While some people call Tanjong Pagar a mini Koreatown, Bukit Timah is the real K-town to me. Having lived in that area for almost my entire life, I’ve seen more and more Korean food spots pop up in recent years. Whether you’re looking for Korean fried chicken, K-BBQ, or just a pot of piping hot army stew, my hood has it all. Check out our list of the best Bukit Timah Korean food spots to try the next time your cravings strike!
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O.BBa is known for their modern KBBQ dining experience at their O.BBa BBQ outlet, as well as Korean-Chinese fusion cuisine at their O.BBa Jjajang outlets. If you’re looking to try their food for the first time, head to O.BBa Jjajang for their tasty dishes.
Go for one of their signature dishes, Jjamppong ($17++), a bowl of red-hot goodness filled to the brim with seafood. Its broth is rich and briny, peppered with the smokiness of gochugaru, AKA Korean chilli powder. On the other hand, the Jjajangmyeon ($13.50++) brings out a completely different taste with the noodles tossed in a generous amount of sweet black bean sauce, along with diced pork and vegetables.
Address: 19 Cheong Chin Nam Road, Singapore 599743
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm
Tel: 6463 9262
Website
O.BBa Jjajang is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Another popular Korean restaurant worth checking out is Three Meals A Day. Their Budae Jjigae ($30++) is one of the tastiest you can find out there. This steaming pot of army stew is filled with tasty sausage, ham and noodles, making it the perfect comfort dish. The portion is big enough to serve at least four people.
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Another must-try is the Mulnaengmyun ($16++). This helps you beat the overbearing heat in Singapore with its refreshing, chilled water kimchi broth, topped off with slices of beef, radish, and cucumber.
Address: 12 Chun Tin Road, Singapore 599599
Opening hours: Tue-Thurs 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm, Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Sat 11:30am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 9pm
Tel: 6463 2346
Website
Three Meals A Day is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Woorinara is famous for their fried chicken, with their signature dish being the Yum Yum Chicken (from $18++) that’s coated in a spicy glaze. You have the option to switch to the sweet version, which is available for all their fried chicken dishes.
For cheese enthusiasts, go straight for the Cheese Soy Chicken (from $21++). While the portion may appear small, don’t be fooled. Beneath the generous mound of melted cheese, there are plenty of chicken pieces to be found.
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They also have other Korean offerings such as Cold Kimchi Noodles ($15++) that boasts rich broth, Spicy Freshwater Topshell with Noodles ($40++), and Deluxe Ox Knee Soup ($35++).
Address: 19 Lorong Kilat, #01-02, Kilat 19, Singapore 598120
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm
Tel: 6464 9282
Website
Woorinara is not a halal-certified eatery.
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If you’re looking for an affordable Korean buffet, look no further than Sin Manbok. Their $27++ Korean feast includes a free flow of meat for barbecue, featuring meat options such as Marinated Pork Ribs, Marinated Chicken, Thin Sliced Porkbelly, and Beef Brisket.
In addition to the barbecue, you can indulge in the rest of the spread, which includes fried chicken, comforting stew, and a variety of fried pancakes to choose from.
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If the dishes mentioned above aren’t enough to satisfy your appetite, they also offer a range of delicious side dishes that’s part of the set, such as Stir-Fried Spicy Ricecake with Noodles or Steamed Eggs, as well as Jajangmyeon or Pork Cutlet.
Address: 17 Cheong Chin Nam Road, Singapore 599741
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6466 4342
Sin Manbok is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Nami Korean Grill House is a fancy Korean restaurant that offers up traditional Korean meals. Zhng up your usual Korean barbecue with their high-quality meats imported from different regions.
If you’re unsure of what to pick, go straight for their Nami Signatures ($188++) that feature Korean Abalone, Japanese Wagyu Chunk Ribs, Kurobuta Pork Jowl, and Marinated Pork Collar. You can also add on Wagyu Striploin ($72++) from Australia and USDA Prime Ribeye ($65++).
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For more explosive flavours, order their Spicy Chicken Feet ($32++) and Marinated Crab ($78++). Have these with a comforting savoury Pork Bone Soup ($25++).
Address: 18 Greenwood Avenue, Singapore 289212
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 11pm
Tel: 8831 4180
Website
Nami is not a halal-certified eatery.
