There’s just something about grilling your meats over a charcoal fire that makes it more delicious. Well, according to Wired, it is true. Grilling your meats over charcoal does give you wonderful flavour. Here are 13 Charcoal Korean BBQ restaurants in Singapore that will provide a satisfying meal experience.
Mul Gogi Korean BBQ
Mul Gogi Korean BBQ is one of the newest KBBQ restaurants in Tanjong Pagar. Featuring meats that undergo a water aging process, the result is a range of different cuts with increased tenderness.
The meats are thick and of good quality, with the Pork Collar being our favourite cut besides the Beef Galbisal.
Omma Korean Charcoal BBQ
Omma Korean BBQ offers something unique in comparison to other KBBQ joints in Singapore. You can choose from a selection of firewood chips for that extra smokey oomph.
We opted for the Hickory Wood during one of our visits to their outlet at Holland Village, and the result was an intense smoky flavour. The quality of the meat was okay but did not wow us.
Hanjip Korean Grill House
Hanjip is a Korean BBQ restaurant located in the heart of Clarke Quay. They serve quality cuts of meat such as Australian Wagyu and USDA Prime Beef, which are aged to produce the best flavour and texture.
The space is also more luxurious compared to usual KBBQ joints, with appropriately spaced tables and a sleek black & gold interior. Service-wise, the staff helps to grill your meat to perfection, so this is a great place for special occasions like birthdays or family gatherings!
Make sure to also try their side dishes, including our favourite lotus root banchan.
ReplyK1988
Located in Jalan Besar, a relatively unusual spot for Korean food, is Reply K1988, a Korean family-run BBQ restaurant. Named after the owner’s favourite K-drama, the place gives off local Korean BBQ restaurant vibes, with the staff conversing in Korean and the place decorated with neon signs and soju posters.
The staff here also help to grill the meats for you, as well as engage in friendly conversations, bringing the hospitality up a notch.
Food-wise, the banchan and meats are of good quality, with the pork belly being our favourite cut here.
Chang Restaurant
Located in Dempsey Hill, Chang Restaurant is known for their smokeless bbq grill. We appreciated how the staff changed the grill after each cut, and how they used different grills for different meats.
While we do agree that the place is not the most wallet-friendly place for a Korean BBQ dinner, some of the items we tried did shine. During our visit, the service was great, however, recently we noticed some reviews on Google indicating that their service has dropped.
Seoul Restaurant
Seoul Restaurant is an KBBQ institution in Conrad Singapore Orchard and they offer an a la carte charcoal Korean BBQ buffet menu!
Starting at $59++ for lunch and $89++ for dinner, there are high-quality cuts like thinly sliced beef (chadolbaegi) and short rib (galbisal). This also includes sides like kimchi pancake and doenjang jiggae.
You can get premium options for a top-up of about $10, including sirloin and their signature Seoul Galbi with a house marinade. We highly recommend trying the Seoul Galbi!
Check out our full review here.
Wang Dae Bak (Cross St)
If you’re a fan of Korean BBQ, Wang Dae Bak is not an unfamiliar name. With 4 different outlets spread across Singapore, it’s one of the most popular places for KBBQ.
What we like about Wang Dae Bak is not only limited to their free-flow eggs, but the quality of the meats served. One of the most memorable cuts we had was the Truffle Duroc Pork Belly, which was thick and juicy.
Their Korean pancakes were also one of the best ones we’ve had in Singapore.
Pujim BBQ
Ever had a shovel full of meat? Now you can at Pujim BBQ! They are an OG charcoal Korean BBQ restaurant in Amoy Street with a unique serving method.
Their set menus are served in metal shovels, combining cuts like Wagyu Ribeye and Angus Boneless Shortrib for a proper meal grilled over charcoal.
Check out our full review here.
Koggii
If you’re looking for a value-for-money Korean charcoal BBQ buffet, Koggii in Suntec City is one to shortlist.
For $39.90++, you get free-flow pork belly, beef and chicken plus fresh vegetables and banchan! Some unique offerings include wine-marinated and doenjang-marinated pork belly.
Koggii also offers a free-flow Korean ‘caifan’ concept from only $9.90, with a rotating menu of homey Korean dishes like kimbap and Andong braised chicken.
Check out our full review here.
Ajoomma Korean Charcoal BBQ Restaurant
Ajoomma Korean Charcoal BBQ in Telok Ayer offers a classic KBBQ experience, with meat cuts like Australian Wagyu, Iberico Pork Belly and more.
A standout point is the extensive side menu, with Lobster prepared four ways, clams in miso sake sauce!
Check out our full review here.
Sodeng Korean Charcoal Grill
Sodeng is the first KBBQ in Singapore to specialise in duck, cooked over charcoal on a traditional meat pot lid (a.k.a sodeng)!
While the duck didn’t stand out as much to us, the 3072 Woo-Dae Galbi is worth the order. It’s served on the massive rib bone with a sweet-savoury marinade.
Their banchan is also a must try, with unique offerings like spicy herring roe with nuts (씨앗젖갈, Ssi-at Jeotgal) shipped directly from Korea.
Check out our full review here.
D’RIM Korean Steak House
D’RIM provides an elevated take on traditional charcoal BBQ, from the stylish environment to meticulous grilling methodology. The staff prepare everything for you, down to resting and slicing the meat.
Their D’RIM Beef and Pork Cuts is a good sampler of their offerings, with chef’s choices like Chuck Flap and Sirloin.
A must try are their buckwheat items – D’RIM Signature Noodles and Buckwheat Cabbage Panacke – which they freshly mill in the restaurant!
Check out our full review here.
Nami Korean Grill House by Hanjip
Nami Korean Grill House in Bukit Timah aims to bring a slice of Korea to Singapore with its breezy decor. It’s a sister concept of Hanjip Korean Grill House so you can expect a menu of K-BBQ classics.
Aside from the meat like Wagyu Chuck and Kurobuta Pork, they also offer Ganjang Gejang (soy-marinated crab)!
Check out our full review here.
Korean Charcoal BBQ Restaurants
If you’re looking for a place that uses charcoal fire for your KBBQ, these are some of our picks. However, if that isn’t a deciding factor for you, there are lots of decent KBBQ places such as Charim, Taste of Korea JJIN, On Dol & more.
*This is an independent review by MiddleClass.sg
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