# Korean BBQ in Downtown Core

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: 56
- Matched to a government licence/register: 6
- Median years in business: 13

## 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)
- [Bulgogi Syo](https://lookup.sg/biz/bulgogi-syo), Bugis · 200 Victoria Street Unit #02-49 Bugis Junction 188021 · 2 min walk from Bugis 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
- [Dosirak](https://lookup.sg/biz/dosirak), Tanjong Pagar · 6A Shenton Wy, #01-44 OUE Downtown Gallery · 1 min walk from Shenton Way MRT
- [BOMUL Samgyetang](https://lookup.sg/biz/bomul-samgyetang), Downtown Core · 30 Victoria St, #01-11/12 CHIJMES · 2 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Cha Re Re 차르르](https://lookup.sg/biz/cha-re-re), Raffles Place · 1 Raffles Pl, #B1-19 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place 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
- [Ko Ryo Jeong Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/ko-ryo-jeong-restaurant), Tanjong Pagar · 10 Anson Rd, #02-59 International Plaza · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1995
- [Good & Tasty Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/good-and-tasty-korean-restaurant), Tanjong Pagar · 8 Shenton Wy · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1998
- [Hyangtogol Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/hyangtogol-korean-restaurant), Downtown Core · 252 north bridge road, #b1-74, raffles city shopping centre · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2006
- [The Lobby Lounge](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-lobby-lounge-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 392 Havelock Road · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 1990
- [Roast and Roll](https://lookup.sg/biz/roast-and-roll), Marina Bay · 8A Marina Boulevard, Mall, B2 - 70 Marina Bay Link · 3 min walk from Downtown MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2025
- [Rolling Rice](https://lookup.sg/biz/rolling-rice), Downtown Core · 6 Raffles Boulevard #02-105A, L2 Marina Square · 1 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 2013
- [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-downtown-core), Downtown Core · Marina Sq, 6 Raffles Boulevard · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 2016
- [Hyangtogol](https://lookup.sg/biz/hyangtogol), Tanjong Pagar · 165 Tanjong Pagar Rd · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed
- [Bbq World](https://lookup.sg/biz/bbq-world), Tanjong Pagar · Realty Centre, 15 Enggor St · 2 min walk from Cc32 MRT · SFA licensed
- [Satay Power 6](https://lookup.sg/biz/satay-power-6), Raffles Place · 6 Stall Lau Pa Sat Festival Market, 18 Raffles Quay · 3 min walk from Downtown MRT · registered 2025
- [Ajumma's](https://lookup.sg/biz/ajummas), Clarke Quay · 107 N Bridge Rd, #B1-31 · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [SBCD Korean Tofu House](https://lookup.sg/biz/sbcd-korean-tofu-house-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 7 Wallich St, B1 - 01 / 02 Guoco Tower · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar 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
- [The Palace Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-palace-korean-restaurant), Tanjong Pagar · Springleaf Tower, 3 Anson Rd · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [BBQ Box](https://lookup.sg/biz/bbq-box-bugis), Bugis · 21 Tan Quee Lan St, #01-03 · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Hantol Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/hantol-korean-restaurant), Raffles Place · 20 Cecil St, #01-03 PLUS · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Joah Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/joah-korean-restaurant), Raffles Place · 1 Raffles Pl, #03-21/22 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Eee Mo BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/eee-mo-bbq), Tanjong Pagar · 32 Maxwell Rd, #01-04 Maxwell Chambers · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Bornga](https://lookup.sg/biz/bornga), Bugis · Suntec City Mall, East Wing, 3 Temasek Boulevard · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Kimchi Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/kimchi-korean-restaurant), Downtown Core · 3 Temasek Boulevard · 1 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Kimildo](https://lookup.sg/biz/kimildo), Tanjong Pagar · 100AM, 100 Tras St · 3 min walk from Cc32 MRT
- [Seoul Garden Marina Square](https://lookup.sg/biz/seoul-garden-marina-square), Downtown Core · 6 Raffles Blvd, #03-210 Marina Square · 4 min walk from Esplanade 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

## 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.