Hyang-to-gol Korean Restaurant at Raffles City stands as one of Singapore's premier Korean dining destinations, recognized by the Korean Food Foundation as among the world's top 5 overseas Korean restaurants. Located at #B1-74, directly above City Hall MRT station, this authentic Korean establishment has earned acclaim for its premium Korean BBQ experience using the freshest cuts of beef with perfect marbling to deliver unrivaled flavor and quality. The restaurant operates daily from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM, providing both lunch and dinner services with an atmosphere that authentically captures Korean dining culture through native Korean staff and traditional Korean hospitality.
The menu showcases authentic Korean specialties including their signature marinated pork belly, renowned for its exceptional flavor and tenderness, alongside classic dishes like bibimbap and ginseng chicken soup with glutinous rice. The restaurant offers excellent value through 2-person sets priced at 8++ that include BBQ hotplate, stew, and appetizers, with daily lunch specials featuring different Korean dishes throughout the week. Popular items include seafood beancurd soup with generous portions of seafood and tofu, crispy seafood pancake with clams and prawns, and half ginseng chicken soup that provides both nourishment and authentic Korean flavors. The kitchen maintains high standards for ingredient freshness and traditional preparation methods.
Situated within Raffles City Shopping Centre, diners enjoy convenient access to extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options, making it perfect for combining Korean cuisine with a complete shopping experience. The restaurant can be reached at +65 6336-4745 for reservations, with additional delivery services available through Foodpanda for customers preferring to enjoy Korean cuisine at home. Despite its simple interior decor, the establishment creates an distinctively Korean atmosphere that enhances the dining experience, offering affordable prices averaging 5 per person while maintaining quality standards that rival establishments in Seoul. The restaurant also operates a second location at Marina Bay Sands Food Court, demonstrating its popularity and expansion across Singapore's dining scene.
I would give zero stars if I could. This restaurant has a strange and unwelcoming no-sharing policy — they serve individual portions per person. After we finished our meal and had already paid, an older lady (possibly the owner or manager) came over and told us very rudely that sharing is not allowed. If this policy is so important, it should be clearly stated before we enter the restaurant.
Even if you’re trying to make more money for your restaurant, this is definitely not the way to treat customers. The attitude we received was extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. We are paying guests — we don’t owe you anything, and we certainly don’t deserve to be spoken to that way.
I expect an explanation from the manager or owner. This kind of service is unacceptable. You will not have customers as before if you continue to insist on a no-sharing policy.
Chee Leong
The food is average, and the Korean female staff are very rude. Indeed, they lose to Japanese hospitality. They are rude when explaining the menu and ushering customers to seats. It's as if the restaurant is very popular, but it has many empty tables and is not crowded. Restaurants are closing one by one, and this may be the next one to close down with this level of service.
Hui Ling
Food was overall pretty decent. Special mention for the japchae, which was quite nice 👍🏻. The squid seemed to be the frozen kind. We also had seafood pancake, but it barely had any seafood inside except for a few tiny shrimps. It pretty much just tasted like an egg omelette, which was disappointing.
I gave a rather low rating for the service because five of us were seated at a four-person table, so of course, the food we ordered was a little hard to fit. However, the staff just placed the sizzling hot plate right in front of me and walked away. The oil was splattering everywhere, and it was too hot to handle. They could have simply let us shift the dishes around or helped us do so before placing the hot plate.
Edited: I decided to give it a second try and ordered the hot plate pork set ($15.50++). It was decent, I guess. The good thing is they were quite generous with the pork, but the side dishes, especially the kimchi, could be improved as it tasted a bit off.
Deanna Lim
I saw the lunch promo advertised outside the restaurant, but it wasn't on the main menu provided. I went up to the cashier to inquire about the lunch promo, and she pointed to other options on the menu. So, I had no choice but to order what she mentioned (she should have known better).
I felt something was amiss, so I went back to ask her: "I asked about the lunch promo; why did you introduce this set?" She simply replied, "Cannot change." I paid so much more for nothing. The Seafood soup was on promotion for $12.90. Instead, I ended up ordering Kimchi soup with meat for $19.00++. How is this ethical?
Bad service and attitude. When the food arrived, she simply placed it on the table, pushed the tray, and caused my chopsticks to drop.
Positive Reviews
Jackson Lee
The service staff were Korean, and the food also came with sides of kimchi, anchovies, and pickles, which were not bad. The food was quite impressive, as I ordered BBQ pork and tofu stew; both hit my taste buds and were to the liking of my wife and me. Tip: Try their weekday lunch, which ends at 2:30 PM.
Amara
We tried this Korean restaurant near our hotel. We ordered their bibimbap, samgyetang, and grilled fish. Samgyetang was the best compared to the other dishes. Service was quick and attentive. They also had a 5% discount promo if we paid by cash.
