Established in 1965, Kelim Dakdoritang is a famous Korean spicy chicken hotpot chain with more than 50 outlets in South Korea and it has opened its first outlet in Singapore at Serangoon Gardens.

The speciality spicy chicken stew restaurant is brought in to Singapore by Lee Seongmin is the son of Kelim Dakdoritang’s founder.

Dakdoritang, or Korean spicy chicken stew, is a traditional Korean dish made by boiling chunks of chicken with potatoes, rice cakes vegetables, spices and gochujang. What makes Kelim Dakdoritang’s rendition different is the additional of a copious amount of chopped garlic and leek.

Kelim Dakdoritang serves their Korean spicy chicken stew in the form of a hotpot and you can choose to add on more toppings including rice cake, sausage, mushrooms, and quail eggs.

The Korean spicy chicken stew was actually not as spicy as it looked; it had the right amount of spice with a strong garlicky taste.

For carbs, you can choose from Kalguksu (Korean knife cut noodles), Udon, or Ramyeon.

End your meal with their Fried Rice (S$8), a typical Korean ‘dessert’. The staff will fry rice, seaweed, sesame oil, and kimchi with the remaining stew in the hotpot at your table.

This is definitely not the place to go on a first date. But if you love spicy Korean stews, check out Kelim Dakdoritang the next time you are in Serangoon Gardens.

Kelim Dakdoritang
14B Kensington Park Rd
Singapore 557265
Tel: +65 6241 4241

Tanjong Pagar—also known as Korea Town in Singapore—has no lack of Korean restaurants and you may be lost on where to start.

But if you are looking at an all-you-can-eat buffet option for K-BBQ, then Sin Manbok is one to go to. At S$29++per pax, you get unlimited portions of meat, two pieces of Korean fried chicken (for each diner) in your preferred flavour, a Korean stew to share, a side of tteokbokki and ramyeon, and another side of Korean pancake. Do note that the buffet option is only available during lunch.

At just S$29++ per person for lunch, you get quite a spread and despite the portions being relatively small, we were actually very stuffed from eating a bit of everything that is included in the buffet.

For the lunch buffet, you get unlimited portions of meat, two pieces of Korean fried chicken in your preferred flavour, a stew to share, a side of tteokbokki and ramyeon, and another side of Korean pancake. What did we say about being full from eating a bit of everything?

On the unlimited meat menu, there are marinated chicken, beef brisket, sliced pork belly and marinated pork short ribs.

Out of the four meat options, our favourite was the thinly sliced 2mm Pork Belly.

Each diner gets 2 pieces of Korean fried chicken and you can choose from seasoned chicken, soy chicken, fried chicken or a mixture of seasoned and soy chicken.

The restaurant will portion the stew according to the number of diners. We had the Kimchi Jjigae and it was full of flavours and very addictive.

Stir-fried tteokbokki with ramyeon.

Sin Manbok Korean BBQ Buffet
81 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Singapore 088502
Tel: +65 6221 7030

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CAF Clickafood—a new cafe by Boat Noodles and popular singer, Ang Juyang—has an off-the-menu Crab Omelette Fried Rice at only S$10.90!

The new family-friendly cafe at 339 Upper Paya Lebar Road (near to Lorong Ah Soo) features 5 different menus including Korean, Local, Western, Thai cuisine and drinks at reasonable prices. It is also a cloud kitchen concept that delivers islandwide.

The Crab Omelette Fried Rice (S$10.90) is available for a limited time period only and you won’t find it on the a la carte menu. You just have to ask the staff for the special Crab Omelette Fried Rice when you are placing your order. Do note that this dish is only available for dine-in, and not takeaway.

The omelette comes with huge chunks of crab meat and it sits atop a bed of fried rice.

Most of the dishes on CAF Clickafood’s menu are affordably priced from S$8.90 onwards.

You also have to try CAF Clickafood’s Thai Omelette Bomb (S$8.90)! It is one of the best Thai Omelettes we’ve had in Singapore.

339 Upper Paya Lebar Rd
Singapore 534953
Tel: +65 6970 5077

Don Dae Bak Korean BBQ along Kreta Ayer Road offers a Korean BBQ buffet with unlimited meats, sides and steamed eggs at only S$27.90++/pax on weekdays.

What we love most about Don Dae Bak Korean BBQ is that the Korean restaurant uses charcoal grill instead of the usual gasoline grill. That sure makes a lot of difference to our meats!

This small outlet is just like any usual Korean BBQ place—round communal tables that are surrounded by kimchi and side dishes (free flow), all your sauces and chilli, and loud Korean pop songs on repeat mode. They use beef and pork belly from USA and Australia, as well as chicken that is sourced locally.

