35 Best Korean Restaurants In Singapore For K-BBQ, Tteokbokki Buffets And More

Korean food spots are dime a dozen in Singapore, especially when you’re paying a visit to Tanjong Pagar and the CBD. While the former neighbourhood may be Singapore’s Little Korea, trust us when we say our city has plenty more Korean food offerings worth your time, both within and outside of that iconic central stretch.

From tteokbokki buffets to K-BBQ joints serving up premium meats, to Busan pork stews and jjajangmyeon, here’s our guide to the best Korean restaurants in Singapore. If you’re on a budget, we’ve also got a guide to the best cheap Korean food places in Singapore with mains under $15, including affordable hawker options.

• Best affordable Korean restaurant: Myungdong K-Food at Space@Kovan – Hidden stall with Korean street food in Kovan
• Best authentic Korean restaurant: SOT Korean Restaurant in Telok Ayer – K-BBQ cooked on a traditional drum griddle
• Best Korean buffet: Seoul Restaurant at Conrad Singapore Orchard – Korean hotel buffet with over 40 dishes in Orchard
• Korean BBQ with good ambience: Chingu at The Oval – Premium K-BBQ in a colonial bungalow in Seletar
• For Korean supper cravings: Hanjip Korean Grill House in Clarke Quay – K-BBQ with Wagyu platters in Clarke Quay
• 1. Chingu – Premium K-BBQ in a colonial bungalow in Seletar

What is Chingu @ The Oval? Here, they offer K-BBQ as well as an exciting array of legit Korean dishes.

For K-BBQ, dig into their selection of premium meat cuts, including Kagoshima A4 Wagyu Rib-eye Steak ($92++), seven-day aged Pork Jowl ($28++), Grass-Fed Free Range Ox Tongue ($48++) and more. If you’re like me and would rather enjoy K-BBQ with friends, get their Hansang Feast ($220++), which can feed up to six people.

This set comprises Hokkaido A4 Wagyu Rib-Eye Steak, Black Angus Hanging Tender Steak, Pork Belly, Korean Seafood Pancake, a choice of two Ban Ban stews, including Kimchi and Soybean Paste flavours, and more. Otherwise, get one of their sharing dishes such as the gratin-style Baked Tteok-Bokki ($22++), featuring a golden, crusty top, or classic Korean Fried Chicken ($20++), available in Soy Garlic, Sweet & Spicy flavours. Expect to pay: $26-$58++ for most a la carte BBQ meats, $101-353++ for BBQ platter sets, $10-25++ for sharing plates

What to order: Kagoshima A4 Wagyu Rib-eye Steak ($92++), Pork Jowl ($28++), Baked Tteok-Bokki Address: 7 The Oval, Singapore 797865

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 11pm Tel: 9690 8002

Chingu @ The Oval Website

Chingu @ The Oval is not halal-certified.

• 2. SEORAE JIB – K-BBQ with “Wagyu” pork and free-flow salad bar

Besides their complimentary free-flow salad bar, they’re known for being one of the first in Singapore to have galmaegisal, AKA pork skirt meat, on their menu. Hailed as the “Wagyu of pork”, galmaegisal used to be the domain of the Korean royals, but it became wildly popular on K-BBQ menus in the 2010s. Starting at $24.90++ for 150g, SEORAE JIB offers diners tender, juicy slices of Galmaegisal to feast on, alongside a wide spread of other meats, including the SEORAE Samgyeobsal ($34.90++ for 250g), AKA fatty pork belly, and Woosamgyeob (from $28.90++ for 150g), which we loved for its mild beefy taste and herbal finish.

Their barbecue set-up also includes three trays circling the main grill, where you can grill cheese, kimchi, and egg to enjoy as hot sides. If you’re coming in a group, they also offer several sets, priced from from $168++ for two to three and $178++ for four to five.

Expect to pay: $23.90-35.90++ for most a la carte BBQ meats, $168-$188++ for BBQ sets, $17.90-$25.90++ for mains What to order: Galmaegisal ($24.90++ for 150g), Woosamgyeob (from $28.90++ for 150g), SEORAE Samgyeobsal ($34.90++ for 250g)

SEORAE JIB Website | Full list of outlets

Seorae is not halal-certified.

• 3. Guiga – Legit Korean BBQ and seafood in Tanjong Pagar

Enjoy value-for-money K-BBQ with friends till 12am

Guiga is one of Tanjong Pagar’s best-known Korean restaurants, especially because of its legit Korean barbecue and seafood. The casual diner offers cosy booth seats that can accommodate large groups with some privacy, and you’ll definitely want to dine with at least two to three others, given the substantial portions here.

If you’re opting for K-BBQ, order their sets, which start from $68++ for the 700g Pork and Chicken Set B. Better yet, you can request their staff to barbecue for you if you don’t feel like DIY.

Else, feast on their wide selection of classic Korean dishes, from soups to stews, pancakes to fried rice. Top picks include the colourful Yukhoe Bibimbap ($25++), which tosses fluffy rice with fresh veggies, beef tartare, and a fried egg, as well as the signature Galbitang ($25++), a warm, comforting bowl of beef rib soup.

Pro tip: come by at lunch and enjoy the Yangnyeom Gejang Set for spicy marinated raw crab at just $23++! Expect to pay: $68-$160++ for BBQ sets, $24-$49++ for most a la carte BBQ meats, $13-$25++ for most mains What to order: Yukhoe Bibimbap ($25++), Galbitang ($25++), Yangnyeom Gejang Set ($23++), 700g Pork and Chicken Set B ($68++)

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 12am, Sat 11:30am to 12am, Sun 11:30am to 11pm

Guiga Website

Guiga is not halal-certified.

• 4. Hwang Sil Korean Chinese Restaurant – Popular Korean eatery in Tanjong Pagar

Legit Korean-Chinese food from $18++

What is Hwang Sil Korean Chinese Restaurant?

Hwang Sil is another extremely popular Korean restaurant, located in Tanjong Pagar’s mini ‘Korea town’. The casual, family eatery has been a mainstay for the last 15 years, making it a constant for many Korean natives living in Singapore. In fact, the restaurant has been our Korean writer’s go-to spot since childhood!

According to her, the Jjajangmyeon (from $18++) is a must-try. Better known as black bean noodles, the traditional dish may seem unassuming, but isn’t the easiest to make at home—which is why its often an order-in dish usually reserved for special occasions in Korea.

For the best experience, she recommends having the noodles with their Tangsuyuk (from $35++), AKA sweet and sour pork, a classic combo well-loved across Korean households. While you’re here, don’t miss out on their popular Samsun Jjambong (from $28++), a warm pot of spicy soup filled with noodles and fresh seafood, including prawns, mussels and clams.

