Crystal Jade Ginseng Chicken and BBQ #04-20 Ngee Ann City Tel: 6733-3229
A joint venture between the Crystal Jade group and a Korean partner, this small eatery is helmed by a Hong Konger who has cooked in the territory's Korean restaurants for over 20 years. Korean expatriates like the boiled sliced pork with cabbage ($16) and ginseng chicken soup ($25).
Haebok #02-02 Furama Riverfront Hotel Tel: 6735-4440
Opened by Korean owner Hwang Sang Young's mother in 1993, it is trusted by Koreans for its reliable menu. Try the barbecue beef ($18), seafood pancake ($12) and Chun Cheon chicken barbecue ($16).
Ju Shin Jung 27 West Coast Highway (opposite Haw Par Villa) #01-18/19 YESS Centre Tel: 6464-0872
This spacious restaurant claims to be the first here to specialise in Korean charcoal barbecue, which comes with over 10 side dishes and free refills. Its three Korean chefs also offer cold noodles, pancakes and raw beef. Prices for the barbecue range from $20 (for pork belly and chicken) to $30 (for beef) per person.
Ryo Jeong #02-59 International Plaza Tel: 6324-3121
The food must be authentic when as much as 70 per cent of the restaurant is filled with Korean expatriates. Its two Korean chefs don't hold back on the chilli to suit Korean tastebuds. Try the fried octopus ($20) and beancurd fried with kimchi ($25).
Manna 101-109 Telok Ayer Street Tel: 6227-7425
This 250-seater offers over 60 traditional dishes. Business has been so brisk that it also has two food stalls at the Takashimaya Shopping Centre and Millenia Walk foodcourts. Try the hotstone bibimbap ($16) and spicy octopus ($22).
Sa Rang Bang 76 Amoy Street Tel: 6736-2003
Formerly located in Martin Road, this restaurant has shifted to Amoy Street and will only start business on Tuesday. Korean-owned, it is famous for its ginseng chicken soup ($25). Try also its pork belly barbecue ($20) and kimchi soup ($18).
Se Ra Bel #04-01 Furama Hotel Tel: 6535-0336
Opened for 16 years, this Korean-owned restaurant can sit 230 diners and has four private tatami rooms. It is famous for its spare-rib barbecue ($26), spicy soup steamboat ($30 for two people) and ginseng chicken soup ($20).
You see, we are so tempted to try the Korean restaurant @ East Coast Park & then there is another one more @ tanjong pagar.
I tried Auntie Kim's with my family @ Upp Thomson, and i must admit its heaven! Ginseng chicken...authentic!
