Best Korean restaurants in Singapore
Korean food spots are dime a dozen in Singapore, especially when you’re paying a visit to Tanjong Pagar and the CBD. While the former neighbourhood may be Singapore’s Little Korea, trust us when we say our city has plenty more Korean food offerings worth your time, both within and outside of that iconic central stretch.
From tteokbokki buffets to K-BBQ joints serving up premium meats, to Busan pork stews and jjajangmyeon, here’s our guide to the best Korean restaurants in Singapore. If you’re on a budget, we’ve also got a guide to the best cheap Korean food places in Singapore with mains under $15, including affordable hawker options.
Best Korean restaurants in Singapore, in a nutshell:
- Best affordable Korean restaurant: Myungdong K-Food at Space@Kovan – Hidden stall with Korean street food in Kovan
- Best authentic Korean restaurant: SOT Korean Restaurant in Telok Ayer – K-BBQ cooked on a traditional drum griddle
- Best Korean buffet: Seoul Restaurant at Conrad Singapore Orchard – Korean hotel buffet with over 40 dishes in Orchard
- Korean BBQ with good ambience: Chingu at The Oval – Premium K-BBQ in a colonial bungalow in Seletar
- For Korean supper cravings: Hanjip Korean Grill House in Clarke Quay – K-BBQ with Wagyu platters in Clarke Quay
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1. Chingu – Premium K-BBQ in a colonial bungalow in Seletar
Indulge in grilled meats and authentic Korean banchan at The Oval
Image credit: Chingu @ The Oval
What is Chingu @ The Oval? If you’re looking for a cosy and luxurious Korean dining experience, drop by Chingu @ The Oval, housed in a colonial building within Seletar Aerospace Park.
Image credit: Chingu @ The Oval
Here, they offer K-BBQ as well as an exciting array of legit Korean dishes. For K-BBQ, dig into their selection of premium meat cuts, including Kagoshima A4 Wagyu Rib-eye Steak ($92++), seven-day aged Pork Jowl ($28++), Grass-Fed Free Range Ox Tongue ($48++) and more. Whatever you order, it’s barbecued over a smokeless charcoal grill, so you don’t have to worry about feeling greasy or smelling like smoke.
If you’re like me and would rather enjoy K-BBQ with friends, get their Hansang Feast ($220++), which can feed up to six people. This set comprises Hokkaido A4 Wagyu Rib-Eye Steak, Black Angus Hanging Tender Steak, Pork Belly, Korean Seafood Pancake, a choice of two Ban Ban stews, including Kimchi and Soybean Paste flavours, and more. Otherwise, get one of their sharing dishes such as the gratin-style Baked Tteok-Bokki ($22++), featuring a golden, crusty top, or classic Korean Fried Chicken ($20++), available in Soy Garlic, Sweet & Spicy flavours.
Expect to pay: $26-$58++ for most a la carte BBQ meats, $101-353++ for BBQ platter sets, $10-25++ for sharing plates
What to order: Kagoshima A4 Wagyu Rib-eye Steak ($92++), Pork Jowl ($28++), Baked Tteok-Bokki
Address: 7 The Oval, Singapore 797865
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 11pm
Tel: 9690 8002
Chingu @ The Oval Website
Chingu @ The Oval is not halal-certified.
2. SEORAE JIB – K-BBQ with “Wagyu” pork and free-flow salad bar
What is SEORAE JIB? SEORAE JIB isn’t your average K-BBQ restaurant. Besides their complimentary free-flow salad bar, they’re known for being one of the first in Singapore to have galmaegisal, AKA pork skirt meat, on their menu. Hailed as the “Wagyu of pork”, galmaegisal used to be the domain of the Korean royals, but it became wildly popular on K-BBQ menus in the 2010s.
Starting at $24.90++ for 150g, SEORAE JIB offers diners tender, juicy slices of Galmaegisal to feast on, alongside a wide spread of other meats, including the SEORAE Samgyeobsal ($34.90++ for 250g), AKA fatty pork belly, and Woosamgyeob (from $28.90++ for 150g), which we loved for its mild beefy taste and herbal finish. Their barbecue set-up also includes three trays circling the main grill, where you can grill cheese, kimchi, and egg to enjoy as hot sides.
If you’re coming in a group, they also offer several sets, priced from from $168++ for two to three and $178++ for four to five. With six outlets islandwide, they’re incredibly convenient when looking for a quality Korean restaurant near you.
Read our SEORAE JIB review.
Expect to pay: $23.90-35.90++ for most a la carte BBQ meats, $168-$188++ for BBQ sets, $17.90-$25.90++ for mains
What to order: Galmaegisal ($24.90++ for 150g), Woosamgyeob (from $28.90++ for 150g), SEORAE Samgyeobsal ($34.90++ for 250g)
SEORAE JIB Website | Full list of outlets
Seorae is not halal-certified.
3. Guiga – Legit Korean BBQ and seafood in Tanjong Pagar
Enjoy value-for-money K-BBQ with friends till 12am
Image credit: @daelifood
What is Guiga? Guiga is one of Tanjong Pagar’s best-known Korean restaurants, especially because of its legit Korean barbecue and seafood. The casual diner offers cosy booth seats that can accommodate large groups with some privacy, and you’ll definitely want to dine with at least two to three others, given the substantial portions here. Better yet, they open till late, making them a great supper spot!
If you’re opting for K-BBQ, order their sets, which start from $68++ for the 700g Pork and Chicken Set B. Better yet, you can request their staff to barbecue for you if you don’t feel like DIY. Else, feast on their wide selection of classic Korean dishes, from soups to stews, pancakes to fried rice. Top picks include the colourful Yukhoe Bibimbap ($25++), which tosses fluffy rice with fresh veggies, beef tartare, and a fried egg, as well as the signature Galbitang ($25++), a warm, comforting bowl of beef rib soup. Pro tip: come by at lunch and enjoy the Yangnyeom Gejang Set for spicy marinated raw crab at just $23++! The value for money here is truly hard to beat.
Check out our Guiga feature.
Expect to pay: $68-$160++ for BBQ sets, $24-$49++ for most a la carte BBQ meats, $13-$25++ for most mains
What to order: Yukhoe Bibimbap ($25++), Galbitang ($25++), Yangnyeom Gejang Set ($23++), 700g Pork and Chicken Set B ($68++)
Address: 134 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088538
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 12am, Sat 11:30am to 12am, Sun 11:30am to 11pm
Guiga Website
Guiga is not halal-certified.
4. Hwang Sil Korean Chinese Restaurant – Popular Korean eatery in Tanjong Pagar
Legit Korean-Chinese food from $18++
What is Hwang Sil Korean Chinese Restaurant? Hwang Sil is another extremely popular Korean restaurant, located in Tanjong Pagar’s mini ‘Korea town’. The casual, family eatery has been a mainstay for the last 15 years, making it a constant for many Korean natives living in Singapore. In fact, the restaurant has been our Korean writer’s go-to spot since childhood!
According to her, the Jjajangmyeon (from $18++) is a must-try. Better known as black bean noodles, the traditional dish may seem unassuming, but isn’t the easiest to make at home—which is why its often an order-in dish usually reserved for special occasions in Korea. For the best experience, she recommends having the noodles with their Tangsuyuk (from $35++), AKA sweet and sour pork, a classic combo well-loved across Korean households. While you’re here, don’t miss out on their popular Samsun Jjambong (from $28++), a warm pot of spicy soup filled with noodles and fresh seafood, including prawns, mussels and clams.
Read our Hwang Sil Korean Chinese Restaurant feature.
Expect to pay: $7-$50++ for sides, $18-$76++ for mains
What to order: Jjajangmyeon (from $18++), Tangsuyuk (from $35++), Samsun Jjambong (from $28++)
Address: 38 Maxwell Road, #01-05, Airview Building, Singapore 069116
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6224 4371
Hwang Sil Korean Chinese Restaurant Website
Hwang Sil Korean Chinese Restaurant is not halal-certified.