Expect to pay: $7-$50++ for sides, $18-$76++ for mains What to order: Jjajangmyeon (from $18++), Tangsuyuk (from $35++), Samsun Jjambong (from $28++)

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm Tel: 6224 4371

Hwang Sil Korean Chinese Restaurant Website

Hwang Sil Korean Chinese Restaurant is not halal-certified.

• 5. Hanjip Korean Grill House – K-BBQ with Wagyu platters in Clarke Quay

Relish in a post-clubbing K-BBQ feast with friends

What is Hanjip Korean Grill House?

First opened in 2020, Hanjip Korean Grill House is one of the biggest Korean restaurants in Singapore. They have a broad selection of premium meats on the menu, including cuts of USDA Prime beef, aged Wagyu, and Kurobuta Berkshire pork, so be prepared to splurge a little when you dine here.

For the best of all worlds, we recommend ordering the Hanjip Platter ($198++), which gets you 650g of meat, including ribeye, short ribs, pork belly, and Kurobuta pork collar, the latter of which we loved for its excellent marbling and meltingly tender texture. If K-BBQ isn’t what you feel like having, order one of their mains.

When we visited, we were blown away by their rich and lightly herbal Ginseng Chicken ($38++) soup and addictive Spicy Chicken with Cheese ($35++), starring oozy mozzarella with succulent chicken and chewy tteokbokki in a delicious spicy sauce. Pro tip: swing by for lunch on weekdays, as they also have an extensive line-up of classic Korean dishes, available as set menus at 20% off a la carte prices. Expect to pay: $108-$198++ for most BBQ sets, $38-$98++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $25-$38++ for most mains

What to order: Hanjip Platter ($198++), Ginseng Chicken ($38++), Spicy Chicken with Cheese ($35++) Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 5pm to 12am

Tel: 8882 9011

Hanjip Korean Grill House Website

Hanjip Korean Grill House is not halal-certified.

• 6. Wang Dae Bak Grill – Affordable Korean eatery in Holland Village

Korean BBQ set meals under $20++

Located in Holland Village, Wang Dae Bak Grill is a go-to spot for wallet-friendly Korean set lunches and K-BBQ for dinner.

For example, diners can swing by at lunchtime from Monday to Friday and enjoy sets under $20++. Top picks here include their popular Bulgogi Combo Set ($19), featuring either beef, pork, or chicken bulgogi, alongside a warm, comforting bowl of kimchi, seafood, or tofu jijae soup. There’s also their spicy Army Stew ($41++), which generously feeds two to three.

Come dinnertime, pick from sets that feed between two to six, alongside house specialty roast meat dishes and fried chicken. Good for a group of four, this means you’re spending just $14.50 per person!

Expect to pay: $16-$19++ for most lunch sets, $18-$40++ per person for most dinner sets What to order: Bulgogi Combo Set ($19), Army Stew ($41++), Mixed Pork Knuckle & Steamed Pork Belly Set ($58++)

Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10:30pm Tel: 8209 7808

Wang Dae Bak Grill Website

• 7. Gwangjang Gaon – Korea-famous restaurant at Jewel Changi

Squid Game actor-approved Korean eatery in Singapore

Of all the dishes they offer, our favourite had to be their GAON Galbi ($69.90++), featuring premium beef short ribs boiled in herbs for over 24 hours for a tender and slightly chewy texture.

We also loved their Modm-Jeon ($35.90++), a beautifully arranged platter featuring zucchini, ground pork, crab surimi, pollack, and prawn patty, each coated in egg and then pan-fried to a light golden-brown. Lastly, don’t miss the Deulgireum Makguksu ($21.90++), a cold buckwheat noodle dish that’s refreshing yet flavourful thanks to the nutty perilla oil.

Expect to pay: $17.90-$49.90++ for most mains, $9.90 for desserts What to order: GAON Galbi ($69.90++), Modm-Jeon ($35.90++), Deulgireum Makguksu ($21.90++)

Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Tel: 8279 3101

Gwangjang Gaon Website

Gwangjang Gaon is not halal-certified.

• 8. ManNa Korean Restaurant – Singapore’s oldest Korean restaurant

Traditional Korean dishes from $18.80++

What is ManNa Korean Restaurant?

Being the oldest Korean restaurant in Singapore is a title unique to ManNa Korean Restaurant. Having opened in 1999, their Plaza Singapura outlet has long withstood the test of time, but they have also recently expanded to SingPost Centre.

The authentic Samgyeopsal Kimchi Jjim ($28.80++), which features thin slices of braised pork belly wrapped in long strips of aged kimchi, is perfect for sharing over a steaming bowl of rice. In fact, our Korean writer praised this dish for the tart, fermented flavours of the kimchi.

Other than that, the classic Korean pancake, Pa Jeon ($19.80++), is served fresh and piping hot, with a perfectly crispy exterior. Despite the restaurant’s timeless reputation, they are still innovating with new dishes such as the Agujjim ($48++/$68++), a dish featuring monkfish and a medley of other seafoods.

Read our ManNa Korean Restaurant review. Expect to pay: $18.80-$48++ for most mains

What to order: Samgyeopsal Kimchi Jjim ($28.80++), Pa Jeon ($19.80++), Agujjim ($48++/$68++)

SingPost Centre outlet

Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm

Tel: 6227 7425

Plaza Singapura outlet

Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Tel: 6238 1245

Manna Korean Restaurant Website

ManNa Korean Restaurant is not halal-certified.

• 9. Song Gye Ok – Korea-famous grilled chicken restaurant

Korean grilled chicken in Orchard and the CBD from $18++

Premium pork belly and marbled beef cuts are usually the go-tos for most people at KBBQ restaurants, but Song Gye Ok has risen to fame for its grilled chicken, even given the stamp of approval from Korean celebrities such as popular actor Song Kang of Sweet Home and Nevertheless.

Their signature Sgo Signature Platter ($98++) showcases the restaurant’s core appeal: specialty chicken cuts that are seldom offered elsewhere, grilled over traditional charcoal. The 720g plate of meat consists of Gizzard AKA chicken innards, Heart, Softbone, Thigh, Tenders, and their Boneless Chicken Neck Fillet, which our Korean colleague loved for its fleshy, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. If you’re here as a pair, opt for the Chicken Grill Platter ($68++), comprising 470g of the same cuts of meat, minus the chicken neck.

