Cheap Korean food in Singapore
While Korean food is one of the most popular cuisines in Singapore, it isn’t what you’d call cheap to have—in most cases, at least. This list compiles cheap Korean food places that price most of their main dishes under $15, so you’d be able to have your fill of dishes such as soondubu jjigae and jjajangmyeon without breaking the bank.
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1. Kimchi Mama
Kimchi Mama at Bugis+ doles out wallet-friendly Korean food, with an entire menu that’s Muslim-friendly—no pork or lard is used here. Getting the Hotstone Kimchi Beef Steak Rice ($14.90++) alone is more than enough to fill you up, as this single dish comes with a medley of ingredients: rice, tender beef steak slices, aged kimchi, shredded seaweed, a raw egg yolk, and savoury sauce on the side. For something comforting to warm you up, order the Spicy Kimchi & Clams Soondubu ($11.90++). It features a mildly spicy and tangy soup with clams, silky tofu, glass noodles, and enoki mushrooms.
Read our Kimchi Mama review.
Address: 201 Victoria Street, #04-11, Bugis+, Singapore 188067
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 9:30pm
Website
Kimchi Mama is in the process of getting halal-certified.
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2. LOTTE Mart Express
Next time you’re at VivoCity mall’s FairPrice Xtra, head to LOTTE Mart Express. There are plenty of snacks and groceries for you to browse through, but if you’re there for lunch or dinner, go straight to Yorihada Kitchen, where you’ll be greeted with affordable Korean street food classics. Start with a bowl of Tteokbokki (from $5.90), which is served in either Spicy or Rose sauce. The latter is creamier and less spicy, if that’s what you prefer. Pair this with their Tuna or Beef Bulgogi Gimbap (from $4.90), rolled with all the must-have ingredients, including egg, carrot, pickled radish, cucumber, and crabmeat.
Read our LOTTE Mart Express feature.
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-23 & #B2-23, VivoCity, Singapore 098585
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 11pm
LOTTE Mart Express is not a halal-certified eatery.
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3. SOTBOX
Suntec City is a treasure trove of Korean eateries, and SOTBOX is one of them. They operate as a grab-and-go kiosk with no dine-in seating area—a great pit stop for a quick bite. Since they are known for kimbap, we recommend getting a roll of the Spicy Beef Bulgogi ($9.50) or Veggie Embrace Tofu ($8.50), alongside the popular K-Fried Chicken Bite that’s available in four different flavours. Of the lot, the Sweet Garlic and Lemon Mayo are the most popular, but you can also consider the Soy Chilli or Cheese & Sour. Each portion is priced at $9.50!
Read our SOTBOX feature.
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-157, Suntec City, Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 8:30pm
Website
SOTBOX is not a halal-certified eatery.
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4. Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu
While many Korean restaurants price their soft tofu stews, AKA soondubu jjigae over $20, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu, a hawker stall with three outlets at the time of writing, has soondubu sets from $5.90. If it’s your first time here, try the Pork Soon Tofu Set ($6.90), featuring silky tofu and sliced pork in a rich broth along with a bowl of rice, kimchi, and seaweed. You can also get affordable noodle dishes here, such as the Seafood Soon Tofu Ramyeon ($7.90) and Beef Soon Tofu Ramyeon ($7.90).
Read our Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu review.
Website | Full list of outlets
Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. JIN Kimchi Express
With five stalls across the country, JIN Kimchi Express is a popular spot for cheap Korean food. The Jin Signature Kimchi Stew Set, priced at $6.80, comes highly recommended. It features a delightful combination of their house-made cabbage kimchi and thinly sliced pork belly in a spicy stew, accompanied by a serving of rice and two distinct varieties of kimchi—cabbage and cucumber. The Icy Mul Naengmyeon ($8.80), starring buckwheat noodles, a half-boiled egg, shredded cucumber, and pickled white radish, is also a good pick.
Read our JIN Kimchi Express review.