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At Oven and Fried Chicken, you’ll find a wide variety of chicken dishes perfect for the typical Korean pairing of chicken and beer, as spotted in many Korean dramas. Choose from batter-fried, oven-baked, or the iconic marinated fried chicken. Their bestselling Yang Nyeom Chicken (from $23) boasts a mouthwatering mix of sweet and spicy flavours.
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Alternatively, if you prefer a no-frills chicken option, they have Fried Boneless Wings (from $24), prepared with rice flour for that an extra crunch. While you wait for your orders to be prepared fresh on the spot, you can also opt for their side dishes such as Assorted Fish Cake Soup (from $20) and Kimchi Stew ($20).
Address: 16 Chun Tin Road, Singapore 599603
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 12am
Tel: 6463 3505
Website
Oven and Fried Chicken is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
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Adding to the list of places with good deals, Maru Korean BBQ Buffet has an affordable all-you-can-eat K-BBQ buffet. For just $26.90+, you can enjoy unlimited portions of tasty meats, such as Beef Brisket, Soy Marinated Pork Collar, and Spicy Marinated Chicken.
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Additionally, they have a range of side dishes that you can enjoy as part of the buffet. Try their Korean Pancake or noodle dishes including Jjajangmyeon. Pair these with a comforting stew such as Soft Tofu Stew, Soybean Paste Stew, or Kimchi Stew.
Address: 16 Cheong Chin Nam Road, Singapore 599740
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 11pm
Tel: 8183 4939
Website
Maru is not a halal-certified eatery.
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For those seeking simple and humble Korean fare, Ga Ya Geum Korean Family Restaurant is a must-visit. Part of their weekday lunch promotion, from 11:30am to 3pm, you can easily score a full meal here, along with six side dishes, for just $9.50. Go for their Seafood Soft Tofu Soup, which can be paired with rice or noodles. Alternatively, they have Kimchi Fried Rice and Black Soybean Noodles, both of which come with a cold canned drink.
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If you top up an additional $1.50, you can indulge in other dishes including Spicy Seafood Noodles or Army Stew. Otherwise, the rest of their extensive menu also offers highly raved pancakes, Korean BBQ, fried chicken and more.
Address: 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #B2-14, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, Singapore 588179
Opening hours: Mon, Wed-Sun 11:30am to 10pm, Sun 10am to 10pm
Tel: 6463 8011
Website
Ga Ya Geum is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Joo Mak Korean Restaurant is another great option for delicious Korean food at reasonable prices. If you’re in the mood for K-BBQ, their charcoal grill allows you to enjoy meats infused with charcoal fragrance. Choose from various meat options such as Marinated Beef Ribs ($30), Black Pork Belly ($25) and more.
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For classic dishes, they have their popular Big Plate Black Bean Noodle ($25) and Seafood Pancake ($20). The latter is crispy and packed with generous amounts of seafood and egg. Otherwise, try the less commonly seen Mung Bean Pancake ($25) that’s nutty and savoury, or the Spicy Pork Trotter ($45) and Korean-Style Mudfish Soup ($20), both of which are rich in flavour.
Address: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588177
Opening hours: Tue-Thurs 6pm to 10:30pm, Fri-Sun 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10:20pm
Tel: 6466 7871
Website
Joo Mak is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Not to be confused with Myung Ga III located at Beauty World Centre, Myung Ga II is a small, homely stall located in Bukit Timah Plaza. When you’re here, you mustn’t miss out on their Donkasseu ($16++). This Korean version of tonkatsu features pork cutlet drenched in a sweet-spicy curry gravy.
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Another popular dish here is their Bibim-naengmyun ($15++), which features thinly stretched noodles that are so chewy and smooth to slurp up.
Address: 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, #B1-55, Bukit Timah Plaza, Singapore 588996
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 4pm, 5:30pm to 9pm
Tel: 6469 5156
Myung Ga is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Yogiyo Korean Restaurant is famous for their marinated raw crabs and super affordable bossam AKA pork that’s boiled in spices. For just $23++, you’ll get a large platter of thinly sliced pork, accompanied with free-flow banchan, AKA Korean side dishes, rice, soup, and vegetables. Do note that outside of lunchtime, the dish goes for $45++, big enough to serve two.
