13 best Korean BBQ buffets in Singapore (from $18)

I just started watching Take a Hike on Netflix, a Korean variety show about four celebs new to hiking, who then go on to scale some of the country's popular mountains. Beyond just beautiful mountain scenery, what had me captivated was how they showed the Korean barbeque they had after the hike-close up shots of the meat and the sizzling sound of the grill!

Well, there's certainly no shortage of Korean restaurants in Singapore, including some of the best Korean barbeque buffets. Here are some of our picks.

All prices above are before nine per cent GST and 10 per cent service charge.

A budget-friendly hidden gem providing an unpretentious all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ feast with zero hidden surcharges, featuring marinated pork belly, beef slices, fresh squid, prawns, hot cooked appetisers like gyoza and fried chicken, banchan, and free-flow drinks, with buffet prices from $18.00 nett! Yup, no GST or service charge, it's the cheapest of the lot.

• Address: ITE College Central, 2 Ang Mo Kio Drive, Blk F, #02-09, Singapore 567720
• Phone: (+65) 6555 1696
• Website: https://www.tengshengkoreanbbq.com

I'm Kim Korean BBQ

A vibrant K-pop-themed buffet restaurant offering an extensive selection of free-flow marinated meats, seafood, soups, fresh vegetables, cooked dishes, and signature Korean fried wings, with buffet prices from $18.90++.

• Address: 1 Zubir Said Drive, #01-04 School of The Arts, Singapore 227968
• Phone: (+65) 6238 7218
• Website: https://kingdomfood.sg/im-kim-korean-bbq/

Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot

Also by the same company behind I'm Kim, is Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot, a popular Halal-certified Korean BBQ and hotpot establishment. It offers over 60 varieties of quality marinated meats, fresh seafood, hotpot ingredients, and prepared Korean delicacies, with buffet prices from $18.90++.

There are three outlets and prices are different for two of them. It occasionally runs promos for adults and students, so check the socials.

• Address: Grantral Mall (Clementi) / NTUC Income Tampines Junction / Junction 10 (Woodlands)
• Phone: +65 6261 1936 / 626 04247 / 6235 7995
• Website: https://kingdomfood.sg/captain-kim-korean-bbq-hotpot/

Olle Korean BBQ & Shabu Shabu

A casual venue at Upper Bukit Timah, Olle offers all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot shabu shabu buffet, featuring free-flow marinated meats, seafood, and fresh garden vegetables, with buffet prices from $20.

• Address: 16A Cheong Chin Nam Rd (olle), Singapore 599740
• Phone: (+65) 8183 4939
• Website: https://www.instagram.com/olle_sg/?hl=en

K.COOK Korean BBQ Buffet

A value-for-money, casual dining spot featuring unlimited marinated pork, beef, chicken, seafood, traditional banchan, cooked dishes like japchae and kimchi pancakes, and soft-serve ice cream, with buffet prices for the BBQ from $20.90++.

If your child is below 1m, they get to dine for free!

• Address: 181 Orchard Road, #07-01 Orchard Central, Singapore 238896 / 11 Bidadari Park Drive, Mall, #02-49/50 The Woodleigh, 367803
• Phone: (+65) 6884 7282 / 6322 3392
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/kcooksg/

Muhan Sikdang

An all-you-can-eat Korean hotpot and bibimbap buffet venue serving rich soup bases, free-flow fresh meats, seafood, made-to-order bibimbap bowls, and fried side dishes, with buffet prices from $20.90++.

All prices are valid for weekdays. Dining on weekends and public holidays comes with a $3 surcharge.

Students get $3 off these prices from Monday to Friday.

• Address: Jurong West Central 2, #03-34 Jurong Point, Singapore 648886
• Phone: (+65) 6792 0150
• Website: https://www.instagram.com/muhansikdangsg

Danji Korean BBQ Buffet

A family-run Korean restaurant offering authentic tabletop BBQ buffet spreads including marinated pork belly, beef brisket, LA galbi, free-flow banchan, cooked snacks, and hot soups, with buffet prices from $23++.

It also offers weekday lunch sets from $14++ - $18++.

