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

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

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.

Jangsu Korean BBQ is a humble Korean restaurant located in Serangoon and it is run by a Korean couple. The restaurant serves affordable and super yummy food and pride themselves in using 100% aged meats that are juicy, tender and fresh. You can also expect flavourful seasoned meats that have been marinated with their secret recipe there.

Serangoon is filled with a myriad of good food and this Korean restaurant adds to the list. Here’s why you have to be sure to visit this restaurant for an authentic Korean BBQ experience!

They offer 3 different type of BBQ sets that differ in the types of meat and marinade. We had Set C (S$54) that comes with Beef Sirloin, Soy Sauce Pork Shoulder, Pork Belly and Spicy Chicken, and it also includes complimentary Steamed Eggs and choice of soup (Kimchi Soup, Soybean Soup or Tofu Soup).

The Kimchi Soup was one of the better ones we’ve had in recent times as many places tend to water down their soup too much. It was so rich in flavour, not too sour, slightly spicy, and had chunks of tofu and pork belly.

The meat were all so tender. Even when the beef was left on the grill for a longer period of time, it did not get tough nor become a jaw-breaker.

The samgyeopsal (pork belly) was just cut to the right thickness and had a good ratio of meat to fat. The pork juices were well-retained which brought out the fragrance of the meat immensely. The burst of flavours made every bite so pleasant.

Some oyster mushrooms and onions were served alongside the meat, wrap them up in a lettuce wrap to add textures for a satisfying mouthful.

We have not tasted pork shoulder so tender that it was almost soft before. However, still with a good bite to it. It had a sweet taste that lingers on your tongue but nothing too overbearing! The lady boss told us that no sugar was added in this marinade, however we think it might have been honey that was used to bring out the sweet flavours.

The Spicy Chicken had just a teeny-weeny kick of spice, suitable even for those who cannot take spice.

A special mention for their amazing banchan (side dishes) – there were braised potatoes, oyster mushrooms, kimchi, beansprouts, tofu in soy sauce, oden and a salad. We always appreciate a Korean restaurant that’s generous with their banchan.

Perfect for small group gatherings and indulgent dinners, we highly recommend you guys to check this underrated place out for an authentic Korean food fare with your friends and family!

19 Teck Chye Terrace
Singapore 545725
Tel: +65 6289 4104
Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 11pm