Popular Korean BBQ restaurant, O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang has opened a new outlet in Serangoon Gardens.

Taking over the former unit vacated by 88 Seoul BBQ, O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang is the newest restaurant to open in the Serangoon Gardens enclave.

If you love Korean BBQ, you definitely need to check out O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang which is extremely popular and there’s always a long queue at their outlets in Tanjong Pagar.

Photo credit: O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang

For those of you who are new to O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang, go for their BBQ sets which comprise a good selection of meat and Korean stew.

On the menu you will find iberico pork, marinated galbi, sliced pork belly as well as the popular cuts for Korean BBQ. Apart from BBQ meat, they also have a huge selection of Korean dishes such as Korean stews, pancakes and noodles.

The new O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang outlet in Serangoon Gardens is a franchise and not by the original owner. You can also find O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang at other locations including three units in Tanjong Pagar as well as their original outlet n Bukit Timah along Cheong Chin Nam Rd opposite Beauty World.

O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang
68 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555964

Popular Korean BBQ restaurant, Wang Dae Bak has opened a new outlet in Holland Village. Located at level 2 of Holland Piazza, Wang Dae Bak Grill is the restaurant’s first outlet out of the central business district. They have three other outlets at Amoy Street and Cross Street.

For a quick and casual lunch, Wang Dae Bak Grill offers several set lunches starting from S$15. Options include Grilled Saba Set, Spicy Pork Belly with Vegetables Set and Pork Katsu Set.

We do recommend going for a good mixture of marinated and non-marinated meats to get a taste of their best offerings. If you cannot decide on the meats to get, go for their meat sets which come with a variety of meats. The KBBQ Prime Set (S$98) consists of US Prime Ribeye, Marinated Bone-in Prime Ribs, and Pork Tomohawk.

You can also get Wang Dae Bak’s signature dishes such as Spicy Pork Ribs Soup, Spicy Tofu Soup, Kimchi Stew with Pork Belly, Half Half Pancake.

Wang Dae Bak Grill
Holland Piazza #02-01, Singapore 277725

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

Located at the fourth level of Shaw Centre, 8 Korean BBQ—known for its signature Mangalitza pork—is a full-service restaurant with sleek industrial decor serves which serves as a great intimate setting for a meal with friends or family.

On our visit, we had the 8 Colours Set (S$98), the Yucha Makgeolli (S$35), and the Bibimbap Bingsu (S$28).

As their signature dish (which also inspired their restaurant name), the eponymous 8 Colours Set features eight thick slices of Hungarian Mangalitza pork which has been marinated with eight flavours that range from Wine—the lightest in taste, to Red Pepper Paste; the most flavourful of the lot.

We left the grilling in the good hands of our server while we relaxed and enjoyed the K-pop videos that graced the screens. Once the cooking completed, we were advised to start with the lightest in taste so as to ensure we truly enjoy the differences in taste.

The first thing that surprised us was the entire tenderness of the pork belly; including the pork fat. We were able to easily chew and taste the cut pieces without worry. It also helped that the meat maintained its juiciness, making it equally flavourful with or without the accompanying sauce.

Aside from Korean barbecued meats, they also serve up an array of delectable Korean favourites such as Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew), Kimchi Fried Rice and Bingsu!

To accompany our meats, we got the Yucha Makgeolli which had a tinge of fruitiness that offered a more refreshing taste than the traditional sparkling rice wine. As the drink comes as a slush, it would be good to order this when your meat is about done grilling!

For dessert, we had the Bibimbap Bingsu, which came with eight different ingredients to mix in with the ice. The only missing piece was the accompanying milk which was not needed as the finely shaved ice is produced together with the milk.

8 Korean BBQ
1 Scotts Road
#04-20/21
Shaw Centre
Singapore 228208
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest station: Orchard