Must Try: Nine of The Best Korean BBQ Joints In Brisbane

If you haven’t tried Korean barbecue before, you really are missing out! Marinated cuts of meat are delivered to your table to be cooked at your own personal grill. It’s a hands-on, involved dining experience best shared with good friends and frosty cold beers.

There’s nothing better than happy hour round at a Korean restaurant after a busy day in the office, enjoying the experience of the sizzling grill with your friends or feasting on a literal buffet of KFC… Korean fried chicken that is. Choose from modern or traditional experiences in our guide to the best Korean BBQ spread across Brisbane city. Our hot tip? Wear comfy pants and shoes, you might need to walk it off after the charcoal chicken buffet.

Bulgogi Bros

Whether you have a hankering for sizzling barbecued meats or a bowl of bibimbap, make Bulgogi Bros your next pit stop for Korean dining! The menu offers hearty soups and dishes to sate any appetite and the service is next to none. While the Bros have plentiful takeaway options, regulars recommend dining in and enjoying the barbecue experience. Expect cosy tables, your very own hot plate and tasty Soju or Korean wine to complement.

Chermside Place, 725 Gympie Road, Chermside

Char Kor BBQ

Just to keep you on your toes, this isn’t your usual Korean BBQ. Lydia’s Char Kor is a food truck serving up all your favourite dishes but with a twist! Choose from rice bowls, loaded chips, nachos and more to truly test out those taste buds. The meat is marinated in a traditional Korean sauce and cooked in a charcoal oven to ensure maximum flavour and juicy texture. We know you probably weren’t expecting a food truck in a lineup of the best Korean restaurants in Brisbane, but Lydia’s food is just that good.

Check the website for locations and dates!

Maru

Maru invites you to indulge in their prime cut meats, salty and spicy flavours and smoky aromas at their sleek and modern CBD location. Offering some of Brisbane’s best in Korean dining, you can opt for a traditional barbecue experience or choose to take away any of their Asian fusion dishes. Utilising local produce and traditional Korean spices, Maru cook up some of the best Korean BBQ in Brisbane. Their menu encompasses bibimbap, rice dishes, noodles and ziggle. Curious? Try them out this weekend at one of their three locations across Brisbane.

Multiple locations

Mr Bap

Perfect for newbies to the Korean barbecue scene, Mr Bap offers a simple and approachable menu of barbecue meats, hotpots and rice dishes. Located in the Asian food mecca of Sunnybank, Mr Bap’s is one of the best Korean restaurants in Brisbane to visit for authentic eats and an expansive menu. You can dine on a variety of speciality dishes like Korean egg roll, bulgogi beef with rice, or Yangnyum fried chicken, and we have a feeling you’ll be coming back to Mr Bap time and time again to sample more of their tasty, traditional dishes.

Pinelands Plaza, 29/663 Beenleigh Road, Sunnybank

Hanwoori

Hanwoori makes a convincing case for Brisbane’s very best Korean BBQ. Not only do they serve up a literal buffet of barbecue meats, street food and more, but they also offer organic, vegan and gluten-free options to suit every palate. They offer a buffet of high-quality vegetables, seafood and your choice of meats to cook at your table’s searing hot grill. The dark and moody interiors transport you from the busy CBD streets of Brisbane into the flame-grilled fun of authentic Korean food. We recommend bringing a big appetite to make the most of your visit to Hanwoori!

1/70 Mary Street, Brisbane City

Sunny Seoul BBQ

Sunnybank is flavour country, it’s simply a fact. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that it’s home to some seriously tasty Korean restaurants. Sunny Seoul is hard to miss with its vibrant yellow signage. Friendly staff and quality food are what keeps the locals coming back to Sunny Seoul BBQ over and over, and we know you’ll agree that this is one of the best Korean BBQ restaurants in Brisbane.

Sunny Central Shopping Centre, 95 Mains Road, Sunnybank

Restaurant Red & Green

If you’re longing for a feast at one of the best Korean BBQ spots in Brisbane, Restaurant Red & Green is the place for you. Dine on a variety of authentic Korean dishes from sizzling barbecue, to hotpot, jjigae and more! Speaking of more food… if you’re feeling utterly famished, you can opt for the buffet option at Restaurant Red & Green. A veritable mountain of flavour awaits you at the charcoal chicken barbecue buffet, so you can dine to your heart's (and stomach’s) content at this fun Korean joint. If you’re not too hungry, dine a la carte and pair your meal with your very own BYO wine.

Princess Plaza Shopping Centre, 14 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba

Korilla BBQ

For inner-city dining once the work day is done, head to Korilla BBQ for one of Brisbane’s best Korean BBQ experiences. Right in the heart of the city on Queen Street, this popular Korean BBQ joint prides itself on authentic Korean fare and the many happy reviews of their visitors are eagerly singing their praise. Order a BBQ set to feast on and enjoy the traditional sides of kimchi, pickled vegetables and savoury pancakes. 

Level 1, 43 Queen Street, Brisbane

TokTok

This hidden gem in Sunnybank is definitely a top contender for the best Korean BBQ in Brisbane! With a cult following of loyal regulars and new visitors flocking to sample their menu, Tok Tok Korean is a must-do on the Korean dining scene. If you’re opting for BBQ, sample hotpots, soups, bibimbap or a variety of other share plates and mains to truly experience the best of Tok Tok’s creative and authentic Korean fare.

Sitchu Tip: Order the Cheese & Spicy rice cakes on your next visit to enjoy molten cheese and incredible rice cakes served on a hot plate. BYO Frank Green bottle to keep it cool!

Shop 11/158 Gowan Road Sunnybank Hills

Once you’ve tried the best Korean BBQ in Brisbane, cool off those tastebuds with one of Brisbane’s best desserts. Of if you’re still craving quality Asian fare, take a scroll through the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane.