# Korean BBQ in Hougang

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: 9
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- Median years in business: 9

## 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 9)
- [Cowboy Charcoal Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/cowboy-charcoal-grill), Kovan · 209 Hougang St 21, #01-62 Hae! Mee @ Kovan · 2 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2013
- [Bee Cheng Hiang @ Hougang Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/bee-cheng-hiang-hougang-mall), Hougang · 90 Hougang Avenue 10 · 3 min walk from Hougang MRT · SFA licensed
- [Smac Bbq](https://lookup.sg/biz/smac-bbq), Hougang · 2 Jln Lokam, #01-54 Kensington Square, Paya Lebar · 5 min walk from Bartley MRT · registered 2017
- [Basasak Chicken](https://lookup.sg/biz/basasak-chicken), Kovan · 973 Upper Serangoon Rd · 3 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2018
- [Hansik Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/hansik-korean-restaurant), Kovan · 205 Hougang St 21, #02-02 · 1 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Sunny Korean](https://lookup.sg/biz/sunny-korean-hougang), Hougang · 18 Tai Seng St, #B1-03/04 · 1 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Fame Seafood Dealer](https://lookup.sg/biz/fame-seafood-dealer), Hougang · 1550 Bedok North Ave 4 · 13 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Bbq 后港铁板烧](https://lookup.sg/biz/bbq-hougang), Hougang · 684A Hougang St 61 · 8 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Kungfu Roast](https://lookup.sg/biz/kungfu-roast-hougang), Hougang · 7 Hougang Ave 3 · 11 min walk from Hougang 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.