Best Korean BBQ in Gold Coast
The best korean bbq in Gold Coast right now is Korean BBQ Buffet Gold Coast (score 74 from 1,687 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for korean bbq in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast right now is Korean BBQ Buffet Gold Coast in Southport ($$ price tier) (4 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Seoul Kitchen, ANNYEONG Korean Restaurant. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked ยท 14,673 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.7โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 40 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | Korean BBQ Buffet Gold Coast (Southport) |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Itaewon Korean Restaurant (5,203 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 15 across 5 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Korean BBQ Buffet Gold Coast | Southport | $$ | 4.4โ | All-you-can-eat |
| #2 | Seoul Kitchen | Southport | โ | 4.7โ | โ |
| #3 | ANNYEONG Korean Restaurant | โ | $$ | 4.7โ | โ |
| #4 | GAL.B Premium Korean BBQ Restaurant | Southport | โ | 4.5โ | All-you-can-eat |
| #5 | Itaewon Korean Restaurant | Southport | $$ | 4.9โ | โ |
You've tried 0/15
#1 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ 36 Davenport St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the beef ribs and beef bulgogi; both are delicious.
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4.4 (1,687 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ shop 1/32 Nind St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
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4.7 (98 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 2ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ Australia, Queensland, Southport, Lawson St, Shop 2004
๐ด What to order: Get the tteokbokki and beef bulgogi; the Korean fried chicken is essential.
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4.7 (990 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ shop 2/21 Nind St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
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4.5 (514 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ shop 3014/27 Garden St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
๐ด What to order: Order the stir fried spicy pork with ssam and rice; it is sensational.
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4.9 (5,203 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ Shop 1609, Pacific Fair Shopping Center, 2/32 Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
๐ด What to order: Try the galbijjim, tteokbokki, and mandu; save room for desserts.
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4.5 (642 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ 34 Fitzgerald Ave, Springwood QLD 4127, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the beef and pork, and don't skip the iced tea.
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4.5 (560 reviews) on Google Maps
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#8 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ 4/20 Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
๐ด What to order: Order the wagyu and raw beef; the kimchi is essential.
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4.8 (449 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ G137, Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
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4.9 (1,488 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
Cafe 928
15๐ 54B Nerang St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
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4.7 (347 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ The Centre Arcade, Shop 8/3131 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
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4.5 (667 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
Assah
11๐ 51 Johnston St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
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4.8 (383 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ Shop 13/1 Ross St, Benowa QLD 4217, Australia
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4.8 (216 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ 8B Mercato on ferry, 61 Meron St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
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4.7 (352 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 korean bbq spots in Gold Coast
๐ 3004-3005/9 Lawson St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the beef lunch special; the crispy pancake is the best plate.
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4.4 (1,077 reviews) on Google Maps
Common korean bbq questions in Gold Coast
Where's the best korean bbq in Gold Coast for a special occasion?
Korean BBQ Buffet Gold Coast ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Southport.
Keep exploring: Related: ๐ฃ best sushi in Gold Coast ยท ๐ฅ best dumplings in Gold Coast ยท ๐ best fried chicken in Gold Coast ยท ๐ฅ best bรกnh mรฌ in Gold Coast. Korean BBQ elsewhere: Melbourne ยท Sydney ยท Brisbane ยท Perth. By suburb: best in Southport. 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
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ร10, 'the best' superlatives ร6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best korean bbq in Gold Coast?
Korean BBQ Buffet Gold Coast currently ranks #1 for korean bbq in Gold Coast โ 4 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews.
How does BestDish rank korean bbq in Gold Coast?
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.