# Korean BBQ in Bukit Timah

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: 23
- Matched to a government licence/register: 3
- Median years in business: 6

## 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 23)
- [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
- [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
- [Nami Korean Grill House](https://lookup.sg/biz/nami-korean-grill-house), Bukit Timah · 18 Greenwood Ave · 7 min walk from Tan Kah Kee MRT
- [Oven & Fried Chicken](https://lookup.sg/biz/oven-and-fried-chicken-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 16 Chun Tin Rd · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [GRILL by CUT](https://lookup.sg/biz/grill-by-cut), Bukit Timah · 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, #B2-05 · 4 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [O.BBa Jjajang and BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/o-bba-jjajang-and-bbq-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 19 Cheong Chin Nam Rd · 3 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Kim's Family Food](https://lookup.sg/biz/kims-family-food), Bukit Timah · 17 Lor Kilat · 2 min walk from Beauty World MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Pink Candy](https://lookup.sg/biz/pink-candy), Bukit Timah · 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Woorinara Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/woorinara-korean-restaurant), Bukit Timah · 19 Lor Kilat, #01-02 · 3 min walk from Beauty World MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yogiyo Korean restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/yogiyo-korean-restaurant), Bukit Timah · 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #04-03 Beauty World Centre · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Joomak](https://lookup.sg/biz/joomak), Bukit Timah · 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #04-01 · 2 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Big boys western ( July 13 - July 19 off ) open every day till July 12 no off](https://lookup.sg/biz/big-boys-western-july-13-july-19-off-open-every-day-till-july-12-no-of), Bukit Timah · 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #04-25 · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Ming Jia Korean Food](https://lookup.sg/biz/ming-jia-korean-food), Bukit Timah · 1 Jln Anak Bukit · 4 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Three Meals A Day](https://lookup.sg/biz/three-meals-a-day), Bukit Timah · 12 Chun Tin Rd · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Zzang Korean Food](https://lookup.sg/biz/zzang-korean-food), Bukit Timah · 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, #02-k46 · 5 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Go K-BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/go-k-bbq), Bukit Timah · 1 Jalan Anak Bukit bukit timah plaza, #02-24C · 4 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [BBQ Box](https://lookup.sg/biz/bbq-box-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 22 Cheong Chin Nam Rd · 3 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Sin Manbok Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/sin-manbok-korean-restaurant), Bukit Timah · 17 Cheong Chin Nam Rd · 3 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [SSADA GIMBAB 싸다김밥 @ Bukit Timah Shopping Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/ssada-gimbab-bukit-timah-shopping-centre), Bukit Timah · 170 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #B1-14 · 2 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Ah Poh BBQ Seafood](https://lookup.sg/biz/ah-poh-bbq-seafood), Bukit Timah · 2A Jln Seh Chuan, #01-002&01-003 · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Myung Ga](https://lookup.sg/biz/myung-ga), Bukit Timah · 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #04-04 · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Bbqunderthestars](https://lookup.sg/biz/bbqunderthestars), Bukit Timah · 100 Turf Club Rd · 3 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT
- [Myung Ga](https://lookup.sg/biz/myung-ga-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, #B1-55 · 5 min walk from Beauty World 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

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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.