5. Hanjip Korean Grill House – K-BBQ with Wagyu platters in Clarke Quay
Relish in a post-clubbing K-BBQ feast with friends
What is Hanjip Korean Grill House? First opened in 2020, Hanjip Korean Grill House is one of the biggest Korean restaurants in Singapore. Opening till 12am daily, the sprawling Clarke Quay eatery encompasses private dining rooms and a plush seating area, replete with black and gold furnishings.
While its decor looks highbrow, Hanjip’s vibe remains down-to-earth, offering diners extremely authentic Korean fare, including a wide variety of banchan made in-house, and their own soju brand. They have a broad selection of premium meats on the menu, including cuts of USDA Prime beef, aged Wagyu, and Kurobuta Berkshire pork, so be prepared to splurge a little when you dine here. For the best of all worlds, we recommend ordering the Hanjip Platter ($198++), which gets you 650g of meat, including ribeye, short ribs, pork belly, and Kurobuta pork collar, the latter of which we loved for its excellent marbling and meltingly tender texture.
If K-BBQ isn’t what you feel like having, order one of their mains. When we visited, we were blown away by their rich and lightly herbal Ginseng Chicken ($38++) soup and addictive Spicy Chicken with Cheese ($35++), starring oozy mozzarella with succulent chicken and chewy tteokbokki in a delicious spicy sauce. Pro tip: swing by for lunch on weekdays, as they also have an extensive line-up of classic Korean dishes, available as set menus at 20% off a la carte prices.
Expect to pay: $108-$198++ for most BBQ sets, $38-$98++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $25-$38++ for most mains
What to order: Hanjip Platter ($198++), Ginseng Chicken ($38++), Spicy Chicken with Cheese ($35++)
Address: 3C River Valley Road, #01-11, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179022
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 5pm to 12am
Tel: 8882 9011
Hanjip Korean Grill House Website
Hanjip Korean Grill House is not halal-certified.
6. Wang Dae Bak Grill – Affordable Korean eatery in Holland Village
Korean BBQ set meals under $20++
Image credit: Wang Dae Bak
What is Wang Daw Bak Grill? Located in Holland Village, Wang Dae Bak Grill is a go-to spot for wallet-friendly Korean set lunches and K-BBQ for dinner. For example, diners can swing by at lunchtime from Monday to Friday and enjoy sets under $20++.
Top picks here include their popular Bulgogi Combo Set ($19), featuring either beef, pork, or chicken bulgogi, alongside a warm, comforting bowl of kimchi, seafood, or tofu jijae soup. There’s also their spicy Army Stew ($41++), which generously feeds two to three.
Come dinnertime, pick from sets that feed between two to six, alongside house specialty roast meat dishes and fried chicken. Their Mixed Pork Knuckle & Steamed Pork Belly Set ($58++), AKA bossam, comes highly recommended. Good for a group of four, this means you’re spending just $14.50 per person! No matter what you fancy, you’ll be able to enjoy legit Korean fare at decent prices.
Expect to pay: $16-$19++ for most lunch sets, $18-$40++ per person for most dinner sets
What to order: Bulgogi Combo Set ($19), Army Stew ($41++), Mixed Pork Knuckle & Steamed Pork Belly Set ($58++)
Address: 3 Lorong Liput, #02-01, Singapore 277725
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10:30pm
Tel: 8209 7808
Wang Dae Bak Grill Website
Wang Dae Bak Grill is not halal-certified.
7. Gwangjang Gaon – Korea-famous restaurant at Jewel Changi
Squid Game actor-approved Korean eatery in Singapore
What is Gwanjang Gaon? Endorsed by Korean celebrities such as actress Han So Hee of Sweet Home and Lee Jung-jae of the iconic Netflix series Squid Game, Gwangjang Gaon has opened at Jewel Changi, serving up classic recipes from renowned culinary professor Hyo Soon Park.
Of all the dishes they offer, our favourite had to be their GAON Galbi ($69.90++), featuring premium beef short ribs boiled in herbs for over 24 hours for a tender and slightly chewy texture. We also loved their Modm-Jeon ($35.90++), a beautifully arranged platter featuring zucchini, ground pork, crab surimi, pollack, and prawn patty, each coated in egg and then pan-fried to a light golden-brown. Lastly, don’t miss the Deulgireum Makguksu ($21.90++), a cold buckwheat noodle dish that’s refreshing yet flavourful thanks to the nutty perilla oil.
Read our Gwangjang Gaon review.
Expect to pay: $17.90-$49.90++ for most mains, $9.90 for desserts
What to order: GAON Galbi ($69.90++), Modm-Jeon ($35.90++), Deulgireum Makguksu ($21.90++)
Address: 78 Airport Boulevard, #02-243, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 8279 3101
Gwangjang Gaon Website
Gwangjang Gaon is not halal-certified.
8. ManNa Korean Restaurant – Singapore’s oldest Korean restaurant
Traditional Korean dishes from $18.80++
What is ManNa Korean Restaurant? Being the oldest Korean restaurant in Singapore is a title unique to ManNa Korean Restaurant. Having opened in 1999, their Plaza Singapura outlet has long withstood the test of time, but they have also recently expanded to SingPost Centre. Expect comforting, homely Korean dishes that are perfect for family outings.
The authentic Samgyeopsal Kimchi Jjim ($28.80++), which features thin slices of braised pork belly wrapped in long strips of aged kimchi, is perfect for sharing over a steaming bowl of rice. In fact, our Korean writer praised this dish for the tart, fermented flavours of the kimchi. Other than that, the classic Korean pancake, Pa Jeon ($19.80++), is served fresh and piping hot, with a perfectly crispy exterior. Despite the restaurant’s timeless reputation, they are still innovating with new dishes such as the Agujjim ($48++/$68++), a dish featuring monkfish and a medley of other seafoods. While it is a messy affair, the blend of seafood and spices certainly did not disappoint.
Read our ManNa Korean Restaurant review.
Expect to pay: $18.80-$48++ for most mains
What to order: Samgyeopsal Kimchi Jjim ($28.80++), Pa Jeon ($19.80++), Agujjim ($48++/$68++)
SingPost Centre outlet
Address: 10 Eunos Roa 8, #02-138/139, SingPost Centre, Singapore 408600
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6227 7425
Plaza Singapura outlet
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #B2-22, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6238 1245
Manna Korean Restaurant Website
ManNa Korean Restaurant is not halal-certified.
9. Song Gye Ok – Korea-famous grilled chicken restaurant
Korean grilled chicken in Orchard and the CBD from $18++
What is Song Gye Ok? Premium pork belly and marbled beef cuts are usually the go-tos for most people at KBBQ restaurants, but Song Gye Ok has risen to fame for its grilled chicken, even given the stamp of approval from Korean celebrities such as popular actor Song Kang of Sweet Home and Nevertheless.
Their signature Sgo Signature Platter ($98++) showcases the restaurant’s core appeal: specialty chicken cuts that are seldom offered elsewhere, grilled over traditional charcoal. The 720g plate of meat consists of Gizzard AKA chicken innards, Heart, Softbone, Thigh, Tenders, and their Boneless Chicken Neck Fillet, which our Korean colleague loved for its fleshy, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. If you’re here as a pair, opt for the Chicken Grill Platter ($68++), comprising 470g of the same cuts of meat, minus the chicken neck. There are a la carte options too, for those looking for specific cuts of meat, priced from $18++.
Read our Song Gye Ok review.
