Gunbae on Virgin Voyages: Korean BBQ Menu & Rules (2026)

Gunbae is Virgin Voyages' Korean BBQ restaurant, where you grill your own meats at a flameless table grill — and, like every main restaurant on board, it's included in your fare with no cover charge. It's the most social, interactive meal on the ship: communal tables, endless banchan, soju, and a toasting tradition (gunbae means "cheers"). Here's how it works, what to order, and why it's a must even for solo sailors.

Gunbae is the dinner we tell people to do with strangers — here's why that's a feature, not a bug.

Gunbae quick facts

• Cuisine: Korean BBQ (cook-at-your-table)
• Location: Deck 6
• Cost: included — no cover charge (drinks extra via the Bar Tab)
• Meals: dinner
• Best for: groups, solo sailors who want to meet people, an interactive night

How Gunbae works & what's on the menu

Gunbae seats you at communal tables with a built-in flameless grill, so the meal is hands-on: you cook marinated meats to your liking and pile your plate with banchan (the small Korean side dishes). The experience is structured — your server guides the courses, the table grills together, and there's a soju-fueled toasting ritual that turns dinner into a party. The menu centers on the BBQ proteins and sides rather than a long à la carte list, which is the point: it's about the communal experience. Specifics shift over time, so come for the format as much as the food.

What to order at Gunbae

• Follow the table flow — let your server pace the grilling courses.
• Load up on banchan — the variety is half the fun.
• Get the soju (Bar Tab) and join the gunbae toast — it's the signature moment.
• Go hungry and social — this is a sit-back-and-graze, talk-to-your-neighbors meal.

Reservations & tips

Gunbae is communal by design, which makes it brilliant for solo and social travelers — you'll likely share a grill with new friends. If you'd rather have a private table, ask when you book; availability varies. Reserve early through the Sailor App. Drinks, including soju and beer, run through the Bar Tab. See the full dining guide and our restaurants ranked.

Book your Virgin Voyages cruise

Gunbae is included — we'll help you book the sailing and the table. Browse and book Virgin Voyages cruises online with Pixie Vacations, or request a free quote. Call 678-815-1584 — free planning, no fees.

Gunbae FAQ

Is Gunbae included on Virgin Voyages?
Yes. Gunbae is one of the six main restaurants included in your fare with no cover charge. Only drinks, such as soju and beer, are extra via the Bar Tab.

What kind of food is Gunbae?
Gunbae is Korean BBQ. You grill marinated meats at a flameless table grill and pair them with banchan (Korean side dishes), with a soju toasting tradition built into the meal.

What deck is Gunbae on?
Gunbae is on Deck 6, along Virgin Voyages' main dining row.

Is Gunbae good for solo travelers?
Yes. Gunbae uses communal seating, so it's one of the best venues for solo and social sailors to meet people. If you prefer a private table, ask when you reserve.