Pass The Chopsticks: The Best Korean BBQ Joints On The Gold Coast In 2026
Danielle Read
Contributor | Urban List
There are few things that bring me as much joy as all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, Gold Coast style. It's cheap. It's delicious. It's part tender meats on a silver platter, part ego-boost for the DIY cookup. Yes, it's the sizzling surrender to a saucy feast that I am seriously here for.
So what makes a Korean BBQ one of the best? It's got to offer a wide selection of meats, interesting umami sauces to marinate and dunk chunks into, and of course a few sips of traditional soju to wash it all down with. And I'll go right ahead and say it, the joint's got to deliver on flames.
Fear not, my fellow flame-fuelled foodie, myself and the Urban List team have flipped, tossed and sautéed our way around the Korean eateries of the area. Here are eleven of the best Korean BBQ spots on the Gold Coast/Kombumerri Country in 2026.
How we choose: Culinary excellence, consistent service, cultural relevance, a lively atmos, sustainability where possible, and real-world buzz from our team and community.
Gold Coast Korean BBQ At A Glance
All You Can Eat Korean BBQ
Seoul Garden Korean BBQ and Hot Pot
Shop 1609, 2/32 Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Image credit: Seoul Garden | Instagram
INSIDER INTEL
- ICYMI: its an all you can eat lunch and dinner spot with 90 minute sessions from $43.90
The Moon Cafe
13/1 Ross St, Benowa QLD 4211
Image credit: The Moon Cafe | Instagram
Did you know that coffee hot spot The Moon Cafe moonlights as a Korean BBQ spot on the Gold Coast? Yep, from 5.30pm Friday through Sunday, this place fires up the barbies and brings a tabletop experience to the 'burbs of Benowa.
There's a 90 minute all you can eat Korean BBQ buffet up for tasting, where you coose your meats, seafood and sides. Its one of the more minimal menus on the Coast, though the quality is outstanding. It comes in at $45 for adults, and under 4s are free.
INSIDER INTEL
- The vibe is friendly and buzzing
- Don't skip the marinated meats
Korean BBQ Buffet
36 Davenport St, Southport QLD 4215
It's the self-confessed largest Korean BBQ buffet locale on the Gold Coast. So the 40+ selections of goods to sizzle up makes this one for the hungry. I particularly love that this joint offers a Bain Marie style setup, so you can grab and go. Think: old school Pizza Hut but the BBQ version.
Yes, there's soju. Yes, there's beer. Yes, there's unlimited BBQ goods up for grabs with all-you-can-eat buffet style Korean. There are even some lesser-expected barbie toppers in a Korean BBQ Buffet, like sausages, mussels and fresh prawns.
INSIDER INTEL
- For $47, experience their all you can cook and eat offer
- There's easy parking onsite, or its mere steps from the Nerang St tram stop
- They're conveniently open 5pm - 10pm daily
Dae Bark
57 Nerang St, Southport QLD 4215
BYO appetite to Southport super fave Dae Bark. These meals are next-level huge. I'm of the first belief that every Gold Coast diner must try their punchy BBQ bowls at least once. Loaded with spices, herbs, mushrooms and meat, these marinated mountains will have you strapping on your trekking gear for a gastronomic adventure to flavour town.
It's traditional Korean set in a cosy locale, dishing out street style dishes that have me coming back time and time again.
INSIDER INTEL
- Snag a car park down Davenport Street and wander up, or catch the tram to the Nerang Street stop
- For me, it's their all-you-can-eat buffet that makes this authentic Korean restaurant a stand out. It's 1.5 hours of grazing for just $40
Goha Korean Restaurant
Shop 4, 160 Nerang St, Southport QLD 5215
You might be thinking, given this list that Southport is home to the best selection of top tier Korean BBQ locales. You would be correct. Another gem on the scene is Goha Korean, one of the Gold Coast’s best kept secret Korean BBQ spots.
With a busy clientele list of devoted locals, there’s no need for fanfare or advertising in this humble family-run business. It’s all word of mouth, so there's no surprise if you haven't heard of it before. Though perhaps after one dine-in experience, you'll want to keep tight-lipped to save your seat at your new regular.
Your table will sizzle tenderly, topped with marinated meats, zingy condiments, fresh veg and humongous steaming hot pots packed with protein.
INSIDER INTEL
- I'm fascinated by the fact that the owners choose their selection of super-fresh marinated meat daily from the family butcher next door for their nightly BBQ buffet feast
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HYO KYE Korean BBQ
4/20 Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215
Image Credit: HYO KYE Korean BBQ | Instagram
There's Korean BBQ, then there's HYO KYE Korean BBQ, and in my opinion it's the head and shoulders frontrunner for premium BBQ feasts on the Gold Coast. With adorably shiny and tiny BBQs atop your table and fine cuts of Wagyu, it's the flame-licked meal in a chic setting with your name branded on it.
