Korean food in Singapore has come a long way from the early days of watermelon soju towers and BBQ-all-you-can-eat. These days, it’s a whole scene, with minimalist counter spots slinging makgeolli pairings, seafood joints that feel like they’ve been airlifted from Busan, and chefs doing clever things with jang and jeotgal in tasting menus.
Whether you're after a comforting bowl of doenjang jjigae that tastes like something an ajumma would fuss over, or a stylish spot to impress someone who’s really into banchans and jinjitsangs, we’ve got you. Here are the best Korean restaurants in Singapore we’re loving right now, no grill tongs required.
Note: Always check the restaurant's official website or contact them directly for the most current information on operating hours and menu offerings.
Na Oh
2 Bulim Link, Singapore 649674
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A fine-dining Korean restaurant... inside a Hyundai innovation centre? Trust us, Na Oh is not your average carpark discovery. This sleek 40-seater is the brainchild of three-Michelin-starred chef Corey Lee (yes, that Corey Lee), who teamed up with the South Korean automotive giant to create a space that’s part culinary showcase, part cultural flex. Since opening in mid-2024, it’s quietly become one of the city’s most coveted tables, and with good reason.
The menu changes with the seasons, featuring a refined spin on jinjitsang, traditional Korean set meals, where ingredients shine and the plating is as simple and elegant as the architecture. Expect three mains to choose from each season, alongside starters, appetisers and dessert, all crafted with meticulous detail and Korean heart. Chef Lee flies in to train the team when each new menu drops, while Head Chef Younghoon Kim steers the ship day-to-day. A destination restaurant in every sense, and well worth the trip to Jurong, even if you’re not picking up a car.
Fun fact: Korean cuisine often celebrates seasonality, or jeolgi, which means menus shift with the seasons to highlight fresh produce and keep things exciting. So, here, every visit is sure to bring a new flavour surprise.
Nae:um
161 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068615
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Nae:um is the kind of place where every dish tells a story, thanks to Chef Louis Han’s episodic menus. It’s Korean food, yes, but with a side of wanderlust, expect fresh, seasonal ingredients whipped into creative courses that hit all the right notes between comfort and innovation. Michelin-starred and all that jazz, but feels warm and welcoming, like a hug from your Korean omma. Han calls his approach Contemporary Seoul Cuisine: globally influenced, emotionally anchored.
This Telok Ayer gem might have a Michelin star, but don’t expect white tablecloths and stiff vibes. Menus are presented in episodic form, each chapter revealing part of Han’s evolving culinary journey. The current menu, Episode 9, A Hanok Prelude, is a meditative look featuring elegant, tradition-infused dishes like ‘yeonnip’ croaker wrapped in lotus leaf and ‘chogye’ chicken broth with konbu vinegar.
Even dessert nods to Korean countryside produce, with strawberry sorbet enlivened by shiso oil and hongcho vinegar. Expect heartfelt hospitality, house-fermented sauces, and dishes that speak volumes without shouting.
Dining options include 6- or 8-course dinner menus (from $228), weekend lunch, and the new Episode Recollection ($188) on Thursdays and Fridays. Private bookings at HIDEAWAY are available with one week’s notice. Nae:um will close for about eight weeks in early June for renovations. Squeeze in a meal there before it reopens for a new season.
Seoul Restaurant
1 Cuscaden Road, #03-02 Conrad Singapore Orchard, Singapore 249715
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Tucked inside the Conrad Orchard, Seoul Restaurant has been quietly dishing out authentic Korean flavours since forever. It’s family-run, polished without being stiff, well-oil operation and serves up everything from bulgogi to gejang (raw marinated crab).
Skip the basic spread and head straight for the premium buffet at $119. You’ll get free-flow samgyetang, saucy yangnyeom gejang, buttery wagyu-grade cuts, and even seasonal specials (just ask the staff what’s sizzling that day). For the sheer quality you’re getting at that price point, this one’s an absolute repeat offender on my personal hit list.
If you're craving a Korean meal that feels like a luxe weekend in Seoul without the red-eye flight, this is it, refined, indulgent, and unapologetically extra. Bonus: You can head right down to Manhattan, one of the best bars in Singapore, for a post-food tipple.
Pohang Seafood
182 Jalan Jurong Kechil, #01-52
Aperia Mall, 12 Kallang Ave, #02-10
Seafood lovers, this one's for you. Pohang Seafod and Butchery has two no-frills spots in Singapore serving up legit Korean-style sashimi sets, think fresh flatfish, fatty salmon, crunchy ocean bites, and enough banchan to carpet your table.
The vibes for both restaurants are simple, with echo-chamber acoustics and zero pretense. But the food slaps, especially the sashimi wrapped in perilla leaf with spicy gochujang, and the stews hotpot that lands at the end like a warm edible mic drop. Personally, I go often for the ganjang gejang, which is less salty than many I've had in Singapore, with no less flavour.
Pro tip: bring three hungry mates and split a sashimi set. You’ll leave stuffed, slightly tipsy (on food), and totally smug.
Fish & Bones
81 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-13, Singapore 239917
Fish & Bones is the cool kid on the block for Korean-inspired seafood with a twist. The interiors are sleek but chill, and the menu brings fresh sashimi, grilled fish, and creative dishes that’ll have you feeling like you discovered a hidden gem.
Did you know Koreans often eat raw fish (or hoe) with a spicy dipping sauce called cho-gochujang? It’s sweet, tangy, and packs a punch, and this is where you want to try it, along with some grilled fish dishes that are all about bold flavours and clean freshness.
Perfect for those nights when you want something familiar but with a splash of adventurousness.
Anju
62 Tras Street, Singapore 079001
Anju means “food for drinking,” and this spot knows how to do both well. From charcoal-grilled dishes to delicate seafood plates, everything is made for sharing over a round (or three) of makgeolli or soju. In Korea, anju dishes are crafted to enhance your drinking experience, often salty, spicy, or fried, like pajeon (green onion pancake) or tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). Perfect for sharing and sipping your night away.
The vibe is modern and intimate and ideal for those nights when you want serious flavour without the loud BBQ crowds.
Meta
9 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238959
If you want your Korean food fancy and takes itself seriously, Meta’s your place.
Helmed by Busan-born Chef Sun Kim, Meta serves up contemporary Korean cuisine that’s anything but traditional, but in the best way possible. Think bold, punchy flavours wrapped in fine-dining finesse, all plated with minimalist precision. The open-concept dining room puts you right in the thick of the action, giving off serious chef’s table energy.
The signature dish is a standout steamed Jeju abalone on gochujang-spiked seaweed risotto, layered with creamy grains, tender abalone, and just enough crunch from lily bulbs to keep things interesting. The seafood-driven set menu changes with the seasons, but don't worry, there’s still plenty to love if you're more ribeye than raw fish.
Meta’s set menus start at $248 for Friday and Saturday lunch, while dinner ranges from $278 for a six-course (Tuesday to Thursday only) to $328 for the full eight-course experience, so it’s the spot for celebrations or whenever you’re feeling like treating yourself to something special.