Hinoak Korean Charcoal BBQ 7 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley, Victoria 3150

"Nice decor and atmosphere. Well trained and attentive staff. First time see this way of cooking in a Korean restaurant. Overall nice meat, but pork belly was a letdown. I expect it to be more juicy. I think they use drumsticks meat to make Korean fried chicken which is surprising to me. I like the original one the most. The japchae was nice as well."

"Mixed Feelings about Hinoak Korean Charcoal BBQ Hinoak Korean Charcoal BBQ, located conveniently close to my home in Glen Waverley, is one of the few Korean BBQ places that I frequent. The restaurant is distinct for its unique charcoal grilling method, with the grill embedded vertically into the table, an arrangement that effectively eliminates oil smoke. This feature contributes to a cleaner and more enjoyable dining atmosphere. On the topic of food quality, the ingredients are generally fresh. However, there was an instance when the Wagyu beef had a slightly off taste. Other than that one occasion, the food has been quite good. One downside is the dining environment. It feels rather crowded due to the tightly-packed table arrangement. It gets to a point where we have difficulty placing all the dishes on the table, which can detract from the overall dining experience. There are other Korean BBQ options in the vicinity, and considering my less than perfect experiences at Hinoak, I anticipate that I might not visit as frequently as before. Unless the price-performance ratio improves, which seems unlikely, my visits might become less frequent. While Hinoak offers a unique dining experience, it might need to work on some aspects to enhance its competitiveness."

"We had an outstanding dining experience at this BBQ restaurant. The service was excellent as they cooked the BBQ for us, right at our table (not many Korean BBQ places provide this kind of service here in Melbourne). The staff were well trained, professional, and friendly, making us feel welcome from start to finish. The meat was of exceptional quality, perfectly seasoned and of high grade. We were intrigued by their innovative method of BBQ, using a cassette-type casing to secure the charcoal sideways, resulting in impeccably cooked meat. The restaurant was impeccably clean and well maintained, creating a delightful dining atmosphere. The softly lit seating area added a cozy and relaxing touch. We will definitely be returning to this wonderful establishment"

"We really enjoyed our experience. The staff were super friendly and on top of it, from seating, communicating to preparing our meats. They were also accommodating with our little one. The food was delicious, meat’s amazing quality, with plenty of condiments. Special mention to the cheesy corn!"

"What an amazing experience. Best a Korean BBQ I’ve had. Amazing concept of cooking with little to no smoke and no smelly clothes. Incredible meats all sourced locally and cooked by a friendly efficient team of young attentive hosts. Don’t forget the KFC! Excellent"