Reviews


At present, there are 714 assessments available from 7 website(s). The mean score for By Korea is 4.5, implying that this restaurant is incredibly well regarded by its guests. By Korea is a Korean restaurant in Melbourne that offers a variety of dishes with mixed reviews from customers. While some diners were disappointed with the lack of protein in certain dishes and felt let down by the service, others found the food to be delicious and the portion sizes to be generous. The restaurant is known for its friendly staff, excellent service, and value for money lunch deals. The kimchi and rice dish, pork Bulgogi, and fried chicken were highlighted as standout dishes worth trying. While there were some complaints about the lack of protein in certain dishes and the service, overall, By Korea offers a unique dining experience for those looking to explore Korean cuisine in Melbourne.

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 714 reviews

Reviews from various websites

INT Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 129 reviews
Cookielessvee
03.02.2024 - 05:57

We had Korean delivered to us and the packaging was perfect. The ordered was packaged with a variety of sides. <br/ <br/ The Mushroom bibimbap was filled with a...

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Nathasya
03.02.2024 - 05:57

definitely a $18 worthy meal! The size is big enough to make me full and the flavour of both dishes are good. Will be one of my choice for lunch!; <br/

Tomja
03.02.2024 - 05:57

Wow we’re we left just speechless after leaving by Korea. This small joint is tucked away in a side street and who would have known they’d deliver such amazing...

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Kaylah
03.02.2024 - 05:57

I booked By Korea for a birthday gathering for 9 people as I had seen amazing reviews and that the restaurant had great meals for sharing. The food was exceptio...

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Uyen
03.02.2024 - 05:57

Great service with incrediblly delicious food, one minor thing is that the food is too spicy for me, the whole experience is great! It’s my 4th or 5th time here...

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Menulist
3.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Bertram
23.07.2022 - 21:54

visited because of its vegan options, but turned out to be vegetarian only on the menu. they were able to do vegan for me. updated by previous review on 2022-06...

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Gerda
09.11.2017 - 07:35

Vic St is filled with delicious affordable restaurants and By Korea is a great addition.

Roslyn
09.11.2017 - 07:35

Just the thing for when you on Victoria St and you can't be Pho'd getting Pho We had the Tofu Bibimbap and the Beef Bulgogi Chili Stew. Served with a

Wyatt
20.11.2017 - 18:48

A great little restaurant, loved by locals, served authentic Korean food in the traditional style, most enjoyable

Toni
20.11.2017 - 18:48

The restaurant is close to being a "hole in the wall" type as it is quite small and sparsely furnished. The staff were very welcoming and friendly.I opted for a...

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 53 reviews
shashi
24.07.2023 - 06:53

Not many places were open at 4:30 pm on a Sunday, so I decided to try some Korean food and Melbourne laneways never disappoints. Asked the staff for the top two...

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wtandy
24.07.2023 - 06:53

Great value, delicious Korean food. Generous serves across an extensive menu. Nothing much to look at, within a very basic restaurant setting, but open late and...

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Lachlan
24.07.2023 - 06:53

This is a value Korean place. They have a variety of japchae, Korean fried chicken, bibimbap and value meals for $19. The calamari and pork bulgolgi value meal...

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travelwithwinny
24.07.2023 - 06:53

Great value for money, 6 of us only ate $99 in total. The beef bulgogi with crunchy rice was nice, the prawn beef fried rice was interesting as it didn't look l...

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travelsmints
24.07.2023 - 06:53

By Korea is a small Korean establishment that you might misjudge from its facade. The crowd that formed a small line gave us the impression that it is one of Me...

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Happycow
3.5 ★ from 8 reviews
AlmaMcIlduff
19.01.2024 - 08:16

We ordered the dolsot bipimbap. With tofu without egg. And a grape drink The kids thought the cucumber and tofu in the dish was delicious. The bibimbap sauce wa...

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vegantrash
19.01.2024 - 08:16

slightly updated menu, tteokbokki has been taken off the vegan section of the menu, as i was informed they can’t make it vegan friendly anymore (fish in the bas...

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Vegan
19.01.2024 - 08:16

I ordered the vegan tofu dolsot take away and was pretty disappointed when I got to my hotel to see there was a fried egg in my box. There was also a creamy sal...

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georgia
19.01.2024 - 08:16

Loved the bibimbap, had lovely crunchy rice, lots of veggies, and crispy tofu. Updated from previous review on 2023-11-03

LewisEatsPlants
19.01.2024 - 08:16

This place is very popular and has a line, so be sure to arrive earlier than you plan to eat. The food was good. Tasty standard Korean fare. The dolsot bibimbap...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 24 reviews
Zomato
4.3 ★ from 245 reviews
Deliveroo
4.7 ★ from 500 reviews

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