Published: 13 November 2025. Last updated: 29 October 2026
Publisher’s note: This article was updated on 29 October 2026 to add Um Yong Baek’s third outlet at Suntec City and its two outlet-exclusive dinner dishes. Prices and opening hours have also been updated.
You probably recognise the name Um Yong Baek, the Korean restaurant in Telok Ayer famous for its dwaeji gukbap (pork bone soup). By night, all three outlets – Telok Ayer, Boon Tat Street and Suntec City – switch to charcoal Korean BBQ built around three-way aged pork, with sets from $84++ for two.
What Is Um Yong Baek?
Um Yong Baek is a Korean restaurant specialising in Korean pork bone soup with rice, a.k.a dwaeji gukbap. They have three outlets in Singapore: Boon Tat Street, Telok Ayer Street and Suntec City (opened October 2026). While dwaeji gukbap is the focus for lunch (11am to 3.30pm), it switches to charcoal Korean BBQ for dinner (5.30pm to 10pm).
We’ve featured them before, and theirs remains the best dwaeji gukbap we’ve had in Singapore. This time, we’re focusing on their dinner offering: charcoal K-BBQ.
The dinner menu focuses on one thing: pork. The pork goes through a three-way ageing process (water, dry and wet) to concentrate its flavour, then is sous-vided before it is grilled over charcoal.
What To Order At Um Yong Baek For Dinner
For dinner at Um Yong Baek, order a UYB Set, which combines pork collar, pork belly and Iberico pork jowl, and add the Meljorim anchovy sauce and a jjigae on the side. The UYB Set for 2 costs $84++ (470g) and the UYB Set for 3 costs $125++ (700g).
| Item | Price | What It Is |
| UYB Set for 2 | $84++ (470g) | Pork collar, pork belly and Iberico pork jowl, grilled over charcoal by the staff |
| UYB Set for 3 | $125++ (700g) | The same three cuts in a larger portion, enough for four of us |
| Tongmoksal Jumeokgogi (Pork Collar) | $29++ (150g) | Thick-cut, three-way aged collar, and our standout of the night |
| Ohgyeopsal (Pork Belly) | $28++ (150g) | Five-layer belly with the skin on, crisp outside and best eaten in a ssam |
| Soondubu Jjigae | $15++ | Seafood soft tofu stew that cuts through the grilled pork |
| Mul Makguksu | $16++ | Buckwheat noodles in a cold, slightly tangy beef broth, topped with large slices of pork |
UYB Set for 3 ($125++, 700g)
We tried the UYB Set for 3, which comfortably fed four of us. Everything was cooked for us, which we appreciated.
A standout had to be the pork collar. The thicker cuts were juicy and tender, especially with the smokiness from the charcoal.
Something we really liked is the many ways you can enjoy the meat. There are different sauces, wraps and accompaniments designed for each cut.
For the pork collar, our favourite combination was onion with doenjang-barley: crunchy, slightly sweet and savoury, with the juicy meat in the same bite.
Their five-layer pork belly also doesn’t miss, with a crisp exterior and juicy meat, and it is best enjoyed in a ssam. There wasn’t any unpleasant porkiness or gaminess either.
The pork jowl was leaner than the usual fatty cuts we’ve had, giving it a pleasant bite. This was dipped in a chilli sauce and topped with chilli, cutting through it with a spicy kick.
Ggakdook Deungsim ($60++/150g)
Um Yong Baek has only one beef cut: Ggakdook Deungsim, a diced Prime Angus ribeye. This was a leaner cut but kept a clean sweetness. While good, their pork cuts are still the reason to come.
Meljorim ($7++)
If you like seafood, we highly recommend adding the Meljorim. This Jeju-style anchovy sauce may start a bit pungent, but it adds an umami punch that lifts the meat.
Truffle Duxelles Mushrooms ($12++/8 pcs)
The Truffle Duxelles Yangsongi Gui fell flat for us. These are essentially truffle-stuffed mushrooms, but didn’t have much truffle taste. A 4-piece portion is also available for $7++.
Soondubu Jjigae and Doenjang Jjigae ($15++ each)
You must get the seafood Soondubu Jjigae or the beef-packed Doenjang Jjigae. Each was packed with meat and fillings in a rich, thick soup that cut through the grilled pork.
It’s not possible to pick a favourite between them, so it depends on your taste. Note that the Doenjang Jjigae is only on the dinner menu at Boon Tat Street and Telok Ayer Street, not at Suntec City.
