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SSAM Korean BBQ - CBD

189 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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189 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 481 388 456
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About SSAM Korean BBQ - CBD

CBD grill hounds flock to this King Street hub for all-you-can-eat wagyu alongside self-serve raw marinated crab. It moves fast, draws queues even on a Wednesday, and skips cheap fillers. Hit the grill plates with marbled beef and pork, or pivot to hotpot when you want bubbling broth instead. Regulars make straight for the chilled counters—loading up on raw soy prawns and salmon sashimi alongside traditional banchan. Wrap each charred cut in crisp lettuce with spicy ssamjang, then balance the savory heat with a cool pull from the soft-serve machine.

  • Unlimited Wagyu & Meats: An all-you-can-eat spread of marbled wagyu cuts, pork, and ready-to-grill marinated proteins without carb fillers.
  • Raw Marinated Seafood: Chilled buffet counters stocked with unlimited raw soy marinated crab, soy prawns, and fresh salmon sashimi.
  • Grill & Hotpot Options: Freedom to pivot between tabletop barbecue plates and bubbling hotpot broths during your seating.
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Why SSAM Korean BBQ Stands Out

Why diners choose SSAM for all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and specialty raw seafood in Melbourne CBD.

  • Abundant Premium Wagyu and Marinated Cuts

    Diners enjoy an extensive self-serve selection of tender, high-marbling beef, wagyu cuts, and marinated meats without rationing.

    The Wagyu beef was absolutely amazing — super tender, juicy, and full of flavour. The variety of dishes was fantastic, from BBQ meats to hot food, seafood, and delicious sides.

    Siraji Ryan

  • Flexible Dual BBQ and Hotpot Formats

    Tables can effortlessly alternate between charcoal-style tabletop grilling and bubbling hotpot broths within the buffet seating.

    All you can eat 1.5 hour limit for $49.90 during dinner, you can also swap from bbq to hotpot.

    Peter C

  • Unlimited Delicacy Raw Seafood and Sashimi

    Unlike typical all-you-can-eat buffets, the counters provide raw soy sauce marinated crab, raw marinated prawns, and fresh salmon sashimi.

    Have the Soy Sauce Marinated Crab, and Soy Sauce Marinated Prawns that can be eaten straight away, tuna and sashimi, all high value items.

    William Chu

  • Authentic Korean Dining Atmosphere

    Authentic flavors across raw specialties, seasoned meats, and traditional banchan evoke the feeling of dining at a lively Korean grill table.

    Honestly, dining here feels like I’m having dinner in Korea every single time. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for quality Korean BBQ and traditional flavors.

    Phia Matsuo

  • Uncompromised Protein-Focused Feasting

    The spread avoids cheap carb fillers, letting diners focus entirely on satisfying, high-protein indulgence.

    Been to many places with all you can eat where they provide mostly carb filled food as a tactic to reduce your consumption but this place is definitely not one of them.

    Jacinta Ling (Jmom)

  • Deeply Fulfilling Value for Indulgence

    Diners leave feeling genuinely rewarded by the breadth of offerings and premium dishes delivered at fair buffet pricing.

    The value for money is great as you can eat as much as belly can take and everything is very fresh!

    Emiro Mendoza

Signature grill cuts and unlimited marinated raw seafood specialties

  • Soy Sauce Marinated Crab

    Their Korean marinated crab and shrimp are always so fresh and full of flavor

    Phia Matsuo

  • Wagyu beef

    The Wagyu beef was absolutely amazing — super tender, juicy, and full of flavour.

    Siraji Ryan

  • Soy Sauce Marinated Prawns

    Have the Soy Sauce Marinated Crab, and Soy Sauce Marinated Prawns that can be eaten straight away

    William Chu

  • Salmon sashimi

    For dinner they have unlimited salmon sashimi and unagi.

    Tran Nguyen

Other favorites

Complimentary buffet sides, hot kitchen dishes, and sweet finishes

  • Japchae

    Fried foods looks so good but my fav still japchae and fried rice.

    lia riddle

  • Ice cream

    There is also ice cream to finish the experience of your belly allows you to take in something sweet at the end.

    Emiro Mendoza

  • Fried chicken

    sweet and tangy fried chicken added a satisfying contrast

    Remi Beauvais

  • Watermelon

    The watermelon was also surprisingly sweet and refreshing.

    Ge Ashley

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the buffet dining time limit work?

SSAM operates as an all-you-can-eat buffet with standard seating limits of 90 minutes (1.5 hours) or up to 2 hours depending on the package chosen. Keep an eye on the clock during your meal to avoid extra time charges.

Are raw marinated seafood and sashimi included in the buffet?

Yes, the buffet features unlimited raw marinated crab, soy-marinated prawns, sashimi (including salmon), and sushi in addition to barbecue meats and hot dishes.

How is the restaurant laid out between floors?

The buffet food stations are located on the ground floor. While there is seating on both levels, dining upstairs requires walking up and down narrow stairs to refill your plate.

Can you book a table in advance?

Yes, reservations can be made and are highly recommended during busy periods to avoid wait times, though walk-ins may experience lines during peak hours.

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