There are a la carte options too, for those looking for specific cuts of meat, priced from $18++. Expect to pay: $68-$98++ for grill sets, $18-$28++ for a la carte meats

What to order: Sgo Signature Platter ($98++), Boneless Chicken Neck Fillet ($23++ a la carte), Chicken Grill Platter ($68++)

Telok Ayer outlet

Opening hours: Sun–Thurs 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm, Fri–Sat 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm Tel: 8088 3850

The Centrepoint outlet

Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Tel: 8088 2035

Song Gye Ok Website

• 10. SOT Korean Restaurant – K-BBQ cooked on a traditional drum griddle

Traditional Korean BBQ restaurant in Telok Ayer

SOT is a newer Korean restaurant in Telok Ayer that uses gamasot, a large iron cauldron traditionally used in Korean cooking. Get the Beef BBQ Platter ($120++), which consists of freshly grilled 250g Beef Brisket, 150g Beef Sirloin, and 200g LA Galbi AKA Korean short ribs, along with a pot of silky steamed egg and an assortment of mushrooms, cabbage, and pumpkin.

Other than beef, they also have the Pork BBQ Platter ($90++), and for the more adventurous eaters, the Large Intestine Platter ($120++), which is extra popular in Korea. They also serve other dishes such as the JJim-dak ($60++ for three people, $70++ for four people): a braised chicken stew accompanied by thick and chewy glass noodles, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and rice cakes. Expect to pay: $90-$120++ for BBQ grill sets, $29-$58++ for most a la carte meats, $60-$70++ for mains, $13-$18++ for noodles and rice, $12-$25++ for most sides

What to order: Beef BBQ Platter ($120++), JJim-dak ($60++ for three people, $70++ for four people), Beef Sirloin ($58++ a la carte) Opening hours: Mon–Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 11pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm

Tel: 9809 5623

SOT Website

SOT is not halal-certified.

• 11. I’m Kim Korean BBQ – Popular K-BBQ buffet in Dhoby Ghaut

Wallet-friendly Korean BBQ under $20++

What is I’m Kim Korean BBQ? Located at the SOTA compound in Dhoby Ghaut, I’m Kim Korean BBQ is a popular spot known for its wallet-friendly K-BBQ buffet.

Their 90-minute buffets are priced from just $18.90++ per adult, and comes with a seriously impressive selection of meats, greens, sides, soups, and desserts. Don’t skip on ordering their ever-popular Volcano Chicken, marinated in a smoky and spicy sauce reminiscent of Samyang, or their moreish Korean Honey Pork.

Otherwise, they’ve got over 10 cooked dishes to feast on, including springy Japchae, spicy Tteokbokki, and freshly fried Korean Chicken Wings. The cuts of meat here aren’t of the most premium quality, but you’re getting plenty of bang for your buck. Expect to pay: $18.90++ per adult for lunch, $28.90++ per adult for dinner on Monday to Thursday, $29.90++ per adult for dinner on Friday to Sunday.

What to order: Volcano Chicken, Korean Honey Pork, Korean Chicken Wings Address: 1 Zubir Said Drive, #01-04, School of the Arts, Singapore 227968

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 4pm, 5:30pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 4pm, 5pm to 10:30pm

I’m Kim Korean BBQ Website

I’m Kim Korean BBQ is not halal-certified.

• 12. Dookki – Singapore’s first tteokbokki and hotpot buffet

Free-flow tteokbokki, hotpot, and banchan at Suntec

If you love tteokbokki, hotpot, and buffets, swing by Dookki at Suntec City, the first restaurant in Singapore to specialise in all three. Dig into their 90-minute All You Can Eat buffet, priced super affordably from only $20.80++ per adult.

Each table gets a hotpot that’s filled with spicy tteokbokki sauce, with an option to add on an accompanying cheese moat for $10.80++. From there, choose your preferred rice cakes, and pack your hotpot full of their free-flow toppings, from hot dogs to oozy cheese tofu. The side dishes here are also fantastic value for money, as you get unlimited Fried Chicken, Mandu, Korean Fishcakes, and Kimmari, the latter which we loved for its crispy exterior and QQ sesame oil-seasoned japchae.

Expect to pay: $20.80++ per adult What to order: Tteokbokki, Kimmari, Double Cheese Ring ($10.80++)

Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11:30am to 10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am to 10:30pm Tel: 6266 2425

Dookki Website

Dookki is not halal-certified but serves no pork or lard.

• 13. Um Yong Baek – Famous Korean pork and rice soup in the CBD

Queue-worthy daejigukbab in Tanjong Pagar

Um Yong Baek was arguably one of Singapore’s hottest Korean eateries in 2022 with long queues and a waiting list for reservations.

The hype is well-deserved, in our opinion, as Um Yong Baek truly brings something different to the Korean restaurant scene. In fact, they’ve been featured in multiple publications and Korean TV shows, with their pork and rice soup being the star of the show. Exclusive to lunchtime is their UYB Clear Daejigukbab ($22++), which comes with a collagen-rich broth, short grain rice, and a mix of pork cuts as well as offal for a cosy, flavourful dish.

There’s also the UYB Clear Daejigukbab ($22++), which stood out for its thick, flavourful broth and ultra tender pork leg, cheek, and chin meat. Come dinnertime, the restaurant offers pork-focused K-BBQ, where premium cuts of pork are served with a range of unique, Busanese accompaniments.

Do note that each diner has to order one pork item for their dinner barbecue. Expect to pay: $7-$13++ for sides, $10-$28++ for most mains, $28-$60++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $84-$125++ for BBQ sets

What to order: UYB Clear Daejigukbab ($22++), UYB Clear Daejigukbab ($22++), Tongmoksal Jumeokgogi ($29++ for 150g)

Boon Tat Street outlet

Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 10pm Tel: 8843 5968

Telok Ayer Street outlet

Address: 80/82 Telok Ayer Street, #01, Singapore 048466

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 10pm Tel: 8479 1360

Um Yong Baek Website

Um Yong Baek is not halal-certified.

• 14. Itaewon Jjajang – Korean-Chinese fare in the CBD

Legit jiajangmyeon in Tanjong Pagar

Korean-Chinese fare is a significant subset of Korean cuisine, and it’s thanks to the fusion between both worlds that we have dishes such as jjajangmyeon and tangsuyuk. If you love your Korean-Chinese dishes, we recommend you visit Itaewon Jjajang, a Tangjong Pagar eatery that serves up lunch sets featuring the aforementioned dishes and more.

Try their Set A ($55++), which feeds two to three with jjajangmyeon, jjamppong, and tangsuyuk. On its own, each dish is priced close to $20++ or more, so you’re getting quite the steal when you order them as a trio. When we visited, the jjajangmyeon here was our favourite, thanks to its ultra-savoury black bean sauce, refreshed with slices of cucumber and onions.