• Address: 350 Tanjong Katong Rd, Singapore 437116 (Previously at Chinatown Point)
• Phone: (+65) 6694 9566
• Website: https://www.instagram.com/danji_kbbq

Gogi Buffet Korean BBQ

An affordable Korean BBQ buffet location in Tanjong Pagar and upper Thomson providing over 50 free-flow items, including premium marinated pork belly, beef cuts, seafood, and homemade banchan, with buffet prices from $23.00++.

• Address: 22 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088445 / 263 Upper Thomson Road, Soo Chow Garden Rd, 574390
• Phone: (+65) 6531 0677 / 6592 2988
• Website: https://www.instagram.com/gogibuffetkoreanbbq

Gangnam Story Korean Steamboat & BBQ Buffet

A popular spot conveniently located in Orchard Central offering a dual Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet spread, featuring free-flow fresh seafood like salmon, scallops, crayfish and crabs, marinated pork collar, beef cuts, and a wide variety of banchan, with buffet prices from $27.90++.

• Address: 181 Orchard Rd, #08-04/05 Central, Orchard, Singapore 238896
• Phone: (+65) 8799 6061
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/GangnamStory/

SSAK3 Korean BBQ Bistro

Located centrally at Bras Basah Complex, this casual eatery serves up a popular Korean BBQ buffet featuring free-flow Duroc honeycomb pork belly, marinated beef short plate, pork collar, and unlimited banchan, with buffet prices from $29.90++. Also, you can use CDC vouchers here!

• Address: 231 Bain Street, #02-01 Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231
• Phone: (+65) 6336 4476
• Website: https://www.instagram.com/ssak3_brasbasah/?hl=en

Don Dae Bak

Renowned for authentic charcoal-grilled meats, this bustling eatery offers an all-you-can-eat (within 90 mins) Korean BBQ buffet featuring high-quality black pork belly, beef brisket, melted corn cheese, and traditional side dishes, with buffet prices from $34.90++. And it opens till 5am, so you know where to go for supper.

• Address: Chinatown Point, 35 Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 089000
• Phone: (+65) 62261727
• Website: https://www.dondaebak.com/

Ju Shin Jung Korean Restaurant

A long-standing Korean eatery, Ju Shin Jung offers set menus as well as unlimited BBQ options with eight types of charcoal BBQ meats. For the pork lovers, you can go for the Premium Pork BBQ menu for $10 more with three types of premium BBQ pork in addition to all the other dishes available.

• Address: 101 Seletar Club Road, Seletar Country Club Level 2, Singapore 798273 / 45/46 Circular Road Singapore 049400
• Phone: (+65) 6464 0872 / 6235 2067
• Website: https://www.jushinjung.com.sg/

Seoul Restaurant

Located inside Conrad Singapore Orchard, this upscale dining venue and longstanding institution since 1997 serves an extensive authentic Korean BBQ buffet with more than 40 items including free-flow prime cuts of beef, samgyeobsal (delicious pork belly), and traditional stews, with buffet prices from $49.00++.

Unfortunately, their kid's pricing goes by height so if you have a tall kid, you're out of luck.

• Address: 1 Cuscaden Road, #03-02 Conrad Singapore Orchard, Singapore 249715
• Phone: (+65) 63388548
• Website: https://www.seoul.com.sg/

Best credit cards for dining out in Singapore

If you've reached the end of this article, congrats! We hope this has stimulated your appetite — I definitely got hungry while compiling this.

To make the most out of your Korean barbeque experience, make sure you use the best dining credit card that gives you the most rebates. Being rewarded for eating is double the satisfaction.

OCBC 365 Credit Card

For those who regularly eat out at restaurants, the OCBC 365 Credit Card should be on top of your list with 5 per cent cashback on dining. Just make sure you spend at least $800 on it each month to be eligible

HSBC Revolution Credit Card

Instead of direct cashback, the HSBC Revolution Credit Card lets you earn reward points on top of your spending. For every $1 spent, you get up to 20X points, which is also equivalent to 8 miles. So if you're a miles chaser and eat out, this card may be the one for you.

Citi Cash Back+ Card

The Citi Cash Back+ Card is for those who prefer getting their cashback in a more fuss-free manner. It offers 1.6 per cent cash back on eligible dining categories, as well as other types of spending.

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