# Korean BBQ in Tampines

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: 19
- Matched to a government licence/register: 2
- Median years in business: 8

## 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 19)
- [Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet](https://lookup.sg/biz/captain-kim-korean-bbq-and-hotpot-buffet), Tampines · 300 Tampines Ave 5 #01-06 NTUC Income Tampines Junction · 3 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Captain Roti](https://lookup.sg/biz/captain-roti), Tampines · Tampines Palmsville, 942 Tampines Ave 5 · 7 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2022
- [Seoul Garden](https://lookup.sg/biz/seoul-garden), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5 #04-01 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Korean Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/korean-cuisine-tampines), Tampines · Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 · 1 min walk from Expo MRT
- [GoroGoro Steamboat & Korean Buffet](https://lookup.sg/biz/gorogoro-steamboat-and-korean-buffet-tampines), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Bangkok Street Mookata](https://lookup.sg/biz/bangkok-street-mookata-tampines), Tampines · Tampines Palmsville, 915 Tampines St 91 · 5 min walk from Tampines West MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2014
- [Bee Cheng Hiang](https://lookup.sg/biz/bee-cheng-hiang-tampines), Tampines · #B1-14, Tampines Mall · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · SFA licensed
- [JJ Korean Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/jj-korean-cuisine), Tampines · 2 Tampines Central 5 · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2018
- [Namu Bulgogi (Tampines 1)](https://lookup.sg/biz/namu-bulgogi-tampines-1), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1, B1-K18 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Don Sha BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/don-sha-bbq), Tampines · MarketPlace@EXPO, 1 Expo Dr, 01-134 · 3 min walk from Expo MRT
- [ManNa Korean Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/manna-korean-restaurant-tampines), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #01-39/40 Changi City Point · 1 min walk from Expo MRT
- [Riverside Indonesian BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/riverside-indonesian-bbq-tampines), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5, # 04 - 27 / 28 / 29 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [OPPA Bibimbap](https://lookup.sg/biz/oppa-bibimbap), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1, #02-05 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Saute Saranghae | Tampines One | Tampines | Vegetarian Vegan Halal | Korean Cuisines](https://lookup.sg/biz/saute-saranghae-tampines-one-tampines-vegetarian-vegan-halal-korean-cu), Tampines · #05-08/09 Tampines 1 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [POCHA! Korean Street Dining](https://lookup.sg/biz/pocha-korean-street-dining), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5 #B1-02 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Seorae Korean BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/seorae-korean-bbq), Tampines · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Ssiksin Bbq](https://lookup.sg/biz/ssiksin-bbq), Tampines · Tampines 1 10 Tampines Central 1 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Chun Man Yuan Food Supplies](https://lookup.sg/biz/chun-man-yuan-food-supplies), Tampines · Bedok St. 5 Blk 3017 #06-28 · 13 min walk from Simei MRT
- [Jian Fa BBQ Seafood (Tampines Branch)](https://lookup.sg/biz/jian-fa-bbq-seafood-tampines-branch), Tampines · Our Tampines Hub · 5 min walk from Tampines 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.