Last updated: 26 October 2026
Publisher’s note: This article was updated on 26 October 2026. Kreams Beer, Seoulizm, SURA Korean Restaurant, ANJU, Mul Gogi Korean BBQ and Busan Korean Sashimi & Seafood Restaurant have been removed as they have closed. The Gogijip has moved into Hansik Dining Collective on Tras Street. We have also added spots we have reviewed since this guide was first published, and updated addresses and prices.
When you think about Korean food in Singapore, Tanjong Pagar is likely one of the first areas that comes to mind. Most of its Korean restaurants sit within a few streets of each other along Tanjong Pagar Road, Tras Street and Peck Seah Street, a short walk from Tanjong Pagar and Maxwell MRT stations.
This guide covers 13 places for Korean food in Tanjong Pagar that we have tried, from Korean BBQ, Korean seafood and Korean-inspired drinks and coffee.
Korean Restaurants in Tanjong Pagar at a Glance
| Restaurant | Known For | Price (as last reported) | Street |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansik Dining Collective | Six Korean concepts, open 24 hours on level one | Gukbap from $25, KBBQ from $30, Fried chicken from $25/8 pcs (Oct 2026) | Tras Street |
| MiMi Korean BBQ | Unlimited KBBQ buffet | Buffet from $32.50 (Oct 2026) | Peck Seah Street |
| Sinmanbok Neil Road | KBBQ buffet | Korean BBQ buffet at $33++ per pax (Oct 2026) | Neil Road |
| Charim Korean BBQ | KBBQ, Raw marinated crab | KBBQ sets from $78++ for 2 pax, soy-marinated crabs from $48++ (Oct 2026) | Tanjong Pagar Road |
| JANCHI | Marinated raw seafood platter | Marinated seafood options from $45, meat stews from $59 | Craig Road |
| Itaewon Jjajang | Jjajangmyeon, jjamppong and tangsuyuk | Jjajangmyeon $15++ (Oct 2026) | Peck Seah Street |
| Obongzip | Spicy stir-fried octopus and pork belly bossam | Octopus $55 for 2 (Jan 2026) | Tanjong Pagar Road |
| Jeju Sanghoe | Jeju-style black pork dishes | Gogi-Gukbap $23, Pork Noodles $22 (Oct 2026) | Tras Street |
| Dolpan Hwajoo | Busan-style stone-pan stews | Stews from $44 (Sep 2026) | Tanjong Pagar Road |
| JJAN! | Modern Korean dishes | Sharing plates from $17++,mains from $21++ | Craig Road (Opening soon, Nov 2026) |
| Ko Ryo Jeong Restaurant | Classic Korean dishes | Noodles and stews from $13.90 (Oct 2026) | International Plaza, Anson Road |
| BOP (Bartenders of Pony) | Korean-inspired cocktails and fried chicken | Cocktails $23 (Jan 2026) | Tras Street |
| Visitors | Korean-style cafe | Lattes from $7 (May 2026) | Tanjong Pagar Plaza |
What Are the Best Korean BBQ Restaurants in Tanjong Pagar?
The best Korean BBQ restaurants in Tanjong Pagar include MiMi Korean BBQ with its value-for-money $33 KBBQ buffet and Go Gi Jip at Hansik Dining Collective on Tras Street, which is open 24 hours. Both are within walking distance of Tanjong Pagar MRT.
Hansik Dining Collective (Go Gi Jip)
- Address: 33 Tras Street, Singapore 078973
- Opening hours: 24 hours
- What to order: Bulgogi Jeongol, Kimchi Cheese Pancake, Korean fried chicken
- Price: Dwaeji Gukbap $25, Bulgogi Jeongol $65 for 500g, Ganjang Gejang $85
Hansik Dining Collective puts six Korean concepts under one roof on Tras Street. Level one is open 24 hours and houses Go Gi Jip for Korean BBQ, Halmae Gukbap for traditional soups and Hanyang Bulgogi. Level two, open until 2am, has Kko Kko Na Ra for Korean fried chicken and two bars.
