# Korean BBQ in Singapore River

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: 18
- Matched to a government licence/register: 2
- Median years in business: 10

## 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 18)
- [Decker Barbecue](https://lookup.sg/biz/decker-barbecue), Robertson Quay · 60 Robertson Quay, #01-17 · 7 min walk from Havelock MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2015
- [The Lobby Lounge](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-lobby-lounge), Robertson Quay · GF A, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, 392 Havelock Road · 2 min walk from Havelock 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
- [Seoul Yummy](https://lookup.sg/biz/seoul-yummy-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2016
- [Hanjip Korean Grill House](https://lookup.sg/biz/hanjip-korean-grill-house), Clarke Quay · 3C River Valley Rd, #01 - 11 Clarke Quay · 2 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [BBQ Box Prime](https://lookup.sg/biz/bbq-box-prime), Clarke Quay · 3C River Valley Rd, Blk C #01-10 CQ @ Clarke Quay · 2 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Hanpan](https://lookup.sg/biz/hanpan), Clarke Quay · 22 Lor Telok · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Ju Shin Jung](https://lookup.sg/biz/ju-shin-jung), Robertson Quay · 11 Unity St, Robertson Quay · 4 min walk from Fort Canning 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
- [Eight Korean Bbq](https://lookup.sg/biz/eight-korean-bbq), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St, Central, Clarke Quay · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay 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
- [Porky Pork](https://lookup.sg/biz/porky-pork), Clarke Quay · #B1-12 The Central · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Riverside Buns](https://lookup.sg/biz/riverside-buns), Raffles Place · 39 Boat Quay · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [JeJu House - 제주집](https://lookup.sg/biz/jeju-house), Chinatown · Havelock II, 2 Havelock Rd · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Daejon House](https://lookup.sg/biz/daejon-house), Chinatown · 2 Havelock Rd · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Pocha Korean Street Dining (clarke Quay)](https://lookup.sg/biz/pocha-korean-street-dining-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · Highway #01 - 05 3A · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay 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.