Restaurant

Dawn House Buffet

17 Silverwater Rd, Auburn NSW 2144, Australia

Recommended by 60 people

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17 Silverwater Rd, Auburn NSW 2144, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Dawn House Buffet

Dawn House Buffet dishes up an all-you-can-eat feast with a dual tabletop grill and simmering hotpot under strings of fairy lights. It is a rare find across Sydney for a completely halal Korean barbecue setup, pairing house mocktails with cuts of beef brisket, prawns, and crunchy fried chicken without any alcohol on site. The covered backyard patio channels an airy camping cookout—complete with K-pop music on a projector screen—keeping the space breezy and free of heavy smoke. Grab instant noodles and rice cakes to drop directly into bubbling tteokbokki broth while unmarinated beef sizzles along the outer hotplate ring.

  • Simultaneous hotpot and grill: A central steamboat pan bubbles with broth for noodles and rice cakes while beef sizzles on the surrounding outer ring.
  • Halal-friendly spread: An alcohol-free, fully halal Korean barbecue feast featuring beef brisket, chicken, and mocktails.
  • Backyard camping setup: Undercover outdoor dining strung with fairy lights and a projector screen offers breezy, camping-style airflow.

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Why Choose Dawn House Buffet

Discover what makes Dawn House Buffet a standout destination for all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hotpot.

  • Simultaneous Hotpot and KBBQ in One Place

    Diners can cook unlimited cuts of meat alongside a central hotpot pan for noodles and broths at an accessible all-you-can-eat price point.

    Good value for money as you get bbq and hotpot in one.

    Suzana Doha
  • Abundant Buffet with Hot Prepared Korean Sides

    A wide selection of marinated meats, fresh seafood, and hot prepared sides like Korean fried chicken and dumplings ensures a filling meal.

    For just $39.00pp you can enjoy an unlimited amount of high quality meat, seafood and freshly cooked dishes like Korean Fried Chicken, Dumplings and many more items

    Christina T-P
  • Halal-Certified Barbecue Experience

    The buffet is fully halal-friendly with alcohol-free dining and refreshing mocktail pairings, creating a welcoming and worry-free feast.

    AYCE HALAL KBBQ which is a dream.

    Aimee Meng
  • Unbeatable Value for Unlimited Dining

    Guests enjoy exceptional value and generous portions, leaving fully satisfied without the high per-person cost typical of traditional KBBQ.

    For only $39pp you get unlimited halal meat, korean fried chicken and sides 😍 you really can’t find this value anywhere else

    Lara Alexandra
  • Camp-Style Semi-Outdoor Backyard Vibe

    The semi-outdoor undercover space with ambient lighting and big-screen music creates a breezy, relaxed camping aesthetic unlike conventional smoke-filled rooms.

    Kpop on the big screen with cute fairylights vibe.

    Ting G
  • Well-Ventilated Dining Without Barbecue Odors

    High ceilings and natural airflow significantly reduce lingering smoke, allowing diners to enjoy table grilling without smoke clinging to clothes.

    Place was well ventilated in undercover outdoor so didn't smell like bbq afterwards.

    Lucky Duckee

Other favorites

Sides, desserts, and refreshing beverages to complete your feast

  • Bingsu

    The bingsu was a winner.

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  • Ice peach tea

    I also really lovee 🥰🥰 this 緒かわい ice peach tea.

    Hector Nguyen Duy
  • Dumplings

    freshly cooked dishes like Korean Fried Chicken, Dumplings and many more items

    Christina T-P
  • Kimchi

    kimchi was outstanding

    Von Delizo

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality, customized accommodations, and unique dining comforts.

  • Staff Area Accommodation for Prayer

    When requested by dining guests, staff warmly welcomed sisters to pray Maghreb in their staff area.

  • Personal Owner Assistance for Vegetarians

    The owner personally walked through vegetarian buffet selections and prepared a dedicated vegetarian BBQ platter for guests.

  • Projector Screen & Fairy Light Vibe

    The covered backyard space pairs camping-style lighting with a large projector screen broadcasting K-pop music for dining tables.

  • Dual-Cooker Stove with Low Smoke

    A dual-cooker setup integrates a central hotpot pan bordered by an outer grill ring, engineered to let meats cook steadily while minimizing lingering smoke on clothes.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, street parking, and undercover outdoor dining

  • Book ahead online

    Tables fill fast and walk-ins can face 30 to 40-minute waits, so book your spot online ahead of time to secure a table within the 90-minute dining window.

  • Park on nearby side streets

    There is no parking directly on the main road in front of the restaurant, so plan to park on nearby side streets like Adderley Street and walk a short distance.

  • Dress for semi-outdoor dining

    The dining area is undercover and semi-outdoors, which keeps smoke down but can feel warm during hotter weather, so dress comfortably for the ambient forecast.

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