Best Korean BBQ in Kota Kinabalu (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 4 spots

⚡ Quick answer

The best Korean BBQ in Kota Kinabalu is Seoul Garden Imago (Imago, Kota Kinabalu). Also great: Hi Seoul Korean Restaurant, Silla Korean Restaurant and Gangnam BBQ.

🥩Korean BBQ

#1🌶️🌶️🌶️Wajib Cuba

☪︎ HalalRM40–RM60

halal chainbuffetmall

Order: Korean BBQ and steamboat buffet

The halal, family-friendly KBBQ option in KK, with very high ratings at the Imago outlet.

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🥩Korean BBQ

#2🌶️🌶️🌶️Berbaloi

🐖 Non-halalRM50–RM100

table grill

Order: Table-grilled pork and beef with banchan

KK's best-loved Korean grill, rated highly for both its BBQ and its stews.

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🥩Korean BBQ

#3🌶️🌶️🌶️Berbaloi

🐖 Non-halalRM50–RM100

charcoal grill

Order: Charcoal marinated pork ribs

Known for charcoal samgyeopsal and marinated ribs, with dolsot bibimbap on the side.

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🥩Korean BBQ

#4🌶️🌶️🌶️Berbaloi

🐖 Non-halalRM60–RM110

staff-assisted grilling

Order: Pork neck and garlic pork leg

Staff part-grill the meat for you, which cuts the smoke; the pork cuts are tender and well liked.

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