Have the travel bug but aren’t able to go out of the country because of a pandemic? Look no further, you are still able to experience your favourite cities around the world without even leaving Singapore! Continue reading this article to find out more about how you can experience Korea right here in Singapore!
Korean Food
Of course, we can’t experience Korea without food! There is an array or Korean food in Singapore to choose from, but we have narrowed it down to some must try’s!
Wangdaebak Pocha
This restaurant is known for their authentic charcoal grilled barbecue. Wang Dae Bak is inspired by the 80’s - when Korea was filled with simple and tasteful food, and where people are able to meet easily. Check out their menu and make a reservation all on their website!
Address: 93 Amoy St, Singapore 069913
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Contact: 6220 0322
“Little Korea” in Tanjong Pagar
Visit Tanjong Pagar and you will be met with a whole street filled with different korean restaurants. Unofficially known as little Korea, this street lights up at night with food and bars - definitely getting you in the mood for Korean food. Visit this street to get your mouth watering for Korean BBQ and fried chicken!
Kko Kko Na Ra
Kko Kko Na Ra is the first Korean fried chicken restaurant in Singapore. Their fried chicken recipe came from the owner’s mother who lived in Jeon La Do. Their chicken is authentic and flavourful, and just the right amount of crispy! This family owned business also serves other authentic korean food too from Korean BBQ to Korean Street food.
Address: 68 Tg Pagar Rd, Singapore 088489
Opening Hours: Monday 6pm-12am
Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-12am
Friday-Sunday 12pm-3pm, 6pm-12am
Phone: 6224 8186
Guiga Korean BBQ Restaurant
Guiga is definitely one of the few you should try while you’re around Tanjong Pagar. Guiga’s menu offers an array of different meats and marinades for you to try! Do note that due to the small size of the restaurant, they are not currently taking reservations, but walk-ins only. So do get there early to get a spot!
Address: 134 Tg Pagar Rd, Singapore 088538
Opening Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm
Friday 11am-3pm, 5pm-1am
Saturday 11am-1am
Sunday 11am-12am
Phone: 6221 3001
Todamgol
This restaurant offers both korean bbq as well as koeran favourites such as bibimbap and japchae. This restaurant also opens till late - perfect for grabbing some korean supper in the wee hours in the morning.
Address: 31 Tg Pagar Rd, #01-01, Singapore 088454
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 12pm-3pm, 6pm-3am
Saturday-Sunday 6pm-3am
Contact: 6224 7077
Bars
Korean’s believe that drinking with friends and family helps to connect with each other as it opens people up. Since the Koryo Dynasty, Koreans have begun making their own alcohol, and it has been a tradition to drink during important holidays and celebrations. As such, drinking is one of the biggest parts of experiencing Korea. You can’t miss these Korean bars if you want to get the Korean experience in Singapore! That being said, you should still practice moderation while drinking - and keep some Korean hangover cures in mind!
Joo Bar
Joo Bar is known for their homemade makgeolli, a Korean alcoholic beverage made out of rice wine. WIth up to 16 different makgeolli flavours, both their drink and food menu is unique and creative. This bar is definitely one you should go with friends or family for modern Korean food and beverages.
Address: 5 Tan Quee Lan St, Singapore 188094
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 5:30pm-10:30pm
Contact: 8138 1628
Kreams Beer
Kreams Beer is an autumn themed Korean pub in the heart of Singapore's CBD! Their pub is decorated with cherry blossoms and autumn leaves - definitely a sight in hot sunny Singapore. From rice wines, to soju cocktails, the choice is yours to make!
Address: 60 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089524
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 5:00pm-10:30pm
Closed on Sundays
Contact: 6226 2369
Korean Groceries
If you ever wondered where to buy Korean snacks and ingredients in Singapore, look no further! While there are many marts you can visit to get your Korean fix, here are a few that we suggest!
Shine Korea
Shine Korea is an authentic Korean supermarket providing customers with not only products but also recipes for you to try at home! From condiments to even soup bowls, Shine Korea is your one stop shop for all your Korean cooking and craving needs! Not only that, they have stores all over Singapore and also does free delivery on all orders above $80!
As they have multiple branches, check out their website to find out the one closest to you!
Koryo Mart
Koryo Mart provides Korean goodies all over Singapore, and prides themselves on delivering the best quality items to their customers. They too offer online deliveries islandwide. Their facebook is constantly updating customers on new food as well as online events!
As they have multiple branches, check out their website to find out the one closest to you!
Activities
You can’t have a full Korean experience without some activities right? Here are some you can check out right here in SIngapore!
K Bowling Club
Located in the heart of Singapore is a bowling club filled with neon lights and Korean music. This cosmic bowling experience is popular in Korea, and you can get this experience right here in Singapore! If you don’t fancy bowling, you are also able to do other things from darts to pool.
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #03-27, 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895
Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10am-3am
Friday-Saturday 10am-4am
Contact: 6737 5313
BTS Pop-up Store at Plaza Singapura
Of course, what is a Korean experience without Kpop right? BTS is one of the biggest Korean boy band group known internationally. While you won’t be able to physically meet them, there will be a physical pop-up store right at Plaza Singapura from November 2020 to February 2020! This store will showcase around 300 products from clothes to exclusive merchandise. Do note that you will need to reserve a spot to enter!