Expect to pay: $68-$98++ for grill sets, $18-$28++ for a la carte meats
What to order: Sgo Signature Platter ($98++), Boneless Chicken Neck Fillet ($23++ a la carte), Chicken Grill Platter ($68++)
Telok Ayer outlet
Address: 113 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068582
Opening hours: Sun–Thurs 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm, Fri–Sat 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm
Tel: 8088 3850
The Centrepoint outlet
Address: 176 Orchard Road, #02-53, The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 8088 2035
Song Gye Ok Website
Song Gye Ok is not halal-certified but uses no pork or lard.
10. SOT Korean Restaurant – K-BBQ cooked on a traditional drum griddle
Traditional Korean BBQ restaurant in Telok Ayer
What is SOT? SOT is a newer Korean restaurant in Telok Ayer that uses gamasot, a large iron cauldron traditionally used in Korean cooking. Each table features one of these barrel-like structures, and instead of having your meats cooked on the usual tabletop grills, they’re thrown straight into the huge iron drum griddles sitting on top of these barrels.
Get the Beef BBQ Platter ($120++), which consists of freshly grilled 250g Beef Brisket, 150g Beef Sirloin, and 200g LA Galbi AKA Korean short ribs, along with a pot of silky steamed egg and an assortment of mushrooms, cabbage, and pumpkin. Other than beef, they also have the Pork BBQ Platter ($90++), and for the more adventurous eaters, the Large Intestine Platter ($120++), which is extra popular in Korea. They also serve other dishes such as the JJim-dak ($60++ for three people, $70++ for four people): a braised chicken stew accompanied by thick and chewy glass noodles, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and rice cakes. Apart from all the ingredients, it stood out for its delicious peppery flavour and succulent, tender chicken!
Read our SOT review.
Expect to pay: $90-$120++ for BBQ grill sets, $29-$58++ for most a la carte meats, $60-$70++ for mains, $13-$18++ for noodles and rice, $12-$25++ for most sides
What to order: Beef BBQ Platter ($120++), JJim-dak ($60++ for three people, $70++ for four people), Beef Sirloin ($58++ a la carte)
Address: 177 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068625
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 11pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm
Tel: 9809 5623
SOT Website
SOT is not halal-certified.
11. I’m Kim Korean BBQ – Popular K-BBQ buffet in Dhoby Ghaut
Wallet-friendly Korean BBQ under $20++
What is I’m Kim Korean BBQ? Located at the SOTA compound in Dhoby Ghaut, I’m Kim Korean BBQ is a popular spot known for its wallet-friendly K-BBQ buffet. Their 90-minute buffets are priced from just $18.90++ per adult, and comes with a seriously impressive selection of meats, greens, sides, soups, and desserts.
Don’t skip on ordering their ever-popular Volcano Chicken, marinated in a smoky and spicy sauce reminiscent of Samyang, or their moreish Korean Honey Pork. Otherwise, they’ve got over 10 cooked dishes to feast on, including springy Japchae, spicy Tteokbokki, and freshly fried Korean Chicken Wings. The cuts of meat here aren’t of the most premium quality, but you’re getting plenty of bang for your buck.
Expect to pay: $18.90++ per adult for lunch, $28.90++ per adult for dinner on Monday to Thursday, $29.90++ per adult for dinner on Friday to Sunday.
What to order: Volcano Chicken, Korean Honey Pork, Korean Chicken Wings
Address: 1 Zubir Said Drive, #01-04, School of the Arts, Singapore 227968
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 4pm, 5:30pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 4pm, 5pm to 10:30pm
I’m Kim Korean BBQ Website
I’m Kim Korean BBQ is not halal-certified.
12. Dookki – Singapore’s first tteokbokki and hotpot buffet
Free-flow tteokbokki, hotpot, and banchan at Suntec
What is Dookki? If you love tteokbokki, hotpot, and buffets, swing by Dookki at Suntec City, the first restaurant in Singapore to specialise in all three. Dig into their 90-minute All You Can Eat buffet, priced super affordably from only $20.80++ per adult.
Each table gets a hotpot that’s filled with spicy tteokbokki sauce, with an option to add on an accompanying cheese moat for $10.80++. From there, choose your preferred rice cakes, and pack your hotpot full of their free-flow toppings, from hot dogs to oozy cheese tofu. The side dishes here are also fantastic value for money, as you get unlimited Fried Chicken, Mandu, Korean Fishcakes, and Kimmari, the latter which we loved for its crispy exterior and QQ sesame oil-seasoned japchae.
Expect to pay: $20.80++ per adult
What to order: Tteokbokki, Kimmari, Double Cheese Ring ($10.80++)
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-107, Suntec City, Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11:30am to 10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am to 10:30pm
Tel: 6266 2425
Dookki Website
Dookki is not halal-certified but serves no pork or lard.
13. Um Yong Baek – Famous Korean pork and rice soup in the CBD
Queue-worthy daejigukbab in Tanjong Pagar
What is Um Yong Baek? Um Yong Baek was arguably one of Singapore’s hottest Korean eateries in 2022 with long queues and a waiting list for reservations. The hype is well-deserved, in our opinion, as Um Yong Baek truly brings something different to the Korean restaurant scene. In fact, they’ve been featured in multiple publications and Korean TV shows, with their pork and rice soup being the star of the show.
The cosy diner specialises in Busan pork and serves it up two ways. Exclusive to lunchtime is their UYB Clear Daejigukbab ($22++), which comes with a collagen-rich broth, short grain rice, and a mix of pork cuts as well as offal for a cosy, flavourful dish. It was so impressive, that even our innards-averse writer enjoyed the stomach meat, which had no funky flavour at all. There’s also the UYB Clear Daejigukbab ($22++), which stood out for its thick, flavourful broth and ultra tender pork leg, cheek, and chin meat.
Come dinnertime, the restaurant offers pork-focused K-BBQ, where premium cuts of pork are served with a range of unique, Busanese accompaniments. Do note that each diner has to order one pork item for their dinner barbecue.
Read our Um Yong Baek review.
Expect to pay: $7-$13++ for sides, $10-$28++ for most mains, $28-$60++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $84-$125++ for BBQ sets
What to order: UYB Clear Daejigukbab ($22++), UYB Clear Daejigukbab ($22++), Tongmoksal Jumeokgogi ($29++ for 150g)
Boon Tat Street outlet
Address: 27 Boon Tat Street, #01, Singapore 069623
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 8843 5968
Telok Ayer Street outlet
Address: 80/82 Telok Ayer Street, #01, Singapore 048466
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 8479 1360
Um Yong Baek Website
Um Yong Baek is not halal-certified.
14. Itaewon Jjajang – Korean-Chinese fare in the CBD
Legit jiajangmyeon in Tanjong Pagar
What is Itaewon Jjajang? Korean-Chinese fare is a significant subset of Korean cuisine, and it’s thanks to the fusion between both worlds that we have dishes such as jjajangmyeon and tangsuyuk. If you love your Korean-Chinese dishes, we recommend you visit Itaewon Jjajang, a Tangjong Pagar eatery that serves up lunch sets featuring the aforementioned dishes and more.
Try their Set A ($55++), which feeds two to three with jjajangmyeon, jjamppong, and tangsuyuk. On its own, each dish is priced close to $20++ or more, so you’re getting quite the steal when you order them as a trio. When we visited, the jjajangmyeon here was our favourite, thanks to its ultra-savoury black bean sauce, refreshed with slices of cucumber and onions.
Expect to pay: $21-$25++ for most mains, $55-$65++ for sets
What to order: Set A ($55++), Jjajangmyeon (price TBD), Tangsuyuk (price TBD)
Address: 64 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079325
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 4pm, 5pm to 11pm
Tel: 6223 1600
Itaewon Jjajang Website
Itaewon Jjajang is not halal-certified.
15. Kelim Dakdoritang – Korean-famous chain with spicy braised chicken
Famous Dakdoritang in Tiong Bahru and Serangoon
What is Kelim Dakdoritang? Located at both Serangoon Gardens and Tiong Bahru, Kelim Dakdoritang is a popular chain with 50 outlets in Korea. The restaurant specialises in a lesser-known Korean dish, dakdoritang, AKA spicy braised chicken.
