Market Blue: Korean Kopitiam With “Home-Cooked” Food Including Pork Stew And Bulgogi Gimbap

Market Blue in Tanglin Mall has a variety of Korean foods

Tanglin Mall may not be everyone’s go-to dining destination given that it is a touch off the beaten track, but if you love Korean food, it’s time to make your way down, thanks to Market Blue. This multi-concept lifestyle store is also home to a Korean kopitiam!

If you’re visiting with a friend, get the Baekban ($45.90++) AKA Korean homecook-style dishes. Each order comes with two bowls of rice, and two soups of the day. You also get to choose a main from beef bulgogi, spicy chicken, pork bulgogi, or fish! And of course, you’ll be given a variety of banchan that’s refillable once. 

Bibimbap is priced at $18.90++, and there are three different toppings to choose from: Beef, Pork, and Chicken. If you prefer noodles to rice, consider giving their Jjajangmyeon ($15.90++) or Jjampong ($17.90++) a try.

There’s also Gamja-tang ($59.90++), which translates to pork backbone stew. This spicy, hearty broth consists of pork neck bones and large potato chunks, cooked with cabbage and then topped with sliced leek and ground sesame seeds—perfect for a cold, rainy day. 

The La Galbi ($59.90++) also comes highly recommended for diners in a pair. It features tender barbecued beef shortribs marinated in a sweet-savoury sauce.

If you don’t want something too heavy, we recommend Futoru’s gimbap and tteokbokki. There’s the classic Tuna Gimbap ($16.90++) and Bulgogi Gimbap ($16.90++) that taste best when paired with Cheese Tteokbokki ($14.90++) and Sweet & Spicy Marinated Chicken ($18.90++).

Market Blue is consistently updating their menu, so be sure to check them out for more delectable Korean eats!

In Korean fare-related news, read our guide to the best Korean bakeries in Singapore. Alternatively, read our Charim Korean BBQ review for tteokbokki loaded with beef and prawns.

Address: 163 Tanglin Road, #B1-122, Tanglin Mall, Singapore 247933
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am to 9pm, Sun 10am to 9pm
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Market Blue’s eateries are not halal-certified.

Photos taken by Melvin Mak and Casandra Kate Nicholas.
This was a media tasting at Market Blue.