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The Galbi BBQ

270 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

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270 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

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+61 457 551 171
HoursMonday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Galbi BBQ

North Melbourne’s The Galbi BBQ cuts the stress out of gogi-gui by handling every sear over charcoal embers. Forget wrestling with the tongs yourself. Regulars head straight for the full-service treatment, where staff watch the grill and turn thick cuts of unmarinated beef rib so you can just talk across the table. Order one of the multi-meat combos. The feast lands with bubbling bowls of spicy clam soft tofu stew, purple rice, and bottomless plates of banchan—including a snappy, chili-laced chive salad.

  • Full-Service Grilling: Attentive staff manage the tabletop charcoal grills and swap plates between cuts so you never risk burning your meat.
  • Generous Set Menus: Generous multi-meat combos arrive with rich soft tofu stews, black rice, and thick cuts of beef rib.
  • Refillable Banchan: Complimentary side dishes come with unlimited refills, including house kimchi and a chili-dressed chive salad.
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Why Diners Choose The Galbi BBQ

Experience full-service charcoal Korean barbecue with unlimited banchan, generous sets, and staff-managed grilling across from Queen Victoria Market.

  • Hands-Off Tabletop Grilling Service

    Staff take full control of cooking and monitoring meats directly at the table, regularly changing cooking plates so diners never have to manage heat or risk burning expensive cuts.

    The staff help to cook and monitor your grill plates for you so you won’t have to worry about precious meat stuck to the grill plate or burning your meats.

    Cathy Liem

  • Generous Sets with Refillable Banchan

    Multi-course meat combinations arrive with generous portion sizes and free, continuous refills on crisp, house-made banchan side dishes.

    The side dishes are super refreshing and tasty—and yes, you can get free refills! The meat? Absolutely spectacular.

    Grace HappyLife

  • Smoky Authentic Charcoal Grills

    Meats are grilled over genuine tabletop charcoal embers rather than gas or electric elements, infusing deep smoky depth into prime galbi and wagyu.

    Loved the fact that the bbq was charcoal instead of electric.

    Eric Kuang

  • House Specialties and Rich Traditional Stews

    Barbecue courses are paired with steaming, authentic traditional stews like spicy clam soft tofu soup alongside flavorful marinated beef ribs.

    The clam tofu stew was so good!! Best in Melbourne I say. Generous with the tofu and the clams used were actually sweet!

    Chelsea

  • Effortless Group and Family Feasting

    Because attentive staff handle the grilling and timing, large parties and family gatherings can socialize freely without someone stuck tending the fire.

    We can just enjoy our food and relax for the evening. Ordered a 2 person set and the food was definitely made for more than 2 people, the portions were huge and theres also unlimited sides. A must-go for family meals for big group gatherings.

    Duncan Lee

  • Comfortable Setting for Shared Moments

    The cozy dining room maintains comfortable noise levels and attentive hospitality that let friends and couples converse effortlessly during celebrations.

    Not overly noisy and can easily have conversations. The quality of food is incredible and an equally amazing service to match.

    SS

Customer-favorite barbecue sets and signature grilled ribs

  • Combination Set A

    We ordered Combination Set A, which included pork belly, beef tartare, and chicken rib. It was the perfect amount of food for our group of 4 adults and 2 kids.

    Jarryd White

  • Galbi

    This restaurant is known for its galbi, and it definitely lived up to the hype. While I wasn't a big fan of the other meat options, the galbi was outstanding and truly the highlight of the meal.

    Christopher Wu

  • Unmarinated beef rib

    Hands down their unmarinated beef rib is a 🤩 winner! 🤩 Please do give it a try.

    Cathy Liem

  • Marinated galbi ribs

    The marinated galbi ribs are so tender despite being served in a large chunk of meat on the bone.

    Hannah Le

Other favorites

Complementary stews, savory pancakes, and classic Korean sides

  • Spicy clam soft tofu stew

    spicy clam soft tofu stew, a good variety of banchan, and 2 bowls of black rice.

    Kaitlyn Quek

  • Kimchi soup

    I love their kimchi soup and the portions are perfect.

    Dee C.

  • Seafood pancake

    Seafood pancake was good, but very rich. You would only want that to share.

    D J Bowles

  • Corn cheese

    I also really enjoyed the side dishes, particularly the kimchi, seafood pancakes, and the corn cheese.

    Christopher Wu

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful table service and authentic charcoal grilling details that elevate your barbecue meal

  • Dedicated Hands-On Table Grilling

    Servers manage the table grilling from start to finish, continually adjusting the heat and turning cuts so you never have to tend the grill yourself.

  • Fresh Grill Plate Swaps Between Dishes

    Staff actively switch out cooking plates whenever a new meat course begins, preventing residue and scorch marks from altering flavor.

  • Smoky Charcoal Table Cooking

    Grills run on traditional table charcoal rather than gas or electric burners, infusing cuts with distinct wood-smoke aroma and char.

  • Complimentary Banchan Refills

    Traditional banchan sides are kept topped up throughout your meal with free, attentive table refills.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, meal sets, and payments for dining at The Galbi BBQ

  • Book in advance for evening visits

    Tables fill up rapidly even on Sunday evenings, so reserve ahead to secure your spot without a wait.

  • Order set combos to maximize portions and banchan

    Set combinations come with substantial meat cuts, hearty stew, rice, and complimentary refills of side dishes like kimchi and chive salad.

  • Check payment options and weekend surcharges

    Keep in mind that weekend visits incur a surcharge, while settling your bill in cash qualifies for a discount.

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