KOREAN CUISINE, BEAUTY & GROCERIES

Do you love South Korea and everything about it, or perhaps you’re experiencing post-holiday blues from your recent trip to the Land of the Morning Calm? Read on to discover 3 ways to immerse yourself in Korean culture, and the places that’ll keep you in touch with that vibrant lifestyle.

 

Eat Like They Do

 

For value-for-money meals: SUNNY KOREAN CUISINE

Located at basement 1 of West Coast Plaza is this no-frills Korean eatery that serves up classic dishes at a bang for your buck! Expect comfort dishes such as Bibimbap, Kimchi Fried Rice, Hot-plate Chicken Bulgogi and Kimchi Soup, all for under $10! Why not relive a part of your experience at a Korean Pojangmacha and order the Tteokbokki too. Visit SUNNY KOREAN CUISINE at West Coast Plaza #B1-08

For a Korean BBQ experience that checks most of your boxes: K.COOK KOREAN BBQ BUFFET
What do you look for in a Korean BBQ restaurant? Well-spaced dining areas with the option of air-conditioned or alfresco with a nice view? A well-stocked buffet with plenty of ready-to-eat options? Good spread of meat options? And best of all, pocket-friendly? Well, your hunt is over because K.Cook Korean BBQ Buffet, located on the 7th floor of Orchard Central, checks all of those boxes! At only $16.90++ per pax for their weekday lunch buffet, it is one of the cheapest Korean BBQ buffets in Singapore! So hurry grab your chin-gu-deul (friends) and visit K.COOK KOREAN BBQ BUFFET at Orchard Central #07-01.

For satisfying your cravings: SOGDO KOREAN
Fuss-free and convenient is the name of the game at this little Korean eatery, serving up a variety of Korean Rice Bowls, Bento sets, Korean Fried Chicken and Ramyeon; perfect for satisfying all your cravings after you binge-watched all the mukbang videos late last night. Prefer a less carb-forward meal? Their Ginseng Chicken Soup or Kimchi Soup will be sure to nourish you. Visit SOGDO KOREAN at Junction 10 #01-02.

For the best of both worlds: GANGNAM STORY
Sometimes we get torn between having a steamboat or a BBQ, but at Gangnam Story, you can have the best of both worlds! While they are not for lack in their meat selections, seafood lovers can rejoice because their variety of seafood is vast, with some uncommon but very welcomed inclusions! They’ve got mud crabs, gong gongs (sea conch), tiger snails (sea whelk), river prawns and oysters on top of the usual suspects such as clams, squid and scallops. Their weekday lunch extends to 5pm, perfect for those who really appreciate an eat-all-you-can buffet. Visit GANGNAM STORY at Orchard Central #08-04.

Look Like They Do

 

For results in 15 minutes: KSKIN 
There is just something about the Korean Beauty Regime that makes it so revered - think dewy complexions and the newly-coined “glass skin”, a term used to describe skin that is exceptionally smooth and luminous, just as glass is. Get closer to your skin ideals at Kskin, where they offer revolutionary, targeted facial treatments based on the best of Korean skincare solutions. The best parts? It only takes 15 minutes to see a difference and it is also pocket-friendly - only $28 nett per session! Plus, they don’t have any packages, so goodbye hard selling, hello gorgeous skin! Visit KSKIN at Hougang 1 #01-15 and Square 2 #03-05.

For the latest Korean hairstyle trends: APGUJEONG HAIR STUDIO 
With an award-winning styling team, Apgujeong Hair Studio is the place to go for Korean hair and make up services. Their stylists continually undertake training in Korea so you can be sure they will be on top of the latest trends and techniques. If you can envisage your dream look, the team at Apgujeong can make it happen! Better start screenshotting your favourite Kpop star’s looks! Visit APGUJEONG HAIR STUDIO at Square 2 #03-92.

Live Like They Do

 

For Korean snacks, Ramyeon and Soju: SOL MART
Sol Mart is the place to hit up when you are gearing up for a K-drama marathon and want to have an “immersive experience”. One can’t miss the cartons of Ramyeons lined up against the glass panel; a variety that is not unlike what one can find in grocery stores in Korea. They are also well stocked with many flavours of Soju (muscat grape is my favourite!) and have chilled cans of Hite (beer) in their fridge - Soju Bomb anyone? Don’t forget to browse their freezer section too, which sees all different types of Mandu (dumplings) and Korean Ice Creams. Visit SOL MART at Hougang 1 #01-30 and Square 2 #03-06.

For authentic Korean Groceries: K-MARKET
As its name suggests, K-Market stocks a wide variety of Korean groceries, from seasonal fresh produce like Corn, Hallabong (a variety of orange farmed on Jeju Island) and Mu (Korean Radish) which makes for delicious crunchy pickles and hearty soups, to heat-up-to-eat freezer packs, popular Korean snacks and even household items. It’s the perfect place to go to stock up on Korean Pantry staples so you can cook up all your favourite Korean dishes with the most authentic ingredients! Visit K-MARKET at West Coast Plaza #B1-14.

For stocking a Korean Pantry that will make an ajumeoni (auntie) proud: SOL PRIME
Walking into SOL Prime is like getting a crash course on Korean cuisine and its ingredients. Their shelves are lined with neat columns of doenjang & gochujang (soybean pastes), fruit vinegars, soy sauces, cooking oils, instant sauce sachets, soup packs, and even flour and sugars (we love Korean brown sugar). Craving an authentic Korean meal at home? SOL Prime will have you covered with all that you need, and more. Visit SOL PRIME at HillV2 #01-03.

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