What are GAON's opening hours?

Monday to Thursday, 5:30pm to 9pm. Friday to Sunday, 5pm to 9pm.

Where is GAON located?

At 130 The Square, Palmerston North City 4410.

Does GAON serve Korean BBQ?

Yes, the BBQ Party menu includes beef, pork belly, pork collar/butt, lamb, marinated meats and wagyu cuts.

Is there Korean fried chicken on the menu?

Yes, in honey and garlic, sweet and spicy, half and half, and cheese seasoning styles.

Are there vegetarian options?

Yes, several dishes are marked vegetarian, including certain jeon, t-kim and tofu salad.

How can I contact GAON or book a table?

You can call 06-357 5678 or email gaon3575678@gmail.com.

GAON Restaurant

Name: GAON Restaurant
Address: 130 The Square, Palmerston North Central, Square 4410, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North, NZ
Telephone: 06-357 5678
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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About GAON Restaurant

GAON Restaurant is a Korean restaurant in the heart of Palmerston North, at 130 The Square. The menu is built around Korean BBQ and grilled dishes, alongside a full range of entrees, rice and noodle dishes, slow-cooked soups and stews, Korean fried chicken, and dessert.

The BBQ Party section lets diners choose from beef, pork belly, pork collar/butt, lamb rump or loin, marinated beef, pork or chicken, and a wagyu selection covering scotch and marinated rib cuts - a genuinely broad spread for a Korean BBQ table. Beyond BBQ, the kitchen turns out Korean staples like bulgogi, bibimbap, jap chae and kimchi jjim, alongside a dedicated Korean fried chicken menu with several seasoning styles.

Vegetarian and gluten-free diners are catered for across several dishes, each clearly marked on the menu, and a kids menu and dessert selection round out the experience for a full table.

GAON Restaurant: Korean BBQ and Fried Chicken in Palmerston North

GAON Restaurant sits at 130 The Square in the centre of Palmerston North, serving a full Korean menu built around BBQ, grilled dishes and Korean fried chicken. Rather than a narrow selection, the menu spans a proper BBQ Party section, entrees, mains split between grilled, rice and slow-cooked styles, a kids menu, and dessert.

A Serious BBQ Selection

The BBQ Party menu is the heart of the restaurant, with diners able to choose from beef, pork belly or pork collar/butt, lamb rump or loin, marinated beef, pork or chicken, and a dedicated wagyu selection covering scotch and marinated rib cuts. It's the kind of range that suits a table wanting to work through several different meats over the course of a meal.

Entrees and Classic Korean Dishes

Before the BBQ arrives, the entree menu covers Dak Gang Jeong (honey and soy deep fried crispy chicken with sweet and sour radish), Korean-style pancakes (jeon) in seafood or kimchi versions, jap chae glass noodles, deep-fried seasonal vegetables (t-kim), a deep-fried tofu salad, and pan-fried prawn and scallop in butter sauce. On the main menu, grilled classics like la galbi (beef short ribs), bulgogi, spicy squid and jumulluck (spicy pork scotch fillet) sit alongside rice dishes like bibimbap and chi-bab, and heartier slow-cooked options including galbi tang, kimchi jjim and jjim dak.

Korean Fried Chicken

GAON also runs a dedicated Korean fried chicken menu, with extra crispy boneless chicken available in honey and garlic, sweet and spicy, half and half, or cheese seasoning styles, each served with a variety of deep-fried chips. It's a section built for sharing, and a strong option for anyone after Korean fried chicken specifically rather than a full BBQ spread.

Dietary Options

Several dishes on the menu are marked for vegetarian diners, including the jeon (kimchi version), t-kim, and tofu salad, while other dishes like jap chae, prawn and scallop, and bibimbap can be made gluten free on request. It's worth flagging any dietary needs when booking or ordering to make sure the kitchen can accommodate them.

To Finish

Dessert options include an ice-cream platter with sweets and fruits, and ho dduck, a Korean sweet pancake served with ice cream and nuts - a fitting way to close out a BBQ-heavy meal.

