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SinJeon
288 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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288 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Right on Little Lonsdale, SinJeon brings serious bunsik energy to Melbourne’s CBD with halal-certified Korean comfort staples. Table turnaround moves fast—scan the QR code at your table, and food lands within minutes. Devotees point straight to the rosé tteokbokki, a fiery, rich bowl of chewy rice cakes loaded with odeng fish cakes. Or grab the K-School Tray, packing bulgogi or sweet chili chicken alongside rice, dumplings, kimbap, and fresh salad. It gets loud and seats fill up quickly around lunch, with tables turning over hot bowls of kimchi fried rice and crispy fried chicken.
- Signature Tteokbokki: Chewy rice cakes simmered with generous helpings of odeng fish cakes, featuring a spicy sauce or creamy rosé variation.
- Halal-Certified Menu: The entire menu is Halal-certified, serving sweet chili chicken, honey soy wings, bulgogi, and freshly rolled kimbap.
- K-School Tray Combo: Cafeteria-style combo lunch tray combining beef bulgogi or fried chicken with dumplings, kimbap, rice, and crisp salad.
What's On at SinJeon
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose SinJeon
Discover why diners choose SinJeon for authentic, Halal-certified Korean street food in Melbourne CBD.
Authentic Chewy Tteokbokki and Street Classics
SinJeon delivers iconic Korean street eats, preparing soft, chewy tteokbokki balanced with sweet-spicy chili sauces and traditional odeng.
the rice cakes were really soft and chewy, and the sauce had the perfect balance of spicy and a little sweet
Ghadeer All-in-One K-School Tray Combos
Guests enjoy variety platters like the signature cafeteria-style tray loaded with proteins, dumplings, kimbap, and fresh sides.
With a choice of beef bulgogi or fried chicken (I chose the latter), 2 crispy dumplings, 2 kimbap, salad, and rice, this dish offers nice variety.
Shaun D'Monte Certified Halal Street Dining
The entire menu offers diners seeking halal options full confidence with certified street food staples ranging from fried chicken to rice cakes.
If you are looking for authentic Korean street food in the city, Sinjeon is a must-visit, especially since it is a Halal-certified restaurant!
Meredita Susanty Accessible Halal Korean Options
Diners needing verified halal alternatives in Melbourne can comfortably access affordable Korean favorites together in one central spot.
As a Muslim, it can be hard to find a halal restaurant, and this place is one of the good ones.
Reza Asmaniarti Rapid Counter and QR Turnaround
Ordering via QR code or counter provides piping-hot dishes to the table in minutes for high-efficiency CBD meals.
the service here is incredible cuz I swear I ordered like 5 minutes ago and the food is already placed in front of me
H3 Jinil Swift Table Service
Quick ordering workflows paired with attentive staff ensure seamless, zero-fuss lunch and dinner turnarounds.
All the staff has a remarkably quick turnaround, food arrived piping hot in no time.
Mirrorh0ck
Most popular items
Authentic Korean street food classics and signature combination platters
Tteokbokki
I tried the tteokbokki here and it was sooo good the rice cakes were really soft and chewy, and the sauce had the perfect balance of spicy and a little sweet.
Ghadeer K-School Tray
With a choice of beef bulgogi or fried chicken (I chose the latter), 2 crispy dumplings, 2 kimbap, salad, and rice, this dish offers nice variety.
Shaun D'Monte Kimbap
The gimbap was so delicious, it turned me into a better man than I was yesterday.
Koe Lee Korean Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy Korean fried chicken with great flavor. Portions are generous and perfect for sharing, and the sides complement the meal well.
Maia Nguyen
Before you head over
Essential advice on ordering, dietary options, and menu formats
Halal Dietary Assurance
Diners seeking certified options can enjoy Korean staples with confidence, as the menu is Halal-certified.
Ordering Options
Place orders using the QR code or at the counter for near-instant turnaround and hot dishes.
K-School Tray Variety
For solo dining or varied cravings, order the K-School Tray to sample chicken or bulgogi alongside kimbap, dumplings, rice, and salad.
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