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 nine of the best Korean BBQ spots on the Gold Coast/Kombumerri Country in 2025.
HYO KYE Korean BBQ
4/20 Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215
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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.
It's one of the newest Korean BBQ spots on the block, yet smacK bang in the centre of all Southport's happenings. Park in Australia Fair or catch the tram so you can roll your way home with a belly full of meats flipped and flame-grilled to perfection.
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. For $47, this has got to be one of the most affordable places to load up your plate on the Coast. There are even some lesser-expected barbie toppers in a Korean BBQ Buffet, like sausages, mussels and fresh prawns. Onsite parking or a few steps from the Nerang St tram stop, swing in any night of the week 5pm through 10pm.
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.
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. No joke, it's that fresh.
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 to sizzle up atop your exlusive grill. I've been known to curb late night Korean cravings here since they're open right through until midnight Tuesday through Saturday. For eating in, be sure to make a booking on 5591 5141 since they're often booked up. 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 just 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. And everyone's got to try the dizzying creation that is corn cheese at least once.
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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.
Dae Bark
57 Nerang St, Southport QLD 4215
You’d better bring your appetite to Southport super fave Dae Bark, because their 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. For me, it's their all-you-can-eat buffet that makes this authentic Korean restaurant a stand out. Order the jajangmyeon, a traditional black bean noodle dish with dark sauce, loaded with pork and fresh vegetables.
It's traditional Korean set in a cosy locale, and giving genuine street style dishes that'll have you coming back time and time again. Snag a car park down Davenport Street and wander up, or catch the tram to the Nerang Street stop.
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.
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. Your table will sizzle tenderly, topped with marinated meats, zingy condiments, fresh veg and humongous steaming hot pots packed with protein.
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.
For the full experience, I recommend you dine in and choose from a menu packed with pork, veggies and seafood. But wherever you are and however you’re eating, be sure to get the cheese ramen, and thank me later.
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