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Geonbae Korean BBQ & Buffet- Hastings

27 Marine Parade, Hastings VIC 3915, Australia

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Find Geonbae Korean BBQ & Buffet- Hastings

27 Marine Parade, Hastings VIC 3915, Australia

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+61 3 5977 6446
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Geonbae Korean BBQ & Buffet- Hastings

Tabletop grills sizzle with beef galbi and thick pork belly at this unhurried Hastings barbecue buffet. Regulars point newcomers straight to the self-serve spreads—balancing hot fried chicken and tteokbokki against raw meats prepped for the cooktops. Floor staff swap out scorched grill plates without being asked, stepping in with quick tips on cutting bite-sized portions and wrapping beef into crisp lettuce wraps. The floor keeps an easy pace free from tight turnaround pressures, letting groups wander back for sweet potato noodles or finish with shaved ice from the bingsu machine.

  • All-You-Can-Eat Buffet & DIY Grill: Diners cook raw meats at built-in table grills alongside ready-to-eat hot dishes and a self-serve bingsu shaved ice machine.
  • Hands-On Table Support: Waitstaff and kitchen staff proactively replace used grill plates and offer guidance on lettuce wraps, portions, and sauce pairings.
  • Unhurried Dining Pace: The dining room maintains a relaxed, patient tempo without enforcing standard ninety-minute table turnover windows.
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Why Diners Choose Geonbae Hastings

Why diners choose Geonbae Hastings for interactive Korean barbecue, generous buffet variety, and family gatherings.

  • Dual-Format DIY Grilling and Hot Buffet

    Diners can cook a variety of meats at their personal tabletop grill while pairing them with prepared hot dishes and sweets from the self-serve stations.

    While it's cooking we select from the precooked options, to go with what we are cooking.

    Joanne Tarasuik

  • Abundant All-You-Can-Eat Spread

    Guests enjoy an all-you-can-eat spread kept consistently filled across meats, seafood, side dishes, and dessert options.

    We enjoyed the huge selection of food and desserts available.

    Jo Muir

  • Hands-On Pairing and Cooking Advice

    Friendly team members and chefs proactively visit tables to suggest flavour combinations, wrap pairings, and cooking tips.

    proactively recommended we try wrapping the beef and rice in lettuce with some sauce

    Kathy

  • Proactive Grill Maintenance

    Attentive floor staff maintain dining flow by replacing used tabletop grill plates multiple times throughout the meal.

    they changed our hotplate 3 times and we left with a full belly.

    Nicholas Buturlin

  • Interactive Dining for All Ages

    The interactive tabletop cooking format and wide array of familiar side dishes keep children and multi-generational groups entertained.

    was fun cooking on the table bbqs, the kids has a ball.

    Nathan Rees

  • Memorable Family Celebrations

    Spacious table arrangements and warm hospitality provide an inviting setting for milestones and multi-generational family get-togethers.

    we couldn't think of a more perfect place for it, the staff were wonderful as always

    Peter Waaka

Top customer-favorite meats and prepared dishes at Geonbae

  • Fried chicken

    I’ll go as far to say that it’s the best fried chicken we’ve ever had - we all couldn’t stop eating it…

    Vikki G

  • Beef galbi

    Loved the beef galbi, and spicy pork.

    Alan Karyono

  • Pork belly

    their meat offerings are adequate and good. Especially the pork belly.

    Ben Yap

  • Katsu curry

    Ordered katsu curry and fried chicken. Both were cooked well.

    Siyao Zhang

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and dining extras that elevate your Korean barbecue experience in Hastings

  • Chef-Led Table Visits and Pairing Advice

    The chef steps out from the kitchen to personally deliver dishes, check on dining tables, and share pairing suggestions like dipping fried chicken in tteokbokki sauce.

  • Proactive Mid-Meal Hotplate Swaps

    Waitstaff actively monitor barbecue grills throughout the meal, proactively swapping out charred hotplates multiple times without guests needing to ask.

  • Hands-On Tabletop Grilling Guidance

    Staff take time with first-timers to demonstrate table cooking, guide meat portioning, and explain how to wrap grilled beef and rice in lettuce with specialty sauces.

  • Self-Serve Korean Bingsu Station

    An interactive shaved ice bingsu machine at the buffet dessert bar lets diners create their own custom Korean iced sweet treats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the dining and buffet setup work?

Dinner is an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ buffet where you select raw meats and seafood to cook on your tabletop grill, paired with hot pre-cooked dishes like fried chicken and noodles, plus a dessert bar. Lunch also features set menus alongside buffet options.

Will staff assist with tabletop grilling and grill plate changes?

Yes, the team frequently guides first-timers on how to grill meats, wrap portions in lettuce, and pair sauces. Waitstaff also routinely swap out your tabletop grill plate throughout your meal.

Should you book a table in advance?

Reservations are accepted and recommended, especially for evening dinner buffet sessions and group dining.

Is parking convenient nearby?

Yes, visitors have access to free and paid parking lot options as well as street parking around the park and waterfront area right near the venue.

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