Their Dakdoritang comes in four sizes: Half ($24.90++), Regular ($39.90++), Medium ($59.90++), and Large ($69.90++). You get chicken, rice cakes, potato chunks, and a huge scoop of minced garlic. We recommend portioning out the minced garlic as the spice can get a tad overwhelming. Don’t forget to add Kalguksu ($4.90++) to elevate your dish—the pairing of knife-cut noodles and flavourful soup was truly next level. For adventurous foodies, our Korean colleague recommends getting their Dakbal ($15.90++) AKA spicy chicken feet, and Chicken Gizzard ($15.90++) too.
Read our Kelim Dakdoritang review.
Expect to pay: $24.90-$69.90++ for stews, $1.90-$8.90++ for toppings, $10.90-$22.90++ for sides
What to order: Dakdoritang (from $24.90++), Kalguksu ($4.90++), Dakbal ($15.90++)
Address: 14B Kensington Park Road, Singapore 557265
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 2am
Tel: 6241 4241
Kelim Dakdoritang Website
Kelim Dakdoritang is not halal-certified.
16. SODENG Korean Vintage BBQ – Singapore’s only duck K-BBQ
Unique duck Korean BBQ in the CBD
What is SODENG Korean Vintage BBQ? Claimed to be the only restaurant in Singapore to serve duck K-BBQ, SODENG Korean Vintage BBQ in Telok Ayer is the place to head to if you’d like to try something other than grilled pork belly.
A visit to SODENG would be remiss without trying the Fresh Plain Duck ($34++ for 180g), which features boneless duck meat cooked on a pot lid for a smoky finish. But if you’d rather have something marinated, try their Hand-rub Duck With Marinade ($35++ for 180g) instead, which comes slathered in a spicy-sweet gochujang paste. Their duck meat is a great pairing with the spread of banchan, including pickles, kimchi, and marinated perilla leaves—all of which we were told are specially flown in from Korea! Alternatively, there’s also the 3072 Woo-Dae Galbi ($45++ for 230g), which includes juicy, well-marinated prime ribs. For sides, we recommend getting the Grilled Whole Mozzarella Cheese ($9++ for eight). Its oozy, creamy centre and crisp char made this simple but tasty dish unforgettable.
Read our SODENG Korean Vintage BBQ review.
Expect to pay: $17-$19++ for mains, $29-$45++ BBQ meats, $9-$27++ for most sides
What to order: Fresh Plain Duck ($34++ for 180g), Hand-rub Duck With Marinade ($35++ for 180g), Grilled Whole Mozzarella Cheese ($9++ for eight)
Address: 175 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068623
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm
SODENG Korean Vintage BBQ Website
SODENG Korean Vintage BBQ is not halal-certified.
17. Pohang Seafood & Butchery – Korean raw marinated crab and sashimi
Fresh seafood and K-BBQ in Kallang and Beauty World
Image credit: @pohang_seafoodandbutchery2
What is Pohang Seafood & Butchery? If you love seafood, then Pohang Seafood & Butchery is the place to head to. Located at Beauty World and Kallang, the popular Korean restaurant serves up fresh seafood and BBQ, including sashimi, raw marinated crabs, banchan, and lunch sets from $15++.
Image credit: @pohang_seafoodandbutchery2
While you’re here, splurge on their Flat Fish and Salmon Set (from $170++) that feeds two people. Many Koreans love complementing raw seafood with soju as it helps to balance out the fishy flavours. There’s also the Marinated Raw Crab ($58++), a dish that requires a lot of time and effort to master. Else, get their Fresh Oyster ($18++) that comes with three pieces, or the Fresh Raw Uni ($45++) for something more familiar.
Pro tip: head over to their Kallang outlet for lunch from 11:45am to 3pm to enjoy their Lunch Special promo, featuring noodles, meat, and fresh seafood dishes from just $15++, including the warm and comforting Beef Bone Dumpling Soup ($16++) and Assorted Sushi ($18++) platter. You can also get their Marinated Raw Crab Set for just $18++, which is almost three times cheaper than the OG price! Otherwise, enjoy their Free-Flow K-BBQ with pork belly and pork collar for just $30++ per person at their Beauty World outlet.
Read our Pohang Seafood & Butchery feature.
Expect to pay: $15-$30++ for lunch mains, $18-$65++ for mains, $50-$70++ for a la carte sashimi, $30-$90++ for a la carte seafood, $64-$129++ for BBQ meat sets, $120-$220++ sashimi sets
What to order: Flat Fish and Salmon Set (from $170++), Beef Bone Dumpling Soup ($16++), Marinated Raw Crab Set ($18++), Free-Flow K-BBQ ($30++ per person)
Beauty World outlet
Address: Jalan Jurong Kechil, #01-52, The Hillford, Singapore 596152
Opening hours: Tue–Fri 3pm to 11:30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Aperia Mall outlet
Address: 12 Kallang Avenue, #02-10, Aperia Mall, Singapore 339511
Opening hours: Mon 11:45am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Tue-Sun 11:45am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 9:50pm
Pohang Seafood & Butchery Website
Pohang Seafood & Butchery is not halal-certifed.
18. Eee Mo BBQ – 35-year-old Korean restaurant in Tanjong Pagar
Authentic Korean dishes in the CBD
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What is Eee Mo BBQ? Tanjong Pagar is a treasure trove of Korean restaurants, and one of them is Eee Mo BBQ. While they specialise in K-BBQ, the 35-year-old eatery serves up several other authentic Korean dishes, including seafood, soups, and Korean fried chicken.
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For starters, get their Kong–gugsu ($26++), an ideal meal to have in a hot and humid country like Singapore. Kongguksu is essentially noodles with cold soybean soup, and it’s viscous in texture as the soup is made using ground soybeans. Alternatively, we recommend their Seogsoedak-galbi ($59++) if you’re partial to heavier flavours. It features smoky stir-fried chicken doused in a spicy-savoury sauce, and makes for a great sharing dish with your friends and family. There’s also the ever-popular Tteogbokk-i Dalg-gangjeong ($39++), starring chewy tteokbokki and crispy, juicy fried chicken in a sweet-spicy sauce. Otherwise, meat lovers should go for their 90-minute Eee Mo BBQ Buffet ($49++ per person) for unlimited portions of pork belly, beef bulgogi, grilled chicken and more.
Expect to pay: $23-$50++ for most a la carte mains, $39-$89++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $69-$79++ for BBQ sets, $10-$18++ for most sides
What to order: Kong-gugsu ($26++), Seogsoedak-galbi ($59++), Tteogbokk-i Dalg-gangjeong ($39++), Eee Mo BBQ Buffet ($49++ per person)
Address: 32 Maxwell Road, #01-04, Maxwell Chambers, Singapore 069115
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 10pm, Sun 11am to 9pm
Tel: 6509 4173
Eee Mo BBQ Website
Eee Mo BBQ is not halal-certifed.
19. Noodle Star K – Authentic Korean noodles in the CBD
Highly-rated Korean restaurant near Tanjong Pagar MRT Station
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What is Noodle Star K? As you can tell from their name, Noodle Star K specialises in a variety of Korean-style noodles. At the point of writing, they’ve managed to earn an impressive 4.6-star rating on Google, making them well worth a spot on this list. Better yet, the restaurant is conveniently located just a quick five-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT Station!
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Some constant favourites among patrons include Mulnaengmyeon ($16.80++) and Bibimmyeon ($16.80++). The former features potato starch noodles in an icy cold broth, while the latter uses the same potato starch noodles doused in a spicy sauce. You also get half a boiled egg, beef brisket, sliced radish, and cucumber! To go with your noods, we recommend getting a side of the Pork Meat Dumpling ($10.80++) or Kimchi & Pork Meat Dumpling ($10.80++). You get five pieces of steamed dumplings in each basket! There’s also the Big Size Fried Pork Dumpling ($9.80++ for five) for those who prefer fried to steamed dumplings.
