Heaps Korean
7/7 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
ClosedToday 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 20:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A standout Korean restaurant in central Byron Bay with a near-flawless 4.9 rating.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 19:30
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 19:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 19:30
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 19:30
- Friday
- 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 20:00
- SundayToday
- 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 20:00
Why it's worth checking out
Heaps Korean sits on Lawson Street in the heart of Byron Bay, bringing vibrant Korean flavours to Australia's favourite beach town. In a relaxed, food-loving town spoiled for dining choice, it's earned a near-flawless reputation — a strong sign of a place delivering both genuine flavour and a great experience.
The appeal is that combination of bold, satisfying Korean cooking and a buzzy, central location, just a short stroll from the beach and the main streets. It fits Byron's eclectic, quality-conscious mood perfectly, and the near-perfect feedback shows it's become a genuine favourite among locals and visitors alike.
A 4.9 rating from more than 550 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and central Byron gets very busy over weekends and holidays — and a highly rated spot books out — so it's well worth checking current details and booking directly before you go, particularly if you're visiting in peak season or dining with a group on a busy night.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.9 from 565 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 94
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 83
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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