# Korean BBQ in Singapore

Korean BBQ buffets in Singapore cost about $15–19++ for a weekday lunch and $25–30++ for dinner, typically with a 90-minute limit. À la carte KBBQ with premium beef (hanwoo, wagyu) costs considerably more. Add about 19.9% for service charge and GST on "++" prices, and expect higher weekend and public-holiday rates.

## Key facts
- Listings: 580
- Matched to a government licence/register: 46
- Median years in business: 10

## Prices in Singapore
Per-adult buffet prices from published menus and 2025 roundups, before service charge and GST unless stated nett.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buffet, weekday lunch | S$14.90–S$18.90 per pax | e.g. K.Cook, I'm Kim |
| Buffet, weekend lunch | S$18.90–S$24.90 per pax |  |
| Buffet, dinner | S$24.90–S$29.90 per pax | Fri–Sun and PH eves at the top of the range |
| Buffet with free-flow seafood (student-campus outlets) | S$18 per pax, nett | Teng Sheng weekday lunch |

## How to choose
- Check the time limit (often 90 minutes) and food-wastage charges before ordering a buffet.
- Weekday lunch is the cheapest slot by a wide margin – often $10 less than weekend dinner at the same place.
- Smoke extraction matters: ask whether grills have downdraft or overhead hoods if you are heading somewhere afterwards.
- For halal, a few KBBQ chains have MUIS-certified outlets; verify the specific branch.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Lee Wee & Brothers](https://lookup.sg/biz/lee-wee-and-brothers), Orchard · 2 Orchard Turn · 1 min walk from Orchard MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2004
- [Decker Barbecue](https://lookup.sg/biz/decker-barbecue), Robertson Quay · 60 Robertson Quay, #01-17 · 7 min walk from Havelock MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2015
- [2D1N Soju Bang](https://lookup.sg/biz/2d1n-soju-bang), Tanjong Pagar · 44/46 Tanjong Pagar Rd · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2015
- [Kko Kko Na Ra](https://lookup.sg/biz/kko-kko-na-ra), Tanjong Pagar · 57 Tras St · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2007
- [Kko Kko Na Ra](https://lookup.sg/biz/kko-kko-na-ra-changi), Changi · 78 Airport Boulevard · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · registered 2007
- [Wang Dae Bak Korean BBQ (Telok Ayer)](https://lookup.sg/biz/wang-dae-bak-korean-bbq-telok-ayer), Chinatown · 22 Cross St #01-64 · 2 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed
- [Bizen Wagyu & Salad Bar @ Plaza Singapura](https://lookup.sg/biz/bizen-wagyu-and-salad-bar-plaza-singapura), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Road, #03-65 Plaza · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hoi to Roast House 海涛（香港）烧腊专門店](https://lookup.sg/biz/hoi-to-roast-house), Ang Mo Kio · Yio Chu Kang Ville, 133 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 · 8 min walk from Mayflower MRT · SFA licensed
- [Smokin' Joe](https://lookup.sg/biz/smokin-joe), Yishun · Yishun Park Hawker Centre #01-37, 51 Yishun Ave 11 · 14 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 2017
- [Han Kook Gwan Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/han-kook-gwan-korean-restaurant), Chinatown · 26 Tanjong Pagar Road · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hawker Chan](https://lookup.sg/biz/hawker-chan-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · Kopitiam, Plaza Singapura · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · registered 2016
- [Omma Korean Charcoal BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/omma-korean-charcoal-bbq-holland-village), Holland Village · 21 Lor Mambong · 2 min walk from Holland Village MRT · registered 2020
- [OMMA Korean Charcoal BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/omma-korean-charcoal-bbq-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 20 Cheong Chin Nam Rd · 3 min walk from Beauty World MRT · registered 2020
- [Omma Korean Charcoal BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/omma-korean-charcoal-bbq), Raffles Place · 126 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT · registered 2020
- [Meat n Chill](https://lookup.sg/biz/meat-n-chill), Bukit Timah · 805 Bukit Timah Rd, #01-04 6th Avenue Centre · 2 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT · registered 2023
- [Oak and Ember](https://lookup.sg/biz/oak-and-ember), Pasir Ris · 25 Loyang Cres, Level 9, Block 103A · registered 2023
- [Kira Kimchi](https://lookup.sg/biz/kira-kimchi), Lavender · Beach Road Gardens, 5 Beach Rd · 5 min walk from Lavender MRT · registered 2022
- [Anju](https://lookup.sg/biz/anju), Tanjong Pagar · 62 Tras St · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Bulgogi Syo](https://lookup.sg/biz/bulgogi-syo), Bugis · 200 Victoria Street Unit #02-49 Bugis Junction 188021 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet](https://lookup.sg/biz/captain-kim-korean-bbq-and-hotpot-buffet), Tampines · 300 Tampines Ave 5 #01-06 NTUC Income Tampines Junction · 3 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Chi-Bing](https://lookup.sg/biz/chi-bing), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green #01-43/K4 The Star Vista Mall · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT
- [I'm Kim Korean BBQ & Shabu Shabu](https://lookup.sg/biz/im-kim-korean-bbq-and-shabu-shabu), Ang Mo Kio · 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 #04-04 · 1 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [SBCD Korean Tofu House](https://lookup.sg/biz/sbcd-korean-tofu-house), Downtown Core · 9 Raffles Boulevard #01-114 Millenia Walk · 1 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [HoHo Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/hoho-korean-restaurant), Clementi · 106 Clementi Street 12 #01-58/60 · 11 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Replyk1988](https://lookup.sg/biz/replyk1988), Jalan Besar · 200 Jln Besar · 5 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [Captain Roti](https://lookup.sg/biz/captain-roti), Tampines · Tampines Palmsville, 942 Tampines Ave 5 · 7 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2022
- [Seoul Garden](https://lookup.sg/biz/seoul-garden), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5 #04-01 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [JW Korean Food Story](https://lookup.sg/biz/jw-korean-food-story), Toa Payoh · 129 Upper Paya Lebar Rd · 4 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Waa Cow! Yakiniku @ myVillage](https://lookup.sg/biz/waa-cow-yakiniku-myvillage), Serangoon · 1 Maju Ave #02-10/11 myVillage · 19 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT
- [ManNa Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/manna-korean-restaurant), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Road #B2-22 Plaza · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT

## By area
- Outram: 101
- Tanjong Pagar: 65
- Downtown Core: 56
- Chinatown: 40
- Geylang: 37
- Kallang: 33
- Raffles Place: 28
- Orchard: 24
- Bukit Merah: 23
- Bukit Timah: 23
- Queenstown: 22
- Bugis: 21
- Tampines: 19
- Bedok: 18
- Singapore River: 18

## FAQs
### How much is Korean BBQ buffet in Singapore?
Most KBBQ buffets cost $14.90–18.90++ for weekday lunch and $24.90–29.90++ for dinner, per 2025 roundups. With 10% service charge and 9% GST, a $28.90++ dinner works out to about $34.65. Children are usually charged less, and weekend, eve-of-PH and PH rates are higher.

### Is there halal Korean BBQ in Singapore?
Yes, a few Korean BBQ restaurants hold MUIS halal certification. Certification is per outlet and Korean marinades can contain alcohol-based seasonings, so verify the branch on the MUIS directory or MuslimSG app and look for the original certificate.

### What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?
"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.

## Sources
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.