Savin
We came for lunch around 12 PM.
We ordered the sizzling beef and hot stone bibimbap.
Overall, the flavors were decent, but we didn’t realize the bibimbap was vegetarian—fortunately, we had also ordered beef. The only disappointment was the texture of the rice with the sizzling beef; hopefully, they can improve on that.
Chee Tay
I visited for a meal and tried the ginseng chicken and bulgogi pork. The ginseng chicken had a rich, flavorful soup, though it lacked the ginseng taste I was hoping for. The bulgogi pork was tasty with a nice portion size, though a bit on the sweet side for my preference—a bit more spice and less sweetness would make it perfect.
Portions were decent, and the service was prompt and attentive, with food served quickly. The only downside was feeling quite thirsty afterward, likely due to seasoning. Overall, a satisfying experience with good portions and quick service!
Mei
The place looks like they are short-staffed during lunch hour, but the set lunch is actually quite worth it. The side dishes are quite good, better than others. The bulgogi pork is a bit dry. It's not the best around.
The ginseng chicken seems quite nice.
Drinks seem to be an extra charge. The menu prices are on the higher side. Hopefully, the quality is better than the lunch set, considering the price.
Nathan Gan
Since our last visit to Hyang-To-Gol Korean Restaurant several months ago, we decided to dine there again on April 3, near Raffles Place. For sharing, we ordered a plate of Japchae, Dak-Gui, a S. Pancake, and the Half Chicken Noodles, which was on promotion at $16.90 (originally priced at $22.90).
We noticed that the restaurant has adopted a healthier approach by reducing salt and oil while maintaining the rich flavors of its dishes. The service was exceptional, with attentive servers proactively refilling our barley tea and providing extra bowls and plates for easy sharing. Highly recommended for those seeking authentic Korean cuisine, thoughtfully prepared and served by Koreans.
Pauline Er
Food was delicious, but a bit pricey, even for the lunch set menu. They have ramen for $10, but it's only available from 1 PM to 6 PM.
Ed Koh
It’s a small eatery tucked near a Vietnamese restaurant in the basement of Raffles City. Side dishes are refillable, and taste-wise, they are nothing to wow about, but good for the price. Oh yes, it's old-school manual ordering. Hence, you're able to get some introduction and explanation of their offerings. Food Quality A Quantity A+ Service A+
Chris Tan
Disappointed with the kimchi soup. I paid $16 plus, only for it to come without any meat at all. You have to top up $3 to get some meat.
While the pork bulgogi is about the same price.
Side dishes are nice.
Rice is enough.
Kai Cai
The set lunch included Ginseng half chicken soup. The soup wasn't very clear, but its taste was quite normal. The chicken was well cooked, featuring tender white meat and spring chicken. The space is small, but it offers great value for a set lunch in the CBD.
Jensen Sim Hong Teck
Rainy day comfort food sorted!
This spicy Korean ramen hit all the right notes – rich broth, chewy rice cakes, bouncy fish cake on a stick, and that fiery kick that warms you up instantly. Bonus: It came with classic Korean banchan too! Slurp level: MAX
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Set Meals
HAEMUL SOONDUBU JJIGAE
$18.00
Spicy Beancurd Soup with Seafood. Option: Vegetarian
KIMCHI JJIGAE
$16.00
Kimchi Stew. ADD $3: Pork / Tuna
HAEMUL DOINJJANG JJIGAE
$18.50
Soybean Paste Stew with Seafood. Option: Vegetarian
GALBITANG
$25.00
Beef Rib Soup with Glass Noodle
SAMGYETANG (HALF/WHOLE)
$18 / $30
Ginseng Chicken Soup with Glutinous Rice
BUDAE JJIGAE
$25.00
Army Stew (No Rice, Serve with Noodle). Pork, Bacon, Ham, Sausage
A la carte
JAPCHAE
$15.00
Sauteed Glass Noodle with Vegetables
TTEOKBOKKI
$17.00
Korean Spicy Rice Cake
JIAJANG TTEOKBOKKI
$17.50
Korean Non-Spicy Rice Cake (Black Bean Sauce)
HAEMUL PAJEON
$20.00
Seafood Pancake
KING TTEOKBOKKI
$31.00
Spicy Rice Cake With Variety of Vegetables, Dumplings, Fish cakes and Noodle.
KIMCHI JEON
$21.50
Kimchi Pancake
TUIKIM MANDOO
$8.00
Fried Dumplings (Pork)
FRIED DUMPLING SET
$12.00
Kimchi Dumpling (3pcs), Pork Dumpling (6pcs), King Dumpling (3pcs)
