Reviews for Hyang-to-gol Korean Restaurant Raffles City
Jackson Lee
4
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
5
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.
Tay Xinyi
1
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.
Savin
4
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
4
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
4
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
5
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
4
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.
Chee Leong
1
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
3
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.