Korean BBQ Auckland - 6 of the Best Restaurants to Try

There are more than twenty Korean BBQ restaurants in Auckland - we've listed the best of the best below.

Updated 4 December 2021

The demand for Korean food in Auckland continues to grow - favourites like Korean fried chicken, kimchi and bibimbap remain popular.

As a background, Korean barbecue (known as ‘gogi-gui’) is dedicated to cooking marinated meats at the table on charcoal or gas grills. The experience is growing in popularity in all corners of Auckland. There are more than twenty Korean BBQ restaurants in Auckland - we've listed the best of the best below.

Steamboat & Korean BBQ Takapuna Buffet

Base: Como St, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 5:30 pm to 9 pm, Sat to Sun 5 pm – 9 pm
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Facebook Rating:  5.0/5
Website:  Steamboat & Korean BBQ Takapuna Buffet
Facebook Page: Steamboat & Korean BBQ Takapuna Buffet
Email address: [email protected]
Phone:  09 489 4002

Customer Feedback:

Serves delicious and quality ingredients Korean food
Offers a large selection of self-serving food
Staffs are attentive and friendly

Pros:

Offers special promotion
Operates seven times a week

Cons:

Shorter time of operation than others

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Offers buffet promotion for adults and children
Serves special birthday buffet with free dining
Serves fresh seafood, vegetables and other Korean food
Has a variety of Korean food from steamed meat to fried ad grilled

Paldo Korean Buffet

Base: Manukau City Centre, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Sun 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5:30 pm – 9 pm
Google Rating: 4.1/5
Facebook Rating: 5.0/5
Website: Paldo Korean Buffet
Facebook Page: Paldo Korean Buffet
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 273 9797

Customer Feedback:

Has a variety of food to choose from
Excellent BBQ and food
Friendly and accommodating staff
Clean and well-maintained place

Pros:

Food is all cook for the customers, even the BBQ

Cons:

Mostly booked and busy (although this adds to the atmosphere)

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Paldo Korean Buffet offers over 50 choices of hot and cold delicious Korean dishes
Prepares Korean BBQ, DIY Rice Bowls, Noodle Bowls, Fresh Salads, Daily Side dishes and make-your-own delicious Hot Pot

Poong Ro Korean Charcoal BBQ Restaurant

Base: East Tāmaki, Auckland
Hours: Wed to Sun 4:30 pm – 10 pm
Google Rating: 4.0/5
Facebook Rating: 5.0/5
Website: No Website
Facebook Page: Poong Ro Korean Charcoal BBQ Restaurant
Email address: Not specified
Phone: 09 278 6565

Customer Feedback:

Pleasant place and ambience
Serves customers efficiently and right
Food is clean and deliciously prepared

Pros:

Dishes taste authentic
Comes with plenty of side dishes

Cons:

Tables are a bit too small for all the side dishes

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Serves a variety of chicken wings Korean flavours
Serves pork and beef BBQ, meals with rice, noodles and drinks

Red Pig

Base: Auckland CBD
Hours: Sun to Mon 5 pm – 10 pm, Wed to Thur 5 pm – 10 pm, Fri to Sat 5 pm – 11 pm
Google Rating: 4.2/5
Facebook Rating: 5.0/5
Website: No Website
Facebook Page: Red Pig
Email address: Not specified
Phone: 09 302 3499

Customer Feedback:

Good and efficient service
Accommodating to customer’s request
Delicious food and Korean BBQ
Great place and atmosphere

Pros:

Only serves authentic Korean taste food

Cons:

Price is a little higher as it's in the CBD and attracts a business crowd

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Red Pig is a vibrant and casual Korean eatery offering finger-licking food
Serves foods for sharing and self-cooking meal on the built-in table grills
Offers cold drinks, wine, rice meal and noodles

Faro Korean Restaurant

Base: Auckland CBD
Hours: Mon to Fri 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, Mon to Sun 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Google Rating: 4.0/5
Facebook Rating: 5.0/5
Website: Faro Korean Restaurant
Facebook Page: Faro Korean Restaurant
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 529 4040

Customer Feedback:

Great customer service
Sides dishes are tasty
Food cooked over the coal for customers
Nice place for a small family get together

Pros:

Serves deliciously marinated meats

Cons:

Does not offer a small meal order

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Faro Korean Restaurant offers table BBQ and a world-class Korean cuisine
Serves standard size wine, table BBQ and authentic Korean noodle

Mukbang Korean BBQ & Soup Buffet Restaurant

Base: Auckland CBD
Hours: Mon to Sun 5 pm – 10 pm
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Facebook Rating: No reviews yet
Website: No Website
Facebook Page: Mukbang Korean BBQ & Soup Buffet Restaurant
Email address: Not specified
Phone: 09 303 0150

Customer Feedback:

Affordable but food is served with quality
Friendly and polite staff
Place is clean and pleasant
Food a well-prepared and delicious

Pros:

Offers a variety of soup options

Cons:

Operates shorter hours than others

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Foods are prepared and cooked by a Korean cuisine chef with 20 years of experience
Serves Korean BBQ, a variety of Korean soups, dumplings, drinks and side dishes