Hanjip Korean Grill House

Hanjip Korean Grill House is a Korean barbecue restaurant at Clarke Quay, on the ground floor of Block C. It opened in 2020 and covers more than 5,000 square feet, which makes it one of the larger Korean barbecue rooms in the city. Staff can grill the meat for you at the table, so you can sit back and eat.

The restaurant aims to serve traditional Korean barbecue. Alongside the grill, the menu covers Korean stews, pancakes and side dishes. Eatbook described the main dining room as spacious, with a black and gold look.

What to order

The grill menu centres on premium meat. Look for Kurobuta Berkshire pork, Australian and Japanese wagyu, and USDA Prime beef. The restaurant ages its signature cuts for extra flavour and tenderness. Popular cuts include ribeye, beef brisket, short rib, pork belly and marinated pork collar. If you cannot decide, the Hanjip Platter puts several beef and pork cuts on one board for sharing.

The rest of the menu is worth a look too. It covers Korean classics such as kimchi stew, seafood pancake, bibimbap, army stew, black bean noodles, cold buckwheat noodles and Korean fried chicken. Samgyetang, a whole young chicken in ginseng soup, is a gentler choice if you want a break from the grill.

All set menus come with free-flow barley tea and banchan, the small side dishes served with a Korean meal. Weekday lunch sets focus on stone pot rice, noodles, stews and soups. Dinner sets come in sizes for two, four or six people.

Private rooms and groups

Hanjip has seven themed private dining rooms, each inspired by a Korean landmark or design. Themes range from Joseon-era cranes to Hallasan, the mountain on Jeju Island. The rooms come in different sizes and suit birthdays, team dinners and family meals. Eatbook reported that they have TV screens and soundproofing, and that a minimum spend applies. The restaurant says the private rooms use smokeless technology, so the air stays clear. For large groups or events, contact the restaurant by email through its official website.

Good to know before you go

• Book ahead: a booking is wise for dinner and for the private rooms. Bookings are taken online through a link on its website.
• Vegetarians: a vegetarian menu is available with at least two days' notice.
• Takeaway: delivery and takeaway are available if you would rather eat at your hotel.

Getting there and nearby

Hanjip is in Block C of Clarke Quay, by the Singapore River. Eatbook puts it about four minutes on foot from both Clarke Quay and Fort Canning MRT stations. After dinner, walk along the river through Clarke Quay, or read our Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay guides. For more ideas, browse restaurants in City Hall and Clarke Quay, our Thai, Korean and Asian restaurants or our steakhouses and grills.