Expect to pay: $21-$25++ for most mains, $55-$65++ for sets Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 4pm, 5pm to 11pm

Tel: 6223 1600

Itaewon Jjajang Website

• 15. Kelim Dakdoritang – Korean-famous chain with spicy braised chicken

Famous Dakdoritang in Tiong Bahru and Serangoon

Located at both Serangoon Gardens and Tiong Bahru, Kelim Dakdoritang is a popular chain with 50 outlets in Korea. The restaurant specialises in a lesser-known Korean dish, dakdoritang, AKA spicy braised chicken.

Their Dakdoritang comes in four sizes: Half ($24.90++), Regular ($39.90++), Medium ($59.90++), and Large ($69.90++). Don’t forget to add Kalguksu ($4.90++) to elevate your dish—the pairing of knife-cut noodles and flavourful soup was truly next level. For adventurous foodies, our Korean colleague recommends getting their Dakbal ($15.90++) AKA spicy chicken feet, and Chicken Gizzard ($15.90++) too.

Expect to pay: $24.90-$69.90++ for stews, $1.90-$8.90++ for toppings, $10.90-$22.90++ for sides What to order: Dakdoritang (from $24.90++), Kalguksu ($4.90++), Dakbal ($15.90++)

Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 2am Tel: 6241 4241

Kelim Dakdoritang Website

Kelim Dakdoritang is not halal-certified.

• 16. SODENG Korean Vintage BBQ – Singapore’s only duck K-BBQ

Unique duck Korean BBQ in the CBD

What is SODENG Korean Vintage BBQ?

Claimed to be the only restaurant in Singapore to serve duck K-BBQ, SODENG Korean Vintage BBQ in Telok Ayer is the place to head to if you’d like to try something other than grilled pork belly. A visit to SODENG would be remiss without trying the Fresh Plain Duck ($34++ for 180g), which features boneless duck meat cooked on a pot lid for a smoky finish. But if you’d rather have something marinated, try their Hand-rub Duck With Marinade ($35++ for 180g) instead, which comes slathered in a spicy-sweet gochujang paste.

Their duck meat is a great pairing with the spread of banchan, including pickles, kimchi, and marinated perilla leaves—all of which we were told are specially flown in from Korea! For sides, we recommend getting the Grilled Whole Mozzarella Cheese ($9++ for eight).

Expect to pay: $17-$19++ for mains, $29-$45++ BBQ meats, $9-$27++ for most sides What to order: Fresh Plain Duck ($34++ for 180g), Hand-rub Duck With Marinade ($35++ for 180g), Grilled Whole Mozzarella Cheese ($9++ for eight)

Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm

SODENG Korean Vintage BBQ Website

SODENG Korean Vintage BBQ is not halal-certified.

• 17. Pohang Seafood & Butchery – Korean raw marinated crab and sashimi

Fresh seafood and K-BBQ in Kallang and Beauty World

If you love seafood, then Pohang Seafood & Butchery is the place to head to. Located at Beauty World and Kallang, the popular Korean restaurant serves up fresh seafood and BBQ, including sashimi, raw marinated crabs, banchan, and lunch sets from $15++.

While you’re here, splurge on their Flat Fish and Salmon Set (from $170++) that feeds two people. There’s also the Marinated Raw Crab ($58++), a dish that requires a lot of time and effort to master. Else, get their Fresh Oyster ($18++) that comes with three pieces, or the Fresh Raw Uni ($45++) for something more familiar.

Pro tip: head over to their Kallang outlet for lunch from 11:45am to 3pm to enjoy their Lunch Special promo, featuring noodles, meat, and fresh seafood dishes from just $15++, including the warm and comforting Beef Bone Dumpling Soup ($16++) and Assorted Sushi ($18++) platter. You can also get their Marinated Raw Crab Set for just $18++, which is almost three times cheaper than the OG price!

Otherwise, enjoy their Free-Flow K-BBQ with pork belly and pork collar for just $30++ per person at their Beauty World outlet. Expect to pay: $15-$30++ for lunch mains, $18-$65++ for mains, $50-$70++ for a la carte sashimi, $30-$90++ for a la carte seafood, $64-$129++ for BBQ meat sets, $120-$220++ sashimi sets What to order: Flat Fish and Salmon Set (from $170++), Beef Bone Dumpling Soup ($16++), Marinated Raw Crab Set ($18++), Free-Flow K-BBQ ($30++ per person)

Beauty World outlet

Opening hours: Tue–Fri 3pm to 11:30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm

Aperia Mall outlet

Opening hours: Mon 11:45am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Tue-Sun 11:45am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 9:50pm

Pohang Seafood & Butchery Website

• 18. Eee Mo BBQ – 35-year-old Korean restaurant in Tanjong Pagar

Authentic Korean dishes in the CBD

Tanjong Pagar is a treasure trove of Korean restaurants, and one of them is Eee Mo BBQ. While they specialise in K-BBQ, the 35-year-old eatery serves up several other authentic Korean dishes, including seafood, soups, and Korean fried chicken.

For starters, get their Kong–gugsu ($26++), an ideal meal to have in a hot and humid country like Singapore. Kongguksu is essentially noodles with cold soybean soup, and it’s viscous in texture as the soup is made using ground soybeans. Alternatively, we recommend their Seogsoedak-galbi ($59++) if you’re partial to heavier flavours.

It features smoky stir-fried chicken doused in a spicy-savoury sauce, and makes for a great sharing dish with your friends and family. There’s also the ever-popular Tteogbokk-i Dalg-gangjeong ($39++), starring chewy tteokbokki and crispy, juicy fried chicken in a sweet-spicy sauce. Otherwise, meat lovers should go for their 90-minute Eee Mo BBQ Buffet ($49++ per person) for unlimited portions of pork belly, beef bulgogi, grilled chicken and more.

Expect to pay: $23-$50++ for most a la carte mains, $39-$89++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $69-$79++ for BBQ sets, $10-$18++ for most sides What to order: Kong-gugsu ($26++), Seogsoedak-galbi ($59++), Tteogbokk-i Dalg-gangjeong ($39++), Eee Mo BBQ Buffet ($49++ per person) Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 10pm, Sun 11am to 9pm

Tel: 6509 4173

Eee Mo BBQ Website

• 19. Noodle Star K – Authentic Korean noodles in the CBD

Highly-rated Korean restaurant near Tanjong Pagar MRT Station

As you can tell from their name, Noodle Star K specialises in a variety of Korean-style noodles. At the point of writing, they’ve managed to earn an impressive 4.6-star rating on Google, making them well worth a spot on this list.

To go with your noods, we recommend getting a side of the Pork Meat Dumpling ($10.80++) or Kimchi & Pork Meat Dumpling ($10.80++). There’s also the Big Size Fried Pork Dumpling ($9.80++ for five) for those who prefer fried to steamed dumplings.

