Restaurant
Mansae Korean BBQ - CBD QVM
16 Dhanga Djeembana Walk, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Mansae Korean BBQ - CBD QVM
16 Dhanga Djeembana Walk, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked beside Queen Victoria Market, Mansae pairs premium marbled cuts with attentive full-service grilling right at your table. Forget monitoring the heat or worrying over charred wagyu—the staff manage the charcoal grills from start to finish, searing thick slabs of pork belly until golden and crisp. Settle into the buzz of the dining room with a cold beer while the team keeps the banchan arriving, replenishing bowls of fresh kimchi and pickled sides without hesitation. Regulars often lean toward structured spreads like the Happiness Set, anchoring the meal with deeply marinated LA galbi, bubbling tofu soup, and stretchy cheese corn.
- Full-Service Tabletop Grilling: Waitstaff manage the charcoal grills directly at the table, taking over the cooking so meats like pork belly and wagyu sear to an ideal doneness.
- Endless Banchan Refills: Fresh kimchi and traditional banchan sides are kept filled with proactive, complimentary refills throughout the meal.
- Generous Set Feasts: Curated feasts like the Happiness Set pair marbled beef and LA galbi with comforting tofu soup and corn cheese for shared dining.
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Why Diners Choose Mansae Korean BBQ
From staff-managed tabletop grilling to constantly replenished side dishes, discover why diners choose Mansae.
Full-Service Tabletop Grilling
Mansae's attentive waitstaff oversee the gas charcoal tabletop grills directly, cooking every piece of meat to the ideal doneness so guests never have to monitor the heat.
The expert staff take full charge of the gas charcoal grills right at your table. They cook the meat to absolute perfection, allowing you to just sit back, relax, and focus on the food.
Richard Malicdan Expertly Monitored Cut Cooking
Dedicated table hosts ensure high-grade cuts like pork belly are grilled meticulously to golden brown perfection, eliminating any fear of overcooking.
this is the first time we’ve seen someone in Melbourne who made sure each side of the cut pork belly is grilled to golden brown.
WS Teo Stress-Free Tabletop Dining
With staff handling the entire grilling process at the table, diners can unwind with a drink and enjoy meals without cooking stress.
I was ready to start whipping it up but the helpful staff cooked all the meat for me! Fantastic I just sat back and enjoyed a glass of Asahi while they did it
Shane Kinnear Worry-Free Grilling Confidence
Guests are completely relieved of cooking duties, allowing them to relax knowing their premium cuts are safely attended to.
The staff can cook everything perfectly for you so you don’t need to stress or worry about your food.
Whitney Generous Banchan With Free Refills
Tables receive generous, fresh banchan side dishes with proactive refills offered automatically throughout the dining experience.
The complimentary banchan (side dishes) were fresh and delicious, with generous refills.
Thanya Hu Proactive Side Dish Replenishment
Staff keep a close eye on table supplies, proactively restocking kimchi and banchan sides before diners even need to ask.
She also kept an eye on our side dishes and proactively refilled them whenever needed without us having to ask.
Amber
Most popular items
Signature meat sets and premium cuts grilled tableside by our expert staff
Happiness Set
We ordered the 2pp Happiness Set and it was more than enough for the two of us. The quality of the meat was excellent and everything was absolutely delicious.
Amber Pork Belly
this is the first time we’ve seen someone in Melbourne who made sure each side of the cut pork belly is grilled to golden brown.
WS Teo Yukhoe
The food is top tier every single visit, and the raw beef yukhoe is definitely my favourite. So fresh, flavourful, and perfectly seasoned
Gciella LA Galbi
LA galbi always be my favourite dishes.
Melody
Other favorites
Hearty soups, savory pancakes, and shareable Korean comfort sides
Tofu Soup
We also ordered the tofu soup, and it was one of the highlights of the meal—rich, comforting, and full of flavour.
Thanya Hu Korean Fried Chicken
The korean fried chicken was suprisingly so good.
Melody Corn Cheese
We also got the corn cheese which was honestly a highlight… so creamy, cheesy, and addictive.
Tina Seafood Pancake
We also tried the seafood pancake and the gimmari twigim which was delicious!
Whitney
Beyond the menu
Attentive hospitality details that elevate the tabletop barbecue experience.
Dedicated Tabletop Grilling Service
Staff take complete charge of the gas charcoal grills right at the table, precisely searing each side of meats to golden brown so diners can relax without worrying about burning premium cuts.
Proactive Banchan Replenishment
Servers monitor side dishes and proactively replenish empty bowls without guests ever having to flag down staff or hesitate about requesting refills.
Instant Table Set-Up on Seating
Guests seated without reservations are immediately greeted with table appetisers and hot plates turned on to minimize waiting and start dining straight away.
First-Timer Menu Navigation Guidance
Waitstaff provide attentive first-timer menu walkthroughs to help newcomers navigate set options and meat boards suited to their party size.
Before you head over
Practical advice on reservations, tabletop service, and menu selection for your visit.
Book Ahead or Arrive Early
Peak dining windows and weekends often see an outside queue form, especially after 6:30pm; book your table in advance or arrive early around 5:00pm–6:00pm to bypass wait times.
Let Staff Manage the Grill
Trained staff take complete charge of the tabletop gas charcoal grills, so sit back and let them monitor doneness and grill each cut without feeling pressured to flip meat yourself.
Opt for Structured Meat Sets
Pre-set combinations like the Happiness Set or multi-person meat boards offer structured cuts and balanced portions that comfortably feed groups without ordering guesswork.
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