As a Korean-focused content platform, we’ve seen a growing wave of direct-from-Korea restaurants opening in Singapore, bringing authentic flavours and original recipes straight from Seoul and beyond. From Korean coffee chains to Korean BBQ, it’s now easier than ever to enjoy popular Korean food without travelling.
If you’re craving the real deal, here are 20 Korean restaurant brands in Singapore that have expanded directly from Korea.
Korean Restaurant Brands in Singapore That Are From Korea
Obongzip
Obongzip is a chain restaurant famous for its spicy stir-fried octopus, and they’ve been around for nearly 40 years.
They have over 300 outlets in Korea alone, with a presence in Japan, Hong Kong, and even Australia.
Their Fire-Grilled Spicy Octopus ($55, 2 people) is cooked over high heat and tossed in an addictive, spicy sauce that had us going back for more.
Another unexpected highlight is their Bossam ($52, 2 people), which you can enjoy as part of their Obongzip Special Set ($108).
Check out our full review of Obongzip.
Gwanghwamun Mjin
Gwanghwamun Mijin is a 70-year-old Korean restaurant specialising in buckwheat noodles, boasting long queues at its OG outlet in Jongno-gu.
They produce their own noodles and broth, which is shipped over to the Singapore outlet to maintain the same taste and quality.
Their Signature Buckwheat Noodle Set ($16) includes buckwheat noodles and a beefy, savoury slushy broth. With a firm bite and refreshing flavours, this dish is perfect to cool down in the hot weather!
Read our full experience at Gwanghwamun Mijin.
Tonshou
Tonshou is a popular Korean-style tonkatsu restaurant from Busan, offering the world’s first charcoal-grilled tonkatsu with a four-stage cooking process. It’s earned snaking queues at their outlets in Korea!
The signature is the Special Rosu Katsu Set ($31), which uses a special pork loin cut served with a juicy pink centre. A special item exclusive to the Suntec City outlet is the Black Pink Tonkatsu (from $34) with a charcoal breading.
Each set comes with refillable rice, salad, and miso soup.
Check out our full review of Tonshou.
Lotteria
Korea’s number 1 hamburger chain Lotteria opened its first outlet in Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport!
Try their signature items like the Ria’s Shrimp Burger ($7.20) ($7.20) and Ria’s Shrimp Burger ($7.20), with a Singapore-exclusive Kimchi Bulgogi Burger ($7.80).
Read our full review of Lotteria Singapore.
BHC Chicken
When we think of Korean cuisine, Korean fried chicken comes to mind. BHC Chicken is one of the most recognisable names, and they’re officially in Singapore!
The Singapore outlets have a condensed menu, but they still offer their signature Bburinkle and Macho King flavours, freshly-fried and prepared like their Korean outlets.
They also have other familiar favourites like the Bburing Cheese Sticks ($6.9) and Bburing Corndog ($6.9).
Read our full experience at BHC Chicken.
Kelim Dakdoritang
Kelim Dakdoritang is a popular franchise from Seoul specialising in spicy Korean chicken stew, aka dakdoritang.
The signature Garlic Spicy Dakdoritang (from $36.9) comes with a mountain of freshly minced garlic, fresh chicken chunks in a rich spicy gravy.
You can even add on Kalguksu for $5 and Fried Rice for $8 to soak up the addictive sauce.
The portions here are perfect for gatherings, and it’s a great spot if you’re craving some hearty Korean food!
Check out our full review of Kelim Dakdoritang.
Song Gye Ok
Coming straight from Korea is Song Gye Ok, a popular chicken-focused Korean BBQ brand.
The chicken is grilled over charcoal, with cuts like thigh, gizzard, and soft bone. While KBBQ is only available for dinner, they also offer Samgyetang for lunch in flavours like Perilla Seed ($28) and Collagen ($28).
Read more about our full review of Song Gye Ok.
Daily Beer
Daily Beer is a Korean fried chicken chain that started in 2014 with their first outlet in Hanam, Seoul. The brand has expanded to over 30 outlets across Korea, specialising in chimaek: the combination of craft beer and freshly fried chicken.
They now have two outlets in Singapore – Telok Ayer and Bugis – serving Singapore-exclusive beers like the Telok Pale Ale ($14) and chicken options like Angry Bird (from $27.90).
Read our full experience at Daily Beer.
Paik’s Noodles
Paik’s Noodle is one of Korea’s most popular chain restaurants. Founded by celebrity chef Paik Jongwon, Paik’s Noodle offers classic Korean-Chinese dishes like Jajjangmyeon ($11) and Jjampong ($14).
There are also alternatives like Jaengban Jajang ($23), which is made with seafood, and Jjampong-bap ($15), for those who prefer rice.
It’s a solid spot that’s definitely worth a visit to satisfy a craving for Jajangmyeon.
Check out our full review of Paik’s Noodle.
Keum Eun Don
Keum Eun Don is a popular Korean BBQ restaurant from Seoul, visited by Korean celebrities and K-pop idols like LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha, actress Kang So-ra, and members of ENHYPHEN.
The restaurant in Korea has built a steady following for its quality Duroc pork and Iberico pork. At the Singapore outlet in Hillview, you can get cuts like Pork Collar ($27/180g) and Pork Jowl ($28/180g).
