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SOT, Melbourne, AU-VIC

SOT

4.4
4.4
14 Reviews
$40 and under
Korean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
Connecting you to Korean Flavours

Our name, SOT(솥), is the Korean word for a traditional cooking pot, the soul of every Korean kitchen. It is a symbol of warmth, nourishment, and hearty meals shared with loved ones.

Our signature SOT BAP (rice cooked in a pot) brings out rich flavours and a perfect texture using the traditional Korean rice cooking method. It’s a symphony of flavours, enhanced by the finest ingredients carefully layered.

Beyond SOT BAP, our BANSANG menu offers a complete Korean dining experience. With a variety of seasonal banchan (side dishes) and a comforting soup, each Bansang is a curated experience of Korean culinary traditions.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Korean
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0401 704 919
  • Website
    https://www.instagram.com/sot_dining/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Doowon Lee
  • Catering
    Please contact us directly
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us directly
  • Location
    98 Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne
  • Cross street
    Bourke Street and Exhibition Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Trams 86 and 96 stop at 7-Russell St/Bourke St
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • City Centre

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SOT offers a delightful dining experience with standout dishes like the seafood and steak sotbab, praised for their "really good" flavors and "amazing" ambience. While some note slower service, others celebrate the "value and flavours" and "incredible" Korean cuisine. Friendly staff and a vibrant atmosphere enhance the visit.

14 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I tried Daeji Galbi(grilled pork ribs), and it was one of the best dishes I’ve had in a while. It was presented amazing and the portion was just right. I’ve been to other Korean restaurants, but this place is up at the top of my list from now.

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  2. Samantha

    Victoria

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food lacked flavour. Low value for money, much rather eat somewhere else. Won’t be returning

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  3. Hyungwan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor was wonderful with warm lighting. It created the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing meal. It’s a fantastic choice for a cozy dinner spot.

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  4. Dorothy

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's awesome. 👍🥰👏 I've never experienced that kind of food ever in Melbourne. I'm definitely coming back again very soon. Also I'll recommend "SOT " all my friends and families. Service staffs was very helpful and kindly.

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  5. Grace

    Amsterdam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening at SOT Dining. Everything was outstanding. The menu selection, quality of the food, ambience , and service were all enjoyable. Can't wait to go back !

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  6. Elisabeth

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a really good time at SOT. Food was really good - we tried the seafood sotbab and the steak sotbab, portion sizes were slightly smaller but quite filling. Ambience and service were also amazing, will definitely come back to try their cold noodles.

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  7. Rona

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Only 1/3 levels open so it was a bit busy and cramped seated next to the door

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  8. sollee

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The worst restaurant I've ever been to in Melbourne. There were many people around me who didn't get their food and I couldn't believe I was one of them. After one person finished eating, a long time passed and no other food came out, so I asked them and they said our food wasn't ready but it was already marked as out so no one was making our food. We decided to just leave. The food was too expensive for the food and service we had. It was a really bad evening for a friend who had been waiting for us. I guess they weren't ready for business.

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  9. David

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious. The service was very slow and they struggled to explain how SOT works as a meals. It was was all made up for by the food. Every dish was great. And the KFC chicken is some of the best I have had in town

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food took 45 minutes to come out. We dined at an off peak time (1:30pm) and didn’t leave the restaurant till 3pm. The restaurant was also not that busy with many other tables also waiting for their food. The food itself was mediocre, many other Korean restaurants in Melbourne with cheaper, better food and faster surface. The only highlight was the ambience of the restaurant itself. Can definitely take a miss on this one; wouldn’t recommend.

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SOT is rated 4.4 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for SOT

98 Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bourke Street and Exhibition Street
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Korean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Trams 86 and 96 stop at 7-Russell St/Bourke St
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Doowon Lee
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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