Best Korean BBQ in Cairns
The best korean bbq in Cairns right now is Han Jan Korean Restaurant ํ์ (score 79 from 2,894 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for korean bbq in Cairns โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 15 venues this month
๐ Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 โ the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best korean bbq in Cairns right now is Han Jan Korean Restaurant ํ์ in Brisbane City (4.9 stars across 2,894 Google reviews), ahead of Yido Korean BBQ - ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET, BOBBYQ. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked ยท 17,671 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.6โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 10 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | Han Jan Korean Restaurant ํ์ (Brisbane City) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | Corea Corea |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Maru Korean Restaurant (5,094 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 15 across 6 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Han Jan Korean Restaurant ํ์ | Brisbane City | โ | 4.9โ | โ |
| #2 | Yido Korean BBQ - ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET | Sunnybank | โ | 4.8โ | All-you-can-eat |
| #3 | BOBBYQ | Indooroopilly | โ | 4.9โ | โ |
| #4 | [TOK] Taste of Korean Food and Bar | Windsor | โ | 4.9โ | โ |
| #5 | Suan Suan ๆถฎๆถฎ็็พ | Cairns City | $$ | 4.7โ | โ |
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#1 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ Han Jan, Shop 3/151 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Order the fried chicken and black bean sauce noodles; both are outstanding.
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4.9 (2,894 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ shop 5/95 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the marbled wagyu and marinated pork neck; try the pickled radish.
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4.8 (1,993 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
BOBBYQ
62๐ r03-022, Level 3/322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly QLD 4068, Australia
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4.9 (532 reviews) on Google Maps
![Korean BBQ at [TOK] Taste of Korean Food and Bar, Cairns](/img/venues/ChIJ61vf02NZkWsRb-cx95rkp_U.jpg "Photo: Sir Mix via Google")
#4 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ 14/104 Newmarket Rd, Windsor QLD 4030, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the bulgogi and tteokbokki; both are must-order favorites.
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4.9 (356 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ 43 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get beef and chilli oil.
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4.7 (825 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ 1 Pyne St, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the bao buns and Togarashi Pork Roll; the Wagyu burger is another standout.
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4.6 (1,784 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ Orchid Plaza, Level 1/58 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the spicy pork bowl with kimchi; the combination is unbeatable.
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4.6 (719 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ 73 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Order the ssambap and assorted Wagu and pork.
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4.6 (797 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ 157 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the bibimbap and japchae; try the tofu or kimchi soups.
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4.4 (5,094 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ 45 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Yaki Tori and Gyu Tataki; try the agedashi tofu too.
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4.6 (410 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ 101 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the calamari and Duck Spring Rolls; the cocktails are excellent.
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4.5 (1,004 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ Shop 5/50 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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4.8 (92 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
MAN:DO
39๐ Boland's Centre, 6C/14 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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4.5 (461 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ 62 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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4.5 (420 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 korean bbq spots in Cairns
๐ 79 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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4.5 (290 reviews) on Google Maps
Common korean bbq questions in Cairns
What's the best budget korean bbq in Cairns?
Corea Corea is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Cairns City โ #7 overall for korean bbq.
Where's the best korean bbq in Cairns for a special occasion?
Suan Suan ๆถฎๆถฎ็็พ ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Cairns City.
Keep exploring: Related: ๐ฃ best sushi in Cairns ยท ๐ฅ best dumplings in Cairns ยท ๐ best fried chicken in Cairns ยท ๐ฅ best bรกnh mรฌ in Cairns. Korean BBQ elsewhere: Melbourne ยท Sydney ยท Brisbane ยท Perth. By suburb: best in Cairns City ยท best in Brisbane City. Q&A: your korean bbq questions answered. Nationally: best korean bbq in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6โ
with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8โ
with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded โ this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best korean bbq in Cairns?
Han Jan Korean Restaurant ํ์ currently ranks #1 for korean bbq in Cairns with 4.9 stars across 2,894 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap korean bbq in Cairns?
Corea Corea is the highest-ranked budget option in Cairns City.
How does BestDish rank korean bbq in Cairns?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.