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SOT Dining

98 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 55 people

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98 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 401 704 919
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About SOT Dining

Skip the standard tabletop barbecue smoke for thoughtful Korean bansang sets on Bourke Street. SOT Dining trades sizzle plates for comforting sotbap—steamed pot rice served alongside spicy, chilled mulhoe loaded with raw seafood, crisp banchan, and braised meats. Diners lean toward multi-course sets like the Charim to share tender wagyu and ssam towers, before finishing with nutty perilla oil ice cream topped with sweet yakgwa cookies.

  • Signature Sotbap: Steamed pot rice paired with comforting side dishes, tender steak, and seafood.
  • Sharing Sets: Multi-course bansang spreads built around spicy chilled mulhoe, savory meats, and banchan.
  • Yakgwa Dessert: Rich house-made ice cream finished with fragrant perilla oil and traditional honey cookies.
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Why Choose SOT Dining

Experience refined Korean bansang sets, specialty sotbap, and thoughtful hospitality on Bourke Street.

  • Curated Bansang Sharing Courses

    Multi-course sharing sets like Charim combine stone-pot rice, balanced banchan varieties, and cold seafood starters in a structured tasting progression.

    It was $49pp and came with Mulhoe (spicy ceviche dish), steamed rice with various banchan, a ssam tower with pork belly, and ice cream.

    Thanh Pham

  • Perilla Oil and Yakgwa Dessert

    Set meals conclude with an inventive house dessert pairing perilla seed oil and creamy ice cream with traditional Korean honey cookies.

    Deulkireum Yakgwa Ice Cream (Perilla Oil Ice Cream with Honey Cookie)

    Foodie Siwonie

  • Calm, Minimalist Aesthetic

    Minimalist interior design, tasteful Korean tableware, and attentive pacing create a calm and refined dining atmosphere.

    The interior is beautifully designed with a refined layout and tasteful decor, creating a calm and elevated dining atmosphere.

    Edward Choi

  • Authentic Traditional Craftsmanship

    Tableware and specialized preparation methods reflect authentic Korean presentation, offering a modern culinary experience that respects traditional culinary roots.

    From the tableware to the overall setup, everything feels authentically Korean.

    Minhwa Kim

  • Shared Dining for Dates and Meetups

    Shared tasting sets, diverse side dishes, and comfortable seating layouts naturally support two-person date nights and social catch-ups.

    Such a lovely course meal to share with 2 which is perfect for date nights or friend meetups!

    Foodie Siwonie

  • Dedicated Group Gathering Space

    Attentive hospitality accommodates large gatherings comfortably, offering dedicated upstairs dining space for group events.

    Special shoutout to the restaurant staff as well for making the exception to arrange a nice private space for our group on the second floor since we had quite a large gathering.

    Hong Wei

Signature pot-cooked rice and regional Korean specialties

  • Mulhoe

    The highlight for me was definitely the Mulhoe. The spicy cold broth was refreshing and packed with seafood including salmon, prawns and squid. It was the perfect starter and really whetted the appetite.

    Chloe Chen

  • Steak Sot Bap

    I love their SOt BAP with steak, so yummy so tasty! The beef was so fresh and the sauce they made was so nice to go with the rice.

    Jenny Anderson

  • Daeji Galbi

    - Daeji Galbi: marinated grilled pork ribs with whole garlic and fresh greens

    Anson Wing

  • Yukhoe

    Yukhoe: Korean beef tartare with chips

    Anson Wing

Other favorites

Desserts, sides, and refreshing specialty drinks to round out your meal

  • Deulkireum Yakgwa Ice Cream

    Deulkireum Yakgwa Ice Cream (Perilla Oil Ice Cream with Honey Cookie)

    Foodie Siwonie

  • Miyeok-guk

    What really makes the meal special are the side dishes that come with the 솥밥—the miyeok-guk (seaweed soup), seasoned zucchini, soy-marinated eggs, and chilled cucumber soup. Together, they create such an amazing balance of flavors.

    Nahee Kim

  • Grapefruit Black Tea

    For drinks, the Grapefruit Black Tea and Yuzu Ade were both refreshing and complemented the food well.

    Chloe Chen

  • Green Plum Tea

    Btw, I ordered chicken Sot and green plum tea.

    katrina b

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and distinct culinary touches that elevate Korean dining at SOT.

  • Traditional Method Walkthroughs

    The front-of-house team takes time to walk guests through traditional cooking techniques, explaining how dishes like sotbap are prepared to add an informative, welcoming layer to the meal.

  • Perilla Oil & Yakgwa Dessert

    Multi-course bansang meals conclude with a distinctive house dessert pairing nutty perilla oil ice cream with traditional Korean yakgwa honey cookies.

  • Second-Floor Group Accommodations

    For larger group gatherings, staff arrange dedicated private dining accommodations on the second floor to ensure an intimate, uninterrupted celebration.

  • Dedicated Ssam Table Service

    Sharing sets are built with complete wrap setups, featuring fresh lettuce, perilla leaves, and a generous rotating spread of banchan to customize each bite.

Before you head over

Practical tips for ordering, set menus, and group seating at SOT Dining.

  • Opt for the Multi-Course Sharing Sets

    The 4-course shared tasting sets (like Charim or Janchi at around $49pp) offer strong value and variety, including cold seafood mulhoe, sotbap, ssam, and perilla yakgwa ice cream.

  • Try the Hard-to-Find Mulhoe and Sotbap

    Unlike typical Korean BBQ spots, SOT Dining specializes in regional dishes like cold spicy mulhoe (spicy raw seafood broth) and hot pot-cooked sotbap rice that are rarely prepared at home.

  • Request Upstairs Seating for Larger Groups

    If visiting as a larger group for private dining or special gatherings, request upstairs seating on the second floor where dedicated space can be accommodated.

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