If you’re not jetting off to Seoul anytime soon, but you’re a lover of all things K-pop, jeolpyeon, and South Korea in general…we’ve got a treat for you. We’ve discovered a range of Korean-inspired eateries islandwide to make you feel like you’re café-hopping around South Korea. Here’s 12 of our favourite Korean cafes and restaurants in Singapore.
1. Iris Cafe
Iris Cafe, hidden at Solaris in Fusionopolis, is a cosy, spacious eatery offering a blend of traditional Korean dishes, Korean Western fusion cuisine, and brunch bites. Dine in a minimalist cafe, featuring wooden tables and greenery, creating a homely and inviting atmosphere. Popular menu items include the Iris Breakfast with Kimchi Pancake, delicious pastas, Spicy Webfoot Octopus Rice with Cheese, baked cakes, and much more. Definitely, a top Korean cafe for a group meal in Singapore.
📍1 Fusionopolis Walk, #01-11 Solaris, Singapore 138628
2. Bap & Bingsoo Cafe
This cosy Korean restaurant is known for authentic Korean cuisine and Korean desserts. Popular dishes include black bean noodles, spicy seafood noodles, sweet treats like Korean shaved ice, among others. The affordable Korean cafe offers a family-friendly atmosphere so it’s perfect for groups.
📍204 Jln Besar, Singapore 208890
3. Dal.Komm Playground
Dal.Komm Playground is a cosy all-day-dining concepted by Korean coffee brand Dal.Komm Coffee. Located at Guoco Midtown, the cafe is a great spot for indulging on delicious food with friends and sipping on hearty coffee, beers, and mocktails. The cafe offers a beautiful dining area, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, as well as an alfresco terrace. Menu highlights include French toast, seafood pancakes, drooling pastas, and more.
📍124 Beach Rd, #01-08 Midtown Market, Singapore 189771
4. Itaewon Jja Jang
A hidden gem, Itaewon Jjajang, is a popular place for authentic Korean and Chinese dishes. Diners can enjoy black bean noodles known as jjajangmyeon, as well as other sweet and sour flavours from a value-for-money menu. Definitely, one of the best Korean restaurants in Singapore.
📍64 Peck Seah Street, Singapore
5. Infusion Roastery Cafe
The industrial-chic Infusion Roastery Cafe is a cosy Korean-inspired eatery for coffee enthusiasts and casual diners alike. Particularly, this laid-back cafe is known for its in-house coffee with favourites like Filter Coffee and Dutch Latte on the menu. Additionally, you can indulge on delicious Korean-inspired dishes such as Bulgogi Beef Burger, pecan croissants, sweet treats, and more.
📍10A-E, Yio Chu Kang Rd, ICB SHOPPING CENTER, Singapore 545524
6. Walking On Sunshine
This award-winning dining hub and hair salon is brought to you by the folks behind You Are My Sunshine. Immerse yourself in nature in this garden setting away from the bustling city while getting a makeover and indulging on an array of Korean and Western fusion dishes. From a croffle buffet to blossom tea, and Kimchi pizza…this ig-worthy café is the place to be.
📍181 Orchard Rd, #03-07 Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
7. Snap Café
This new white minimalist café, located in the CBD, is the ultimate place to transport you to Korea. The small eatery is popular for delicious toasties, Korean-inspired pastries like sweet potato pound cake and black sesame cheesecake, as well as in-house specialty coffees, to name a few.
📍21 McCallum St, #01-01/02 The Clift, Singapore 069047
8. Café Kreams
Experience real seasons at Kreams nature-themed outlets that just so happen to be one of the most ig-worthy cafes in Singapore. Particularly, Cafe Kreams at Maxwell Road, which took over Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop, offers a Korean-inspired dining experience under the autumn leaves next to bookshelves, while Kreams Duxton is a cosy Spring hideaway, under beautiful cherry blossom trees. The menu boasts hot plates, chicken karaage, authentic pizzas, and Strawberry Kouign-amann, to name a few.
📍Maxwell Road and Duxton, Singapore
9. NAYANA Kpop Cafe & Restaurant
Enjoy traditional Korean food at this popular chain at two locations in Singapore. Decked out in a stylish pet-friendly interior with a youthful ambience, NAYANA is a superb place to dine and share food with a group. Expect delicious dishes, with all sauces and spices imported from Korea, for true authenticity. Menu highlights include cripsy pata pork, butter chicken, seafood or meat pancit bihon with vegetables, fried tofu tokwa’t baboy, to name a few. Plus, there’s vegetarian options.
📍Various Locations
10. Ice Lab Cafe
This dessert bar has been around since childhood and serves some of the most indulgent Korean bingsu in Singapore. With a range of diverse flavours, from matcha, fruity watermelon or strawberry, soft milk tea and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Portion sizes are generous and you could share with up to four friends, depending how hungry you are. Certainly, Ice Lab is one of the best Korean cafes in Singapore for dessert.
11. HoHo Korean Restaurant
The HoHo Korean Restaurant opens from 11.30am daily on weekdays so it’s the perfect place for a Korean lunch. Tuck into the ultimate feast of hot plates with chicken, pork, or beef, alongside slurping spicy noodle dishes, hearty soups with rice, seafood platters…the list is endless. Additionally, this Korean restaurant is known for generous portions – so you won’t go home hungry.
📍106 Clementi Street 12, #01-58/60, Singapore 120106
12. Routine Korean Fusion Cafe & Bar
Another one of the best Korean cafes in Singapore that serves unique Korean bingsu, Korean chicken, sweet treats, and other delicious mains, in a beautiful floral themed interior. Add a specialty coffee and you’ll be in heaven!
📍60 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089524
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