2026 Guide
Updated October 2026 · 5 spots
⚡ Quick answer
The best Korean BBQ in Penang is Sae Ma Eul BBQ Karpal Singh Drive (Karpal Singh Drive, George Town). Also great: Daorae Korean BBQ, OPPA Korean BBQ Penang and SOGO Grill Straits Quay.
Karpal Singh Drive, George Town, Penang
seasidebuffetoutdoor
Order: All-you-can-eat charcoal BBQ with staff grilling
Penang's most popular Korean BBQ: an outdoor, seaside all-you-can-eat grill where staff cook for you. 4.7 stars from nearly 1,400 reviews; arrive early.
Bayan Point, Bayan Lepas, Penang
charcoal grillgroupsmultiple outlets
Order: Charcoal-grilled galbi and samgyeopsal
The Korean chain Penangites name first for charcoal BBQ, with the Bayan Point branch the most consistently praised. Smokeless grills and a big banchan spread.
Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Penang
buffetbudget
Order: BBQ buffet with free-flow kimchi and banchan
A budget BBQ buffet in the heritage zone, around RM36 for lunch, with kimchi soup and sides included. 4.3 stars from 450-plus reviews.
Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
marina viewoutdoor seating
Order: Marinated BBQ meats; kimchi jjigae
Korean BBQ with outdoor tables overlooking the Straits Quay marina, praised for its marinades and banchan. 4.7 stars.
Jalan Tavoy, George Town, Penang
private rooms
Order: Signature BBQ set
A long-standing Korean family restaurant opposite Pantai Hospital whose BBQ set is the most-ordered item; private rooms available.
⚠️ Last confirmed before 2025 — check it is open before you go.
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