First Look: Virgin Voyages New Gunbae Menu With Pictures
Virgin Voyages has revealed the new Gunbae menu featuring new stews, grilled dishes, desserts, and expanded drink selections fleetwide.
Virgin Voyages has rolled out a refreshed menu for Summer 2025 and beyond at Gunbae, its lively Korean BBQ-style restaurant. The updated menu is now available on all ships and features a mix of new traditional dishes, fresh vegetables, and bold flavors. While fan favorites remain, the new selections give sailors even more to enjoy around the grill.
Now Live Fleetwide
The new menu is part of the Eat & Drink Festival for 2025 but will remain in place once the festival is over.
The updated Gunbae menu is now available on:
- Scarlet Lady
- Valiant Lady
- Resilient Lady
- Brilliant Lady (from launch)
New Dishes Across the Menu
The refreshed Gunbae menu keeps its signature format but introduces a range of new and refreshed options across small bites, stews, BBQ mains, and dessert. Here’s what’s new:
Small Bites
- Oi Muchim (VV)(GF) – A new cucumber and avocado salad with a touch of heat from pepper threads
- Shrimp Kimbap Rolls – Crispy nori rice bites layered with shrimp and black garlic
- Kimchi Jeon (V) – This kimchi pancake remains, but is now with a new presentation and lacks mungbean
What’s gone:
- Miyeok Muchim (seaweed salad) no longer appears
- The menu also no longer highlights the Hot Bar seafood skewer
Rice, Noodles and Stews
- Tteokbokki (VV) – Spicy rice cakes with zucchini and shiitake mushrooms
- Soondubu (GF) – Soft tofu stew packed with clams, mussels and shrimp
- Kalbi Jjim (GF) – Braised short ribs with chestnut, daikon and egg ribbons
What’s gone:
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Bibimbap, Japchae, and the classic Kimchi Jjigae stew have been removed in favor of heartier, broth-based options
BBQ Grill
- Boesut Yache Modum (VV)(GF) – The vegan platter now features peppers and asparagus alongside mushrooms, giving it a refreshed feel and more options
- Bulgogi – A new prep of soy-marinated ribeye and onions, not previously offered in this form
- Ojingeo, Nakgi & Galbi (GF) – A new seafood trio of squid, octopus and scallop joins the grill menu
What’s gone:
- The standalone Kalbi short ribs option is no longer listed outside of the combo
- The previous seafood combo, which included shrimp, has been replaced by this new version with scallops
- Although not listed the above options may still be in place just not on the menu.
Treat Yourself: Premium Add-On
Also new to the menu is a high-end “treat yourself” option available on all ships:
- Bo Ssam – A slow-roasted pork butt served with oysters and caviar. Priced at $75, this shareable dish brings a luxurious centerpiece to the table
What’s gone:
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The Wagyu Beef Platter, previously available as a premium upcharge, is no longer part of the menu
Dessert and Soft Serve
- Black Sesame Soft Serve (VV)(GF) – Returning to the menu, this soft serve is topped with mini mochi, granola and miso caramel
- Shikhye (VV)(GF) – A new sweet rice drink served chilled, now listed under dessert
- Hotteok (V) – A warm Korean pancake with almond, cinnamon and sesame seeds, now listed under both bites and desserts
What’s gone:
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The mango/matcha swirl and twist soft serve are no longer listed
Drinks
- Instant Smile – New cocktail made with Jinro 24, vodka, dry vermouth and pepper-stuffed olives
- New beers – Duvel Belgian Ale and Goose Island IPA now available
- Updated wine list – Premium additions across red, white and rosé, including Crossbarn Cabernet and Château Minuty
What’s gone:
- Diesel Tokki and Tok Tok But The Party Don’t Stop cocktails have been retired
- Wynwood La Rubia Blonde Ale and the Virgin Craft Beer EPA no longer appear
View New Gunbae Menu
Browse the full Gunbae menu onboard to explore all new dishes, updated BBQ options, and the expanded drinks list now live across the Virgin Voyages fleet.
To find out more about Gunbae visit our dedicated venue page.
Special Thanks to Friends of VV Insider – Sophie & Shelly for the imagery
