I'm Kim Korean BBQ

I'm Kim Korean BBQ is an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue buffet in the School of the Arts (SOTA) building at 1 Zubir Said Drive. You grill marinated meats at your own table and help yourself to side dishes, soups and cooked food.

It opened in 2014 as the first restaurant of Kingdom Food Group, a local company that now runs several buffet restaurants. The group focuses on good-value buffets, and student and senior rates are offered here.

What to order

Everything is part of the buffet, so the only question is what to grill first. The 2026 buffet menu lists beef bulgogi, pork belly, volcano chicken, black pepper chicken and chicken sausage at every meal. Spicy and marinated pork belly are lunch items. Dinner adds beef short ribs, beef rolls, pork collar and seafood in the form of prawns and squid.

Save room for the restaurant's own Korean chicken wings, made to a house recipe. On the current menu they are a dinner-only dish.

Beyond the grill, the spread includes:

• Cooked dishes such as tteokbokki, japchae and fried tangsuyuk, plus jajangmyeon at dinner
• Kimchi, lettuce, sliced garlic and green chilli for wrapping the meat
• Soups, including ginseng chicken
• Ice kachang for dessert
• Juices and hot Korean barley tea

Soju, makgeolli and beer are sold separately.

The setting

The dining room is casual and lively. Each table has its own grill, and TV screens play performances by Korean pop artists. It is a good fit for a cheerful group meal, a birthday or a night out with friends, rather than a quiet dinner.

Good to know before you go

• The usual minimum is two paying diners. Solo diners may get a shorter session if there is space.
• Meals have a time limit, which is a little longer at dinner for larger groups.
• Children are charged by height, and the youngest eat free.
• Student and senior rates need a valid pass or ID.
• Book online through the official I'm Kim page, or call if online slots are full.
• The restaurant runs monthly offers, such as early-bird slots, so check the website before you go.

Getting there

The restaurant is on the ground floor of the School of the Arts building. Bencoolen MRT station (Exit B) is about three minutes away on foot. Dhoby Ghaut MRT station (Exit A) is about a five-minute walk.

Nearby

The Dhoby Ghaut end of Orchard Road is close by, with its malls and food halls. For Japanese food, Ganko Sushi on Penang Road is a short walk away. Loca Niru at the House of Tan Yeok Nee is also on Penang Road.

See more Thai, Korean and Asian restaurants or all restaurants in Orchard and River Valley. If you are eating on a budget, our tips on cheap meals for big appetites may help.