Expect to pay: $8-$22++ for sides, $16.80-$26++ for most mains
What to order: Mulnaengmyeon ($16.80++), Bibimmyeon ($16.80++), Kimchi & Pork Meat Dumpling ($10.80++), Big Size Fried Pork Dumpling ($9.80++ for five)
Tanjong Pagar outlet
Address: 58 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088479
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 6224 6061
North Bridge outlet
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #B2-22A/23, Funan, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6320 3813
Noodle Star K Website
Noodle Star K is not halal-certifed.
20. Hyang Yeon Korean Restaurant – Rarely-seen ox knee stew in CBD
Popular Korean restaurant chain with traditional stews and K-BBQ
What is Hyang Yeon Korean Restaurant? Hyang Yeon Korean Restaurant embraces the spirit of celebration with its authentic Korean banquet cuisine. They’ve got three locations in Tanjong Pagar, Telok Ayer, and East Coast, each serving up unique Korean stews, alongside your usual K-BBQ fare.
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The restaurant’s menu has Korean dishes that we don’t normally see in Singapore, including Gamjatang ($55++), a spicy pork backbone stew that typically serves as a comfort food for locals. Besides pork bones, the savoury soup dish includes perilla leaves, QQ glass noodles, hot pepper, enoki mushrooms, fresh cabbage, and potatoes. If you’re coming alone, we recommend getting the Ppyeo Haejangguk ($28++) instead, for the same dish but as a smaller portion. Else, order the Dogani Tang ($28++), a collagen-rich ox knee soup, and Nokdu-jeon ($22++), a crispy and fluffy pancake filled with earthy mung beans, served alongside soy sauce for dipping.
Pro tip: after you’ve finished eating your stews, add on an extra $12++ for a fresh serving of Fried Rice, specially made to soak up all the remaining sauce.
Expect to pay: $10-$28++ for appetisers, $16-$28++ for mains mains, $45-$70++ for most signature mains, $30-$45++ for most a la carte BBQ meats, $88-$158++ for most BBQ sets
What to order: Gamjatang ($55++), Dogani Tang ($28++), Nokdu-jeon ($22++)
Hyang Yeon Korean Restaurant Website | Full list of outlets
Hyang Yeon Korean Restaurant is not halal-certifed.
21. Ko Ryo Jeong Restaurant – Korean sets with free-flow banchan
Korean set meals from $15.90+ in Tanjong Pagar
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What is Ko Ryo Jeong Restaurant? If you’ve tried and enjoyed Ko Ryo Jeong Korean Street Food, you’ll look forward to dining at their sister eatery Ko Ryo Jeong Restaurant, conveniently located on the second floor of International Plaza. Apart from their BBQ and legit Korean fare, this spot stands out for their affordable sets and free-flow banchan, starting at just $15.90+. Better yet, you won’t have to worry about paying extra for GST!
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For the best deal, go for one of their three Korean Street Food Sets: Set A, Set B, or Set C. The first two cost $16.90+, where Set A features a warm, spicy bowl of Korean ramyeon, served with a runny egg and a plate of five hefty gimbap rolls, while Set B swaps the latter for a serving of chewy tteokbokki. If you aren’t craving noodles, Set C ($15.90+) gets you the rolls and rice cakes without the ramyeon. That’s not all, as each set also comes with free-flow banchan, including kimchi, fresh watercress, fish cakes and more!
Pro tip: head down for lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm to enjoy their special Lunch Set Promotion. Priced from $21.90+, the deal gets you an appetiser, stew, five side dishes, and rice. You can also top up $3+ to swap the stew for a meat or seafood dish and a bowl of their Soup Of The Day.
If you’re not feeling any of these, they’ve also got several rarely-seen Korean dishes on the menu, including Altang (from $26+), a rich and spicy fish roe stew, and Sundubu-Jijigae (from $16.90+), another spicy stew made with anchovy stock, clams, and beancurd.
Expect to pay: $15.90-$24.90+ for sets, $44.90-$65+ for a la carte BBQ meats, $16.90-$26+ for mains
What to order: Korean Street Food Sets (from $15.90+), Lunch Sets (from $21.90+), Altang (from $26+), Sundubu-Jijigae (from $16.90+)
Address: 10 Anson Road, #02-59, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Opening hours: Mon 11:30am to 2:30pm, 3pm to 8:30pm, Tue-Fri 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 8:30pm, Sat 11am to 8pm, Sun 11am to 8:30pm
Tel: 6324 3120
Ko Ryo Jeong Restaurant Website
Ko Ryo Jeong Restaurant is not halal-certifed.
22. Hankang Pocha City Square Mall – Korean kopitiam in Farrer Park
Mains under $20+ at City Square Mall
What is Hankang Pocha? Claiming to be “The Most Affordable Korean Pocha” in Singapore, Hankang Pocha is a great spot for affordable Korean food, with a large portion of its menu items priced under $20. They’ve currently got three outlets scattered around the island, with the latest one opening at City Square Mall just last year. Unlike their other locations, this one stands out for its unique three-in-one concept, featuring a dine-in restaurant with free-flow banchan, a takeaway cafe, and a ramyeon library!
Upon entering, you’ll first be greeted by their giant ramyeon library. There are plenty of ramyeon brands available for purchase, from the cult-favourite Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen ($2.99) to less common flavours such as the Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen Habenero Lime ($2.99).
Once you’re done shopping, head to the dine-in restaurant to indulge your K-BBQ cravings with the Stone Plate Kimchi BBQ ($28+) for two people, before cooling off with the refreshing Korean Cold Noodles ($16.80+). Other must-try menu items include the Spicy Chicken Feet Tteokbokki Pot ($28.80+), which my spice-loving colleague loved for its ultra spicy chicken feet and perfectly soft, chewy tteokbokki. There’s also the Angus Beef Sotbap ($18.80+), featuring thick, tender slices of New Zealand Angus beef atop a bed of kimchi fried rice, alongside fresh watercress, seaweed, and a runny egg yolk. Don’t forget to make good use of the complimentary free-flow banchan, including much-loved classics such as Spicy Tofu, Fish Cake, and Korean Sausage.
Before leaving, drop by their in-house cafe, and wash everything down with one of their refreshing drinks. As someone with a sweet tooth, I loved the Dirty Camelot Caramel ($7.80): a milky iced latte drizzled with bittersweet caramel syrup, finished with pieces of crunchy honeycomb candy.
Expect to pay: $3.80-$6.80+ for sides, $12.80-$18.80+ for most mains, $12.80-$28.80+ for most sharing plates, $18-$42+ for a la carte BBQ meats, $28-$78+ for BBQ sets, $4.80-$7.80 for takeaway cafe drinks
What to order: Stone Plate Kimchi BBQ ($28+), Spicy Chicken Feet Tteokbokki Pot ($28.80+), Angus Beef Sotbap ($18.80+), Dirty Camelot Caramel ($7.80)
Read our Hankang Pocha feature.
Hankang Pocha Website | Full list of outlets
Hankang Pocha is not halal-certified.
23. Seoul Brother – Air-flown Korean crabs and K-BBQ in Beauty World
Korean-owned eatery with sets from $19+
Image credit: Seoul Brother(Beauty World) via Google Maps
What is Seoul Brother? Located in Beauty World, Seoul Brother is another Korean-owned spot that offers raw marinated crabs, air-flown straight from Yeonpyeong Island. But that’s not all—the popular restaurant also has K-BBQ and lunch sets from just $19+!
