INSA Korean BBQ

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  Shelley

  ·4 months ago

  “Enjoyed a meal with friends here tonight. Service was fantastic, our waiter (unfortunately didn’t get his name) was brilliant - so welcoming and gave great recommendations for food. The food itself was absolutely delicious and so reasonably priced. We would’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone and will definitely be back!”

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  Hannah Sumiga

  ·5 months ago

  “Lovely vibes, great food and thought the quality of the meat was very good! We also LOVED the Korean fried chicken!”

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  Ramita Thammawong

  ·6 months ago

  “I chose this restaurant to celebrate a birthday with my husband and a friend, and it was a truly lovely experience. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, perfect for a special occasion. The staff were friendly and attentive, taking great care of us throughout the evening. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to celebrate an important moment.”

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  Herb Kim

  ·6 months ago

  “Excellent experience at this new-ish Korean restaurant with BBQ options. As a Korean-American love seeing the continuing expansion of Korean options in Newcastle. Brought two English pals with me for their first Korean experience with Korean cuisine and am happy to say it was a big hit with them. Not surprisingly the BBQ meats were very popular. The biggest surprise of the night was Sizzling Cheesy Sweetcorn. I had low expectations but one of my friends insisted and it turned out be a big hit. Happy to recommend INSA and we look forward to returning soon.”

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  Abi Hockaday

  ·6 months ago

  “I’ve been coming here for the past 3 years - and it is by far the best food place in Jesmond. The staff are great, and while it isn’t always the busiest (I don’t know how!!!), the atmosphere is still good (especially after they turn down the lighting at 7pm!!). I come here with my partner for romantic date nights, as well as with friends and family for more of a fun drinking night - soju and beer - unreal! While the BBQ is fun, we tend to get other dishes - tteobboki, bulgogi beef, korean fried chicken, kimchi stew, prawns - just a few of our favourites. Would highly recommend INSA, especially if you are a group and want a good night with drinks and something fun to do - or if you are a party of 2 and want just fantastic and interesting food.”

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  Did You Z That!

  ·9 months ago

  “Me and my family visited here for my mam’s birthday on December 21st 2025 with a party of around 10-12 people. We were the only ones in the restaurant at the time which was nice but with no real background music, it was a little too quiet. However more people did come in whist we ate and background music was played so not too bad. The service: I can’t fault. The staff were really good and caring to any needs that we had, including multiple drink orders and prompt service. The food; The food was tasty, including meat and vegetarian options as my wife if vegetarian and the menu choice was pretty good, with multiple vegetarians and a vegan lifestyle choice was catered too also. The grill used to cook the meats is cool, but if you have a big party, it will take a while to cook the meats, but this could be a good or a bad thing too depending on how you look at it. I will say, the portion sizes aren’t very big for what you actually pay and therefore come across as a little on the higher price side. Overall, the family and I had a nice time and a good visit here. I can’t say I’d rush to recommend or I’d be back in a hurry, BUT I would eat here again at some point.”

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  mahesh mahi

  ·9 months ago

  “Delicious food, a nice variety of dishes😋 and a relaxed atmosphere that made the whole meal enjoyable.The staff were friendly and the overall service felt smooth from start to finish.It is a great spot for a casual meal or a relaxed date night, and definitely worth a visit.”

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  K Turner

  ·1 year ago

  “Great restaurant. Five of us visited unplanned and were met with professional and polite staff. Interior was clean and comfortable and the good was fresh and full of flavour. Good value for money and generous portions We have already recommended to others.”

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  Jane Carrielies

  ·1 year ago

  “An amazing dining experience! Everything was perfectly presented and delicious! The fried chicken starter and kimchi were the best I have ever had. The BBQ meats were excellent and you cook it over charcoal for full flavour and experience. Service was excellent and portion sizes were good. The restaurant is beautifully designed and has a great atmosphere. Really enjoyed everything about INSA. Everything was very high quality.”

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  Aseera Ahmad

  ·3 years ago

  “Me and my friend came and we got barbecue it was really good but we weren’t able to finish it because we were so full. The bulgogi beef was amazing and easy to cook. The chicken was nice but it took a while to cook fully. The man that served us was really nice and the decor inside was really pretty.”