Website | Full list of outlets
JIN Kimchi Express is not a halal-certified eatery.
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6. Chelabela
Claiming to have the “best kimchi in SG” on their Instagram page, Chelabela is a great hawker stall for delicious Kimchi (from $5) and other Korean dishes that are also value for money. If you want to try a bit of everything, we recommend getting the BBQ Pork ($6) or BBQ Chicken ($6) lunchbox, which comes with rice, your choice of protein, and banchan. There’s also the popular Army Stew ($18), AKA budae jjigae, which is good for two to share. It comes with the usual luncheon meat, sausages, Korean fishcake, and tofu in a savoury and mildly spicy soup base.
Read our Chelabela review.
Address: 603 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, Singapore 560603
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 2:30pm, 4:30pm to 7pm
Website
Chelabela is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Phat Fingers
For affordable Korean fried chicken in Singapore, you can’t go wrong with Phat Fingers. Their delectable chicken starts from just $7.90. You can also opt for chicken burgers, such as Psy’s Famous Chicken Burger ($8.90) and the Nuclear Spicy Xtra Hot Burger ($8.90), which features a mouth-numbing spicy-sweet sauce. Don’t forget to pair your chicken or burgers with some fries, available in three flavours at $4.50 each: Mala, Seaweed, and Wasabi.
Read our Phat Fingers review.
Address: 430 Upper Changi Road, #01-16, East Village, Singapore 487048
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11:30am to 11pm, Tue 6pm to 11pm
Tel: 6015 0427
Phat Fingers is not a halal-certified eatery.
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8. O.BBa Jjajang Express
Fans of jjajangmyeon will undoubtedly know O.BBa Jjajang, one of the most acclaimed restaurants of its kind in Singapore. If you’re craving their noodles, but don’t want to pay as much for them, you can drop by one of the O.BBa Jjajang Express outlets. A hearty bowl of Jjajangmyeon here goes for $7.90, which is far more bang-for-your-buck than the flagship restaurant’s prices. Their spicy Jjamppong is quite affordable too, priced at $10.50. If you’re dining in a pair, we recommend the Set A ($30.50), which comprises jjajangmyeon, jjamppong, and tangsuyuk, AKA sweet and sour pork.
Read our guide to the best jjajangmyeon in Singapore.
Website | Full list of outlets
O.BBa Jjajang Express is not a halal-certified eatery.
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9. DAEBAK Korean Restaurant
Daebak Korean Restaurant offers a range of flavourful, hearty, and most importantly, cheap Korean food. Try their bestseller, the Tofu Soup ($11.90), featuring the restaurant’s unique broth with glass noodles, baby mushrooms, egg, tofu, and your choice of protein: chicken, pork, or seafood. For a spicy delight, the Gochujang Pork ($12.90) is a must-try—there’s also a non-spicy version available for those who prefer milder flavours. Alternatively, enjoy their Rapokki ($11.90), a delectable mix of ramyeon, fish cakes, and tteokbokki in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Read our Daebak Korean Restaurant review.
Website | Full list of outlets
DAEBAK Korean Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Kim Dae Mun
Kim Dae Mun is one of the most affordable Korean eateries you can find at Orchard Road near Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station. Give their Spicy Pork ($11.50) a shot—it’s a sizzling hotplate creation brimming with marinated pork, spring onions, and cabbage. Another recommended dish is the Pork Kimchi Soup ($10.50), featuring a generous portion of pork, tofu, cabbage, onions, and glass noodles bathed in a flavorful and tangy broth. There’s also the option to substitute pork with either chicken or beef.
FYI: Kim Dae Mun is closing in November 2025.
Read our Kim Dae Mun review.
Address: 100 Orchard Road, #01-03D, Concorde Shopping Mall, Singapore 238840
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 8pm
Website
Kim Dae Mun is not a halal-certified eatery.