Don Dae Bak’s Korean BBQ Buffet includes:

• Beef Bulogi
• Beef Brisket
• Pork Belly
• Spicy Pork Belly
• Shoulder Loin
• Marinated Shoulder Loin
• Marinated Chicken
• Spicy Marinated Chicken
• Korean sides
• Steamed eggs

Other than the meats, the Korean BBQ buffet also comes with six free-flow Korean sides and unlimited steamed eggs.

The cherry on top is the pocket around the grill, where egg custard is poured and steamed egg is made. It is so simple, yet nothing short of comforting; just like the great Korean BBQ meals we’ve had in Seoul, though more often than not, steamed egg is a free dish they offer to diners.

Don Dae Bak Korean BBQ Restaurant
35 Kreta Ayer Rd
Singapore 089000
Tel: +65 6226 1727
Weekday: S$27.90++/pax, weekend S$29.9++/pax

Known for serving affordable and authentic Korean dishes, Ajumma’s Korean Restaurant has closed down its original outlet at The Cathay recently and it has officially opened its new location at Bukit Panjang Plaza on 21 Dec 2021.

Ajumma’s is a casual Korean eatery where you can get Korea homestyle cooking minus the frills (and service charge).

Most of the dishes on Ajumma’s menu are affordably priced under S$10 and they include options such as Chicken Bulgogi, Bibimbap, Spicy Ramyeon, and House-Smoked Mackerel.

The Beef Bulgogi (S$10.50) set comes with plump white rice and an assortment of small side dishes. The marinated grilled beef was juicy and savoury, best eaten with rice to balance the saltiness.

The Kimchi Ramyeon (S$8.90+) has a generous portion of noodles, meat, tofu and vegetables.

The opening of Ajumma’s Korean Restaurant at Bukit Panjang Plaza is definitely great news for those who are staying in the west of Singapore.

Ajumma’s Korean Restaurant
1 Jelebu Road
#03-10A Bukit Panjang Plaza
Singapore 677743

There are few things as satisfying as a grill full of sizzling meat and we often find ourselves hankering for a cosy KBBQ session complete with banchan (Korean side dishes) and a spicy heap of kimchi.

Here are 9 Korean BBQ buffets in Singapore with prices starting from as low as S$14.90. All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ? Count us in!

Photo credit: 2D1N SOJU BANG

2D1N SOJU BANG

One of the oldest Korean BBQ restaurants in Singapore, 2D1N Soju Bang along Tanjong Pagar Road needs no introduction. It offers a Korean BBQ buffet at S$25.8++/pax which comes with well-marinated meat that it is known for. Do note that there is a time limit of 90 minutes for 2D1N Soju Bang’s Korean BBQ buffet.

For those of you who don’t have a big appetite, you can opt for the à la carte Korean BBQ menu.

Daily Korean BBQ Buffet S$25.8++

44/46 Tanjong Pagar Rd
Singapore 088467

DON DAE BAK KOREAN BBQ RESTAURANT

What we love most about Don Dae Bak Korean BBQ is that the restaurant uses charcoal grill instead of the usual gasoline grill. That sure makes a lot of difference to our meats!

This small outlet along Kreta Ayer is just like any usual Korean BBQ place—round communal tables that are surrounded by kimchi and pickles (free flow), all your sauces and chilli, and loud Korean pop songs on repeat mode.

At S$27.90+, don’t expect quality meat. However, what you’d get is a decent selection of meat such as Bulgogi, Marinated Beef, Beef Brisket, Pork Belly, Spicy Pork Belly, Shoulder Loin, Marinated Shoulder Loin, Marinated Chicken, and Spicy Marinated Chicken.

Weekday (Mon – Thu) BBQ Buffet S$27.90+
Weekend (Fri – Sun) BBQ Buffet S$29.90+

35 Kreta Ayer Rd
Singapore 089000
Tel: +65 6226 1727

I’M KIM KOREAN BBQ

Established in 2014, I’m Kim Korean BBQ is located near Dhoby Ghaut MRT and it is especially popular with students from SMU and SOTA due to their very wallet-friendly prices. Aside from their impressive selection of marinated meats, they also have side dishes as well as a salad bar. The place is perpetually crowded, so you may have to make a reservation in advance.

Lunch
Mon to Fri: S$14.90++
Sat, Sun & PH: S$24.90++

Dinner
Mon to Thu: S$24.90++
Fri, Sat, Sun & PH: S$25.90++

1 Zubir Said Drive, #01-04
School of The Arts
Singapore 227968
Tel: +65 6238 7218

I’M KIM JUNIOR

The sister restaurant of I’m Kim Korean BBQ, I’m Kim Junior at *SCAPE offers Korean BBQ and Army Stew Buffet. That’s right. You get to enjoy Army Stew Buffet on top of the Korean BBQ.

