Singapore isn’t short of Korean restaurants, but 2025 has been a little different so far, with plenty of cool openings we’ve never seen before. If you’re a diehard fan of Korean food, continue reading our hand-picked list of new Korean eateries that have opened in 2025 so far.
Samgyetang, AKA ginseng chicken soup, is a common Korean dish in Singapore. But we’ve never seen a samgyetang specialty restaurant until we visited MODU at Mandarin Gallery. Here, you can try not just one or two, but six different ginseng chicken soup flavours, paired with hearty appetisers and desserts.
All items on the menu are available a la carte, but for the best experience, we recommend the 2-gather ($98++) set, perfect for pairs. It’s a five-course meal comprising two samgyetang items of your choice, an appetiser, a sharing dish, Korean tea, and a dessert. For a classic, comforting broth, you can’t go wrong with their Collagen Herbal ($35++), while the rich and nutty Black Sesame ($38++) is great for those who want to try something new.
Read our MODU review.
Address: 333A Orchard Road, #02-37, Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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MODU is not a halal-certified eatery.
Yoajung jumped on the frozen yoghurt bandwagon by setting up a cosy, adorable store at *SCAPE. For the uninitiated, Yoajung is the most popular froyo chain in Korea, known for its customisable dessert bowls and wide variety of toppings—over 30 ingredients to choose from.
First, choose your bowl size: small ($3) or medium ($5). You can pay an additional $2 for a chocolate shell, but if the tart and mildly sweet yoghurt base is good enough, proceed to pick your toppings. The most popular of the lot is Honeycomb ($7), a gooey, decadent treat that tastes like Honey Stars. We know it’s slightly pricey, but worry not, as there are plenty of affordable alternatives, including Dalgona Candy ($1.50), Brown Rice Crunch ($1.30), and Oreo O’s Cereal ($1.50).
Read our Yoajung feature.
Address: 2 Orchard Link, #02-09, Singapore 237978
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 10pm, Fri-Sun 11am to 10pm
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Yoajung is not a halal-certified eatery.
ICYMI, there’s a new spot to check out in Chinatown: Gwanghwamun Mijin, a Michelin-approved restaurant known for its fresh buckwheat noodles, AKA Korean soba. Michelin credentials aside, the Korean chain has been around for over 70 years, another testament to its popularity.
Of course, we had to try the Signature Buckwheat Noodles ($15++), served with two trays of house-made buckwheat noodles, freshly brewed broth that’s chilled to a slush and served in a kettle, and crispy seasoned laver. Here’s how to enjoy the noodles: add some grated daikon to your bowl and mix it with the chilled broth. You can also add a bit of wasabi for a dash of heat, and finish it with a spoonful of chopped green onions. If this isn’t enough, pair your noodles with the house-made Steam Korean Dumpling ($7++), loaded with minced pork and chopped spring onions.
Read our Gwanghwamun Mijin review.
Address: 47-49 Pekin Street, #01-01, Far East Square, Singapore 048779
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 9:30pm
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Gwanghwamun Mijin is not a halal-certified eatery.
Tous Les Jours recently opened their third bakery at TANGS at Tangs Plaza, offering an assortment of breads baked using traditional French techniques. There’s a separate menu for drinks, too, if you’d like a quick coffee or tea break.
French baking techniques are used here, but the breads are all about Korean flavours. Get some K-Hotteok Bread ($2.50) for your loved ones, each bun brimming with a winning combination of honey, brown sugar, nuts, and seeds. Otherwise, the Premium Pastry Egg Tart ($3.30), a flaky pastry with a rich custard core, is another popular pick for egg tart lovers.
Read our Tous Les Jours feature.
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Tous Les Jours is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
Pork is usually the star of any K-BBQ experience, but it’s all about smoky, grilled chicken at Song Gye Ok. The Korean chain rose to fame after several Korean celebrities, including actor Song Kang, revealed it was their favourite eatery. You might recognise him from drama hits, Nevertheless and Sweet Home.
If you don’t mind spending a bit more, we recommend the Sgo Signature Platter ($98++), featuring speciality chicken cuts grilled over traditional charcoal. A huge platter comes with Boneless Chicken Neck Fillet, Gizzard AKA chicken innards, Heart, Softbone, Thigh, and Tenders. Our favourite was the Boneless Chicken Neck Fillet, as it was the most tender of the lot. Otherwise, the Gizzard is a must-get if you want a chewier texture.
Read our Song Gye Ok review.
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
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Song Gye Ok is not a halal-certified eatery.
Resorts World Sentosa has a new mall named Weave, where you’ll find the gorgeous Korean bakery Standard Bread fully decked in wooden accents and adorned with a cottagecore interior.
The freshly baked loaves are the bakery’s pride and joy. We tried two flavours: Salted Butter Bread ($14+) and Basil Tomato Bread ($14+). While they were nothing particularly outstanding, we enjoyed pairing them with the house-made Earl Grey Milk Tea Spread ($3+). The bakes and drinks here are not the cheapest, but it’s worth a visit if you’re all about the vibes.
