibimbap.

    Bulgogi very authentic and well presented, the flavours were on point, cooked well, and provided a few ways to consume

    AX Creative

The most celebrated Korean barbecue staples and comfort classics

  • Korean Fried Chicken

    Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) - crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, we got soy garlic... it was great.

    AX Creative

  • Bibimbap

    The dolsot bibimbap was flavourful and hot.

    Yos William

  • Bulgogi

    Bulgogi very authentic and well presented, the flavours were on point, cooked well, and provided a few ways to consume... which not many other places think about.

    AX Creative

  • Kimchi Soup

    The kimchi soup was very flavourful (not watery like some other KBBQ places), and the meat selection like wagyu and pork belly was great.

    eva michelle

Other favorites

Flavorful side dishes and appetizers to round out your Korean BBQ spread

  • Corn Cheese

    For $120, we got four meat trays, corn cheese and a stew.

    Haymun

  • Agedashi Tofu

    Agedashi tofu is so good that it is a must for us every time.

    Bao Hiep Ly

  • Kimchi Fries

    BBQ set was excellent value and fries were like loaded fries and were delicious.

    Vincent Lung

  • Clay Pot Steamed Egg

    they beautifully insisted on swapping it for clay pot steamed egg.

    Travers Holbrook

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and hands-on hospitality that enhance your Korean BBQ dining experience.

  • Table-side Grilling Guidance

    Servers proactively step in to arrange cuts and vegetables across the cookplate and explain exact cooking times for each cut of meat.

  • Coeliac-Safe Sauces & Sides

    Staff accommodate diners with coeliac disease by providing dedicated gluten-free sauces and side dishes while actively guarding against cross-contamination.

  • Dietary Set Menu Swaps

    When diners cannot eat cheese from set menus, staff willingly swap corn cheese for clay pot steamed egg rather than leaving out an item.

  • Attentive Side Dish Refills

    Staff continuously check on tables to replenish banchan side dishes like fish cakes, creamy noodles, and bean shoots alongside dipping sauces at no extra charge.

Before you head over

Helpful ordering tips and dining advice grounded in diner experiences at BellyQ.

  • Notify Staff of Coeliac Requirements

    Inform staff when ordering if you have coeliac disease or gluten intolerance; they provide clearly labeled menu items, separate gluten-free sauces and sides, and take steps to avoid cross-contamination.

  • Ask for Grilling Times and Guidance

    Take advantage of the hands-on guidance from waitstaff, who will gladly explain precise cooking times and show you how to arrange meats and vegetables on the tabletop grill for the best results.

  • Opt for Set Menus and Refillable Banchan

    Consider sharing a multi-person BBQ set menu for substantial portions of meat, stews, and sides, and ask staff for complimentary refills of banchan side dishes throughout your meal.

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