Oh, and if you’re craving crispy wings too, head this way for the best fried chicken in Singapore! Best Korean BBQ restaurants in Singapore 1. O.BBa BBQ Photography: Sufyan Saad This beloved chain might make your wallet shed a tear, but it’s worth every dollar.

The quality of its marinated meats is exceptional, and watching the friendly staff expertly handle the grill while you focus on the endless banchan refills? Pure bliss. The hearty sets come with all the Korean BBQ classics you’d expect, plus some surprises that keep us coming back.

We’re particularly obsessed with its Bukit Timah outlet: it’s quieter than the city locations, making it perfect for those long, leisurely meals where you lose track of time. Best for: Long, unhurried BBQ sessions where someone else does the grilling for you Must-try items: Obba set A; Beef BBQ; jumeokbap (Korean rice balls) How much: BBQ set menu from $60; drinks from $3.50 Opening hours: Timing varies by day and location Address: O.BBa BBQ, multiple locations including Tanjong Pagar and Amoy Street 2. SEORAE JIB Photography: SEORAE JIB To satisfy your cravings for authentic Korean BBQ, make haste to this restaurant.

Founded in Seorae Village in South Korea, this rare-cut pork specialist restaurant serves hay-smoked meats and traditional dishes that’ll make you feel like Korean royalty. It’s the first dining spot in Singapore to elevate the grilling experience by using hay and oakwood in traditional Onggi pots. This ancient smoking method allows heat to circulate seamlessly and ensures the meat is evenly smoked while imparting a rich, smoky aroma that elevates its natural flavours.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, but we’d recommend coming by on weekdays before 3pm for the Hanjeongsik lunch menu (from $12.90 per set). Inspired by traditional royal cuisine, this full-course meal features nine banchan dishes and your choice of a main course. Pick among hearty Korean pot rice, refreshing cold noodles, and even hotplate meats.

And here’s the best part: the meats are thoughtfully grilled for you so you can enjoy a fuss-free BBQ feast, sans the smoke. Best for: A fuss-free experience with traditional hay-smoked meats Must-try items: Hanjeongsik lunch menu; smoke black pork samgyeobsal (pork belly) How much: BBQ menu from $68 (a la carte items from $8.90; drinks from $3.90); lunch menu from $12.90 Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am to 10pm Address: SEORAE JIB, multiple locations including Plaza Singapura, Jem, Northpoint City, and Nex 3. Gamtan SG Photography: Yuki Ling Looking for some truly unique cuts to the table?

We know just the place. In buzzy Telok Ayer lies Gamtan SG, a casual spot that serves up serious quality. We’re particularly obsessed with the axe belly, a standout from the pork set that defies expectations – it’s thick, juicy, and not overly fatty or chewy.

Gamtan also elevates the experience with various unique sauces you won’t find elsewhere, like the savoury sesame and breadcrumbs dip (which tastes just like tonkatsu sauce), and spicy grilled squid sauce. Another star of the show is the interactive shack shack kimchi, where you get to mix fresh at your table. The dish is crisp and crunchy, unlike the usual aged kimchi.

Best for: Trying pork cuts and sauces you won’t typically find at standard KBBQ spots Must-try items: King galbi; sotbap; axe belly; truffle gamjajun (crispy truffle potato pancake) How much: BBQ sets from $98; a la carte from $14.80; drinks from $3.50 Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am to 3pm & 5pm to 10.30pm Address: Gamtan SG, 132 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068599 4. Charim Korean BBQ Photography: Charim Korean BBQ via Facebook We spy with our little eye a long-standing CBD favourite that people return to for exactly what it does well: straightforward Korean BBQ with generous portions and familiar flavours.

Charim isn’t trying to reinvent anything, which is part of its appeal. The pork sets are well-marinated, and the side dishes are the kind you keep reaching for between bites – especially the kimchi pancake and steamed egg that often get finished faster than expected. Best for: Reliable CBD BBQ that works for easy group dinners without overthinking Must-try items: Pork neck; marinated pork sets; kimchi pancake; steamed egg; seafood pancake How much: KBBQ set from $78; lunch set at $33.90; raw crab dinner feast at $98; anju menu from $19 Opening hours: Tuesdays to Fridays, 11.30am to 3pm & 5pm to 12am and weekends & public holidays, 11.30am to 12am Address: Charim Korean BBQ, 65 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088486 5. Drim Gold Photography: Yuki Ling A dramatic step