I'm yet to find a place that offers full BBQ chicken sets like this place. There are thighs, wings and hearts for an authentic experience. Plus, you're invited to ssam it up (not a typo), simply wrap your favourite meats, kimchi and toppings in a lettuce leaf for a crisp mouthful of BBQ the Korean way.
INSIDER INTEL
- It's one of the newest Korean BBQ spots on the block, yet smack bang in the centre of all Southport's happenings
- Park at nearby Australia Fair (or catch the tram) so you can roll your way home with ease
Korean Kitchen
3113 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Hailing from the Culinary Corridor in Cavill Lane, Korean Kitchen is a traditional Korean restaurant with a gas BBQ grill built into each table. Sail through Seoul with the extensive menu of traditional Korean treats like crispy pancakes, loaded dumplings and their own take on the much-loved bibimbap.
I reckon you'll be hard-pressed finding a wider selection of BBQ sets on the Coast. So whether you go for the pork set with pork belly, scotch fillet and marinated pieces, or the combination set featuring Wagyu chuck eye and marinated chicken, you're in for an epic BBQ feed. Consider this the Korean BBQ Gold Coast locals flock to for their fix of flame-grilled meats in the heart of Surfers Paradise.
INSIDER INTEL
- The pork set suits 2 - 3 people and comes in at a neat $89.90, which is genuinely a great deal if you're a trio and its an impressive feed
Gal.B Korean BBQ Restaurant
Shop 2, 21 Nind St, Southport QLD 4215
Gal.B Korean BBQ is a carnivore’s dream. Specialising in high grade meat cuts such as A5 Wagyu chuck tail, cube roll and chuck slice, this cosy spot attracts the peeps who really know their meats. Heck, some even opt to skip the BBQ all together and chow down on lightly seasoned beef tartare topped with egg yolk.
I'm serious when I say that the team here make everything as funky, bold and fresh as possible. From ox tongue and black Angus skirt to black squid ready to sizzle up atop your exlusive grill.
INSIDER INTEL
- They're open right through until midnight Tuesday through Saturday, perfect to satisfy late night cravings
- Make a booking on 5591 5141 to save a table, they're hot property. You've been warned
Cook N Beer
Shop 8, 3131 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Cook N Beer offers BBQ eats plus fragrant, steaming hot goods on a sizzle plate, delivered right to your table. Add to that their party-worthy snack menu including gooey cheesy sticks, hyper-loaded kimchi, chive or seafood pancakes and super crunchy fried chicken with your sauce of choice, and you’ve got yourself one hearty feast.
Raw fans will love tucking into the beef tartare or beef sashimi, while seafood lovers will find it hard to go past the giant seafood hot pot, loaded with crab. Oh, and as the name suggests, there’s a huge range of icy cold beer to help wash it all down.
I'm particularly obsessed with the warm hospitality at this place. The Korean BBQ options are simple, but I fully believe it's because these guys know not to overcomplicate a good thing.
INSIDER INTEL
- Everyone's got to try the dizzying creation that is corn cheese at least once
Yi Dynasty
3004-3005/9 Lawson St, Southport QLD 4215
Korean BBQ, but make it fancy. That's the vibe I subscribe to at Yi Dynasty. While Korean BBQ is traditionally cheap and cheerful, these premium cuts deliver a refined experience and explosive flavours.
Eschewing charcoal grills in favour of high-tech infrared ones, this authentic Korean dining experience has a devoted following of extremely loyal fans who simply won’t go anywhere else. There's an impressive selection of BBQ tasting platters and I know a few mates who rate these beef ribs super high on their list.
As well as being a healthier option than coal, the infra-red grills impart a distinctive flavour that marks Yi Dynasty as a solo player. For Korean BBQ Gold Coast indulgent diners rate, I recommend this joint as one of the best.
INSIDER INTEL
- There are infinite BBQ sets, with the cheapest being $98 tasting platter for two which featyres four meats, rice and edamame
- The premium Wagyu Set C comes in at $260 and features high quality cuts up to 1.1kg and complete with chef service
Rice House
2/46 Nerang St, Southport QLD 4215
Cheap, tasty and everything you expect from a Korean BBQ joint, the popular Rice House in Southport has all the flavours you expect from a Korean restaurant, served simply and without fuss. Marinated meats delivered to your table on BBQ racks, tofu swimming in delish broths. There's no wrong dish to order at this place.
INSIDER INTEL
- Real charcoal tableside cooking makes this such a wholesome experience
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Image Credit: HYO KYE Korean BBQ | Instagram
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