Expect to pay: $8-$22++ for sides, $16.80-$26++ for most mains What to order: Mulnaengmyeon ($16.80++), Bibimmyeon ($16.80++), Kimchi & Pork Meat Dumpling ($10.80++), Big Size Fried Pork Dumpling ($9.80++ for five)

Tanjong Pagar outlet

Address: 58 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088479 Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Tel: 6224 6061

North Bridge outlet

Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm Tel: 6320 3813

Noodle Star K Website

• 20. Hyang Yeon Korean Restaurant – Rarely-seen ox knee stew in CBD

Popular Korean restaurant chain with traditional stews and K-BBQ

What is Hyang Yeon Korean Restaurant? Hyang Yeon Korean Restaurant embraces the spirit of celebration with its authentic Korean banquet cuisine.

They’ve got three locations in Tanjong Pagar, Telok Ayer, and East Coast, each serving up unique Korean stews, alongside your usual K-BBQ fare. The restaurant’s menu has Korean dishes that we don’t normally see in Singapore, including Gamjatang ($55++), a spicy pork backbone stew that typically serves as a comfort food for locals.

If you’re coming alone, we recommend getting the Ppyeo Haejangguk ($28++) instead, for the same dish but as a smaller portion. Else, order the Dogani Tang ($28++), a collagen-rich ox knee soup, and Nokdu-jeon ($22++), a crispy and fluffy pancake filled with earthy mung beans, served alongside soy sauce for dipping.

Pro tip: after you’ve finished eating your stews, add on an extra $12++ for a fresh serving of Fried Rice, specially made to soak up all the remaining sauce. Expect to pay: $10-$28++ for appetisers, $16-$28++ for mains mains, $45-$70++ for most signature mains, $30-$45++ for most a la carte BBQ meats, $88-$158++ for most BBQ sets

What to order: Gamjatang ($55++), Dogani Tang ($28++), Nokdu-jeon ($22++)

Hyang Yeon Korean Restaurant Website | Full list of outlets

Hyang Yeon Korean Restaurant is not halal-certifed.

• 21. Ko Ryo Jeong Restaurant – Korean sets with free-flow banchan

Korean set meals from $15.90+ in Tanjong Pagar

If you’ve tried and enjoyed Ko Ryo Jeong Korean Street Food, you’ll look forward to dining at their sister eatery Ko Ryo Jeong Restaurant, conveniently located on the second floor of International Plaza. Apart from their BBQ and legit Korean fare, this spot stands out for their affordable sets and free-flow banchan, starting at just $15.90+.

For the best deal, go for one of their three Korean Street Food Sets: Set A, Set B, or Set C. The first two cost $16.90+, where Set A features a warm, spicy bowl of Korean ramyeon, served with a runny egg and a plate of five hefty gimbap rolls, while Set B swaps the latter for a serving of chewy tteokbokki. If you aren’t craving noodles, Set C ($15.90+) gets you the rolls and rice cakes without the ramyeon.

That’s not all, as each set also comes with free-flow banchan, including kimchi, fresh watercress, fish cakes and more! Pro tip: head down for lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm to enjoy their special Lunch Set Promotion.

Priced from $21.90+, the deal gets you an appetiser, stew, five side dishes, and rice. You can also top up $3+ to swap the stew for a meat or seafood dish and a bowl of their Soup Of The Day. If you’re not feeling any of these, they’ve also got several rarely-seen Korean dishes on the menu, including Altang (from $26+), a rich and spicy fish roe stew, and Sundubu-Jijigae (from $16.90+), another spicy stew made with anchovy stock, clams, and beancurd.

Expect to pay: $15.90-$24.90+ for sets, $44.90-$65+ for a la carte BBQ meats, $16.90-$26+ for mains What to order: Korean Street Food Sets (from $15.90+), Lunch Sets (from $21.90+), Altang (from $26+), Sundubu-Jijigae (from $16.90+)

Opening hours: Mon 11:30am to 2:30pm, 3pm to 8:30pm, Tue-Fri 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 8:30pm, Sat 11am to 8pm, Sun 11am to 8:30pm Tel: 6324 3120

Ko Ryo Jeong Restaurant Website

• 22. Hankang Pocha City Square Mall – Korean kopitiam in Farrer Park

Mains under $20+ at City Square Mall

Claiming to be “The Most Affordable Korean Pocha” in Singapore, Hankang Pocha is a great spot for affordable Korean food, with a large portion of its menu items priced under $20. Unlike their other locations, this one stands out for its unique three-in-one concept, featuring a dine-in restaurant with free-flow banchan, a takeaway cafe, and a ramyeon library!

There are plenty of ramyeon brands available for purchase, from the cult-favourite Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen ($2.99) to less common flavours such as the Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen Habenero Lime ($2.99). Once you’re done shopping, head to the dine-in restaurant to indulge your K-BBQ cravings with the Stone Plate Kimchi BBQ ($28+) for two people, before cooling off with the refreshing Korean Cold Noodles ($16.80+).

Other must-try menu items include the Spicy Chicken Feet Tteokbokki Pot ($28.80+), which my spice-loving colleague loved for its ultra spicy chicken feet and perfectly soft, chewy tteokbokki. There’s also the Angus Beef Sotbap ($18.80+), featuring thick, tender slices of New Zealand Angus beef atop a bed of kimchi fried rice, alongside fresh watercress, seaweed, and a runny egg yolk.

Don’t forget to make good use of the complimentary free-flow banchan, including much-loved classics such as Spicy Tofu, Fish Cake, and Korean Sausage. Expect to pay: $3.80-$6.80+ for sides, $12.80-$18.80+ for most mains, $12.80-$28.80+ for most sharing plates, $18-$42+ for a la carte BBQ meats, $28-$78+ for BBQ sets, $4.80-$7.80 for takeaway cafe drinks

What to order: Stone Plate Kimchi BBQ ($28+), Spicy Chicken Feet Tteokbokki Pot ($28.80+), Angus Beef Sotbap ($18.80+), Dirty Camelot Caramel ($7.80)

Hankang Pocha Website | Full list of outlets

Hankang Pocha is not halal-certified.

• 23. Seoul Brother – Air-flown Korean crabs and K-BBQ in Beauty World

Korean-owned eatery with sets from $19+

But that’s not all—the popular restaurant also has K-BBQ and lunch sets from just $19+!

The star of the show has to be their Soy Sauce Marinated Crab ($28+), starring a whole female blue crab, packed with creamy roe and doused in a fragrant, umami-rich blend of soy sauce, chillies, and sesame seeds. If you’ve got a big appetite, we recommend coming during lunch to pair your fresh crab with one of their affordable sets, starting at just $19+. Top picks include the Pork Soup ($19+), starring melt-in-your-mouth tender slices of pork in a flavourful pork-bone broth, and the Premium Korean Beef Rib Soup ($21+), featuring five meaty beef ribs with cabbage and green onions in a nourishing beef broth.

