Best Korean BBQ in Newcastle
Google stars cluster at ~4★ — everything looks the same. We rank by evidence.
● Updated July 2026 · 15 venues
According to review-strength data, the best korean bbq in Newcastle right now is Korean BBQ & Pocha - Yuk Gam (4.8 stars across 2,542 Google reviews), followed by JONGRO HWARO BBQ, Kimchi House of Korea.
| 🏆 Top pick | Korean BBQ & Pocha - Yuk Gam (Melbourne) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | BEUD Korean Japanese cuisine |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Korean BBQ & Pocha - Yuk Gam (2,542 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 8 suburbs |
📍 Chisholm Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.8 (2,542 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 4/11 George St, North Strathfield NSW 2137, Australia
★ 4.8 (1,258 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 54 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
★ 4.7 (737 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 Shop 1/50 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
★ 4.8 (379 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 161 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.8 (303 reviews) on Google Maps
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📍 2/50 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
★ 4.6 (535 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 360A High St, Maitland NSW 2320, Australia
★ 4.6 (445 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 459 High St, Maitland NSW 2320, Australia
★ 4.8 (116 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 Level 1/88 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.6 (340 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 Shop 4/286 Main Rd, Cardiff NSW 2285, Australia
★ 4.6 (241 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 34 Osborne Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AJ, UK
★ 4.7 (110 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 Shop 3/15 Chancellors Dr, Thrumster NSW 2444, Australia
★ 4.6 (175 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 74 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
★ 4.7 (56 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 363-365 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.5 (180 reviews) on Google Maps
Keep exploring: Related: 🍣 best sushi in Newcastle · 🥟 best dumplings in Newcastle · 🍗 best fried chicken in Newcastle · 🥖 best bánh mì in Newcastle. Korean BBQ elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Hamilton.
How this ranking works: Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — 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 Newcastle?
Korean BBQ & Pocha - Yuk Gam currently ranks #1 for korean bbq in Newcastle with 4.8 stars across 2,542 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap korean bbq in Newcastle?
BEUD Korean Japanese cuisine is the highest-ranked budget option in Maitland.
Where is the best korean bbq in the Newcastle CBD?
CorEat is the top-ranked korean bbq spot in the CBD (35 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia).
How does BestDish rank korean bbq in Newcastle?
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.