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Haewakang 해와강 Korean Restaurant

258 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

Recommended by 72 people

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Find Haewakang 해와강 Korean Restaurant

258 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

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+61 478 249 711
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Haewakang 해와강 Korean Restaurant

Haewakang hits the spot for Doncaster East locals chasing hefty Korean comfort staples and serious fried chicken. Golden crunch defines the bird here—split orders between sweet and spicy or creamy onion, bone-in or boneless. Diners frequently note the generosity at the table: side dishes arrive with attentive, unprompted refills, and a steaming pot of corn tea often lands to take the edge off cold evenings. Pair a sizzling plate of spicy pork alongside bubbling hotpot piled high with bean sprouts, seafood, and meat.

  • Split-flavor fried chicken: Crisp chicken comes tossed in varieties like creamy onion, cheese, or sweet and spicy, with half-and-half orders available.
  • Attentive banchan refills: Traditional side dishes arrive with generous table refills, backed by thoughtful hospitality like complimentary hot corn tea on chilly nights.
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Why Diners Choose Haewakang Korean Restaurant

Why diners choose Haewakang for comfort staples, generous hospitality, and flavorful fried chicken

  • Complimentary Side Dish Refills

    Dinners are accompanied by generous, complimentary portions of banchan and kimchis that are continuously refreshed.

    the employees always provide us with generous refills.

    Nat

  • Flavorful Fried Chicken Varieties

    Crispy, juicy chicken comes in split combinations and specialty varieties such as creamy onion, cheese, and sweet and spicy.

    I love their cripsy and juicy fried chicken, both the creamy onion and cheese flavors are impressive.

    Hiu Tung Sung

  • Warm and Attentive Hospitality

    Thoughtful personal touches like complimentary pots of warm corn tea on chilly evenings make guests feel genuinely welcomed.

    The manager is a friendly young man and he gave us a pot of hot corn tea for free on a cold night.

    Hiu Tung Sung

  • Exceeded Expectations Across Food and Care

    Attentive service and delicious, high-standard dishes leave guests feeling completely satisfied and eager to return.

    We're blown away by their food and customer service.

    JM F

  • Thoughtfully Laid Out Modern Interior

    Guests dine in a brightly illuminated, stylish space arranged for relaxed and pleasant group meals.

    Their interior space was nicely decorated, very comfortable and thoughtfully laid out.

    JM F

  • Takeaway Quality That Holds Texture

    Fried chicken selections hold their crunch and savory flavor exceptionally well even when packed to enjoy later.

    We packed the four flavours chicken and tasted still good after an hour later.

    Polo67

Signature Korean dishes most praised by diners

  • Fried chicken

    I love their cripsy and juicy fried chicken, both the creamy onion and cheese flavors are impressive.

    Hiu Tung Sung

  • Spicy pork

    The spicy pork is also highly recommended! It satisfies all of your savoury spice cravings, and it also comes with a bowl of rice just in case the spice becomes too much to handle.

    Nat

  • Beef japchae

    The beef japchae is on the sweeter side, but the noodles are really delicious, with the juicy beef (imo) being the star of the dish.

    Nat

  • Hotpot

    My favorite is the hotpot because I love the mountain of bean sprouts that goes well with the seafood and meat.

    Hiu Tung Sung

Before you head over

Practical advice for parking, timing your visit, and making the most of table service.

  • Watch Parking Time Limits

    Check street parking signs carefully when arriving; spots facing the main road permit 2-hour parking (2P), whereas spots facing the shopfronts are strictly limited to half-hour parking (1/2P) where fines can occur.

  • Visit Well Before Closing

    Arrive comfortably ahead of the 9 PM closing time rather than right before the kitchen winds down, ensuring your stone pot orders are prepared piping hot and tables are fully cleared.

  • Ask for Banchan and Tea Refills

    Take advantage of complimentary refills on side dishes like kimchi and complimentary warm corn tea offered during cold evenings alongside your meal.

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