No worries if you prefer a hearty K-BBQ session‒Seoul Brother also offers BBQ sets from $59. Their Pork Set B ($88+) is a popular option, that’s good for a party of two to three. Expect to pay: $19-$21+ for lunch sets, $9-$21+ for sides, $23-$49+ for mains, $25-$59+ for a la carte BBQ meats, $59-$177+ for BBQ sets

What to order: Soy Sauce Marinated Crab ($28+), Pork Soup ($19+), Korean Beef Rib Soup ($21+), Pork Set B ($88+) Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 3:30pm, 5pm to 10:30pm Tel: 6908 9887

Seoul Brother Website

Seoul Brother is not halal-certified.

• 24. Sagye – Sotbap meals in Orchard and the CBD

Korean stone pot rice from $18.80++

Sagye specialises in Korean stone pot rice, AKA sotbab, offering sets for as low as $18.80++.

For the uninitiated, the dish features a piping hot bowl of rice served in the metal pot it has been cooked in, topped with a meat of your choice, spring onions, roasted sesame, and raw yolk. Choose between several veggie, meat, and seafood options, including Assorted Vegetables Pot Rice ($18.80++), Scallop ($28.80++), Kurobuta Pork ($26.80++), and Beef Short Rib ($34.80++), before picking either Japanese Rice or Five Grain Rice to go with your meal.

FYI, the pots come with a side of their Soup of the Day and a rotating lineup of banchan, so you’re sure to leave feeling satisfied. If you’re feeling spoilt for choice, we recommend trying the Beef Short Rib, which our Korean writer praised for its delightfully thick and juicy meat.

But be sure to leave some burnt rice at the bottom of the pot for a crunchy, smoky bowl of nurungji, AKA scorched rice! Expect to pay: $18.80-$58.80++ for sotbap mains, $6-$32++ for a la carte mains, $24-$52++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $70-$98+ for BBQ sets

What to order: Beef Short Rib ($34.80++), Kurobuta Pork ($26.80++), Scallop ($28.80++)

Tanjong Pagar outlet

Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm

Wheelock Place outlet

Opening hours: Daily 11am to 2pm, 5pm to 10pm

Sagye Website

Sagye is not halal-certified.

• 25. Nana Bunsik – Korean-run eatery in West Coast

Korean mains under $20 nett

Run by a Korean lady, Nana Bunsik is a cosy, homely restaurant located in West Coast selling legit Korean street food, with mains priced under $20, nett! Head inside, and you’ll feel as if you’ve teleported to Korea, with its charming knick-knacks, including a shelf of crocheted Korean dishes handmade by the owner’s mother.

A visit here calls for an order of their signature gimbap, available in six tasty flavours such as the Original Gimbap ($10.80), Spam Kimchi Gimbap ($11.80), and their ever-popular Crabmeat Mayo Gimbap ($11.80), starring shredded crabsticks, creamy mayo, sweet omelette, pickled veggies, and fluffy rice, all wrapped in fresh seaweed. They also have a good selection of mains to enjoy alongside your kimbap such as dosirak, AKA a traditional Korean packed meal not commonly seen in Singapore, filled with rice and sides that’s shaken upon serving. Top picks include their Spam Kimchi Fried Rice Dosirak ($15.80) and Tonkatsu Dosirak ($14.80), the latter pairing crispy, juicy tonkatsu with rice, veggies, kimchi, and a sunny-side-up egg.

But if you’re craving noodles, we recommend ordering their Mozzarella Cheese Ramyeon ($11.80) instead: al dente ramyeon coated in a spicy sauce, finished with melty, stretchy cheese. Expect to pay: $3.20-$9.90 for sides, $9.80-$18.80 for mains, $14.80-$38 for sharing platters

What to order: Crabmeat Mayo Gimbap ($11.80), Spam Kimchi Fried Rice Dosirak ($15.80), Tonkatsu Dosirak ($14.80), Mozzarella Cheese Ramyeon ($11.80) Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 9pm

Tel: 8061 9618

Nana Bunsik Website

Nana Bunsik is not halal-certified.

• 26. Daebak Korean Restaurant – Cheap and legit Korean soups

Mains under $15 in Tai Seng, Kallang, and Queenstown

What is Daebak Korean Restaurant?

Korean food that is both affordable and authentic may be hard to find in Singapore, but Daebak Korean Restaurant proves otherwise. Head to any one of their locations in Tai Seng, Kallang, or Queenstown, and enjoy a hearty and delicious meal for less than $15.

You can’t miss out on their wholesome Tofu Soup ($11.90), a spicy, tangy, yet light, broth filled with soft, silky tofu, QQ glass noodles, a runny egg, and your choice of Chicken, Pork, or Seafood, served alongside a bowl of rice. Alternatively, they also have several meat hotplates, starting at $11.90 for the BBQ Chicken, starring tender, succulent pieces of chicken slathered in a savour-sweet sauce, made with a secret blend of 21 ingredients. If all that’s not enough, pair your mains with a tasty side such as their popular Kimchi Pancake ($13.90), a crispy and fluffy pancake loaded with spicy-tangy kimchi.

Read our Daebak Korean Restaurant feature. Expect to pay: $10.20-$13.90 for most sides, $10.90-$14.90 for most mains

What to order: Tofu Soup ($11.90), BBQ Chicken ($11.90), Kimchi Pancake ($13.90)

Daebak Korean Restaurant Website | Full list of outlets

Daebak Korean Restaurant is not halal-certified.

• 27. Myungdong K-Food – Hidden stall with Korean street food in Kovan

Gimbap under $10 by a Korean couple

If you’re feeling pekkish, hit up Myungdong K-Food in Kovan for some legit Korean street food-inspired takeaway. They have four flavours of Gimbap that you can choose from: Chicken Ham ($8), Odeng ($8), AKA fishcake, Tuna ($9), and Beef ($9).

For the full experience, we recommend pairing this with their spicy Tteokbokki ($6), which is cooked on a traditional hotplate as street food sellers in Seoul do. Otherwise order their Odeng (from $4) for soft, springy fish cake on a stick, served alongside a warm bowl of soup.

If your stomach’s rumbling for more, go for their one of their rice sets instead, such as their Beef Set ($10), featuring tender slices of beef bulgogi, a fried egg, two side dishes, and fluffy rice. Expect to pay: $4-$9 for street snacks, $10 for rice sets What to order: Kimbap (from $8), Tteokbokki ($6), Odeng (from $6), Beef Set ($10)

Tel: 9337 5852

Myungdong K-Food Website

Myungdong K-Food is not halal-certified but uses no pork or lard.

