10 Places To Get Your Korean Street Food Fix In Singapore
No need to travel to Seoul for tteokbokki, eomuk, gimbap and more
By guoxiongho -
Having a country's street food while you're visiting is one of the most immersive ways to understand the local culture. Fuelled by the K-pop and Korean drama boom in recent decades, South Korea has since become a popular tourist destination for us Singaporeans. Korean street food, which consists of favourites such as tteokbokki (rice cakes), eomuk (fish cakes) and gimbap (rice rolls), has consequently become dishes we love and have to eat while in Seoul. But if you haven't got the time to fly there, here are 10 places where you can satisfy your craving for Korean street food right here in Singapore.
Located within International Plaza, which is adjacent to Tanjong Pagar MRT, is Koryo Jeong. The small eatery mainly does takeaways as there is limited seating inside and it is an extension of the second-floor restaurant. That said, Koryo Jeong serves tteokbokki, fishcakes with soup, various flavours of corndogs as well as kimbap and japchae. You can eat buy various Korean side dishes, or banchan, to eat at home too.
Koryo Jeong is at 10 Anson Rd, #01-50, Singapore 079903.
Red Holic is another Tanjong Pagar option, this time along the stretch that is lined with other Korean restaurants. Korean rice cakes, or tteokbokki, is the star dish here, which are available in a variety of sauces including Carbonara and Rose. And if that isn't enough, there are fried chicken, boiled dumplings, fish cake soup, army stew and more too.
Red Holic is at 88 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088509. Visit its website for more information.
KRate is located in the basement of I12 Katong and prides itself on serving Korean street food. On its menu are items such as Korean Fried Chicken, Tteokbokki, Gimmari (fried seaweed roll), Pajeon (Korean pancake) and Eomuk Guk (fish cake soup). Those looking for heftier meals can consider the rice bowls topped with Bulgogi Beef, Spicy Korean Chicken or Spicy Braised Tofu.
KRate is at B1-35 I12 Katong, 112 East Coast Road, Singapore 4288021. Visit its Instagram page for more information.
Pocha! draws inspiration from the colourful tents serving comfort street food that line Euljiro or Itaewon in the evenings. The menu consequently reflects that with a slew of choices ranging from rice cakes, ramen and stews to street food bites such as kimchi mandu (dumplings), fish cakes and pancakes.
Pocha! Korean Street Dining has multiple locations in Singapore.
Meokja By Jungga was founded by Korean-Muslim convert Jung Sang Woo and his wife Afrah. They blew up as a home-based business before finally starting a physical outlet. In July 2023, they opened up Sangwoo Street in Yishun. Either shop you visit will have Korean street food such as kimbap, tteokbokki and fish cake soup waiting for you. They also have Tang Su Yuk, Jjampong and Jjajang Myeon and more.
Meokja by Jungga is at 1 Selegie Rd, #02-03 GR.iD, Singapore 188306
Now on the first floor of Concorde Shopping Mall, Kim Dae Mun has been a popular spot for affordable and hearty Korean fare in Orchard. Second-generation owner Kim Hyeon Ju now heads the eatery as they offer various soups, stir-fries and fish dishes emblematic of the country. Think tteokbokki, spicy pork on a hotplate, kimchi soup, bibimbab, fried dumplings and the like.
Kim Dae Mun Korean Food is at #01-03D Concorde Shopping Mall, 100 Orchard Road, Singapore 238840. Visit its Facebook page for more information.
There are two O.bba Jjajang restaurants located along Tanjong Pagar Road - one is focused on Korean barbecue while the other sells Korean-Chinese food. We're focusing on the latter here as they offer street food such as tteokbokki, kimbap and both steamed and fried dumplings. Beyond that, they have an extensive menu featuring other classics including jajangmyeon, jjampong and army stew to complete the feasting.
O.bba Jjajang has multiple locations in Singapore.
If the name hasn't clued you in already, Waker Chicken is best known for KFC — Korean fried chicken. The halal-certified brand is led by two Singapore-based Koreans, Noh Tae Woo and Kim Jinho, and Waker Chicken is actually a brand owned by the latter's uncle in Seoul. There are four flavours to choose from here: Original Crispy, Sweet Spicy, Soy Sauce and Honey Butter.
Waker Chicken has multiple locations in Singapore.
Muk-Bang Korean Restaurant is another halal-certified spot to get your fix of South Korean food. Besides fried chicken, rice cakes and fried dumplings, Muk-Bang is also known for its army stew, various soups and grilled dishes. You can have your fill of Korean pancakes and noodles too.
Muk-Bang Korean Restaurant is at 750 Chai Chee Rd, ESR BizPark @ Chai Chee, Singapore 469000. Visit its Instagram page for more information.
Oni Kimbap was co-founded by a Seoul native with the aim of creating these beloved rice rolls with fresh, quality ingredients. As a result, they have a plethora of kimbap flavours ranging from just kimchi to add-ins such as bulgogi pork, prawn and sausages. Alongside kimbap on the menu are tteokbokki, japchae, bibimbap and more.
Oni Kimbap is at 12 Kallang Avenue, #01-44 Aperia Mall, Singapore 339511. Visit its page for more information.