Pohang Seafood & Butchery (Beauty World)

Pohang Seafood & Butchery is a Korean seafood restaurant at The Hillford on Jalan Jurong Kechil, near Beauty World in the west of Singapore. It serves Korean-style sashimi, marinated raw crab, stews and Korean barbecue. The name comes from Pohang, a port city on South Korea's east coast that is known for its seafood.

This is the Beauty World branch. A second branch operates at Aperia Mall in Kallang.

What to order

The dish many people come for is marinated raw crab, a Korean dish known as gejang. The crab is left raw in a seasoned marinade and eaten with rice. A large raw crab platter is sized for sharing, and the restaurant has also offered smaller raw crab set meals. Eatbook has reported that only a limited number of crabs is served each day, so it can sell out.

Sashimi is the other main focus. Sets such as flatfish with salmon are sized for two or more people. You can also order fresh oysters, raw sea urchin and assorted sushi. For something warm, try the beef bone dumpling soup or a stew such as army stew.

The restaurant has long been known for sannakji. This is live baby octopus, chopped and served raw, dressed with sesame oil. It is a Korean speciality, but it is not for everyone, as the pieces still move on the plate.

Korean barbecue

As the name suggests, meat is part of the menu too. In 2026, Eatbook listed a free-flow Korean barbecue option at this Beauty World branch, with pork belly and pork collar. It is a good choice if your group wants a mix of raw seafood and grilled meat in one meal.

Good to know before you go

• Booking: call the restaurant ahead of time if you are coming with a larger group.
• Raw or cooked: many signature dishes are raw. Stews, soups and barbecue are good options for anyone who prefers cooked food.
• Group size: the sashimi sets are priced by the number of diners, so they work best for two to four people.
• Supply: the raw crab is served in limited numbers, so it may run out later in the day.

Getting there

The Hillford is on Jalan Jurong Kechil, and the restaurant is on its ground floor at unit #01-52. Beauty World MRT station on the Downtown Line is the nearest stop.

Nearby

This part of Bukit Timah is a good base for nature walks. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and the Rail Corridor are both in the area, so a meal here works well after a morning walk. For other meals in the neighbourhood, try Karu's Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant or Daisy's Dream Kitchen.

You can also browse more Thai, Korean and Asian restaurants, see our chilli crab and seafood picks, or see all restaurants in Upper Bukit Timah.