• 28. Seoul Restaurant – Korean hotel buffet in Orchard

Free-flow K-BBQ meats and dishes from $49++

What is Seoul Restaurant? Singapore is not short of top-notch K-BBQ restaurants.

But this Korean restaurant in Orchard named Seoul Restaurant has a special Seoul A La Carte Buffet for just $49++ per person for lunch and $79++ per person for dinner. As part of this deal, diners can enjoy over 40 items such as Samgyeopsal, AKA sliced pork belly, and Moksal, AKA pork collar, alongside a variety of fresh seafood, including squid, mackerel, and prawn.

Top picks include the Kimchijeon, a Korean pancake with kimchi and squid, Topoki, and comforting stews such as their spicy-savoury Yukgaejang, made with fall-apart tender beef, leeks, bracken, and bean sprouts. That said, you can top-up $10++ for unlimited access to these, including beef brisket, beef short ribs, and other seasonal cuts.

A premium version of this buffet is also available at $119++ per person for both lunch and dinner. Expect to pay: $49++ to $119++ per adult for lunch, $79++ to $119++ per adult for dinner

Address: 1 Cuscaden Road, #03-02, Conrad Singapore Orchard, Singapore 249715 Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm Tel: 6338 8548

Seoul Restaurant Website

Seoul Restaurant is not halal-certified.

• 29. GU:UM Contemporary Grill – Modern Korean restaurant in the CBD

Unique Korean fusion dishes by a Michelin-starred chef

Straying away from the typical Korean fare is GU:UM Contemporary Grill, a modern Korean restaurant by the Michelin-starred Chef Han Seok Hyun that puts a unique spin on classic Korean flavours.

Start with one of their sides, including their signature KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower). Priced at $24++, this dish features deep-fried cauliflower, spam, and rice cakes tossed in a delicious sweet-spicy yangnyeom sauce good enough to impress even our Korean writer.

Since our last visit, they’ve also gone on to add several new items to the menu. Top picks include the Squid Soondae ($26++), starring smoky grilled squid, stuffed with prawns, then slathered in a spicy-sweet peanut butter ssamjang sauce.

But the star of the show is the premium grilled meat, which nods to the restaurant’s name. We recommend going all out and getting the perfectly tender Tajima Wagyu Striploin MBS6 ($82++ for half, $158++ for 280g) and the heavily-marbled Iberico Pluma ($68++ for half, $128++ for 280g). Expect to pay: $18-$32++ for sides, $68-$238++ for most grilled meats, $24-$68++ for mains, $16-$18++ for desserts

What to order: KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower) ($24++), Squid Soondae ($26++), Dakgalbi Prata ($26++), Tajima Wagyu Striploin MBS6 ($82++ for half, $158++ for 280g) Opening hours: Tue 6pm to 10:30pm, Wed–Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10:30pm

GU:UM Contemporary Grill Website

GU:UM Contemporary Grill is not halal-certified.

• 30. HoHo Korean Restaurant – Highly-rated Korean eatery with two outlets

Legit Korean food with large portions from $13++

What is HoHo Korean Restaurant?

Nestled in the HDB heartlands of Clementi and Pasir Panjang is this super legit Korean eatery, HoHo Korean Restaurant. The menu here is chock full of authentic Korean a la carte dishes, served in substantial portions.

A quick check online, and you’ll find that they’ve amassed an impressive 4.3-star rating for their Clementi outlet and 4.8-star rating for their Pasir Panjang outlet, making them a must-visit if you’re in the area. Some of their bestsellers include their spicy Jjampong-tang ($45++) soup, which fans rave about as it comes packed to the brim with enough noodles and fresh seafood to feed two to three people, including squid and mussels.

Another popular pick is their Hotplate Chicken ($15++), a spicy, marinated hotplate chicken dish that delivers quite the fiery kick. Other must-tries include their Korean fried chicken, available in Plain ($22++ for half, $32++ for whole), sweet-spicy Yangnyeom ($25++ for half, $35++ for whole), and the savoury-sweet soy-based Ganjang ($25++ for half, $35++ for whole). The Mul-Naengmyeon ($16++) is another great classic: a cold sesame noodle dish served with a chilled savoury-tangy beef and kimchi broth that’s perfect on a sweltering day.

K-BBQ lovers can also get their fix here, with options such as Samgyeopsal, AKA pork belly (from $22++ for 200g) and Moksal, AKA pork collar (from $22++ for 200g). What’s more, all these meats are prepared in the kitchen, so you won’t have to worry about having your clothes smell like smoke afterwards.

Expect to pay: $13-$50++ for mains, $22-$26++ for grilled meats, $35-$48++ for sharing plates What to order: Jjampong-tang ($45++), Hotplate Chicken ($15++), Yangnyeom Chicken ($25++ for half, $35++ for whole), Mul-Naengmyeon ($16++)

Clementi outlet

Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm Tel: 6250 3908

Pasir Panjang outlet

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm Tel: 6531 0787

HoHo Korean Restaurant Website

HoHo Korean Restaurant is not halal-certified.

• 31. PUJIM BBQ – Premium K-BBQ and Busan dishes in the CBD

K-BBQ restaurant near Telok Ayer MRT Station with affordable mains

What is PUJIM BBQ? Conveniently located a quick two-minute walk from Telok Ayer MRT Station, K-BBQ joint PUJIM BBQ is popular amongst locals and Koreans for its veritable library of premium meat cuts, ranging from Iberico and Duroc pork to A4 Wagyu steaks.

Aside from their meats, PUJIM is also known for their legit house-made banchan, Busan-style a la carte dishes, and an equally impressive line-up of Korean alcoholic beverages beyond your usual soju. The BBQ meats here are grilled over charcoal for that smoky finish, with the staff taking care of the cooking to ensure the premium cuts are prepared perfectly.

Top BBQ picks include the Beef BulGoGi ($85++), which comes marinated in a lip-smacking sweet-savoury bulgogi sauce, and the ultra marbled Pork Gabrisal ($83++ for 300g), AKA pork cheek. While you’re here, don’t miss out on their signature Gukbap (from $12.50++), a traditional Korean dish where rice is added into a 24-hour cold aged pork broth, before being simmered with fresh veggies.

Otherwise, go for their other delicious mains such as the ginseng-infused Samgyetang ($19++) chicken soup and Soybean Stew ($19++), which you can get with either vegetables, Wagyu beef, or seafood. Expect to pay: $5.90-$28++ for sides, $12.50-$35++ for mains, $59-$85++ for BBQ meats

What to order: Beef BulGoGi ($85++), Pork Gabrisal ($83++ for 300g), Gukbap (from $12.50++), Soybean Stew ($19++) Opening hours: Mon & Fri-Sat 4:30pm to 11pm, Tue-Thurs 11:30am-2pm, 4:30pm to 11pm, Sun 4:30pm to 10pm

Tel: 6224 1588

PUJIM BBQ Website

PUJIM BBQ is not halal-certified.

