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Many love Korean BBQ but the one thing we hate – smelling exactly like Korean BBQ the moment we walk out. The guys do not seem to mind as much, but I know ladies to do not want to get their hair and precious (insert brand) handbags with a grilled pork aroma after a lunch [...]

Annyeonghaseyo 안녕하세요! It is about time that hotel buffets include an element of Korea in their selection. After being bombarded constantly by Korean pop culture and PSY’s Gentlemen, I am all for having some ginseng Korean chicken and kimchi in a buffet. Straits Café at Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore which is known for its award-winning [...]

I was full of hopes for Bornga. After all, this is Korea’s leading BBQ restaurant, led by famous celebrity chef Jon Won Paik, and is Bornga’ first venture to Singapore at The Star Vista. (Read: The Star Vista’s Complete Food & Restaurant Guide ) This restaurant franchise has more than 30 outlets across Korea, the [...]

It is not only SMTOWN that has come to Singapore, one of Korea’s most popular fried chicken specialist NeNe Chicken has also arrived at The Star Vista. The name ‘NeNe’ shouldn’t be difficult to remember, and simply means “Yes! Yes!” in Korean. I overheard the first lady at the fast food counter who exclaimed, “I [...]

It is very seldom that a woman in apron would come to your table to teach you how you should eat your food. Well, maybe at home, but we are talking about a Korean restaurant here. Big Mama Korean Restaurant is not exactly ‘Gangnam Style’ (I know the song is hot, and it is Korean [...]

The awesome South Korean fried chicken restaurant Bonchon Chicken 본촌치킨 has finally reached Singapore, right at Bugis+ (the former Illuma). Not to be confused with 4 Fingers Bonchon Crispy Chicken at Ion Orchard, this is the original franchise from Korea which is popular even in New York and Los Angeles. For those who have yet [...]

[Seoul, Korea] While I had the signature hot piping Korean Ginseng Chicken during winter because it feels warm and fuzzy to the tummy, most native Koreans prefer it during the hottest summers. They believe this is a dish with high nutrient content, and can help regain stamina lost by excessive sweating. And the three specific [...]

Chang Korean BBQ started at Dempsey with positive feedback and a touch of class. It went on to open its 2nd at Illuma – to appeal to the budget conscious and youth. Did not sound like a bad plan. The thing about Illuma is, people just do not go there, so much so that the [...]

Other than Soapy Dramas, Rain and Wondergirls, Tom N Toms Coffee is another successful Korean export that has reached our sunny island. As the No. 1 Korean coffee chain, with 175 branches around the world, caffeine-lovers in Singapore would take pleasure to have yet another noteworthy choice. Unfortunately, the cafe used to be at Far [...]

Question. Where can you get set meals at Orchard Road, with free flow of coffee, soft drinks and ice cream, all at an incredible price of $5.90*? Just Acia is the place for the budget conscious, in light of escalating prices everywhere. Calling themselves the ‘Best of Asia’ may be a forthright claim, but they [...]