Um Yong Baek To Open K-BBQ Restaurant In Telok Ayer With Char-Grilled Bulgogi And More

Joong San is a new Korean BBQ restaurant by Um Yong Baek

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You heard it here first: Um Yong Baek is launching a new concept this August 2025. The ever-popular Korean restaurant—famous for its long queues and hearty Busan-style pork soup and rice—is rolling out Joong San, a Korean BBQ restaurant just a short walk from its two existing CBD branches.

According to a brand representative, Joong San will serve Korean BBQ dishes rooted in traditional marinades.

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Highlights include Eonyang-style beef bulgogi, where thin slices of beef are marinated in a less-sweet sauce, pan-seared, then finished on the grill. There’s also Andong-style beef galbi: meaty beef ribs seasoned with garlic and grilled over charcoal till smoky perfection.

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Other highlights on the menu include charcoal-grilled pork, as well as the restaurant’s signature beancurd stew AKA kongbiji-jjigae, prepared with house-made tofu.

Alternatively, cool down with their Busan-style naengmyeon, a regional variation of Korea’s famous cold noodles. This version stars a light and refreshing broth made from beef stock, with a slight tang from the vinegar and mustard.

If you’re visiting Um Yong Baek for lunch, we recommend their UYB Clear Daejigukbab ($22++). This traditional Busan-style pork and rice soup dish features a generous mix of pork collar, tender pork cheek, and pork stomach, atop a bed of short-grain rice and flavourful pork broth.

Otherwise, visit the restaurant for their K-BBQ dinner menu, where you can get Jeju-style grilled pork and piping-hot Korean stews.

While you’re in the area, check out our guide to the best hawker food in the CBD for affordable work-from-office lunches. We also have a guide to the best bakeries that accept CDC Vouchers if you wish to dabao fresh bread, cakes and more.

Address: 28 Stanley Street, #01-01, Singapore 068737
Opening hours: TBD
Joong San is not a halal-certified eatery.

Feature image adapted from @umyongbaek_sg