As for their barbecue, you can look forward to a pretty insane spread similar to the original I’m Kim outlet which includes a myriad of meats (pork belly, beef roll, bacon etc) and seafood that will undoubtedly leave you spoilt for choice.

Lunch
Mon to Fri: S$14.90++
Sat, Sun & PH: S$24.90++

Dinner
Mon to Thu: S$24.90++
Fri, Sat, Sun & PH: S$25.90++

2 Orchard Link
*Scape, #03-01
Singapore 237978
Tel: +65 6634 0420

K.COOK KOREAN BBQ 

For a good Korean BBQ buffet restaurant in town, head to K.Cook. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings, and the latter enhances your dining experience with its spacious seating arrangement and large ceiling fans. If you’re still feeling peckish, feel free to tuck into their range of side dishes such as chicken wings, Korean pancakes and more.

Lunch
Mon to Fri: S$16.90++
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: S$26.90++

Dinner
Mon To Thu: S$26.90++
Fri, Sat, Sun, Eve of PH, PH: S$28.90++

181 Orchard Road, #07-01
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6884 7282

MARU KOREAN BBQ 

Maru Korean BBQ is a no-frills Korean restaurant that is located along the stretch of Cheong Chin Nam Road. It is only a stone’s throw away from Beauty World MRT Station, so it is easily accessible too. Aside from having an extensive variety of meat glazed in a myriad of marinades, they also have free-flow seafood and vegetables.

If you’re too hungry to wait for your food to finish cooking, you can also tuck into cooked food such as Korean rice cakes and takoyaki balls while you watch your meat sizzle.

What’s great about Maru Korea BBQ is that they also don’t charge for GST, just service charge!

Lunch
Mon to Fri: S$15.90+
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: S$24.90+

Dinner
Mon To Thu: S$22.90+
Fri, Sat, Sun & PH: S$24.90+

16 Cheong Chin Nam Road
Singapore 599740
Tel: +65 8183 4939

Photo Credit: jor.jor.spamz

OPPA BBQ 

The brother brand of Ssikkek Korean BBQ, Oppa BBQ at JCube also offers cheap Korean BBQ buffet which comes with a selection of well-marinated meats. Pair it with their variety of delicious Korean sides for a legit experience.

Lunch
Mon to Fri: S$16++
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: S$26++

Dinner
Mon To Fri: S$26++
Sat, Sun & PH: S$26++

#03-10 JCube, 2 Jurong East Central 1
Singapore 609731
Tel: +65 6339 5841

SIN MANBOK

if you are looking at an all-you-can-eat buffet option for K-BBQ, then Sin Manbok is one to go to. At S$29++per pax, you get unlimited portions of meat, two pieces of Korean fried chicken (for each diner) in your preferred flavour, a Korean stew to share, a side of tteokbokki and ramyeon, and another side of Korean pancake. Do note that the buffet option is only available during lunch.

At just S$29++ per person for lunch, you get quite a spread and despite the portions being relatively small, we were actually very stuffed from eating a bit of everything that is included in the buffet.

Sin Manbok Korean BBQ Buffet
81 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Singapore 088502
Tel: +65 6221 7030

SSIKKEK KOREAN GRILL BBQ BUFFET 

Owned by 2D1N Soju Bang, Ssikkek Korean Grill BBQ Buffet is a cheap Korean BBQ buffet chain in Singapore which has been around for many years.

For those of you who have never been to Ssikkek BBQ, you can expect a variety of meat including Chicken Galbi, Chicken Sausage, Pork Belly, Smoked Bacon, Pork Collar, Pork Galbi, Beef Bulgogi, Beef Short Ribs—alongside vegetables, and Korean cooked food.

Lunch
Mon to Fri: S$15.8++
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: S$24++

Dinner
Mon To Fri: S$25.8++
Fri, Sat, Sun & PH: S$24++

291 New Bridge Road
#01-01 Oriental Plaza
Singapore 088756
Tel: +65 6225 6964

Staying home doesn’t have to be boring. We get it—you’re bummed about the dire situation we’re in now because of COVID-19 and you need a little pick-me-up. Fear not, Korean food always makes everything better.

We’ve picked out our 6 halal Korean restaurants and eateries in Singapore that offer food delivery. Now everyone can enjoy delicious halal Korean cuisine at home! And don’t worry, these halal Korean restaurants are scattered islandwide.

We hope this list of halal Korean food places will help battle your stay-home blues. Enjoy the Korean dishes while watching K-dramas on Netflix, listening to K-pop music, or watching Mukbang videos on YouTube.

TWO HANA

By the folks behind Seoul Garden, Two Hana opened its doors in Century Square back in 2018. They offer delectable Korean-Western fusion cuisine, blending the two cuisines together to create unique, standout dishes.