Go Gi Jip was previously The Gogijip on Tanjong Pagar Road, known for black pork and ganjang gejang (soy-marinated raw crab). If you’re looking for variety and accessibility, Hansik Dining Collective is the place to go.
Read our Hansik Dining Collective review or our earlier review of The Gogijip.
MiMi Korean BBQ Restaurant
- Address: 2 Peck Seah Street, #01-01 Air View Building, Singapore 079305
- Opening hours: Mon-Thu & Sun, 11.30am-3pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm. Fri & Sat, 11.30am-3pm, 5.30pm-11pm
- What to order: Unlimited buffet with pork belly, beef short plate and spicy pork bulgogi
- Price: Buffet from $32.50++
Here are three words that, when paired together, create magic: unlimited BBQ buffet. MiMi Korean BBQ Restaurant offers both à la carte and buffet options at a fair price.
The buffet meats include pork belly, beef short plate and spicy pork bulgogi. If you want something other than BBQ, try the Beef & Vegetables Cypress Steamer, which brings out the natural sweetness of the ingredients.
Read our full MiMi Korean BBQ review.
Sinmanbok Neil Road
- Address: 116 Neil Rd, Singapore 088853
- Opening hours: Daily, 6pm-6am
- What to order: KBBQ buffet with unlimited pork, stews, pancakes and more
- Price: 90-minute KBBQ buffet from $33++ per person
Sinmanbok is now situated in Neil Road, offering a value-for-money 90-minute Korean BBQ buffet at only $33++ per pax. The buffet deal includes their meats, and even sides like steamed egg, pancake and fried chicken.
Read our earlier Sin Manbok review.
Editor’s note: Our previous review of Sinmanbok was only for their lunch sets, which are no longer available.
Charim Korean BBQ
- Address: 65 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Singapore 088486
- Opening hours: Tue-Fri, 11.30am-3pm, 5pm-12am. Sat & Sun, 11.30am-12am. Closed on Monday.
- What to order: Pork KBBQ, raw marinated crabs
- Price: Pork Korean BBQ sets from $78++ for 2 pax, Raw soy-marinated crab from $48++
Run by a Korean mother-daughter duo, Charim Korean BBQ offers a quintessential Korean BBQ experience with a variety of classic meat cuts. What makes them stand out is their housemade raw soy-marinated crab and trendy Korean BBQ offerings, including butter-coated pork belly and leek-pork set!
Read our Charim Korean BBQ review.
Where Can I Eat Korean Seafood and Sashimi in Tanjong Pagar?
JANCHI
- Address: 4 Craig Road, Singapore 089664
- Operating hours: Daily, 11am-3pm, 5pm-10.30pm
- What to order: Marinated Raw Seafood Platter, Soy Sauce Marinated Crab, Seoul Mountain Bulgogi Set
- Price: Marinated Raw Seafood Platter ($148), lunch sets from $18
JANCHI is a lively Korean restaurant on Craig Road built around marinated raw seafood. The seafood was well marinated without any fishiness, and the soy-marinated crab was the highlight.
While their platters are pricey, JANCHI is one of the few restaurants that specialise in Korean-style marinated seafood. They also offer hearty meat stews if you don’t fancy seafood.
Read our JANCHI review.
What Are Some Non-KBBQ Korean Restaurants In Tanjong Pagar?
Beyond BBQ, Tanjong Pagar has Itaewon Jjajang for Korean-Chinese jjajangmyeon, Obongzip for spicy stir-fried octopus, Jeju Sanghoe for Jeju-style pork dishes, Dolpan Hwajoo for Busan-style stone-pan stews and Ko Ryo Jeong Takeaway for banchan to go.
Itaewon Jjajang
- Address: 64 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079325
- Opening hours: Tue-Sun, 11.30am-4pm, 5pm-11pm. Closed on Monday.
- What to order: Jjajangmyeon, Jjamppong, Tangsuyuk
- Price: Soybean Sauce Noodles (jjajangmyeon, from $15), sets from $55
No Korean food guide is complete without a restaurant specialising in jjajangmyeon, and Itaewon Jjajang is one of them.
It serves a hearty menu of Jjajangmyeon, Jjamppong and Tangsuyuk, including set menus for sharing. One of our highlights was the Jjamppong, which was packed with ingredients.
