7 Best Authentic Korean BBQ Restaurants In Singapore To Feel Like You're In Korea

By Karmen on 05 Aug 2020

Digital Editor

Has severe RBF but is fairly jolly and carefree on the inside. Degree of life satisfaction is heavily influenced by food.

One of the things that were dearly missed during our stay-home period is travel, watching movies in theatres and dining in restaurants, especially BBQ restaurants, for which the experience is difficult to replicate at home.

We've found seven authentic Korean barbecue restaurants in Singapore for you to indulge in. ?

Keep reading to check them out!

#1 Superstar K

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This is one of the least expensive options on this list! Dining at this BBQ restaurant will make you feel like you're in a scene of a K-drama where the characters go for late night barbecue along the alleyways in Seoul.

? Three outlets including 75 Tanjong Pagar Road S088496
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#2 Seorae Korean Charcoal BBQ

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This restaurant originated in South Korea in 2007 and now has two outlets in Singpaore! They are best known for Galmaegisal, also known as "skirt meat". This part of the pig has the perfect combination of tenderness and juiciness, yet contains minimal amount of fat.

? Plaza Singapura #02-01 & Jem #B1-10
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#3 8 Korean BBQ

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This is a more upscale Korean BBQ restaurant that's perfect for celebrating special occasions. Their specialty is Mangalitsa pork belly flavoured in eight ways: original, wine, curry, garlic, miso, herb, kalbi and red pepper paste.

? Two outlets including The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #02-79/90, Singapore 059817
⏰ Mon to Fri: 11.30am - 2.30pm, 5.30 - 10.30pm; Sat & Sun: 11.30am - 10.30pm
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#4 Guiga Korean BBQ Restaurant

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This restaurant has a cosy interior design that'll make you feel like you're in Korea. The food will contribute to the authentic experience too!

One of their must-haves from their BBQ menu is their wagyu beef and pork belly.

? 134 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088538
⏰ Mon to Thurs: 11am - 3pm, 5 - 11pm; Fri: 11am - 3pm, 5pm -1am; Sat: 11am - 1am; Sun: 11am - 12am
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#5 Kim's Family Food Korean Restaurant

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This family-style Korean restaurants offers a wide range of side dishes as well as Korean dishes like bibimbap and kimchi pancake. They also offer authentic BBQ with beef, pork and chicken.

? Three outlets including 17 Lorong Kilat #01-06, Singapore 598139
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#6 Nanta BBQ

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Something interesting about this modern Korean barbecue restaurant is that they serve complimentary water that is purified by mineral salts to go with their classic Korean cuisine. Some must-tries from their menu are black pork and the Insta-worthy pork ribs & cheese.

Besides the BBQ, a la carte dishes like kimchi stew and steamed egg are also just as delicious and authentic.

? #01-175 / #01-177 Goldhill Centre, 175 Thomson Road S307624
⏰ 11.30am - 3pm, 5.30 - 11pm daily
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#7 Wang Dae Bak

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This interior design of this BBQ joint is reminiscent of Korea in the 80's with simple stools and retro decor. Their Korean BBQ uses only charcoal which gives the meat a smoky flavour. They also offer free steamed eggs and ice cream.

?Two outlets: 98 Amoy St, S069918 & 22 Cross St #01-64, S048423
⏰ 11:30am – 2:30pm & 5:30 – 10:30pm
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