K-BBQ for 4 with just 200k? This Samarinda spot is Anjay
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2026-03-05
Discover GC Korean BBQ in Samarinda, where a feast for four costs just around 200k! This spot lives up to its hype with delicious, fresh beef belly and a bubbling army stew in a clean, family-friendly atmosphere. Its secret weapon is the perfectly balanced sweet, sour, and spicy dipping sauce that elevates every bite. As a bonus, diners get free ice cream to finish the meal. For an affordable and genuinely satisfying K-BBQ experience, this place is a must-try.
Every time I want to find a place to hang out (Nongkrong) in the mall, I feel like my wallet is about to be emptied😮💨. I came across this GC Korean BBQ on Google and it actually has a perfect 5.0 rating with over 2200 reviews, and honestly, my first reaction was: Are fake reviews this intense now? 🤔
Feeling skeptical, I still dragged my friends to go check it out. The result... Anjay, it's actually pretty legit!
Live Report from the BBQ Sesh, No Fluff
The atmosphere in the restaurant is just that kind of comfortable and clean vibe, not some flashy, influencer-style decor, but it feels very reassuring to bring family and kids, very chill[1]. We ordered their set menu that costs a little over 200k, and it came with a pretty complete selection.
Army Stew (Budae-jjigae)[2] came out first to warm us up, bubbling and steaming, and was generously filled with ingredients. The main event, of course, was the BBQ meat. Their Beef Belly (Beef Belly)[3] was very fresh, and the sizzling sound on the grill was so therapeutic! The portion size was just right, or 'porsi pas'[4] as they say in Indonesian, it won't stuff you to death, but it's definitely satisfying.
The biggest surprise was the BBQ dipping sauce (sambel grill), it was seriously Mantap![5] The balance of sweet, sour, and spicy was perfect, and paired with the charred, fragrant beef belly and lettuce, one bite and I was instantly blown away!
Real Talk…
Halfway through the meal, I finally understood why the Google reviews were so high. Turns out, if you write a review after your meal, you can get a free keychain[6]😂. Hahahaha, I give this marketing strategy a perfect score, the owner is a genius! Although it's a bit of a 'gimmick', to be fair, the food has to be good in the first place, otherwise, no freebie would make a difference.
Avoiding Traps? No, It's a Life Hack Guide!
Girls, take notes, this is a great deal:
- Free Ice Cream: Don't leave right after the BBQ, there's free ice cream![7] The perfect palate cleanser!
- Keep an Eye on Promos: They often have promotions, like spending over 350k and registering as a member gets you a chance at a lucky draw[8], and the prizes are pretty awesome. It's best to check their IG before you go.
- A Blessing for the Lazy: Don't want to go out? They also have a service that delivers to your home (home service)[9], so you can have a BBQ party at home
- A 5.0 Google score from 2200+ reviews. So good they keep it just by giving out keychains[1]. Respect!
- Beef belly sizzles on the grill. Dip it in their balanced sweet, sour & spicy sambel grill, wrap in lettuce—pure heaven[2][3]!
- And for the finale: free ice cream[4]! A cool, sweet scoop that instantly cuts through the BBQ richness.
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