# Korean BBQ in Bugis

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: 21
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- 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 21)
- [Bulgogi Syo](https://lookup.sg/biz/bulgogi-syo), Bugis · 200 Victoria Street Unit #02-49 Bugis Junction 188021 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Daily Chicken (Bugis Junction)](https://lookup.sg/biz/daily-chicken-bugis-junction), Bugis · 200 Victoria St, B1-06 Bugis Junction · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Joo Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/joo-bar), Bugis · 5 Tan Quee Lan St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Seoul Yummy](https://lookup.sg/biz/seoul-yummy-bugis), Bugis · Lv 4, Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2016
- [Jinjja Chicken Diner](https://lookup.sg/biz/jinjja-chicken-diner), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #01-11 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Seoul Garden - Bugis Junction](https://lookup.sg/biz/seoul-garden-bugis-junction), Bugis · 200 Victoria St, #02 - 52 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [BBQ Box](https://lookup.sg/biz/bbq-box-bugis), Bugis · 21 Tan Quee Lan St, #01-03 · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Bornga](https://lookup.sg/biz/bornga), Bugis · Suntec City Mall, East Wing, 3 Temasek Boulevard · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [The Asia 2019 Korean Food](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-asia-2019-korean-food), Bugis · 190 Middle Road Fortune Centre #02-05 · 3 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [国荣神纸料](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-180270), Bugis · Albert Centre Market & Food Centre, 270 Queen St · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Roasted Delights](https://lookup.sg/biz/roasted-delights), Bugis · 52 Queen St · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Soon Lee](https://lookup.sg/biz/soon-lee), Bugis · Albert Centre Market & 270 Queen St · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Bugis BBQ and Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/bugis-bbq-and-hotpot), Bugis · 470 01, 01 N Bridge Rd, Bugis Cube · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory](https://lookup.sg/biz/chir-chir-fusion-chicken-factory), Bugis · 200 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Meow Barbecue](https://lookup.sg/biz/meow-barbecue), Bugis · #01-17 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Ssikkek Korean BBQ Buffet](https://lookup.sg/biz/ssikkek-korean-bbq-buffet), Bugis · #02-01, Bras Basah Complex · 3 min walk from Bras Basah MRT
- [Tokyo Sundubu](https://lookup.sg/biz/tokyo-sundubu-bugis), Bugis · 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-312 · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [Kimchi Mama (Bugis+)](https://lookup.sg/biz/kimchi-mama-bugis), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #04-11 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Hong Dae Gaja Korean Bbq Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/hong-dae-gaja-korean-bbq-restaurant), Bugis · 9 Tan Quee Lan St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Yoogane](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoogane-bugis), Bugis · Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Scholars Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/scholars-hotpot), Bugis · Populous Hotel, 23 Middle Rd · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT

## 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

---
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.