Mul Makguksu ($16++)
The Mul Makguksu came in a generous portion with huge slices of pork. We liked the bite of the noodles and the refreshing, slightly tangy broth as a break between the heavier dishes.
What’s At Um Yong Baek Suntec City?
Um Yong Baek’s Suntec City outlet has two dinner dishes you won’t find at Boon Tat Street or Telok Ayer Street: the Kkot-ge Ramyeon ($15++), a spicy whole-crab ramyeon, and the Haemul Naembibab ($10++), pot-cooked rice topped with seafood.
Kkot-ge Ramyeon ($15++)
This spicy ramyeon comes with a whole crab. It had a satisfying kick and a rich, seafood-forward broth, though the crab didn’t have much meat and was hard to eat.
Haemul Naembibab ($10++)
This is rice cooked in a pot and topped with seafood, served with soy sauce and seaweed on the side to eat together. The rice had a great bite, and the seafood made it hearty and comforting. It’s best paired with the soy sauce and seaweed.
Is Um Yong Baek Worth It?
Yes, if you’re after pork-focused Korean BBQ. The three-way aged pork collar and belly are the highlights, and having the staff grill everything makes for an easy group dinner. The truffle mushrooms are the one item we’d skip.
Um Yong Baek (Dinner): Key Information
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Korean BBQ (dinner), dwaeji gukbap (lunch) |
| Outlets | Boon Tat Street: 27 Boon Tat Street, #01, Singapore 069623. Tel: +65 8843 5968Telok Ayer Street: 80/82 Telok Ayer Street, #01, Singapore 048466. Tel: +65 8479 1360Suntec City: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-641/642, Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983. Tel: +65 8962 1335 |
| Nearest MRT | Telok Ayer (Boon Tat and Telok Ayer); Promenade or Esplanade (Suntec City) |
| Price | UYB Set for 2 $84++ (470g), UYB Set for 3 $125++ (700g), cuts from $28++ per 150g |
| What to order | Pork collar, pork belly, Meljorim, Soondubu Jjigae, Kkot-ge Ramyeon (Suntec City only) |
| Best for | Group dinners of two to four |
| KBBQ hours | 5.30pm to 10pm, last order 9pm |
Reservations and queue numbers for each outlet are available on Um Yong Baek’s website.
Frequently Asked Questions About Um Yong Baek
Where are Um Yong Baek’s outlets in Singapore?
Um Yong Baek has three outlets: 27 Boon Tat Street, 80/82 Telok Ayer Street and Suntec City Mall (3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-641/642). All three serve dwaeji gukbap at lunch and charcoal Korean BBQ at dinner, and the Suntec City outlet has two extra dinner dishes, the Kkot-ge Ramyeon and Haemul Naembibab.
How much does Korean BBQ at Um Yong Baek cost?
The UYB Set for 2 costs $84++ for 470g of pork collar, belly and jowl, and the UYB Set for 3 costs $125++ for 700g, which comfortably fed four of us. À la carte pork cuts start from $28++ per 150g, and the only beef cut, a Prime Angus ribeye, is $60++ per 150g.
What time is Korean BBQ available at Um Yong Baek?
Korean BBQ at Um Yong Baek is served at dinner only, from 5.30pm to 10pm, with last orders at 9pm. At lunch, from 11am to 3.30pm, all three outlets serve dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) instead, so plan a dinner visit if you want the grilled pork.
How do I make a reservation at Um Yong Baek?
Reservations and queue numbers for the Boon Tat Street, Telok Ayer Street and Suntec City outlets are handled through the links on Um Yong Baek’s website. Each outlet also has its own phone number: +65 8843 5968 for Boon Tat, +65 8479 1360 for Telok Ayer and +65 8962 1335 for Suntec City.
What is three-way aged pork?
Three-way aged pork is pork that goes through water ageing, dry ageing and wet ageing to concentrate its flavour. At Um Yong Baek, the aged pork is then sous-vided and grilled over charcoal by the staff, and served with Jeju-style sides such as the Meljorim anchovy sauce.
What should I order at Um Yong Baek Suntec City?
Start with a UYB Set and the pork collar, then add the Suntec City-only Kkot-ge Ramyeon ($15++) if you like spicy, seafood-forward broth. The Haemul Naembibab ($10++), pot-cooked rice with seafood, is a hearty side best eaten with its soy sauce and seaweed.
*This article is based on a media-tasting event, but all opinions expressed about the food are entirely our own.
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