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11. SSADA GIMBAB
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SSADA GIMBAB is a Korean restaurant at Bukit Timah Shopping Centre in Beauty World that’s known for its unique gimbap flavours. Their Original Gimbab ($10) is the cheapest of the lot, featuring carrots, pickled radish, cucumber, fish cake, omelette, and pork ham. For spice lovers, try the Buldak Gimbab ($13) for punchy flavours, or the Fire Tonkatsu Gimbab ($13). It’s a must to pair your gimbap with Cheese Tteokbokki ($16), starring chewy long rice cakes, glass noodles, fish cakes, and a half-boiled egg topped with mozzarella cheese.
Great World outlet
Address: Kim Seng Promenade, #01-109/110, Great World, Singapore 237994
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Bukit Timah outlet
Address: 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #B1-14, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, Singapore 588179
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10:30am to 9pm
Website
SSADA GIMBAB is not a halal-certified eatery.
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12. Hangawi Korean Food
Image credit: Hangawi Korean Food (Fortune Centre) via Google Maps
Hangawi Korean Food at Fortune Centre is a highly raved eatery that offers a range of delicious yet affordable options. Try their crowd-favourite Bibimbap ($7), or go for the Kimchi Fried Rice Set ($6.90). Else, try their Sulrung Tang ($7.50), a traditional ox bone soup also known as seolleongtang; it’s a comforting dish that’s perfect to have on a rainy day.
Address: 190 Middle Road, #02-18, Singapore 188979
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 4:30 pm, 5:45pm to 9pm
Tel: 9107 8749
Hangawi Korean Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
13. Jade’s Chicken
Image credit: Jade’s Chicken (옥‘s Chicken) via Google Maps
Formerly part of the popular Waker Chicken franchise, the Korean-owned Jade’s Chicken continues to draw long queues for its crispy chicken. Opt for the Chicken Tenders, priced at $6.50 for four pieces, for a hassle-free experience. Otherwise, order their Korean Fried Chicken, available in four flavours—Original, Sweet Spicy, Soy Sauce, and Honey Butter—with a half-chicken at $15 and a whole at $29.
Read our Jade’s Chicken feature.
Hougang outlet
Address: 51 Hougang Avenue 9, #01-18, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre, Singapore 538776
Opening hours: Sat-Sun, Tue-Thurs 5pm to 12am
Punggol outlet
Address: Punggol Way, #02-K78 84, Singapore 829911
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 8pm
Toa Payoh outlet
Address: 125 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #01-523, Singapore 310125
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 8:30pm
Jade’s Chicken is not a halal-certified eatery.
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14. Myung Ga II
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Myung Ga II, originally known as Ming Jia (名家) Korean Food, began as a Korean-style cai png stall on the first floor of Bukit Timah Plaza, offering a small menu of kimchi fried rice, stews and more. They later expanded to a new location in Basement One of the mall, rebranding as Myung Ga II. There’s an outlet in the CBD too! If you’re in the area, try their Tuna Mayo Kimbap ($13++) or the Bulgogi Kimbap ($13++).
Read our Myung Ga II feature.
Website | Full list of outlets
Myung Ga II is not a halal-certified eatery.
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15. SBCD Korean Rice House
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Another affordable eatery to check out at Suntec City is SBCD Korean Rice House, where you can enjoy Korean rice bowls from $11.80. The menu sees eight kinds of rice bowls, each with over 10 ingredients. Their Truffle Jjimdak K-BOB ($11.80) caught our attention, comprising rice, glass noodles, dried radish strips, mixed lettuce, kimchi, tofu, a deep-fried pork dumpling, and corn. Spice-loving folks can opt for the Creamy Spicy Pork K-BOB ($13.80) instead!
Read our SBCD Korean Rice House feature.
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-475, Suntec City, Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Website
SBCD Korean Rice House is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Cheap Korean food places in Singapore
For cheap Korean food, check out some of the picks on this list. For some of the top Korean restaurants in Singapore, regardless of the price, read our guide to the best Korean restaurants in Singapore. We also compiled a list of new Korean eateries that have opened in 2025 so far.
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