While some are self-proclaimed kbbq experts, others may have a lot of questions on how to eat kbbq the right way. Is there even a right way to eat kbbq? We asked a local korean on his input on how Koreans eat their kbbq.
Cooking the Meat
While cooking the meat, most people tend to make a mistake when flipping the meat. If you flip marinated meat too much, you will end up losing the marinate as it will drip off the meat. Flipping the meat less will allow meat to be tender and juicy, especially so for marinated items. As you cook the meat, you should also start with non-marinate items and cook the marinated items last. This is as the sauce will burn on the grill, also killing the fire.
Eating the meat
While there is no set way of eating the meat, there are a few ways which Koreans like to do.
Dipping Sauce
There are a lot of different types of sauce: salt and sesame oil, gochujang based, soy sauce based etc. These sauces are used on different types of meat. Marinated beef is usually complemented with sweet sauces, while pork is usually complemented with salt and sesame oil, or ssamjang.
Wrapping
Wrapping the meat is usually up to the eater. But usually, it goes: lettuce, sesame leaf, garlic, sauce, meat, chives and kimchi. There are a lot of ingredients which people might put in or take out, depending on your preference.
Authentic KBBQ Restaurants in Singapore
Now that you know how a korean eats his KBBQ, here are some KBBQ restaurants to try out in Singapore!
Seorae Korean Charcoal BBQ
Seorae prides themselves on having the best quality ingredients and meats. Try their signature dish, the Galmaegisal, as it has a combination of both tender and juicy meat with minimal fat. This restaurant’s Galmaegisal, also known as skirt meat, is marinated with authentic korean spices. This restaurant was established in 2007 in South Korea, starting as ‘the leading brand for skirt meat,’ as stated on their website. Check out their menu here! They currently have two outlets in Singapore.
Seorae Korean Charcoal BBQ (Plaza Singapura)
Address: 68 Orchard Rd, #02-01, Plaza, Singapore 238839
Opening Hours:
Sunday - Thursday 11:30-10pm
Friday - Saturday 11:30-11pm
Phone: 9181 2709
Seorae Korean Charcoal BBQ (Jem)
Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Rd, #B1-10 Jem, Singapore 608549
Opening Hours:
Sunday - Thursday 11:30-10pm
Friday - Saturday 11:30-11pm
Phone: 9199 8729
Wang Dae Bak
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!
Wang Dae Bak Korean BBQ
Address: 22 Cross St, #01-64, Singapore 048421
Opening Hours:
Friday-Wednesday 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:30
Thursday 11:30-14:30
Phone: 6225 2646
Guiga Korean BBQ Restaurant
Amidst the array of kbbq restaurants located in Tanjong Pagar, Guiga is definitely one of the few you should try while you’re there. Guiga’s menu offers an array of different meats and marinates 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!
Guiga Korean BBQ Restaurant
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
