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2026 Guide · Penang

Best Korean BBQ in George Town (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 3 spots

⚡ Quick answer

The best Korean BBQ in George Town is Sae Ma Eul BBQ Karpal Singh Drive (Karpal Singh Drive, George Town). Also great: OPPA Korean BBQ Penang and Kim's Korean Restaurant.

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Sae Ma Eul BBQ Karpal Singh Drive

Karpal Singh Drive, George Town, Penang

🐖 Non-halalRM45–RM70

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.

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OPPA Korean BBQ Penang

Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Penang

🐖 Non-halalRM36–RM50

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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.

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Kim's Korean Restaurant

Jalan Tavoy, George Town, Penang

🐖 Non-halalRM40–RM90

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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