10 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants in Singapore

Orchard

Evidence7.9

$$$$

A Korean steakhouse concept originating in New York, pairing Korean barbecue with American steakhouse cuts in a high-end setting.

Menu highlights

Cote Galbi — A signature marinated short rib dish highlighted by reviewers as especially flavourful
Steak Omakase — A tasting sequence of beef cuts served alongside savoury accompaniments
Butcher's Feast — A signature sharing course with kimchi and doen-jang stews served alongside the grilled beef

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COTE Singapore is the first overseas outpost of the Michelin-starred New York Korean steakhouse, in partnership with COMO Group at COMO Orchard.

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Modern Korean BBQ

GUUM

Outram

Evidence7.8

$$$

A contemporary, upscale Korean grill house by Chef Paik Heewon, showcasing premium dry-aged and marinated meats cooked over a high-tech charcoal table grill.

Menu highlights

Yukhwae Jeon — A well-regarded dish blending Korean beef tartare with a pan-fried format
Charcoal-Grilled Tajima Wagyu Ribeye — Premium wagyu ribeye grilled over charcoal, a signature grill offering
GU:UM Sang Set Menu — A set menu of signature dishes followed by a charcoal-grilled platter of premium cuts

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Four independent sources, including a major international outlet (Condé Nast Traveler) alongside established Singapore food media (The Ranting Panda, Eatbook, MiddleClass.sg), consistently praise GUUM's contemporary Korean grill concept, standout proteins (Iberico pluma, Woodae Galbi) and ambience, with pricing and one overcooked dish as the only minor detractors.

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Korean BBQ

Wang Dae Bak Korean BBQ

Chinatown

Evidence7.4

Open since 2011, this Korean barbecue restaurant cooks over a charcoal grill and serves pork belly and seafood pancake.

Menu highlights

Half Half Pancake — The restaurant's signature seafood-and-kimchi pancake
Charcoal-Grilled Pork Belly — Premium cuts butchered on-site and cooked on a tabletop charcoal grill
Hot Stone Bibimbap — Classic bibimbap served sizzling in a stone bowl
Army Stew (Budae Jjigae) — Korean comfort stew pairing well with the BBQ meats and soju

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Two independent reviews of the Cross Street/China Square outlet, spanning 2014 and 2021, are consistently positive about meat quality, charcoal-grill execution and the overall dining experience, with no substantive negative counterpoint found.

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Premium Korean BBQ

Chang Korean Charcoal BBQ

Dempsey Hill

Evidence7.4

$$$

A Korean charcoal barbecue restaurant in Dempsey, serving cuts including marinated Wagyu beef and ribeye.

Menu highlights

Prime Rib — A premium beef cut highlighted by reviewers as a standout among the grill selections
Kurobuta Pork — High-quality Japanese pork breed used in the restaurant's BBQ offerings
Beef Rib Stew — A signature Korean stew praised for its preparation and flavour

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Chang Korean Charcoal BBQ sits in the Loewen enclave at Dempsey Hill, grilling premium cuts including wagyu and kurobuta over charcoal.

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Premium Korean Steakhouse

DRIM Korean Steak House

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Orchard

Evidence5.8

$$$

Featuring a beautiful modern Hanok-inspired interior, DRIM delivers a luxurious, smokeless Korean steakhouse experience with aged meats and traditional Korean cold noodles.

Menu highlights

Signature Galbisal Set — A multi-course set built around beef ribs
DRIM Signature Noodles — House buckwheat noodles made from 100% pure buckwheat
Galbitang — A traditional short rib soup made with USDA Prime beef

MIXED FORKS

DRIM Korean Steak House is a hanok-styled Korean barbecue and steak restaurant on the upper floors of Mandarin Gallery on Orchard Road.

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Korean BBQ

Ju Shin Jung

River Valley

One of the earliest Korean charcoal barbecue restaurants in Singapore, serving family-style meals and unlimited meat buffets for over two decades.

Menu highlights

Korean Style Charcoal BBQ — The restaurant's core offering, grilling a wide range of marinated and unmarinated meats
Traditional Banchan Selection — A wide range of traditional side dishes, from kimchi to dried seaweed
Bibimbap — A classic Korean rice dish offered alongside the barbecue menu

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Korean BBQ

Hanjip Korean Grill House

Clarke Quay

$$$

One of the largest Korean grill houses in Singapore, specializing in top-grade meats including Australia Wagyu, USDA Prime Beef, and Kurobuta Pork.

Menu highlights

Hanjip Platter — A signature sharing platter including USDA Prime ribeye, USDA Prime boneless short rib, and Kurobuta pork
Kurobuta Pork Jowl — A recommended cut wrapped with kimchi, garlic, and ssamjang
Snow Cheese Korean Fried Chicken Wings — A crispy fried chicken dish popular alongside the grilled meats

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Korean Charcoal BBQ

Seorae Jib

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Orchard

Singapore's pioneer in signature Galmaegisal (pork skirt meat), Seorae Jib offers high-quality Korean meats grilled over charcoal, alongside traditional stews and pancakes.

Menu highlights

Signature Galmaegisal — Singapore's pioneering pork skirt meat preparation, a hallmark dish for the restaurant
Hay-Smoked Black Pork Samgyeopsal — Hay and oakwood-smoked pork belly cooked in traditional Onggi pots
Hangjeongsal (Beef Short Plate) — A tender beef cut served alongside the smoked pork offerings

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Korean

Whuchu Korean Dining

River Valley

$$$

Whuchu brings Korean dining to UE Square, with ssambap at lunch and aged-meat barbecue in the evening. Aged pork collar, aged bone-in pork belly, Wagyu brisket and LA galbi are paired with pot rice, wraps and fermented condiments for a richly layered table.

Menu highlights

Aged pork collar — HungryGoWhere lists the aged pork collar at 300g; it is one of the menu’s aged pork choices.
Aged bone-in pork belly — Published opening coverage lists the aged bone-in pork belly as a 600g evening barbecue cut.
Wagyu beef brisket — Published opening coverage lists Wagyu beef brisket in a 100g portion.

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Korean

8 Korean BBQ

Clarke Quay

8 Korean BBQ makes its eight-flavour pork belly set the centrepiece, moving from original and garlic to curry, miso, red-pepper paste and kalbi marinades. The Clarke Quay menu also offers Wagyu and USDA Prime beef, stews and banchan-ready sides for sharing.

Menu highlights

8 Colours Set — Eight slices of pork belly in original, wine, garlic, curry, herb, miso, red pepper paste and kalbi marinades.
Prime Short Rib — The menu lists a 160g Prime Short Rib within its beef selection.
Army Stew — The menu describes its Army Stew as served with ramyeon.