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The star of the show has to be their Soy Sauce Marinated Crab ($28+), starring a whole female blue crab, packed with creamy roe and doused in a fragrant, umami-rich blend of soy sauce, chillies, and sesame seeds. Do note that this dish requires a minimum order of two servings.
If you’ve got a big appetite, we recommend coming during lunch to pair your fresh crab with one of their affordable sets, starting at just $19+. Top picks include the Pork Soup ($19+), starring melt-in-your-mouth tender slices of pork in a flavourful pork-bone broth, and the Premium Korean Beef Rib Soup ($21+), featuring five meaty beef ribs with cabbage and green onions in a nourishing beef broth.
No worries if you prefer a hearty K-BBQ session‒Seoul Brother also offers BBQ sets from $59. Their Pork Set B ($88+) is a popular option, that’s good for a party of two to three. The set includes pork belly, pork jowl, pork collar, and a choice between soybean paste, kimchi, or soft tofu stew.
Expect to pay: $19-$21+ for lunch sets, $9-$21+ for sides, $23-$49+ for mains, $25-$59+ for a la carte BBQ meats, $59-$177+ for BBQ sets
What to order: Soy Sauce Marinated Crab ($28+), Pork Soup ($19+), Korean Beef Rib Soup ($21+), Pork Set B ($88+)
Address: 9 Yuk Tong Avenue, Chun Tin Court, Singapore 596314
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 3:30pm, 5pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6908 9887
Seoul Brother Website
Seoul Brother is not halal-certified.
24. Sagye – Sotbap meals in Orchard and the CBD
Korean stone pot rice from $18.80++
What is Sagye? Sagye specialises in Korean stone pot rice, AKA sotbab, offering sets for as low as $18.80++. For the uninitiated, the dish features a piping hot bowl of rice served in the metal pot it has been cooked in, topped with a meat of your choice, spring onions, roasted sesame, and raw yolk.
Choose between several veggie, meat, and seafood options, including Assorted Vegetables Pot Rice ($18.80++), Scallop ($28.80++), Kurobuta Pork ($26.80++), and Beef Short Rib ($34.80++), before picking either Japanese Rice or Five Grain Rice to go with your meal. FYI, the pots come with a side of their Soup of the Day and a rotating lineup of banchan, so you’re sure to leave feeling satisfied.
If you’re feeling spoilt for choice, we recommend trying the Beef Short Rib, which our Korean writer praised for its delightfully thick and juicy meat. Pro tip: to best enjoy the meal, give the bowl a good mix, before scooping everything into an empty bowl. But be sure to leave some burnt rice at the bottom of the pot for a crunchy, smoky bowl of nurungji, AKA scorched rice!
Read our Sagye review.
Expect to pay: $18.80-$58.80++ for sotbap mains, $6-$32++ for a la carte mains, $24-$52++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $70-$98+ for BBQ sets
What to order: Beef Short Rib ($34.80++), Kurobuta Pork ($26.80++), Scallop ($28.80++)
Tanjong Pagar outlet
Address: 95 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088516
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Wheelock Place outlet
Address: 501 Orchard Road, #02-19, Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 2pm, 5pm to 10pm
Sagye Website
Sagye is not halal-certified.
25. Nana Bunsik – Korean-run eatery in West Coast
Korean mains under $20 nett
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What is Nana Bunsik? Run by a Korean lady, Nana Bunsik is a cosy, homely restaurant located in West Coast selling legit Korean street food, with mains priced under $20, nett! Head inside, and you’ll feel as if you’ve teleported to Korea, with its charming knick-knacks, including a shelf of crocheted Korean dishes handmade by the owner’s mother.
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A visit here calls for an order of their signature gimbap, available in six tasty flavours such as the Original Gimbap ($10.80), Spam Kimchi Gimbap ($11.80), and their ever-popular Crabmeat Mayo Gimbap ($11.80), starring shredded crabsticks, creamy mayo, sweet omelette, pickled veggies, and fluffy rice, all wrapped in fresh seaweed.
They also have a good selection of mains to enjoy alongside your kimbap such as dosirak, AKA a traditional Korean packed meal not commonly seen in Singapore, filled with rice and sides that’s shaken upon serving. Top picks include their Spam Kimchi Fried Rice Dosirak ($15.80) and Tonkatsu Dosirak ($14.80), the latter pairing crispy, juicy tonkatsu with rice, veggies, kimchi, and a sunny-side-up egg. But if you’re craving noodles, we recommend ordering their Mozzarella Cheese Ramyeon ($11.80) instead: al dente ramyeon coated in a spicy sauce, finished with melty, stretchy cheese.
Read our Nana Bunsik feature.
Expect to pay: $3.20-$9.90 for sides, $9.80-$18.80 for mains, $14.80-$38 for sharing platters
What to order: Crabmeat Mayo Gimbap ($11.80), Spam Kimchi Fried Rice Dosirak ($15.80), Tonkatsu Dosirak ($14.80), Mozzarella Cheese Ramyeon ($11.80)
Address: 1 West Coast Drive, #01-84, NEWest, Singapore 128020
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 9pm
Tel: 8061 9618
Nana Bunsik Website
Nana Bunsik is not halal-certified.
26. Daebak Korean Restaurant – Cheap and legit Korean soups
Mains under $15 in Tai Seng, Kallang, and Queenstown
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What is Daebak Korean Restaurant? Korean food that is both affordable and authentic may be hard to find in Singapore, but Daebak Korean Restaurant proves otherwise. Head to any one of their locations in Tai Seng, Kallang, or Queenstown, and enjoy a hearty and delicious meal for less than $15.
You can’t miss out on their wholesome Tofu Soup ($11.90), a spicy, tangy, yet light, broth filled with soft, silky tofu, QQ glass noodles, a runny egg, and your choice of Chicken, Pork, or Seafood, served alongside a bowl of rice. We loved this dish so much, that it even reminded our colleague of her grandmother’s comforting soups! Alternatively, they also have several meat hotplates, starting at $11.90 for the BBQ Chicken, starring tender, succulent pieces of chicken slathered in a savour-sweet sauce, made with a secret blend of 21 ingredients. If all that’s not enough, pair your mains with a tasty side such as their popular Kimchi Pancake ($13.90), a crispy and fluffy pancake loaded with spicy-tangy kimchi.
Read our Daebak Korean Restaurant feature.
Expect to pay: $10.20-$13.90 for most sides, $10.90-$14.90 for most mains
What to order: Tofu Soup ($11.90), BBQ Chicken ($11.90), Kimchi Pancake ($13.90)
Daebak Korean Restaurant Website | Full list of outlets
Daebak Korean Restaurant is not halal-certified.
27. Myungdong K-Food – Hidden stall with Korean street food in Kovan
Gimbap under $10 by a Korean couple
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What is Myungdong K-Food? If you’re feeling pekkish, hit up Myungdong K-Food in Kovan for some legit Korean street food-inspired takeaway. Run by a Korean couple, this hidden stall specialises in handmade gimbap, but also offer other tasty snacks and rice dishes.
Image credit: Myungdong K-Food via Google Maps
They have four flavours of Gimbap that you can choose from: Chicken Ham ($8), Odeng ($8), AKA fishcake, Tuna ($9), and Beef ($9). For the full experience, we recommend pairing this with their spicy Tteokbokki ($6), which is cooked on a traditional hotplate as street food sellers in Seoul do. Otherwise order their Odeng (from $4) for soft, springy fish cake on a stick, served alongside a warm bowl of soup.
If your stomach’s rumbling for more, go for their one of their rice sets instead, such as their Beef Set ($10), featuring tender slices of beef bulgogi, a fried egg, two side dishes, and fluffy rice.
Read our Myungdong K-Food feature.
Expect to pay: $4-$9 for street snacks, $10 for rice sets
What to order: Kimbap (from $8), Tteokbokki ($6), Odeng (from $6), Beef Set ($10)
Address: 9 Yio Chu Kang Road, #01-09, Space@Kovan, Singapore 545523
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 11am to 7pm
Tel: 9337 5852
Myungdong K-Food Website
Myungdong K-Food is not halal-certified but uses no pork or lard.
