Every few months, the craving for Korean barbeque hits. When it does, we always go to West Melbourne to one of two restaurants. On this occasion, because we were catching up with a couple of friends and needed to book, we went for Wooga instead of Donwoori (where you can't book—although I'm fairly sure they're both owned and run by the same people).
Delish kimchi stew
The reason we favour these joints is because of their quality and value—nice meat, cheap drinks and insane value for money in the form of their set menus. Because there were four of us, we chose Set B, which for $68 gets you plenty of meat and a delicious kimchi pork and tofu stew.
Kimchi pancake
We also ordered a kimchi seafood pancake but I could have taken or left that—reasonably tasty but doesn't match up to the other stuff.
Free banchan
For me, the best part about it is that you get as much banchan (the pickled side dishes) as you want! For a kimchi fiend like me, this part is very important. Their kimchi also happens to be homemade and ridiculously tasty, much better than the stuff you buy in a box.
Beef rib
Scotch fillet
I know other people feel differently but the meat at Korean BBQ is almost secondary for me. Nonetheless, for those interested, in Set B you get good quality beef brisket, rib, scotch fillet and my favourite—marinated flank. They also help you cook it but if you prefer to take the reigns, they are happy with that as well. Like all good Korean BBQ, Wooga also has an excellent ventilation system installed, minimising the choking smoke and inevitably smelly hair and clothing that comes with such outings.
And the verdict? Inviting decor, friendly service (unless you try and cook the poached pork belly from Set C on the grill—apparently that is a big no no), amazing prices (on this occasion it came to $25 pp including drinks) and great food. A fantastic place to bring friends and catch up over mountains of meat and kimchi.
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