Restaurant
Korchi City
441-443 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Korchi City
441-443 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout Korchi City
Tucked down a Little Bourke alleyway, Korchi City delivers Korean-Chinese comfort cooking without pretense. Big bowls. Heavier flavors. Nearby office workers line up for the $15.80 lunch specials—spicy pork bulgogi, rice, banchan, and soybean paste soup that leave you properly full. But noodle regulars come for the jjajangmyeon. The kitchen cold-rinses the noodles for a springy chew before smothering them in glossy, dark fermented black bean sauce loaded with pork and onions. Slurp them alongside crisp, meaty tangsuyuk or a bowl of fiery seafood jjamppong packed with squid and prawns.
- $15.80 Lunch Specials: Pork bulgogi sets with steamed rice, banchan, and soybean paste soup under $16.
- House Jjajangmyeon: Springy, cold-rinsed noodles coated in thick fermented black bean sauce with roast pork.
- Tangsuyuk & Jjamppong: Golden sweet-and-sour pork and spicy broth brimming with squid and prawns.
- Substantial Portions: Colossal noodle bowls and generous combination platters built for hearty appetites.
What's On at Korchi City
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Korchi City
Why diners choose Korchi City for comforting Korean-Chinese favorites and exceptional CBD lunch value.
Authentic Korean-Chinese Mastery
Specializing in traditional Korean-Chinese staples, Korchi City crafts deep fermented black bean sauce without cornstarch shortcuts alongside wok-fired seafood soups.
proper fermented black bean funk that lingers in a good way
M Wayang Springy Cold-Rinsed Noodles
Noodles are cold-rinsed after boiling to ensure each strand maintains a springy, firm chew that clings to savory sauces without clumping.
Noodles always cold rinsed so it arrived bouncy and firm, never stuck into one glutinous blob like some other establishments.
TheHamofMam Nostalgic Comfort & Familiarity
Generous serving sizes and nostalgic flavors evoke the comfort of traditional hometown dining, recreating fond memories for travelers and locals alike.
It reminded me of when my family used to eat together.
Denton Schragger Deep Satisfaction & Hearty Bowls
Generous noodle bowls and hearty entrees satisfy major appetites, leaving guests thoroughly full and gratified.
Best jjajangmyeon I've tried so far in Melbourne! I think it was only about $15 for that big bowl.
Roxanne Tedyanto Complete CBD Lunch Specials
Affordable weekday lunch sets bundle protein staples like pork bulgogi with rice, complimentary sides, and warm soup for busy CBD professionals.
Best lunch deal for $15.80 — pork bulgogi with rice, sides, and soybean paste soup.
하이에나(Hyena) Fast, Satiating Midday Dining
The fast, reliable table service makes it easy for CBD workers and students on tight schedules to enjoy a substantial midday break.
Very good portion for workers’ and student’s lunch.
randomreviewreviewer
Most popular items
Melbourne CBD favorites delivering authentic Korean-Chinese classics and generous lunch sets
Jjajangmyeon
This place is low-key a top contender for **jjajangmyeon**. Like, the sauce has that proper depth — not watery, not overly sweet, proper fermented black bean funk that lingers in a good way. The kind where you take a bite and go, “Yep. This is the real deal.”
M Wayang Tangsuyuk
The tangsuyuk was also delicious. Balanced sweetness, chewy and crispy!
Roxanne Tedyanto Jjamppong
the seafood jjamppong has a rich spicy broth full of fresh prawns and squid
Gena star Pork Bulgogi Lunch Deal
Best lunch deal for $15.80 — pork bulgogi with rice, sides, and soybean paste soup. So delicious, absolutely amazing. I’m stuffed!
하이에나(Hyena)
Before you head over
Practical advice on ordering, dining etiquette, and portions at Korchi City
Commit to the Full Noodle Bowl
If your primary craving is jjajangmyeon, order the dedicated noodle bowl rather than the combination lunch special over rice, as the fermented black bean sauce is designed specifically to cling to bouncy noodles.
Grab Cutlery and Water Upfront
Expect an informal self-service setup inside; locate and collect your own water, cutlery, and condiments upon seating rather than waiting for table service.
Plan for Substantial Portions
Noodle and main portions are exceptionally large and easily shared or packed up, so consider ordering family-style or planning to take leftovers home.
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