Read our full Itaewon Jjajang review, or see more places for jjajangmyeon in Singapore.
Obongzip
- Address: 77 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01, Singapore 088498
- Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 11.30am-3pm, 5pm-12am. Sat & Sun, 11.30am-12am
- What to order: Fire-Grilled Octopus, Pork Belly Bossam, Seaweed Flake Rice
- Price: Fire-Grilled Octopus ($55 for 2), sets for one from $25
Obongzip (오봉집) is a brand from Korea specialising in spicy stir-fried octopus. The octopus is fried over high heat in a spicy, punchy sauce, making it addictive with their Seaweed Flake Rice.
They are also famous for their large deep-fried Injeolmi rice cake, with its stretchy mochi-like center. Obongzip is best shared amongst groups of 3 to 4, with generous portion sizes.
Read our Obongzip review.
Jeju Sanghoe
- Address: 74 Tras Street, Singapore 079013
- Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 11.30am-3pm, 5.30pm-10pm. Sat & Sun, 11.30am-10pm
- What to order: Halla Mountain Braised Pork Spare Ribs, Gogi-Gukbap, Black Pork Belly BBQ
- Price: Dombae Gogi Guksu (pork noodles, $22), Abalone Porridge ($28), Mt. Halla Braised Pork Ribs ($79)
Jeju Sanghoe serves Jeju cuisine built around hearty black pork dishes like the simple but comforting Dombae Guksu with a rich pork broth and abalone porridge.
The Halla Mountain Braised Pork Spare Ribs are perfect for sharing, piled high in a rich, garlicky soup with tender meat.
Read our Jeju Sanghoe review.
Dolpan Hwajoo
- Address: 99 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088520
- Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am-11pm
- What to order: Rosé Daechang Dakbal, Nakgopsae, strawberry makgeolli
- Price: Rosé Daechang Dakbal ($46), Nakgopsae ($52), flavoured makgeolli $22 to $23
Dolpan Hwajoo comes from Busan, where its main branch is in Seomyeon. The menu centres on shareable stone-pan stews, built around offal such as nakgopsae, gopchang and daechang.
The Rosé Daechang Dakbal was the standout, with a creamy sauce and no gaminess, and the strawberry makgeolli was our pick of the drinks.
Read our Dolpan Hwajoo review.
JJAN!
- Address: 45 Craig Rd, Singapore 089683
- Opening hours: Opening soon on 9 November 2026
- What to order: Makgeolli, sharing plates
- Price: Yukhoe ($36), Pork Gukbap ($21), Beef Tongue ($58)
Named after the colloquial Korean phrase for ‘cheers’, JJAN! is a modern Korean restaurant focusing on elevating classic Korean plates designed for drinks. Think beef tartare with seaweed chips, seafood pancake with squid salad and even binchotan-grilled beef tongue – all paird alongside their curated Korean alcohol selection.
JJAN! is officially opening on 9 November 2026.
Ko Ryo Jeong Restaurant
- Address: 10 Anson Rd, #02-59 International Plaza, Singapore 079903
- Opening hours: Daily, 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
- What to order: Korean stews, soups and rice from $13.90
- Price: Noodles and stews from $13.90, lunch sets from $21.90
Ko Ryo Jeong is a fuss-free, sit-down Korean restaurant serving classic homey dishes like Kimchi Jiggae, Samgyetang and Kimchi fried rice.
They also have a takeaway kiosk selling banchan and hot dishes There are over 10 options, including kimchi, seasoned anchovies and cuttlefish.
Read our Ko Ryo Jeong Takeaway review.
Where Can I Get Korean Drinks and Coffee in Tanjong Pagar?
For Korean drinks in Tanjong Pagar, BOP (Bartenders of Pony) serves Korean-inspired cocktails until 1am or 2am. For coffee, Visitors at Tanjong Pagar Plaza is a Seoul-style cafe that opens at 8am.
BOP (Bartenders of Pony)
- Address: 76 Tras Street, Singapore 079015
- Opening hours: Tue-Thu & Sun, 6pm-1am. Fri & Sat, 6pm-2am. Closed on Monday.
