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Towoo Korean Charcoal BBQ

603 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia

Recommended by 57 people

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603 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia

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+61 3 9836 0445
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Towoo Korean Charcoal BBQ

Whitehorse Road’s go-to for real charcoal Korean barbecue packs serious heat across two lively levels. Longtime regulars lean into the marinated short ribs and crisp seafood pancakes, paired with fresh banchan. First-timers can relax—servers step in at the table to help select cuts, mind the live coals, and scissor the meat into bite-sized pieces.

  • Guided Table-Side Grilling: Table-side staff help guide set selections, manage the charcoal fire, and cut meats into bite-sized pieces.
  • Live Charcoal Pits: Meats sizzle over glowing charcoal hearths across a bustling multi-level dining room.
  • Signature Korean Staples: Crispy seafood pancakes, lotus root chips, and generous fresh banchan round out the grilled sets.
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Why Diners Choose Towoo Korean Charcoal BBQ

Why diners choose Towoo Korean Charcoal BBQ for group gatherings and authentic tabletop dining

  • Authentic Charcoal Tabletop Grilling

    Towoo equips each dining station with genuine charcoal grilling, infusing cuts like the Towoo beef set with deep barbecue flavor.

    Ordered the lotus chips, kimchi pancake and the towoo beef set. All good yummy food.

    Mako Ghetto

  • High-Quality Complementary Korean Staples

    Alongside classic barbecue cuts, the kitchen prepares freshly made Korean staples including crisp seafood pancakes and savory sides.

    The food is top-notch—especially the seafood pancake, wagyu beef, and marinated short ribs.

    Tim Chen

  • Effortless Hosting for First-Time Diners

    Attentive servers ease the process for newcomers by advising on sets and actively cutting and grilling meats table-side.

    The staff was considerate enough to help choose the correct menu options and also help throughout the meal with the barbeque and making bite size portions of the grilled meat.

    sayuri shenoy

  • Trusted Gathering Spot for Group Dining

    Long-time guests enjoy reliable flavors, generous fresh banchan, and welcoming service that makes repeat dining worry-free.

    We’ve tried many other Korean BBQ spots, but none come close to this one in terms of flavor and overall experience.

    Tim Chen

  • Energetic Boutique Dining Environment

    The boutique multi-level dining room creates an energetic, vibrant setting suited for evening social gatherings and celebrations.

    Awesome boutique Korean barbecue, much better than the ones in box hill.

    Katie Chuang

  • Tender, Flavorful Marinated Meats

    High-grade marinated cuts cooked over live coals deliver tender, juicy texture and consistent depth of flavor.

    Meat wise the marinated beef ribs are my favourite, great flavour and so soft and juicy.

    Katie Chuang

Signature grilled meats and Korean staples praised by diners

  • Marinated Beef Ribs

    Meat wise the marinated beef ribs are my favourite, great flavour and so soft and juicy.

    Katie Chuang

  • Seafood Pancake

    The food is top-notch—especially the seafood pancake, wagyu beef, and marinated short ribs.

    Tim Chen

  • Wagyu Beef

    The food is top-notch—especially the seafood pancake, wagyu beef, and marinated short ribs.

    Tim Chen

  • Towoo Beef Set

    Ordered the lotus chips, kimchi pancake and the towoo beef set. All good yummy food.

    Mako Ghetto

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make a reservation?

Booking in advance is strongly recommended. While the restaurant has an upstairs dining area, it fills up very quickly during dinner service.

Do staff help cook the barbecue at the table?

Yes, staff actively assist throughout the meal by helping first-timers choose the right menu sets and grilling the meat at your table into bite-sized portions.

What dishes and barbecue meats are popular to order?

Popular choices include the marinated short ribs (galbi), wagyu beef, seafood pancake, and lotus root chips. BBQ set menus are also available for groups.

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