28. Seoul Restaurant – Korean hotel buffet in Orchard
Free-flow K-BBQ meats and dishes from $49++
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What is Seoul Restaurant? Singapore is not short of top-notch K-BBQ restaurants. But this Korean restaurant in Orchard named Seoul Restaurant has a special Seoul A La Carte Buffet for just $49++ per person for lunch and $79++ per person for dinner.
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As part of this deal, diners can enjoy over 40 items such as Samgyeopsal, AKA sliced pork belly, and Moksal, AKA pork collar, alongside a variety of fresh seafood, including squid, mackerel, and prawn. You can also pair your BBQ with several a la carte items, available at no additional cost. Top picks include the Kimchijeon, a Korean pancake with kimchi and squid, Topoki, and comforting stews such as their spicy-savoury Yukgaejang, made with fall-apart tender beef, leeks, bracken, and bean sprouts.
Do note that this deal does not include beef cuts. That said, you can top-up $10++ for unlimited access to these, including beef brisket, beef short ribs, and other seasonal cuts. A premium version of this buffet is also available at $119++ per person for both lunch and dinner.
Read our Seoul Restaurant feature.
Expect to pay: $49++ to $119++ per adult for lunch, $79++ to $119++ per adult for dinner
What to order: Samgyeopsal, Moksal, Kimchijeon, Yukgaejang
Address: 1 Cuscaden Road, #03-02, Conrad Singapore Orchard, Singapore 249715
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6338 8548
Seoul Restaurant Website
Seoul Restaurant is not halal-certified.
29. GU:UM Contemporary Grill – Modern Korean restaurant in the CBD
Unique Korean fusion dishes by a Michelin-starred chef
What is GU:UM Contemporary Grill? Straying away from the typical Korean fare is GU:UM Contemporary Grill, a modern Korean restaurant by the Michelin-starred Chef Han Seok Hyun that puts a unique spin on classic Korean flavours. Expect unique innovative eats at this popular Tanjong Pagar eatery such as gochujang prata, peanut butter ssamjang and more!
Start with one of their sides, including their signature KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower). Priced at $24++, this dish features deep-fried cauliflower, spam, and rice cakes tossed in a delicious sweet-spicy yangnyeom sauce good enough to impress even our Korean writer.
Since our last visit, they’ve also gone on to add several new items to the menu. Top picks include the Squid Soondae ($26++), starring smoky grilled squid, stuffed with prawns, then slathered in a spicy-sweet peanut butter ssamjang sauce. There’s also the Dakgalbi Prata ($26++), a locally-inspired flatbread with mildly spicy nacho gochujang chicken.
But the star of the show is the premium grilled meat, which nods to the restaurant’s name. We recommend going all out and getting the perfectly tender Tajima Wagyu Striploin MBS6 ($82++ for half, $158++ for 280g) and the heavily-marbled Iberico Pluma ($68++ for half, $128++ for 280g). Being slightly more atas, this restaurant is the perfect place for date nights or special occasions.
Read our review of GU:UM Contemporary Grill.
Expect to pay: $18-$32++ for sides, $68-$238++ for most grilled meats, $24-$68++ for mains, $16-$18++ for desserts
What to order: KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower) ($24++), Squid Soondae ($26++), Dakgalbi Prata ($26++), Tajima Wagyu Striploin MBS6 ($82++ for half, $158++ for 280g)
Address: 29 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089136
Opening hours: Tue 6pm to 10:30pm, Wed–Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10:30pm
GU:UM Contemporary Grill Website
GU:UM Contemporary Grill is not halal-certified.
30. HoHo Korean Restaurant – Highly-rated Korean eatery with two outlets
Legit Korean food with large portions from $13++
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What is HoHo Korean Restaurant? Nestled in the HDB heartlands of Clementi and Pasir Panjang is this super legit Korean eatery, HoHo Korean Restaurant. The menu here is chock full of authentic Korean a la carte dishes, served in substantial portions. A quick check online, and you’ll find that they’ve amassed an impressive 4.3-star rating for their Clementi outlet and 4.8-star rating for their Pasir Panjang outlet, making them a must-visit if you’re in the area.
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Some of their bestsellers include their spicy Jjampong-tang ($45++) soup, which fans rave about as it comes packed to the brim with enough noodles and fresh seafood to feed two to three people, including squid and mussels.
Another popular pick is their Hotplate Chicken ($15++), a spicy, marinated hotplate chicken dish that delivers quite the fiery kick. Other must-tries include their Korean fried chicken, available in Plain ($22++ for half, $32++ for whole), sweet-spicy Yangnyeom ($25++ for half, $35++ for whole), and the savoury-sweet soy-based Ganjang ($25++ for half, $35++ for whole). The Mul-Naengmyeon ($16++) is another great classic: a cold sesame noodle dish served with a chilled savoury-tangy beef and kimchi broth that’s perfect on a sweltering day.
K-BBQ lovers can also get their fix here, with options such as Samgyeopsal, AKA pork belly (from $22++ for 200g) and Moksal, AKA pork collar (from $22++ for 200g). What’s more, all these meats are prepared in the kitchen, so you won’t have to worry about having your clothes smell like smoke afterwards.
Expect to pay: $13-$50++ for mains, $22-$26++ for grilled meats, $35-$48++ for sharing plates
What to order: Jjampong-tang ($45++), Hotplate Chicken ($15++), Yangnyeom Chicken ($25++ for half, $35++ for whole), Mul-Naengmyeon ($16++)
Clementi outlet
Address: 106 Clementi Street 12, #01-58/60, Singapore 120106
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6250 3908
Pasir Panjang outlet
Address: 87 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118510
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6531 0787
HoHo Korean Restaurant Website
HoHo Korean Restaurant is not halal-certified.
31. PUJIM BBQ – Premium K-BBQ and Busan dishes in the CBD
K-BBQ restaurant near Telok Ayer MRT Station with affordable mains
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What is PUJIM BBQ? Conveniently located a quick two-minute walk from Telok Ayer MRT Station, K-BBQ joint PUJIM BBQ is popular amongst locals and Koreans for its veritable library of premium meat cuts, ranging from Iberico and Duroc pork to A4 Wagyu steaks. Aside from their meats, PUJIM is also known for their legit house-made banchan, Busan-style a la carte dishes, and an equally impressive line-up of Korean alcoholic beverages beyond your usual soju.
Image credit: Yunzhi Yannis Xiao via Google Maps
The BBQ meats here are grilled over charcoal for that smoky finish, with the staff taking care of the cooking to ensure the premium cuts are prepared perfectly. This also means that you won’t have to argue with friends about delegating grilling duties! Better yet, the Amoy Street eatery boasts top-of-the-line exhaust nozzles, so you won’t leave smelling too intensely of grilled meat. Top BBQ picks include the Beef BulGoGi ($85++), which comes marinated in a lip-smacking sweet-savoury bulgogi sauce, and the ultra marbled Pork Gabrisal ($83++ for 300g), AKA pork cheek.
While you’re here, don’t miss out on their signature Gukbap (from $12.50++), a traditional Korean dish where rice is added into a 24-hour cold aged pork broth, before being simmered with fresh veggies. Otherwise, go for their other delicious mains such as the ginseng-infused Samgyetang ($19++) chicken soup and Soybean Stew ($19++), which you can get with either vegetables, Wagyu beef, or seafood.
