Restaurant
Mumchan (City)
395 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Mumchan (City)
395 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked away on Little Bourke Street, this tiny takeaway counter dispenses homestyle Korean cooking built around true sonmat. CBD workers queue early for the dedicated deli fridge, stocking up on weekly meal-prep staples like cucumber kimchi, rolled omelettes, and potato salad. Space is minimal—just a few stools inside. The food speaks plainly for itself. Regulars steer newcomers toward the raw marinated crab and hearty bowls of beef bibimbap, while the kimbap is hand-rolled throughout the day when batches run out. On cold afternoons, fish cake skewers simmer in a gently peppered broth beside the register.
- Take-Home Banchan Deli: A dedicated retail fridge packed with cucumber kimchi, egg rolls, and packaged homestyle dishes ready for weekly meal prep.
- On-Demand Fresh Kimbap: Seaweed rice rolls stuffed generously with options like spicy pork or tuna mayo, hand-rolled fresh across service.
- Simmered Fish Cake Broth: Steaming skewers resting in a savory, lightly spiced broth built for quick workday refuels.
- Raw Marinated Crab: Fresh raw marinated crab praised by regulars as a standout delicacy alongside loaded bibimbap bowls.
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Why Choose Mumchan (City)
From freshly rolled kimbap and balanced lunch bowls to a stocked banchan fridge, discover why Mumchan is a CBD staple.
Wholesome, Balanced Workday Lunches
Fresh, wholesome lunch bowls and rolls like bibimbap and beef kimbap provide a fast, nutritious midday meal in the Melbourne CBD.
I highly recommend this place for a balanced and yummy lunch! Especially their beef kimbap
Naomi Kricheli Kimbap Hand-Rolled Fresh Throughout the Day
Kimbap is crafted with high-quality ingredients every few hours and freshly rolled on demand if a preferred flavour is out of stock.
Super high quality banchan/vegetables used inside, and freshly made every few hours.
Charlotte Effortless Home Meal Prep with Deli Banchan
A fully stocked retail fridge filled with authentic kimchi, pickled sides, and ready-to-heat soups simplifies home meal planning for busy schedules.
Huge variety of delicious yet homely banchans and soups; perfect for busy people who may not have time to meal prep.
Emily Chen Convenient Provisions for Park Picnics
The takeaway counter's packaged side dishes and ready-to-eat rolls offer an effortless, portable spread ideal for outdoor picnics in nearby Flagstaff Gardens.
the serving is generous and the price is pretty reasonable. perfect for a picnic in flagstaff gardens
Rachael Martin Nostalgic Flavours of Home-Style Korean Cooking
Generously packed homestyle banchan and traditional dishes evoke the warmth of maternal cooking and family memories.
This reminded me of my family back in Korea and I'm happy to have a banchan place in Melb cbd with such an affordable price.
Jaimin No Warm, Maternal Hospitality
Customers are welcomed like family by the attentive owner and staff, creating an inviting, comforting atmosphere in an intimate counter setting.
she was super duper nice, down to earth, felt like my own mom.
Roxanne Tedyanto
Most popular items
Nutritious, authentic homestyle Korean lunches and fresh rolls for your workday break
Bibimbap
Mumchan is the best bibimbap I have had in Melbourne. It makes for an absolutely perfect work lunch: reasonably priced and yet so delicious it feels like a special treat.
Imogen S-B Beef Kimbap
I highly recommend this place for a balanced and yummy lunch! Especially their beef kimbap🤤10/10
Naomi Kricheli Kimchi Fried Rice
Such a cute and cozy little Korean food shop, I had the Kimchi Fried Rice which tasted super authentic and delicious.
Matt J Tteokbokki
In my opinion, the best tteokboki in Melbourne (very sweet and right amount of spice, the tteok texture is also perfect).
Roxanne Tedyanto
Other favorites
Authentic banchan, soups, and homestyle side dishes to complete your meal or stock your fridge
Fish Cake Skewers
it is a must to get fish cake here. The broth is so savory, flavourful and with a hint of spice, it hits the spot everything and especially during this rainy cold season.
Kelly Tran Raw Crab
The raw crab was amazing, extremely fresh and the best I have had in melboure so far, definitely recommend for anyone who wants to give it a try.
Zidane Grignon Seafood Pancake
seafood pancake from the fridge which the owner kindly offered to heat up for me to enjoy.
C C Kimchi
Amazing kimchi, so fresh and tastes just like my grandma’s from memory.
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Beyond the menu
Thoughtful maternal gestures and custom touches that elevate a quick CBD lunch stop
Fresh Gimbap Rolled to Order
The staff will hand-roll a fresh gimbap on the spot if your preferred filling has run out or if the scheduled batch is already finished.
Complimentary Heating for Deli Sides
Staff proactively offer to warm up chilled retail deli selections, such as seafood pancakes taken right out of the fridge.
Complimentary House Seaweed Soup
Guests ordering takeaway have been treated to spontaneous complimentary cups of warm seaweed soup.
Tailored Plant-Based Accommodations
Kimbap orders are readily customized for strict vegan diets by preparing them fresh with no egg and no fish sauce upon request.
Before you head over
Practical tips for ordering lunch and grabbing takeaway banchan at Mumchan
Plan for Takeaway or Picnic
Seating is extremely limited with just a few counter perches and outdoor tables, so plan to take your meal back to the office or over to nearby Flagstaff Gardens.
Ask for Fresh Rolls if Display is Empty
If your preferred kimbap roll is sold out from the display, the staff can roll a fresh batch on the spot upon request.
Specify Dietary Requests at the Counter
The kitchen easily accommodates vegan and vegetarian diets for kimbap—just request no egg and no fish when ordering.
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