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If you’re into seafood, then I’d recommend the Ganjang Gejang that comes in a dine-in set ($45++). This features a whole raw crab marinated with a rich seasoning of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chilli pepper. On the side, you also get rice, kimchi stew, and banchan. Otherwise, go for their popular dishes Ox Knee Soup ($19++) and Cold Buckwheat Noodles ($16++).
Address: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #04-03, Beauty World Centre, Singapore 588177
Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 9:30pm, Fri 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm, Sat 11am to 10pm, Sun 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 9615 4419
Website
Yogiyo is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Omma Korean Charcoal BBQ is a newly opened Korean restaurant designed with a wooden interior to imitate the peaceful and cosy space of a hanok, AKA a traditional Korean house. What’s unique about them is that you’ll be able to choose between charcoal and various types of wood, such as Apple Wood, for your barbecue.
Opt for the Beef BBQ Set Menu ($136++) which feeds two people. The spread comprises Beef Tarte, Ribeye, Marinated Beef Short Rib, Prime Beef, and Sliced Beef Brisket. This also comes with Soybean Paste Soup or Kimchi Soup, Steamed Egg, free-flow side dishes, and vegetables. You can even add on 180g portions of Black Pork Belly ($28++) and Lumina Lamb ($49++) for more variety. Pair their meats with their six different types of seasoning salts such as Pepper Berry Sea Salt.
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If you prefer pre-cooked dishes, then go for their crispy and huge portions of Kimchi Pancake ($24++) or Seafood Jjampong Ramen ($38++) that’s loaded with seafood.
Address: 20 Cheong Chin Nam Road, Singapore 599744
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 11pm
Tel: 6513 9553
Website
Omma is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re still looking for wallet-friendly prices among the numerous restaurant options, Pink Candy is the place for you. Order their fragrant and comforting Ginseng Chicken (from $10.90) that’s not overly herbal or bitter. Pair this with their Fresh Kimchi ($4) that’s made with mashed apples that act as a natural sweetener to the spicy and salty cabbage.
You can also opt for their Squid and Pork Belly Bulgogi ($14.90), which sees heaps of liao on a hotplate. Pair these with their Soy Sauce Fried Chicken ($15.90) that’s sweet and addictive. Besides the tasty offerings, the alfresco dining setting on their rooftop makes for a truly unique experience.
Address: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #04-60, Beauty World Food Centre, Singapore 588177
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 10:30am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 9170 2365
Website
Pink Candy is not a halal-certified eatery.
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To decide on the best jjajangmyeon in Bukit Timah, head to Myung Ga III and try out their Haemul Jaengban Jajang ($35++). This jumbo-sized plate of noodles is tossed with seafood and drenched in a rich black bean sauce. You can also pair this with their Spicy Braised Seafood ($65++) for a super satisfying meal.
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Alternatively, try their highly raved Extra-Large Pork Cutlet ($15) that has been coated with crispy panko breadcrumbs, resulting in a satisfyingly tasty dish.
Address: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #04-04, Beauty World Centre, Singapore 588177
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6835 0877
Myung Ga III is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Pohang Seafood & Butchery specialises in raw seafood dishes. Try their Flat Fish Sashimi Bibimbap ($25++), featuring a type of fresh white meat that’s sweet and fatty. Mix in the contents of the bowl to get a flavourful and fragrant combination of gochujang and sesame oil. If you’d like, you can also add on their Sashimi Special Set ($40++), featuring chewy slices of bluefin tuna and salmon.
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Otherwise, for cooked food, order the refreshing Seafood Tofu Stew ($12++) or a crispy Pork Cutlet ($14.50++).
Address: 182 Jalan Jurong Kechil, #01-52, The Hillford, Singapore 596152
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6365 0309
Website
Pohang is not a halal-certified eatery.
If your stomachs start growling while you watch your oppa slurp up some noodles or take a huge mouthful of kimchi stew, head on down to these 15 Korean food spots in Bukit Timah! For more good food in the area, read our guide to the best Beauty World food gems with DIY okonomiyaki and famous chicken wings. Alternatively, check out Market Blue, a Korean kopitiam with a stunning ramyeon library.
Featured image adapted from @fatslifes, @ommakoreancharcoalbbq, and @fattietummies.
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