Korean culture is buzzing around the world with awesome k-pop anthems hitting dancefloors with their catchy riddims and another export is hitting the streets – Korean food! Singapore has been duly infected with this upbeat Korean vibe and alongside the K-pop and Korean dramas that are hugely popular around the city, Korean culture brings with it a unique brand of food which is extremely tasty, original, bold and pretty cheap, especially for what you get! And with that, we’ve compiled a list of yummy yet affordable Korean food in Singapore.

BBQ lovers love Korean food. Sure, it isn’t the healthiest thing to eat constantly but you don’t have to opt in for the BBQ’d meats all the time and authentic Korean dishes are known for their nourishing qualities. At the end of the day, though, the BBQ is king of the Korean restaurant and most of us are here for the meat!

Yummy, Affordable Korean Food in Singapore

I’m Kim Korean BBQ

I’m Kim is a big hitter amongst the Korean BBQ outlets that dot Singaporean streets. I’m Kim comes fully recommended by many BBQ foodies and there are so many reasons why. Firstly, it’s conveniently located at the School of the Arts near Dhoby Ghaut Station. I’m Kim is a proper and lively buffet – no room for diets here – move aside, calorie-count!

The menu is packed full of snacks. Grab a hotdog, nuggets, chips and wedges or opt in to the BBQ’d offerings. Meats of all kinds are generously marinated. Short ribs, beef, bacon – it’s all there. Of course, this BBQ joint offers plenty of veg, fresh seafoods and lots of cool specials including the mighty volcano chicken. If your mouth gets hot and fiery then there are tons of gorgeous beverages to put out the flames.

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Guiga Korean BBQ Restaurant

Guiga’s interior is functional and casual just like many other Korean restaurants. It’s a real favourite amongst K-BBQ lovers and their menu features serious meats which are cooked to an absolute tee. Their BBQ set consists of marinated and unmarinated short beef ribs, prime beef ribs and brisket and though it’s slightly on the pricey side, the meat really is gloriously cooked.

A second BBQ set consists of pork belly, jowls, and pork ribs – this obviously suits pork lovers!

If you want both, then don’t fear, Guiga has you covered. Prime beef ribs, marinated prime ribs, pork belly and pork ribs top the the menu with a BBQ set that features the best of both worlds. You can choose how you want your beef cooked and they’re charcoal grilled to perfection. With tons of sauces and extra portions of veg and other sides, Guiga has to be one of Singapore’s top rated Korean outlets.

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KoreaHouse Singapore

This Korean restaurant is super-authentic and features a very casual interior that is unassuming and relaxed. The menu is pretty compact and the authentic dishes on show include a Beef Dolsot Bibimbap which is mildly spiced and perfectly balanced with sauce, rice and meat.

BBQ meats are also on offer and the beef ribs are particularly delicious – very sweet and delicate. Tons of sides top up the menu including awesome chicken wings. A proper balance between quality sides and authentic mains!

Many people cite that this restaurant’s true authenticism is its main attraction and it attracts regular customers throughout the year.

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GoroGoro Steamboat and Korean Buffet

GoroGoro is lovingly named after the bubbling sound of broths and soups. This place does Korean buffets like no other and for anyone whos really into their steamboat cuisine, GoroGoro sure hits the right notes.

Each table is offered 3 broths and you can choose from a vast variety of options. Tomyam, vegetable, ginseng chicken, tomato, mala or bone broth sit amongst the offerings and they’re all tasty and healthy, too!

Meat lovers, never be afraid at a Korean joint like this. GoroGoro has a wide variety of quality meats and many types of noodles and optional extras. Topping off the menu are Korean snacks like spicy rice cakes and pancakes. Everything is BBQ’d to a very tasty standard – tender, meaty and saucy!

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Seoul Yummy

Seoul Yummy really goes full-whack with their portions and their menu is pretty enormous! Their menu is well-crafted to allow you to sample a fair few dishes.

Seoul Yummy’s feather in the cap is their big boards of multiple portions. Coming on a tray or board, these rather large quantities of appetisers, snacks, lots of meat and broth or soup is K-BBQ nourishment to the max!
With tons of classic Korean dishes on offer too, like the classic bibimbap, Seoul Yummy provides an authentic Korean cuisine experience with no compromises.

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