# Korean BBQ in Raffles Place

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: 28
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- 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 28)
- [Omma Korean Charcoal BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/omma-korean-charcoal-bbq), Raffles Place · 126 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT · registered 2020
- [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
- [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
- [Gangnaroo Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/gangnaroo-korean-restaurant), Raffles Place · 35 Circular Rd · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed
- [O Chicken & Beer](https://lookup.sg/biz/o-chicken-and-beer), Raffles Place · 56 Boat Quay · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2017
- [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
- [Dal In Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/dal-in-korean-restaurant), Raffles Place · 17 Boon Tat St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer 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
- [Ju Shin Jung Circular](https://lookup.sg/biz/ju-shin-jung-circular), Raffles Place · 45 Circular Rd · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Ka Won Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/ka-won-korean-restaurant), Raffles Place · 123 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Bee Bee's](https://lookup.sg/biz/bee-bees), Raffles Place · 56A Boat Quay · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [ilmiri Korean Fusion Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/ilmiri-korean-fusion-cuisine), Raffles Place · 25/26 Circular Rd · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Um Yong Baek](https://lookup.sg/biz/um-yong-baek), Raffles Place · 27 Boon Tat St, #01 · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Gogi Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/gogi-grill), Raffles Place · 51 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Woojung Korean Traditional Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/woojung-korean-traditional-restaurant), Raffles Place · 45 Pekin St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Song Gye Ok Singapore (Telok Ayer) | Korean Grilled Chicken Specialty Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/song-gye-ok-singapore-telok-ayer-korean-grilled-chicken-specialty-rest), Raffles Place · Song Gye Ok, 113 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Chalong](https://lookup.sg/biz/chalong), Raffles Place · One Raffle Place · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Harvey’s](https://lookup.sg/biz/harveys), Raffles Place · CIMB Plaza #01-04/05 30 Raffles Place · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Joong San](https://lookup.sg/biz/joong-san), Raffles Place · 28 Stanley St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Riverside Buns](https://lookup.sg/biz/riverside-buns), Raffles Place · 39 Boat Quay · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [JEJU HAENYEO Singapore : Korean Heritage Story Dining](https://lookup.sg/biz/jeju-haenyeo-singapore-korean-heritage-story-dining), Raffles Place · Old Parliament Ln, 1号, The Arts House Annex Building, #01-04 · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Gwanghwamun Mijin](https://lookup.sg/biz/gwanghwamun-mijin), Raffles Place · 47,48,49, Pekin St, #01-01 · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Um Yong Baek / Korean Bbq - Telok Ayer](https://lookup.sg/biz/um-yong-baek-korean-bbq-telok-ayer), Raffles Place · 80/82 Telok Ayer St, #01 · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [My Korean Mom’s Kimchi](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-korean-moms-kimchi), Raffles Place · 2 Amoy St, #01-01 · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Manna Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/manna-korean-restaurant-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 101 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Running Man Korean Bbq](https://lookup.sg/biz/running-man-korean-bbq), Raffles Place · 1 Raffles Pl · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [백정baekjung](https://lookup.sg/biz/baekjung), Raffles Place · 72 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer 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.