• 32. Charim Korean BBQ – TikTok-famous Korean-run restaurant

Highly-rated K-BBQ in Tanjong Pagar

What is Charim Korean BBQ? You may recall Charim Korean BBQ as the restaurant that set TikTok abuzz.

Run by a Korean native and her mother, the famous Tanjong Pagar restaurant has garnered rave reviews, earning a near-perfect 4.7-star rating on Google for their value-for-money barbecue sets and welcoming service. Come after 9pm, and they also have a tasty drinking menu to enjoy with your kakis.

We recommend ordering their Set A ($78++), which feeds two with a trio of pork cuts, including their Salted Pork Neck, reminiscent of juicy, fatty bacon. Each set also comes with a wobbly steamed egg and your choice of Kimchi, Soybean, or Sundubu, AKA tofu, jjigae.

FYI: there’s the option to have the staff here grill for you too, if you prefer! Another unique offering is their Butter Pork Belly ($29++ for 180g), which slaters rich, creamy butter between slabs of pork belly for a savoury, indulgent finish.

There’s also their specialty fresh Raw Crab ($48++ for three), available in soy or a spicy-sweet sauce, and Raw Beef ($40++), served with pickled radish, chives, and a runny egg yolk. If you’re coming for supper, we recommend getting their popular Beef Shrimp Spicy Rice Cake ($28++), available on their Anju Menu, or bar snack menu, from 9pm till midnight. The last time we visited, we were wowed by the huge pot brimming with chewy tteokbokki, plump peeled prawns, and tender slices of beef brisket, all doused in an addictive spicy-sweet sauce.

Read our Charim Korean BBQ feature. Expect to pay: $2-$15++ for sides, $12-$48++ for mains, $24-$58++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $78-$148++ for BBQ sets

What to order: Set A ($78++), Butter Pork Belly ($29++ for 180g), Raw Crab ($48++ for three), Beef Shrimp Spicy Rice Cake ($28++) Address: 65 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088486

Opening hours: Tue-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 12am, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 12am

Charim Korean BBQ Website

Charim Korean BBQ is not halal-certified.

• 33. Don Dae Bak – Charcoal-grilled K-BBQ in Chinatown

Popular K-BBQ restaurant open till 5am daily

The highly raved Korean restaurant in Chinatown offers diners a slew of BBQ sets, which you can enjoy with a selection of a la carte dishes, including four different types of tteokbokki large enough to feed two to three people.

The latter includes the trendy Rose Tteokbokki ($34++), a mildly spicy and sweet option laced with tomato sauce, or their Creamy Tteokbokki ($34++), served with a rich white sauce, reminiscent of carbonara. Spice lovers should definitely order their house Dondaebak Signature Tteokbokki ($30++), served with a fiery sauce that the menu labels, “It’s so spicy I might die”.

But if you’re a true daredevil, go for their JioK Gugmul Tteokbokki ($30++), specially made for their “Do You Want To Die? The Chinatown restaurant also has a 90-minute Korean BBQ Buffet (from $34.90++ per person), where each diner gets free-flow pork, chicken, and a limited serving of beef for the duration.

Expect to pay: $8-$18++ for sides, $18-$49++ for mains, $30-$67++ for sharing dishes, $28-$52++ for a la carte BBQ meats, $98-$168++ for BBQ sets, $34.90++ for K-BBQ buffet What to order: Rose Tteokbokki ($34++), Dondaebak Signature Tteokbokki ($30++), Creamy Tteokbokki ($34++), Korean BBQ Buffet (from $34.90++ per person)

Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 5am Tel: 6226 1727

Don Dae Bak Website

Don Dae Bak is not halal-certified.

• 34. MODU Samgyetang – Singapore’s first samgyetang specialty restaurant

Korean ginseng chicken soup in Orchard

What is MODU Samgyetang Specialty Korean Restaurant? Dubbed the first samgyetang specialty restaurant in Singapore, MODU in Orchard offers ginseng chicken soup in seven different flavours, alongside appetisers, sharing dishes, drinks, and desserts.

There are seven types of ginseng chicken soup here, ranging from the classic Hanbang ($35++) and Black Chicken ($37++) to the lesser-seen Black Garlic ($38++) and nutty Perilla Seed ($38++). As described by our Korean colleague, the Hanbang is easy and soothing on the stomach, with soft and moist meat that falls straight off the bone. But the Hangover ($37++) had to be our favourite, featuring a spicy shiok broth with pronounced notes of chilli powder and aromatic minced garlic.

For the best experience, we recommend adding a pinch of salt and pepper to bring out the flavours of the broths. Expect to pay: $12-$16++ for sides, $35-$38++ for mains, $18-$28++ for sharing dishes, $8-$12++ for desserts, $98++ for sets What to order: Hanbang ($35++), Hangover ($37++), Perilla Seed ($38++)

Address: 333A Orchard Road, #02-37, Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm

MODU Samgyetang Specialty Korean Restaurant Website

MODU Samgyetang Specialty Korean Restaurant is not halal-certified.

• 35. Doongji Korean Restaurant – Homey eatery in East Coast

Delicious Korean mains from $11++

What is Doongji Korean Restaurant?

Tucked away along East Coast Road, Doongji Korean Restaurant has been serving up hearty and authentic Korean fare for more than a decade. A crowd-favourite here is the Hot Stone Rice Bowl ($14.90++), a bibimbap dish served sizzling in a stone bowl. Don’t forget the Jokbal Rice ($14.90++), which pairs fluffy white rice with softly marinated pig trotters, a golden sunny-side-up egg, kimchi, seaweed, and fresh lettuce.

But if you’re looking for something more filling, we recommend ordering the BoJok ($37.50++) instead, for a platter of pig trotters and bossam, AKA pork belly, served alongside fresh veggies, kimchi, and sauces. Expect to pay: $9.90-$22.50++ for sides, $11-$39.50++ for mains

What to order: Hot Stone Rice Bowl ($14.90++), Jokbal Rice ($14.90++), Rose Ttoekbokki ($18.50++), BoJok ($37.50++) Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10pm Tel: 6345 4264

Doongji Korean Restaurant Website

Doongji Korean Restaurant is not halal-certified.

Where to eat Korean food in Singapore

Whether you’re craving sizzling K-BBQ, hearty stews, or comforting bowls of noodles, these Korean restaurants in Singapore have you covered. Save this list for the next time you and your friends are in the mood for a satisfying Korean feast!

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