Best Korean BBQ in Newcastle

Name: Best Korean BBQ in Newcastle — ranking data
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The best korean bbq in Newcastle right now is Korean BBQ & Pocha - Yuk Gam (score 71 from 2,542 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for korean bbq in Newcastle — not just what tops a Google search.

● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month

🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best korean bbq in Newcastle right now is Korean BBQ & Pocha - Yuk Gam in Melbourne ($$ price tier) (4.8 stars across 2,542 Google reviews), ahead of JONGRO HWARO BBQ, Kimchi House of Korea. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 7,705 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 6 ranking points. Updated September 2026.

Best korean bbq in Newcastle — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 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

Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
	Venue	Suburb	Price	Rating	Known for
#1	Korean BBQ & Pocha - Yuk Gam	Melbourne	$$	4.8★	—
#2	JONGRO HWARO BBQ	North Strathfield	—	4.8★	—
#3	Kimchi House of Korea	Hamilton	$$	4.7★	—
#4	Jjindakk Korean Fried chicken & Beer	Hamilton	—	4.8★	—
#5	Sekuwa House	Cooks Hill	—	4.8★	—

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#1 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

Korean BBQ & Pocha - Yuk Gam

📍 Chisholm Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the 2Bbq and 1Pocha set; the chicken is the sleeper hit.

$$📍 Melbourne

★ 4.8 (2,542 reviews) on Google Maps

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#2 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

JONGRO HWARO BBQ

📍 4/11 George St, North Strathfield NSW 2137, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the Wagyu Set B and pork belly; both are outstanding.

📍 North Strathfield

★ 4.8 (1,258 reviews) on Google Maps

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#3 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

Kimchi House of Korea

📍 54 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the Korean fried chicken; it is crispy, juicy, and absolutely delicious.

$$📍 Hamilton

★ 4.7 (737 reviews) on Google Maps

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#4 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

Jjindakk Korean Fried chicken & Beer

📍 Shop 1/50 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the fried chicken, tteokbokki and pickled radish.

📍 Hamilton

★ 4.8 (379 reviews) on Google Maps

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#5 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

Sekuwa House

📍 161 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the Nepali Thali Set and momo; keema noodles are a highlight.

📍 Cooks Hill

★ 4.8 (303 reviews) on Google Maps

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#6 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

CorEat

📍 35 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the Chef Special Steak and My Childhood Memory cocktail.

📍 CBD

★ 4.8 (288 reviews) on Google Maps

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#7 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

Blooming Garden

📍 2/50 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the marinated spicy pork belly and marinated brisket.

📍 Hamilton

★ 4.6 (535 reviews) on Google Maps

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#8 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

BEUD Korean Japanese cuisine

📍 360A High St, Maitland NSW 2320, Australia

$📍 Maitland

★ 4.6 (445 reviews) on Google Maps

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#9 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

Seoul Spoon

📍 459 High St, Maitland NSW 2320, Australia

📍 Maitland

★ 4.8 (116 reviews) on Google Maps

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#10 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

Wings And Tins Newcastle

📍 Level 1/88 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia

📍 Cooks Hill

★ 4.6 (340 reviews) on Google Maps

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#11 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

Busan Chicken Hub

📍 Shop 4/286 Main Rd, Cardiff NSW 2285, Australia

📍 Cardiff

★ 4.6 (241 reviews) on Google Maps

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#12 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

INSA Korean BBQ

📍 34 Osborne Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AJ, UK

🌱 Vegan options🌱 Vegetarian options

★ 4.7 (110 reviews) on Google Maps

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#13 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

Soul of Seoul

📍 Shop 3/15 Chancellors Dr, Thrumster NSW 2444, Australia

📍 Thrumster

★ 4.6 (175 reviews) on Google Maps

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#14 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

Busan GukBap

📍 74 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia

📍 Hamilton

★ 4.7 (56 reviews) on Google Maps

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#15 of 15 korean bbq spots in Newcastle

Busan Chicken Hub City

📍 363-365 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

📍 CBD

★ 4.5 (180 reviews) on Google Maps

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Common korean bbq questions in Newcastle

What's the best budget korean bbq in Newcastle?

BEUD Korean Japanese cuisine is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Maitland — #8 overall for korean bbq.

Where's the best korean bbq in Newcastle for a special occasion?

Korean BBQ & Pocha - Yuk Gam ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Melbourne.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly korean bbq in Newcastle?

INSA Korean BBQ is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options.

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. 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 4.6★ 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.