# Korean BBQ in Yishun

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: 14
- 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 14)
- [Smokin' Joe](https://lookup.sg/biz/smokin-joe), Yishun · Yishun Park Hawker Centre #01-37, 51 Yishun Ave 11 · 14 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 2017
- [El Carbon](https://lookup.sg/biz/el-carbon), Yishun · BLK 717 Yishun Street 71, #01-335 · 11 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [Thai Hao Chi Mookata](https://lookup.sg/biz/thai-hao-chi-mookata), Yishun · 908 Upper Thomson Rd · 1 min walk from Springleaf MRT · registered 2016
- [Fragrance](https://lookup.sg/biz/fragrance), Yishun · Lenskart Northpoint City, Northpoint City (North Wing), 930 Yishun Ave 2 · 1 min walk from Yishun MRT · SFA licensed
- [Family Mookata](https://lookup.sg/biz/family-mookata), Yishun · 6 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #01-01/02 Northview Bizhub · 15 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 2020
- [JINJJA Chicken](https://lookup.sg/biz/jinjja-chicken-yishun), Yishun · 930 Yishun Avenue 2 #01-45 Northpoint City North Wing · 1 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [Friends Tasty Korea](https://lookup.sg/biz/friends-tasty-korea), Yishun · 928 Upper Thomson Rd, #01-01 Springleaf MRT exit 1 · 1 min walk from Springleaf MRT
- [Ju Shin Jung Seletar CC](https://lookup.sg/biz/ju-shin-jung-seletar-cc), Yishun · 101 Seletar Club Rd, Level 2 Country Club
- [Ajumma's Northpoint](https://lookup.sg/biz/ajummas-northpoint), Yishun · 1 North Point Dr, B1-201,202 · 2 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [L.A BBQ Seafood](https://lookup.sg/biz/l-a-bbq-seafood), Yishun · Khatib Central, 848 Yishun St 81 · 3 min walk from Khatib MRT
- [Gochu Korean Dining & BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/gochu-korean-dining-and-bbq), Yishun · Singapore Orchid Country Club, 1 Orchid Club Rd, Singapore 769162, Singapore · 18 min walk from Khatib MRT
- [Jianghu Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/jianghu-hotpot), Yishun · Northpoint City, 02-126/127, South Wing · 1 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [Korean Fusion Bistro](https://lookup.sg/biz/korean-fusion-bistro), Yishun · 2 Yishun Industrial Street 1, Northpoint Bizhub · 13 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [Bbq Chicken](https://lookup.sg/biz/bbq-chicken-yishun), Yishun · 930 Yishun Avenue 2 · 1 min walk from Yishun 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.