Their signatures are Spicy Haebi Seaweed Prawn Aglio Olio (from S$13.35), Striploin Bap (from S$18.55), and their bite-sized Kimchi Mac and Cheese (S$11.55).

Available on Foodpanda.

Two Hana
Century Square, #01-21
2 Tampines Central 5, 529509
Open daily: 11am – 9.30pm (timings may vary)

Photo Credit: NeNe Chicken

NENE CHICKEN

Chicken lovers, rejoice! NeNe Chicken is one of the more popular chains in Singapore selling halal Korean fried chicken. Besides fried chicken, they also serve pasta and bap burgers.

NeNe Chicken has 3 different locations scattered islandwide – in NEX, Bukit Panjang Plaza, and Bedok Mall. Get your fried chicken fix here and order the bundle meal (starting from S$39.90 for 4pax on Foodpanda) if you’re with your friends! If you’re ordering from Deliveroo, they offer S$12 deals for 10 pieces of tenders.

Available on GrabFood, Deliveroo, and Foodpanda.

NeNe Chicken
NEX
23 Serangoon Central #04-15/16
Singapore 556083
Open daily: 11am – 9.30pm (timings may vary)

Bedok Mall
311 New Upper Changi Road #02-02
Singapore 467360
Open daily: 11am – 9.30pm (timings may vary)

Bukit Panjang Plaza
1 Jelebu Road, Bukit Panjang Rd, #02-10
Singapore 677743
Open daily: 11am – 9.30pm (timings may vary)

OMOOMODON

This concept fuses both Korean and Japanese cuisine, creating a distinct taste that makes it stand out from the rest of the halal Korean places. Have a look at their tantalising menu on both Foodpanda and Deliveroo.

On their menu, you will find bento sets, donburi bowls, udon, and glass noodles, just to name a few. If you’re looking for a value-for-money meal, the Twin Combo costs S$23.87, and it consists of a Bulgogi and Karaage Bento, Teriyaki Chicken and Karaage Bento, Takoyaki, and 2 cans of coke. A satisfying meal for 2, if you ask us.

Available on Foodpanda and Deliveroo.

Omoomodon
The Star Vista #02-14/15
1 Vista Exchange Green
Singapore 138617
Open daily: 11.30am – 9pm (timings may vary)

Suntec City Mall, #02-606A
3 Temasek Boulevard
Singapore, 038983
Open daily: 11.30am – 9pm (timings may vary)

Kallang Wave Mall #01-40
1 Stadium Pl
Singapore 397628
Open daily: 11.30am – 9pm (timings may vary)

Market Square @ Downtown East E!Avenue #02-321
1 Pasir Ris Close
Singapore, 519599
Open daily: 11.30am – 9pm (timings may vary)

Photo Credit: Dosirak

DOSIRAK

A modern take on the traditional Korean bibimbap, Dosirak is looking to shake things up (literally!) with their healthy bibimbap pints. The ingredients and sauces are natural and made in-house, with every bibimbap under 500 calories, which is a win for the health-conscious.

You can make your own bibimbap at S$7.90 on Deliveroo, or pick from any of their pre-made choices. Their bestsellers include the Beef Bulgogi (S$9.90), Spicy Chicken (S$8.90), and Soy Sesame Chicken (S$8.90).

Available on Deliveroo and Foodpanda.

Dosirak
OUE Downtown, #01-44
6A Shenton Way
Singapore, 068815
Open daily: 11am – 7.45pm (timings may vary)

313@Somerset, #B2-15
313 Orchard Road
Singapore 238895
Open daily: 10am – 9.15pm (timings may vary)

HANOK BY MASIZZIM

Hanok by Masizzim was halal-certified earlier this year. Don’t confuse this eatery with its other branch, Masizzim, as Masizzim is not halal-certified. Fans of Masizzim will be happy to know that the halal menu offered at Hanok by Masizzim is very similar to the one in Masizzim.

The menu is extensive, ranging from their crowd-favourite galbi-jjim (Korean beef rib stew), to crispy Squid and Leek Pancakes (S$16.91), to fluffy Steamed Egg with Beef Stock (S$9.42).

Available on GrabFood, Deliveroo, and Foodpanda.

Hanok by Masizzim
Westgate, #01-07
3 Gateway Dr
Singapore 608532
Open daily: 11am – 10pm (timings may vary)

JINJJA CHICKEN

Jinjja Chicken is one of the best Korean fast-food available in Singapore for a quick seasoned chicken fix. Aside from delicious chicken, their gimbaps, noodles and bibimbaps are rather decent renditions from a fast-food chain. The best part is they’re Halal-certified for our Muslim friends to enjoy as well!

To place your orders, visit https://jinjja-chicken.oddle.me/en_SG/. Alternatively, they are available on GrabFood, Foodpanda and Deliveroo.