Read our Standard Bread review.
Address: 26 Sentosa Gateway, #01-229/230, Weave, Singapore 098138
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm
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Standard Bread is not a halal-certified eatery.
Helmed by a culinary professor, Gwangjang Gaon is where you go for classic, traditional Korean meals that are done well. It’s located at Jewel Changi Airport, making it a great pitstop before or after your flight.
You can’t go wrong with the Classic Bibimbap ($22.90++): minced beef, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, cucumber, bean sprouts, and a raw egg yolk. Pair this with the signature Modm-Jeon ($29.90++), a colourful platter comprising ground pork, crab surimi, pollack, prawn patty, and zucchini Korean pancakes—great for sharing among three or four diners.
Read our Gwangjang Gaon review.
Address: 78 Airport Boulevard, #02-243, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Gwangjang Gaon is not a halal-certified eatery.
After dining at MODU, head over to Tofu G for a sweet treat. The premium tofu gelato here is available in six flavours, priced at $8 per scoop. If you’re new to tofu gelato, it’s made by grinding soybeans with a millstone, and a bit of milk is added to achieve a creamy and velvety texture.
The Original Tofu is a safe option, boasting a dense texture and a distinctly nutty flavour from the soybeans. Speaking of nutty, there are Pistachio and Black Sesame flavours here, too, whichever strikes your fancy. For something sweeter, we recommend the Sweet Corn instead.
Read our Tofu G feature.
Address: 333A Orchard Road, #03-30, Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Tofu G is not a halal-certified eatery.
Bring your friends to SOT in Telok Ayer for a K-BBQ experience like no other. The restaurant is the first in Singapore that uses a large iron cauldron, which is traditionally used in Korean cooking.
To try a bit of everything, we recommend getting the Beef BBQ Platter ($120++): 250g of Beef Brisket, 150g of Beef Sirloin, and 200g of LA Galbi, AKA Korean short ribs. This huge platter comes with mushrooms, cabbage, and pumpkin, too. If you’re wondering whether the iron cauldron imparts a unique flavour, we found that it’s not much different from what’s achieved when using a tabletop grill. But we appreciated that the meats served here were of premium quality, and the staff was speedy and efficient.
Read our SOT review.
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
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SOT is not a halal-certified eatery.
Korean food is usually expensive in Singapore, but Kimchi Mama at Bugis+ proves otherwise with their affordable dishes priced from $5.90++. Though it’s worth noting that no pork or lard is used here, which means you don’t get a full-on Korean dining experience. Given the convenient location and wallet-friendly prices, Kimchi Mama still makes for a great spot for those working in the area.
For a zhnged up version of bibimbap, opt for the Hotstone Kimchi Beef Steak Rice ($14.90++). This hearty dish comes with rice topped with tender beef steak slices, sweet-tangy aged kimchi, shredded seaweed, and a raw egg yolk. Otherwise, the Kimchi Mama Stew Pot ($25.90++) is great for sharing; fresh clams, thin beef slices, enoki mushrooms, tofu, chives, and glass noodles come submerged in a rich and mildly spicy kimchi stew.
Read our Kimchi Mama review.
Address: 201 Victoria Street, #04-11, Bugis+, Singapore 188067
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 9:30pm
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Kimchi Mama is in the process of getting halal-certified.
Nestled at VivoCity mall’s FairPrice Xtra is LOTTE Mart Express, where you can indulge in a variety of Korean street food at affordable prices. Do note that seating is limited to four diners at a time, though, so we recommend opting for takeaway during the lunch rush or dinner crowds.
You can even make your own instant noodles on the spot with the self-cooking machines here. There are plenty of Korean ramyeon brands to choose from, including Buldak, Nongshim, and Samyang. Elevate your meal with their lineup of toppings, such as sliced cheese ($0.80), chicken cocktail sausages ($1.87), snow crab leg ($3.85), and sliced cheese ($0.80). For hassle-free options, go straight for the Spicy or Rose Tteokbokki (from $5.90), best paired with a Tuna or Beef Bulgogi Gimbap (from $4.90).
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.
There are three Hankang Pocha outlets in Singapore at the time of writing, and the new City Square Mall branch is arguably the coolest as it adopts a three-in-one concept: a ramyeon library, a dine-in restaurant with free-flow banchan, and a cafe that offers takeaways.
The crowd-favourite Angus Beef Sotbap ($18.80+) comes in a sizzling pot, featuring a warm bed of fried rice topped with tender New Zealand Angus beef slices, blanched watercress, shredded seaweed, and a raw egg yolk. We also urge you to try the Spicy Chicken Feet Tteobokki Pot ($28.80+), a Korean classic starring chicken feet and chewy tteobokki.
Read our Hankang Pocha feature.
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Hankang Pocha is not a halal-certified eatery.
The Korean food scene is constantly changing in Singapore, and we anticipate more unique openings in time to come.
In related content, read our guide to the best cheap Korean food places in Singapore. Alternatively, check out ManNa Korean Restaurant, dubbed the oldest Korean restaurant in Singapore.