They also offer a three-day marinated Woodae Galbi ($79+) and House Soy Beef Belly ($27+/180g).
Check our full review of Keum Eun Don.
Gwangjang Gaon
Gwangjang Gaon is a popular Korean restaurant visited by celebrities like Lee Jung Jae and Han So Hee. They specialise in traditional, classic Korean cuisine.
Located in Jewel Changi Airport, this restaurant offers heritage Korean dishes such as bibimbap, mandu, and gomduk (beef soup).
Specialities include the Gaon Galbi ($69.90), which pairs beef ribs with a side of spicy spring onions, and Deulgireuym Makguksu ($21.90), a refreshing bowl of perilla oil noodles.
Read more our full review of Gwangjang Gaon.
GOPIZZA
GOPIZZA is a Korean pizza chain offering quality pizzas that are convenient and fuss-free.
With over 10 topping combinations, they have solo-friendly pizza options from $10 that are ready within minutes thanks to their patented oven technology.
They have outlets in Suntec City, Lazada One and Plaza Singapura.
Korean Coffee Chains That Are From Korea
Koreans love bread, cakes and coffee, so its no surprise there are many bakery-cafe brands!
Check out these four Korean coffee chains you can try in Singapore.
Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette is a brand synonymous with the Korean bakery scene, popular for its French-inspired, Korean-style breads, cakes and drinks.
Paris Baguette Singapore is halal-certified across its 24 outlets with signatures from Korea including the healthier PARAN LABEL and a special dine-in menu.
Compose Coffee
If you’ve been to Korea, you’ve definitely seen a Compose Coffee.
They are Korea’s number 1 takeout coffee brand, and they currently have three stores in Singapore – Suntec City, One Raffles Place, and Paya Lebar Quarter.
Compose Coffee offers Korean-style drinks, including a Busan Sea Salt Latte ($6.10) and K-Yuzu Berry Tea ($6.60).
Check out our full review of Compose Coffee.
Tous Les Jours
Tous Les Jours is a Korean-French bakery chain known for their fresh breads, pastries, and coffees.
With outlets in Northpoint City and at Bukit Pasoh, you can get their signature items like Double Cheese Pan Bread, K-Hotteok Bread, and Peanut Crumble Bread.
View the full Tous Les Jours menu here.
Dal.Komm
With over 100 outlets in Korea alone and 3 outlets in Singapore, Dal.Komm is a Korean coffee chain known for their coffee and colourful Korean drama-inspired interiors.
The Guoco Midtown outlet serves up speciality drinks, bingsu, and even savoury Korean-fusion dishes like Carbonara Tteokbokki ($19.90) and K-Bowl Braised Beef ($16.90).
If you’re looking for a cosy working spot, Dal.Komm is a good option!
Read our full review of Dal.Komm Playground.
Standard Bread
You might recognise Standard Bread from the viral social media videos, popular for its cottagecore aesthetics and freshly-baked bread.
The bakery cafe from Seoul landed in Singapore in 2025 at WEAVE Sentosa, replicating the signature electric interior and Singapore-exclusive bakes.
We enjoyed the warm and savoury Basil Tomato Bread ($13) and custard-y Pistachio French Toast ($22), which is a must-order.
Read our full review of Standard bread.
Nuldam Space
Nuldam Space is a lifestyle cafe from Korea, known for a special letter-writing service that lets you send a handwritten note to yourself one year in the future.
You can enjoy vegan menu items, like croissants (from $7.50), cakes (from $8.90) and drinks (from $7.70) while you write your letters.
With a cosy and breezy interior, Nuldam Space is the perfect spot for reflection and recharge time.
LOTTE Mart Express
LOTTE Mart Express in FairPrice offers a dazzling selection of Korean snacks and groceries from the famous LOTTE house brand.
While its not a full-fledged Korean restaurant, there is a hot food area with Korean street foods like Kimbap ($5.90) and a ramen-cooking machine with a ramen wall and various topping options.
Check out our full experience of LOTTE Mart Express.
Yoajung
Yoajung is a Korean frozen yoghurt chain which opened in Singapore at SCAPE in 2025.
They bring their original frozen yoghurt flavour ($3.50/Small, $5/Medium), which has a nice tart flavour, and you can customize it with their selection of over 20 toppings!
There’s options like fresh fruit (from $1.50), candy (from $1.50), and even mochi ($2). Their star topping is the Honeycomb ($7), which is super sweet and indulgent.
They also have an Acai (from $8) option, but we recommend getting the froyo instead.
Read about our Yoajung review.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Are there authentic Korean restaurants from Korea in Singapore?
Yes. You can find over 15 authentic Korean restaurants from Korea in Singapore, ranging from Korean coffee chains to Korean BBQ speciality restaurants.
- What Korean restaurant chains from Korea are in Singapore?
By our count, there are 20 direct-from-Korea restaurants in Singapore. Some popular brands include Paik’s Noodle, Paris Baguette and BHC Chicken.
- Is Korean food in Singapore authentic?
While authenticity is subjective, we feel you can get similar flavours from Korean restaurants in Singapore.
What Korean Brands Are In Singapore?
The number of Korean restaurant brands in Singapore continues to grow, it’s now easier to experience authentic Korean cuisine without travelling.
If you’re missing Korea or simply craving familiar flavours, these Korean brands in Singapore are worth adding to your list!
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