# Korean BBQ in Chinatown

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: 40
- Matched to a government licence/register: 5
- 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 30)
- [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
- [Burnt Ends](https://lookup.sg/biz/burnt-ends-chinatown), Chinatown · 20 Teck Lim Rd · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2013
- [Don Dae Bak Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/don-dae-bak-restaurant), Chinatown · 35 Kreta Ayer Rd · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [GUUM Contemporary Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/guum-contemporary-grill), Chinatown · 29 Keong Saik Rd. · 1 min walk from Outram Park MRT
- [POCHA by Wangdaebak 포차 - 왕대박그룹](https://lookup.sg/biz/pocha-by-wangdaebak), Chinatown · 98 Amoy St · 2 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Ajoomma Korean Charcoal BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/ajoomma-korean-charcoal-bbq), Chinatown · No 2 &, 4 Gemmill Ln · 1 min walk from Dt18 MRT
- [O. Bba Jjajang & BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/o-bba-jjajang-and-bbq), Chinatown · 21 Amoy St · 1 min walk from Dt18 MRT
- [Hyang Yeon](https://lookup.sg/biz/hyang-yeon), Chinatown · 80 Amoy St · 3 min walk from Maxwell MRT · SFA licensed
- [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
- [Manbok Chinatown Korean BBQ and Steamboat Buffet Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/manbok-chinatown-korean-bbq-and-steamboat-buffet-restaurant), Chinatown · 279 New Bridge Rd · 3 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed
- [Taste of Korea](https://lookup.sg/biz/taste-of-korea), Chinatown · 109 Amoy St · 1 min walk from Dt18 MRT · registered 2020
- [BBQ Box](https://lookup.sg/biz/bbq-box), Chinatown · 262 S Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Gum Gang Won](https://lookup.sg/biz/gum-gang-won), Chinatown · 55 Temple St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Wang Da Ye](https://lookup.sg/biz/wang-da-ye), Chinatown · Mosque St, 19号 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Fragrance Bak Kwa](https://lookup.sg/biz/fragrance-bak-kwa), Chinatown · 205-207 New Bridge Rd · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Good Combo Hotpot & BBQ Chinatown](https://lookup.sg/biz/good-combo-hotpot-and-bbq-chinatown), Chinatown · 41 Temple St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Panda BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/panda-bbq), Chinatown · 273 New Bridge Rd · 3 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Pujim Bbq](https://lookup.sg/biz/pujim-bbq), Chinatown · 82 Amoy St, #01-00 · 3 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Tamba](https://lookup.sg/biz/tamba), Chinatown · 101 Duxton Rd · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Wang Dae Bak Pocha Korean BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/wang-dae-bak-pocha-korean-bbq), Chinatown · 93 Amoy St · 2 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [GO K BBQ Amoy](https://lookup.sg/biz/go-k-bbq-amoy), Chinatown · 76 Amoy St · 3 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [老四川豆花庄](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-058967), Chinatown · 68 Smith St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [MODU High | Samgyetang Specialty Korean Restaurant | Amoy Street](https://lookup.sg/biz/modu-high-samgyetang-specialty-korean-restaurant-amoy-street), Chinatown · 96 Amoy St · 2 min walk from Dt18 MRT
- [WooHyang Korean Restaurant - 우향](https://lookup.sg/biz/woohyang-korean-restaurant), Chinatown · 89 Amoy St · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Bao Ding BBQ (中华爆鼎三绝烧烤)](https://lookup.sg/biz/bao-ding-bbq), Chinatown · 16 Mosque St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [SMAC BBQ (Tanjong Pagar) 木炭串烧（丹戎巴葛）](https://lookup.sg/biz/smac-bbq-tanjong-pagar), Chinatown · 78 Neil Rd · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Hyang Yeon BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/hyang-yeon-bbq-chinatown), Chinatown · #02-35 Chinatown Point · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Onmi](https://lookup.sg/biz/onmi), Chinatown · 107 Amoy St · 1 min walk from Dt18 MRT
- [Baipule Korean-Chinese BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/baipule-korean-chinese-bbq), Chinatown · 44 Mosque St, #01-01 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Running Man Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/running-man-korean-restaurant), Chinatown · 100 Tras St, 100AM Shopping Mall · 2 min walk from Maxwell 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.