COTE Korean Steakhouse

COTE Korean Steakhouse mixes Korean barbecue with the traditions of a classic American steakhouse. It is on Level 3 of COMO Orchard, at 30 Bideford Road, and works with COMO Group. The Singapore restaurant is the brand's first outside the United States.

COTE was founded in New York by Korean-born restaurateur Simon Kim. There is also a branch in Miami. In Singapore, chef Jinwon Seo oversees the food. Beef is the focus, from USDA Prime and Australian wagyu to Japanese A5 and Korean Jeju Hanwoo.

What to order

Most first-timers choose the Butcher's Feast. It is a set meal built around several cuts of beef, which your server grills at the table. It comes with:

• Gogi cha, a small cup of beef broth to start
• Banchan side dishes and a scallion salad
• A savoury egg soufflé
• Red leaf lettuce with ssamjang for wrapping the meat
• Two stews with rice: spicy kimchi and doenjang (soybean paste)
• Vanilla soft serve to finish

If you prefer to choose your own cuts, the à la carte list covers prime steaks and wagyu. There is also a dry-aged reserve list, which includes a whisky dry-aged USDA Prime ribeye. A Steak Omakase lets the kitchen pick for you.

Starters worth a look include "Steak & Eggs", a Korean oyster "omelette", COTE gimbap and steak tartare. Sides include a kimchi wagyu "paella", dolsot bibimbap in a hot stone bowl and naengmyun cold noodles.

The setting

The room was designed by Modellus Novus, an architecture firm from New York. The look is dark and polished, with marbled tabletops, soft booths and touches of gold. Each table has its own grill, so the meat is cooked in front of you. Staff look after the grilling, so you can focus on eating.

Drinks are a big part of the visit. The wine list runs to more than 1,200 labels, and the cocktail list mixes classics with new ideas. Millim Bar serves drinks and bar snacks, and the COTE Music Room hosts live performances after dinner. There are private dining rooms for groups.

Good to know before you go

• Book ahead: reservations are taken online through the restaurant's booking page.
• Groups and events: private events are arranged with COMO Group.
• Lunch: a shorter Butcher's Luncheon set, with two USDA Prime cuts, is served on weekdays.

Nearby

COMO Orchard is a short walk from Orchard Road and its malls. For a Japanese take on beef, try Fat Cow at Camden Medical Centre. For Tuscan steak, there is Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse on Mohamed Sultan Road. For rooftop Italian food, head to il Cielo at voco Orchard.

You can also browse more steakhouses and grills, other Thai, Korean and Asian restaurants, or all restaurants in Orchard and River Valley. Menus and bookings are on the official COTE Singapore page.