Visiting GAON

GAON Restaurant is located at 130 The Square, Palmerston North City. It's open Monday to Thursday from 5:30pm to 9pm, and Friday to Sunday from 5pm to 9pm. Bookings and enquiries can be made by phone on 06-357 5678 or by email.

Signature items

Wagyu (Scotch / Marinated Rib)
La Galbi
Bulgogi
Dak Gang Jeong
Galbi Tang
Honey & Garlic Fried Chicken

Dak Gang Jeong — Honey and soy deep fried crispy chicken, served with sweet and sour radish
Jeon — Korean style pancake with mixed vegetable, seafood or kimchi (vegetarian option available)
Jap Chae — Sweet and savoury stir fried wide glass noodle with vegetables, beef or vegetable (gluten free on request)
T-Kim — A variety of deep-fried seasonal vegetables with dipping sauces (vegetarian)
Tofu Salad — Deep-fried tofu with seasonal salad, oriental dressing and mixed nuts (vegetarian)
Prawn & Scallop — Pan-fried tiger prawn and scallop with butter sauce (gluten free on request)

Dessert

Ice-Cream Platter — Ice cream with sweets and fruits
Ho Dduck — Korean sweet pancake with ice cream and nuts

BBQ Party

Meat (Beef / Pork Belly / Pork Collar-Butt) — 250g servings of beef, pork belly or pork collar/butt for the grill
Lamb (Rump / Loin) — 250g lamb rump or loin for the grill
Marinated Meat (Beef / Pork / Chicken) — 300g servings of marinated beef, pork or chicken for the grill
Wagyu (Scotch / Marinated Rib) — 250g wagyu scotch or 300g marinated rib for the grill

Kids Menu

Curly Fries — Crispy fried potatoes with tomato sauce

Main - Rice

Chi-Bab — Crispy fried chicken with salad and rice
Bibimbap — Mixed rice with beef or tofu and assorted vegetables with sauce (gluten free on request)

Main - Grilled

La Galbi — Grilled beef short ribs
Spicy Squid — Spicy stir-fried squid with vegetables
Bulgogi — Stir-fried soy-based thin marinated beef with vegetables
Jumulluck — Spicy stir-fried pork scotch fillet with vegetables

Korean Fried Chicken

Honey & Garlic — Extra crispy fried boneless chicken served with a variety of deep-fried chips
Sweet & Spicy — Extra crispy fried boneless chicken served with a variety of deep-fried chips
Half & Half — Extra crispy fried boneless chicken served with a variety of deep-fried chips
Cheese Seasoning — Extra crispy fried boneless chicken served with a variety of deep-fried chips

Main - Slow-Cooked & Soup

Galbi Tang — Big size beef short rib soup
Kimchi Jjim — Slow cooked spicy kimchi stew with pork spare ribs
Jjim Dak — Slow cooked chicken and vegetables with soy sauce

Frequently asked questions

What are GAON's opening hours?: Monday to Thursday, 5:30pm to 9pm. Friday to Sunday, 5pm to 9pm.
Where is GAON located?: At 130 The Square, Palmerston North City 4410.
Does GAON serve Korean BBQ?: Yes, the BBQ Party menu includes beef, pork belly, pork collar/butt, lamb, marinated meats and wagyu cuts.
Is there Korean fried chicken on the menu?: Yes, in honey and garlic, sweet and spicy, half and half, and cheese seasoning styles.
Are there vegetarian options?: Yes, several dishes are marked vegetarian, including certain jeon, t-kim and tofu salad.
Are gluten free options available?: Yes, some dishes such as jap chae, prawn and scallop, and bibimbap can be made gluten free on request.
How can I contact GAON or book a table?: You can call 06-357 5678 or email [email protected].

Tips

For a full BBQ experience, the wagyu scotch or marinated rib is a standout option on the BBQ Party menu.
If you're after Korean fried chicken specifically, the dedicated fried chicken menu offers four seasoning styles, good for sharing.
Mention any dietary requirements when booking, as several dishes can be adapted to gluten free.
Finish the meal with ho dduck, the Korean sweet pancake served with ice cream and nuts.

Good to know

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