- What to order: Perilla Smash, Dalgona Iced Coffee, Crispy Fried Chicken with Iced Somaek
- Price: Cocktails ($23), Iced Somaek ($16), Yukgaejang K-Cup Ramyeon ($14)
BOP is a Korean-focused cocktail bar by the team behind Jigger & Pony. The Perilla Smash was our top drink, with the Dalgona Iced Coffee a close second. Aside from their drinks, their food menu was equally impressive, with a crisp Fried Chicken and must-try Yukgaejang K-Cup Ramyeon with perilla leaves and pulled pork.
Read our BOP (Bartenders of Pony) review.
Visitors
- Address: 7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #01-106, Singapore 081007
- Opening hours: Daily, 8am-10pm
- What to order: Visitors Cream Latte, Brulee Milk Tea, Black Sesame Basque Cheesecake
- Price: Visitors Cream Latte ($8), Black Sesame Basque Cheesecake ($11)
Visitors is a clean, minimal Korean cafe that feels close to the cafes in Seoul. Their coffees are the reason to come, with flavours like Black Sesame and Ube. Their food menu revolves around sandwiches and brunch platters that are good for slow mornings and conversations.
Read our Visitors review.
Korean Food in Tanjong Pagar
Within a few streets, Tanjong Pagar covers most Korean food cravings, from Korean BBQ buffets to raw crab, spicy octopus, Jeju black pork and a late-night cocktail bar.
For more options across Singapore, see our guide to Korean BBQ restaurants in Singapore, our list of Korean restaurants that aren’t Korean BBQ, and our picks for Korean fried chicken restaurants in Singapore.
Frequently Asked Questions About Korean Food in Tanjong Pagar
What is the best Korean food in Tanjong Pagar?
It depends on what you are craving. For Korean BBQ, Sinmanbok has a bang-for-your-buck K-BBQ buffet. For seafood, JANCHI’s soy-marinated crab was our highlight. Beyond BBQ, try the jjajangmyeon at Itaewon Jjajang, the spicy octopus and pork belly bossam at Obongzip, or the Halla Mountain pork ribs at Jeju Sanghoe.
Are there Korean BBQ buffets in Tanjong Pagar?
Yes. MiMi Korean BBQ Restaurant on Peck Seah Street was reported at $32.50++ per person in October 2026, and Sinmanbok on Neil Road was reported at $33++ per person for its buffets in October 2026. Prices can change, so check with the restaurant before you go.
Is there 24 hours Korean food in Tanjong Pagar?
Level one of Hansik Dining Collective on Tras Street is open 24 hours, with Korean BBQ, gukbap and bulgogi, and its level two is open until 2am. BOP (Bartenders of Pony), also on Tras Street, serves Korean-inspired cocktails and fried chicken until 1am, or 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Where can I get affordable Korean food in Tanjong Pagar?
Itaewon Jjajang’s jjajangmyeon is priced at $15++ and Obongzip offers sets for one from $25. JANCHI’s lunch sets started from $18 and Halmae Gukbap at Hansik Dining Collective serves gukbap from $25.
Where can I get Korean fried chicken in Tanjong Pagar?
Hansik Dining Collective at 33 Tras Street has Kko Kko Na Ra, a Korean fried chicken concept on its second floor. BOP (Bartenders of Pony) at 76 Tras Street serves Crispy Fried Chicken for $18, which pairs well with its Iced Somaek.
Which restaurants in Tanjong Pagar serve ganjang gejang (soy-marinated raw crab)?
JANCHI on Craig Road serves Soy Sauce Marinated Crab and a marinated raw seafood platter, and the crab was our highlight there. Go Gi Jip at Hansik Dining Collective also serves Ganjang Gejang ($85) though we found it too salty.
Is there a Korean cafe in Tanjong Pagar?
Yes. Visitors at 7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza is a Seoul-style Korean cafe open daily from 8am to 10pm. Its Visitors Cream Latte ($8, iced only), Brulee Milk Tea and Black Sesame Basque Cheesecake are the items to order. It gets crowded from 11am, so mornings are quieter.
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