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Doju

530 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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530 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9576 7447
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Doju

Perched on Little Collins Street, Doju delivers modern Korean dining driven by seasonal Victorian produce and bold fermented depth. Chef Mika Chae builds set menus around dishes that rotate roughly every fortnight—think warm gochujang sourdough, retired dairy cow yukhwe with desert lime, and smoky mussels over seed crackers. Grab a seat along the open kitchen counter to watch dishes come off the pass, or settle in for milestone dinners matched with sommelier-guided wine and soju pairings. The savoury courses flow into layered desserts, finishing on roasted artichoke ice cream or brown sugar hotteok.

  • Rotating Fortnightly Set Menus: Multi-course banquets shift every couple of weeks, featuring staples like gochujang sourdough alongside retired dairy cow tartare.
  • Curated Wine & Soju Pairings: In-house sommelier service guides diners through thoughtful wine selections and soju pairings course by course.
  • Open Kitchen Bar Counter: Counter seating overlooks the pass, offering close-up views of the kitchen and cocktail craft.
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What's On at Doju

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

Why Diners Choose Doju

Discover why diners choose Doju for contemporary Korean tasting menus, sommelier beverage pairings, and celebratory dining.

  • Biweekly rotating tasting menus and banquets

    Multi-course banquets and tasting menus highlight creative modern dishes like retired dairy cow yukhwe and charred octopus, with the menu updating approximately every two weeks.

    Apart from a couple of staples, the menu changes every 2 weeks or so, so there’s always a new experience!

    Stephanie Rose

  • Generous multi-course modern Korean dining

    Diners enjoy cohesive multi-course set menus packed with balanced snacks and signature dishes like gochujang sourdough and wagyu.

    We did the $125 per person set menu - lots of delicious options here, only regret was not trying the oyster.

    Mia Goreng

  • Personalized milestone and anniversary celebrations

    Milestone occasions are enhanced by tailored anniversary and birthday gestures, including personalized dessert plates and thoughtful table care.

    They surprised us with an anniversary message for our dessert course and also some special drinks at the bar.

    Cat Nguyen

  • Memorable hospitality for group and couple gatherings

    From birthday surprises to attentive dietary care, guests celebrating special events experience exceptionally warm, dedicated hospitality.

    A special thank you for organising a birthday dessert for my boyfriend, it was such a thoughtful touch and made the occasion feel even more special.

    Chili EATandDREAM

  • Expert sommelier wine and soju pairings

    The sommelier delivers curated wine and soju pairings for each course, accompanied by in-depth table explanations.

    The sommelier offered a beautiful wine pairing for each course with professional explanations, and the lady server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcomed throughout the service.

    Jiwon L

  • Front-row open kitchen and bar counter vibe

    Bar counter seating puts diners directly in front of the culinary action, watching chefs plate and bartenders mix bespoke drinks.

    We were seating at the bar, great vibe seeing the kitchen in action!

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Standout savory courses from our contemporary Korean banquet menus

  • Gochujang sourdough focaccia

    ⭐️ Gochujang sourdough focaccia, garlic butter - some of the best focaccia I have ever had.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Retired dairy cow yukhwe

    ⭐️ Retired dairy cow yukhwe - the desert lime just goes so well with the beef. Even the cracker is perfect.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Smoked mussel

    ⭐️ Smoked mussel, seed cracker, cashew cream, pickled gooseberry - amazing! love the smokiness.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Charred octopus

    ⭐️ Charred octopus, cauliflower cream - so much flavour, char goes right through it, so tender.

    Stephanie Rose

Other favorites

Desserts and accompanying sides that complement the tasting experience

  • Dark chocolate mousse

    The chocolate mousse came with a chocolate birthday writing, so cute!

    Yi Ren

  • Hotteok

    ⭐️ Hotteok (additional) - my favourite Korean dessert ever so i was excited to see this on the menu!

    Stephanie Rose

  • Doju potato

    ⭐️ Doju potato - faultless

    Stephanie Rose

  • Artichoke ice-cream

    And loved the dessert with the artichoke ice-cream so much that we had another one … with the truffle season!

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Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and attentive hospitality that elevate the dining experience at Doju.

  • Personalized Celebration Touches

    Celebratory diners receive thoughtful personalized plate messages on their dessert courses, from chocolate birthday scripts to custom anniversary greetings.

  • Course-by-Course Sommelier Explanations

    The restaurant manager and sommelier guide guests through wine and soju pairings with detailed table-side explanations for each individual course.

  • Interactive Bar and Kitchen Seating

    Diners seated at the bar receive direct engagement and crafted drinks from the bartender while watching the kitchen brigade prepare every dish up close.

  • Attentive Dietary Customizations

    The kitchen accommodates dietary requirements and bespoke requests, preparing custom alterations without diminishing the creative flow of the tasting menu.

Before you head over

Practical guidance for reservations, celebrations, and visiting Doju

  • Book in advance and flag dietary needs early

    Book your reservation well ahead and note any special celebration or dietary adjustments in advance, as the intimate dining room fills up and custom set menu modifications require lead time.

  • Mention special milestones when reserving

    Let the team know if you are celebrating an anniversary or birthday when booking; staff frequently arrange personalized dessert messages and celebratory drink flourishes.

  • Note the off-floor restroom location

    Be aware that restrooms are located outside the main dining room up inside the office building, rather than directly on the restaurant floor.

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