36 Korean Restaurants in Singapore

Like with most cuisines, there’s a certain etiquette that goes along with Korean dining. Of course, that doesn’t mean it has to be strictly followed. Still, it’s good to know what to expect. Unlike most Asian cuisines, Korean food does not come served with wooden chopsticks, but rather with stainless steel chopsticks and spoons. Hot foods like soups and stews are usually set on the right of the table, while the left is usually where vegetables, rice and cold dishes are placed. No need to hold your bowl in one hand as you eat – at Singapore’s Korean restaurants, guests typically keep their bowls on the table and use their spoon to keep food from falling. Dining in the Korean restaurants of Singapore is really no different than dining anywhere, just do what comes natural and be polite!

When dining at Singapore’s Korean restaurants, you’ll usually be served an array of small plates known as banchan with your meal. Typically placed in the middle of the table to be shared among all diners, these little plates of pickled veggies and other little morsels are perfect combined with your rice. Some common banchan include kimchi (spicy fermented cabbage with chilli), kongnamul(cold bean sprouts with sesame oil), gaji namul (boiled eggplant) and miyeok muchim (seawood with salt and sweet vinegar). There are many different possibilities out there, so chances are you’ll get a new set each time you visit one of the Korean restaurants in Singapore.

Chances are, you’re probably already familiar with the gloriousness that is Korean fried chicken. If not, allow us to introduce you. Crispy, perfectly juicy and as spicy as you want it to be, these chicken wings pack an extra punch. Unlike American-style chicken wings, Korean fried chicken is actually fried twice, giving it an even crispier crust. You can usually order it with or without the bone – take the sunsal chikin if you prefer yours boneless – and decide from an array of sauces ranging from mild to super hot. We recommend going for one of the sweet and spicy sauces, which usually feature a base of gochujang, a special Korean chilli paste that has its own unique flavour. Not sure if you need all that heat? Have the best of both worlds and order yours banban, which means you’ll get half of your chicken covered in sauce, and the other half plain.

The Korean restaurants in Singapore are perhaps most well known for allowing their guests to barbecue right at their own table, which makes for an interactive an exciting experience. Choose from an array of meats like pork belly, seafood, chicken and beef, then cook them to absolute perfection on your table’s grill. No need to worry about smoke – the Korean restaurants in Singapore usually have vents that suck the smoke up and out of the dining area. When you order Korean barbecue, you’ll also be given banchan to enjoy alongside your rice and selection. Bring along a big group and try it out for yourself!