11 Best Korean BBQ (Singapore): Top Places for a Satisfying Grilled Meat Fix

With the growing interest in Korean pop culture, people in most parts of the world are craving to have a taste of authentic Korean dishes. In Singapore, the mix and matching style K-BBQ, locally known in Korea as Gogi-Gui, has become one of the most trendy and hip ways to dine. 

A Delicious History

Tracing back to the Goguryeo era, what people know now as Bulgogi or marinated grilled beef, was a simple pre-salted skewered meat dish called Maekjok. The people who lived in the said era are called Maek, while Jeok means skewer. Through different eras in the history of Korea, the meat dish has also evolved into different names, varieties, and styles. 

It became Seoryamyeok at some point, a brothy marinated beef soaked in cold water. Later on, in the Joseon era, the meat dish became a royal meal called Neobiani – a dish made from thick, flat, and wide slices of meat grilled over a charcoal fire. 

What is Banchan?

Koreans believe that the rise of Buddhism during the mid-three Kingdom period that led to the banning of meat played a huge role in the rise of vegetable-based dishes in Korean culture. The ban ended during the Mongol invasion, but six centuries of vegetarian culture remained to be a major part of Korean cuisine. Although controversial for some, Korea’s rich and meaningful history gave birth to a festive yet healthy way of eating grilled meats.

In recent times, whether it has kimchi, spring onion pancake, ssamjang (spicy sauce), steamed egg, or fishcakes, the Korean BBQ meal isn’t complete without a “banchan” or a set of side dishes to compliment your Bulgogi, Samgyeopsal, or Dak Bulgogi

Price Range
Lunch BBQ Set A: $68
Lunch BBQ Set B: $$79
Lunch BBQ Set C: $79
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Although Nanta Korean BBQ positions itself as a restaurant that offers a modern Korean culinary experience, the traditional way of grilling meats is still on top of their priority. Aside from their pork shoulder marinated to perfection, this restaurant is remembered for their Kimchi-jjigae. Packed with chewy slices of beef, mushrooms, spam, vegetables, and sausages, the rich and flavorful soup of their Kimchi Stew is invigorating.

Menu Highlights

• Pork Ribs With Cheese
• Aged Pork Belly Kurobata Pork and Wagyu Rib Eye
• Original Steamed Egg

Customer Reviews

“The lunch sets are really good value. We had the soybean stew ($13.90) and the beef bulgolgi ($15.90). The former was thick and tasty though I wouldn’t choose the pork to go with it – thick pieces of pork belly but a tad too tough for me. The latter came in a generous heap of salty-sweet, thinly sliced beef. Sides were generous (beansprouts, kimchi, scrambled egg, fishcake and potato strips).” – Isabel

Price Range
Ssikkek Korean Grill BBQ Buffet Weekday price:
Adult Lunch $14++ / Child Lunch $9++ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Adult Dinner $24++ / Child Dinner $18++ : 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Ssikkek Korean Grill BBQ Buffet Weekend price (Full day):
Adult $24++ 12:00 pm – 2:30pm | Child $18++ 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Well-seasoned barbecued meats, seafood, and free-flowing sides and drinks await you at Ssikkek Korean Grill BBQ. Being in the Korean BBQ buffet industry for almost a decade, this restaurant has been consistent in offering high-quality Korean dishes while remaining to be one of the most inexpensive K-BBQ restaurants in the area. 

Slow eaters are very much welcome in this place as they don’t have a time limit – giving you the full eat-all-you-can vibe. 

Menu Highlights

• Fresh Cut Prime Rib Eye
• 4 Parts of Wagyu
• Haemul Kimchi Jeon

Customer Reviews

“Awesome. Fuss free and good quality food. Have always preferred this restaurant over many other Korean bbq for the range and price. Used to have one at Novena but they closed suddenly and when we found this branch we were so happy. But u leave the place smelling of bbq though.” – Meowluan Lim

Price Range
Assorted Beef: $69.80
Assorted Pork: $59.80
BBQ Set A: $188
BBQ Set B: $188
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A cool place to chill after work, Hello Korean BBQ lets you choose from their wide variety of juicy meats. From their Black Pork Collar, King Beef Rib, Beef Rib Boneless, and their Boneless Chicken Leg, you’ll have a filling dining experience. 

Aside from meats, Hello Korean BBQ  is known for its Army Stew sets, perfect for a post-work get-together with your colleagues. 

Menu Highlights

• Marinated Beef in Clay Pot
• BBQ Spicy Pork
• Army Stew

Customer Reviews

“Had an enjoyable Christmas Eve dinner here! Staff were friendly and attentive despite the crowd. The meat was well marinated and veggies were really fresh too! Was pleasantly surprised when the staff offered complimentary “yakult” at the end of our meal.” – Ng Jing Zhi

Closing

True enough, the popularity of the Korean wave has made the KBBQ way of dining hot and famous. But it would not have lasted for years if it was just about the hype. 

From plain pre-salted meat that survived many kingdoms and eras, Korean BBQ is now a go-to food hub for when you want to fill your tummy with good food and your heart with a warm exchange of stories with your loved ones.

• Korean BBQ experience isn’t complete without a “banchan” or a set of side dishes to compliment your Bulgogi, Samgyeopsal, or Dak Bulgogi. 
• Through different eras in the history of Korea, the meat dish has also evolved into different names, varieties, and styles. 
• With the growing interest in Korean pop culture, people in most parts of the world are craving to have a taste of authentic Korean dishes. 

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