
Doju
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia
The Read
Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Doju is worth booking for a polished modern Korean meal in Melbourne CBD, especially if fermentation-led flavours and a calm dining room matter more than barbecue theatre. At $75 per person, it suits dates, small celebrations and food-focused diners who want a seasonal Korean format with Good Food Guide recognition behind it.
About Doju
At $75 per person, Doju is a Melbourne booking for modern Korean cooking. The details are concise: the restaurant is in Melbourne, the price is $75 per person, the dress code is smart casual, and the kitchen is associated with dishes such as tteokbokki, bossam lunch, dishes featuring aged doenjang, and hangwa-inspired desserts.
The strongest reason to go is that modern Korean focus. For first-timers, the clearest reference points are the named dishes and flavours: tteokbokki, bossam lunch, aged doenjang and hangwa-inspired desserts.
Modern Korean cooking in Melbourne
Doju’s positioning is simple: modern Korean dining in Melbourne at $75 per person. That makes it a useful choice for diners who want Korean flavours in a more considered restaurant setting.
Look for tteokbokki, bossam lunch, dishes featuring aged doenjang and hangwa-inspired desserts as the clearest guide to Doju’s identity.
The tasting-menu question is a format question
Treat the $75 per person figure as the confirmed price point, not proof of a particular format.
That makes the value equation direct. Doju works well for diners who specifically want modern Korean cooking in Melbourne and are comfortable with a $75 per person spend.
Who should book, and who should skip it
Book Doju if modern Korean is the brief, $75 per person is within budget, and smart casual dress suits the occasion.
For broader Melbourne planning, the Melbourne restaurants guide is the cleaner next step; pair it with the Melbourne bars guide if dinner needs a second stop, or the Melbourne hotels guide if this is part of a city stay.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–2 PM, 5–10 PM · Tuesday: 12–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Location
- 530 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- doju.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9576 7447
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern, quietly elegant CBD dining room with a refined, minimalist aesthetic where seasonal Korean flavours are presented with polished, attentive service and an emphasis on calm, conversational dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Tasting menu, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2023
Signature Dishes
- tteokbokki
- bossam lunch
- dishes featuring aged doenjang
- hangwa-inspired desserts
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 530 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
530 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia · Directions
Recognition and awards
Explore Melbourne
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Doju?
Go in expecting modern Korean cooking in Melbourne. Reference points include tteokbokki, bossam lunch, dishes featuring aged doenjang and hangwa-inspired desserts. The price is $75 per person, and the dress code is smart casual.
Is Doju worth the price?
Doju is worth considering if you want modern Korean food in Melbourne and $75 per person fits your budget. The clearest reasons to book are the cuisine, price point and signature dishes such as tteokbokki, bossam lunch, aged-doenjang dishes and hangwa-inspired desserts.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Doju?
Before booking, confirm the current menu structure with Doju directly; the confirmed price point is $75 per person.
