Expect to pay: $5.90-$28++ for sides, $12.50-$35++ for mains, $59-$85++ for BBQ meats
What to order: Beef BulGoGi ($85++), Pork Gabrisal ($83++ for 300g), Gukbap (from $12.50++), Soybean Stew ($19++)
Address: 82 Amoy Street, #01-00, Singapore 069901
Opening hours: Mon & Fri-Sat 4:30pm to 11pm, Tue-Thurs 11:30am-2pm, 4:30pm to 11pm, Sun 4:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6224 1588
PUJIM BBQ Website
PUJIM BBQ is not halal-certified.
32. Charim Korean BBQ – TikTok-famous Korean-run restaurant
Highly-rated K-BBQ in Tanjong Pagar
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What is Charim Korean BBQ? You may recall Charim Korean BBQ as the restaurant that set TikTok abuzz. Run by a Korean native and her mother, the famous Tanjong Pagar restaurant has garnered rave reviews, earning a near-perfect 4.7-star rating on Google for their value-for-money barbecue sets and welcoming service. Come after 9pm, and they also have a tasty drinking menu to enjoy with your kakis.
We recommend ordering their Set A ($78++), which feeds two with a trio of pork cuts, including their Salted Pork Neck, reminiscent of juicy, fatty bacon. Each set also comes with a wobbly steamed egg and your choice of Kimchi, Soybean, or Sundubu, AKA tofu, jjigae. FYI: there’s the option to have the staff here grill for you too, if you prefer!
Another unique offering is their Butter Pork Belly ($29++ for 180g), which slaters rich, creamy butter between slabs of pork belly for a savoury, indulgent finish. There’s also their specialty fresh Raw Crab ($48++ for three), available in soy or a spicy-sweet sauce, and Raw Beef ($40++), served with pickled radish, chives, and a runny egg yolk. If you’re coming for supper, we recommend getting their popular Beef Shrimp Spicy Rice Cake ($28++), available on their Anju Menu, or bar snack menu, from 9pm till midnight. The last time we visited, we were wowed by the huge pot brimming with chewy tteokbokki, plump peeled prawns, and tender slices of beef brisket, all doused in an addictive spicy-sweet sauce.
Read our Charim Korean BBQ feature.
Expect to pay: $2-$15++ for sides, $12-$48++ for mains, $24-$58++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $78-$148++ for BBQ sets
What to order: Set A ($78++), Butter Pork Belly ($29++ for 180g), Raw Crab ($48++ for three), Beef Shrimp Spicy Rice Cake ($28++)
Address: 65 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088486
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 12am, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 12am
Charim Korean BBQ Website
Charim Korean BBQ is not halal-certified.
33. Don Dae Bak – Charcoal-grilled K-BBQ in Chinatown
Popular K-BBQ restaurant open till 5am daily
Image credit: @biw___ty.ig
What is Don Dae Bak? For charcoal-grilled Korean BBQ, look no further than Don Dae Bak. The highly raved Korean restaurant in Chinatown offers diners a slew of BBQ sets, which you can enjoy with a selection of a la carte dishes, including four different types of tteokbokki large enough to feed two to three people. Open till 5am, they’re also a great option for an after-clubbing meal.
The latter includes the trendy Rose Tteokbokki ($34++), a mildly spicy and sweet option laced with tomato sauce, or their Creamy Tteokbokki ($34++), served with a rich white sauce, reminiscent of carbonara. Spice lovers should definitely order their house Dondaebak Signature Tteokbokki ($30++), served with a fiery sauce that the menu labels, “It’s so spicy I might die”. But if you’re a true daredevil, go for their JioK Gugmul Tteokbokki ($30++), specially made for their “Do You Want To Die? Challenge”.
The Chinatown restaurant also has a 90-minute Korean BBQ Buffet (from $34.90++ per person), where each diner gets free-flow pork, chicken, and a limited serving of beef for the duration. Do note that veggies and sides aren’t included with the buffet fee.
Expect to pay: $8-$18++ for sides, $18-$49++ for mains, $30-$67++ for sharing dishes, $28-$52++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $98-$168++ for BBQ sets, $34.90++ for K-BBQ buffet
What to order: Rose Tteokbokki ($34++), Dondaebak Signature Tteokbokki ($30++), Creamy Tteokbokki ($34++), Korean BBQ Buffet (from $34.90++ per person)
Address: 35 Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 089000
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 5am
Tel: 6226 1727
Don Dae Bak Website
Don Dae Bak is not halal-certified.
34. MODU Samgyetang – Singapore’s first samgyetang specialty restaurant
Korean ginseng chicken soup in Orchard
What is MODU Samgyetang Specialty Korean Restaurant? Dubbed the first samgyetang specialty restaurant in Singapore, MODU in Orchard offers ginseng chicken soup in seven different flavours, alongside appetisers, sharing dishes, drinks, and desserts.
There are seven types of ginseng chicken soup here, ranging from the classic Hanbang ($35++) and Black Chicken ($37++) to the lesser-seen Black Garlic ($38++) and nutty Perilla Seed ($38++). Each pot comes with a whole chicken, stuffed with a load of ingredients: glutinous rice, leeks, chives, dates, pine nuts, and ginseng roots. As described by our Korean colleague, the Hanbang is easy and soothing on the stomach, with soft and moist meat that falls straight off the bone. But the Hangover ($37++) had to be our favourite, featuring a spicy shiok broth with pronounced notes of chilli powder and aromatic minced garlic. For the best experience, we recommend adding a pinch of salt and pepper to bring out the flavours of the broths.
Read our MODU Samgyetang Specialty Korean Restaurant review.
Expect to pay: $12-$16++ for sides, $35-$38++ for mains, $18-$28++ for sharing dishes, $8-$12++ for desserts, $98++ for sets
What to order: Hanbang ($35++), Hangover ($37++), Perilla Seed ($38++)
Address: 333A Orchard Road, #02-37, Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
MODU Samgyetang Specialty Korean Restaurant Website
MODU Samgyetang Specialty Korean Restaurant is not halal-certified.
35. Doongji Korean Restaurant – Homey eatery in East Coast
Delicious Korean mains from $11++
Image credit: Wong WH via Google Maps
What is Doongji Korean Restaurant? Tucked away along East Coast Road, Doongji Korean Restaurant has been serving up hearty and authentic Korean fare for more than a decade. They have recently revamped their interior, and now boast a chic, wooden facade that feels rather homely.
Image credit: Mordecai Lee via Google Maps
A crowd-favourite here is the Hot Stone Rice Bowl ($14.90++), a bibimbap dish served sizzling in a stone bowl. Another good option is the Rose Ttoekbokki ($18.50++). Unlike your typical Korean rice cakes, this one comes served buldak-style with mushrooms, prawns, bacon, and a creamy, spicy rose-tinted sauce. Don’t forget the Jokbal Rice ($14.90++), which pairs fluffy white rice with softly marinated pig trotters, a golden sunny-side-up egg, kimchi, seaweed, and fresh lettuce. Interestingly, Jokbal is usually served as a sharing platter, so it’s rare to find this as a standalone rice dish! But if you’re looking for something more filling, we recommend ordering the BoJok ($37.50++) instead, for a platter of pig trotters and bossam, AKA pork belly, served alongside fresh veggies, kimchi, and sauces.
Expect to pay: $9.90-$22.50++ for sides, $11-$39.50++ for mains
What to order: Hot Stone Rice Bowl ($14.90++), Jokbal Rice ($14.90++), Rose Ttoekbokki ($18.50++), BoJok ($37.50++)
Address: 222 East Coast Road, Singapore 428919
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6345 4264
Doongji Korean Restaurant Website
Doongji Korean Restaurant is not halal-certified.
Where to eat Korean food in Singapore
Whether you’re craving sizzling K-BBQ, hearty stews, or comforting bowls of noodles, these Korean restaurants in Singapore have you covered. Save this list for the next time you and your friends are in the mood for a satisfying Korean feast!
More Korean food guides:
- Best samgyetang restaurants in Singapore
- Best Korean restaurants in the CBD
- Best Korean cafes in Singapore
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