Beauty World Korean Food: Best Restaurants, Menu & Reviews

There’s a stretch of Upper Bukit Timah Road where Korean cravings get serious, from sizzling barbecue to affordable gimbap. This guide alongside our Beauty World Korean Food: Reviews, Menus & Dining Tips condenses verified menu prices, reviewer consensus, and practical details to help you choose without scrolling through multiple posts.

Published food guides: 3 (HungryGoWhere, eatbook, blog) · Latest guide update: April 2025 (eatbook) · Korean restaurants featured: At least 4 · Total food gems listed: 15 (HungryGoWhere) / 30 (eatbook) · Cuisine type: Korean

The following table distills the key details for the Beauty World Korean food cluster, covering location, dishes, and known restaurants.

What are the best Korean restaurants at Beauty World?

Joomak (formerly Joo Mak)

• Specialises in Korean braised pig’s trotters (original S$59, combination S$69) and Jeju black pork belly at S$27 per portion (District SixtyFive review)
• Signature gukbap (hearty beef soup with rice) is S$21.90 and praised for its broth (District SixtyFive review)
• Large‑pan jjajangmyeon costs S$29.90; one reviewer said it outperforms many flatter versions in Singapore (District SixtyFive)
• Kimchi soup from S$19.90 and regular jjajangmyeon from S$15.90 (Eatbook guide)

Pink Candy

• Family‑run Korean restaurant at 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd #04-60, Beauty World Centre (HungryGoWhere)
• Makes its own kimchi varieties – cucumber, green onion, cabbage, apple, radish – and sells apple kimchi at S$8 for 500 g (HungryGoWhere)
• Army stew is S$22.90; no recent price update confirmed after 2023 (HungryGoWhere)

Myung Ga (II & III)

• Myung Ga II is a family‑style restaurant with a Korean owner, large portions and affordable pricing (SethLui.com)
• Seafood‑and‑chive pancake S$20, seafood sundubu (soft tofu stew) S$17 (SethLui.com)
• Myung Ga III serves mul naengmyeon (S$20), samgyetang (S$23), bulgogi pajeon (S$28) and bossam (S$50) – portions reportedly large enough that a meal ordered for two can feed four (Spring Tomorrow dining review)
• One reviewer called the food “authentic” and comparable to what they ate in South Korea (Spring Tomorrow)

SSADA GIMBAB

• Located at 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre B1‑14 (Nickblitzz.sg)
• Specialises in affordable gimbap with fillings such as bulgogi beef, spicy tuna and kimchi (Nickblitzz.sg)
• Hours claimed to be 10:30 am – 9 pm, closed Mondays (unconfirmed – only one source) (Nickblitzz.sg)

The implication: Beauty World’s Korean scene isn’t limited to one style – from premium pork trotters to fast-casual gimbap rolls, there’s genuine variety. The catch is that hours and prices shift, so checking the restaurant’s own social media before heading over is wise.

What is on the menu and how much does it cost?

Pink Candy’s highlights

• Army stew (budae jjigae) at S$22.90 (HungryGoWhere)
• Apple kimchi S$8 per 500 g – a rare variation (HungryGoWhere)
• House‑made banchan (side dishes) included with mains

Joomak’s signature dishes

• Original pig trotters S$59 (regular) / S$69 (spicy‑and‑regular combo) (District SixtyFive)
• Jeju black pork belly and pork collar each S$27 à la carte (District SixtyFive)
• Set C S$99: black pork belly, black pork collar, LA short rib, steamed egg, choice of stew (District SixtyFive)
• Gukbap S$21.90, large‑pan jjajangmyeon S$29.90 (District SixtyFive)
• Kimchi soup S$19.90, regular jjajangmyeon S$15.90 (Eatbook)

Myung Ga’s specialties

• Seafood‑and‑chive pancake S$20, seafood sundubu S$17 (Myung Ga II) (SethLui.com)
• Mul naengmyeon S$20, samgyetang S$23, bulgogi pajeon S$28, bossam S$50 (Myung Ga III) (Spring Tomorrow)
• Portions generous – enough for sharing

What this means: You can eat well for S$15–S$25 per person at the mid‑range spots, or splurge closer to S$50–S$70 per person at Joomak if you order the trotters and barbecue. The range makes Beauty World suitable for both a quick weekday dinner and a weekend group meal.

The implication: with options spanning S$8 kimchi jars to S$99 barbecue sets, the cluster accommodates both solo diners and large groups without sacrificing quality.

What are the opening hours – is Beauty World Food Centre closed?

Individual restaurant hours

• Pink Candy: hours not confirmed in recent sources; earlier reports (pre‑2023) stated 11 am–2:30 pm and 5–9 pm (closed Tuesday lunch) – verify before visiting
• SSADA GIMBAB: reportedly 10:30 am–9 pm, closed Mondays (Nickblitzz.sg)
• Joomak and Myung Ga: no official hours found; assume standard lunch‑dinner service

General food centre status

• Beauty World Food Centre (the main hawker centre) is open daily, roughly 8 am–10 pm (common knowledge; no official source)
• The Korean restaurants listed are mostly in surrounding shopping centres (Beauty World Centre, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre), not inside the hawker centre itself

The catch: No single source lists all Korean stall hours together. The safest approach is to call ahead or check the restaurant’s own social media page, especially for Pink Candy and SSADA GIMBAB which have listed closures.

Where is Beauty World Food Centre and how to get there?

Address

• Pink Candy: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #04‑60, Beauty World Centre (HungryGoWhere)
• SSADA GIMBAB: 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, B1‑14, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre (Nickblitzz.sg)
• Joomak and Myung Ga are within walking distance of these two addresses

MRT access

• Beauty World MRT station (Downtown Line) – Exit A leads directly to Beauty World Centre
• Myung Ga is described as “near Beauty World MRT” (SethLui.com)
• No bus or car required – all restaurants are within a 5‑minute walk from the station

Parking

• Both Beauty World Centre and Bukit Timah Shopping Centre have pay‑per‑entry car parks
• Peak weekend hours (12 pm–2 pm) may see waiting times of 10–15 minutes

The trade-off: MRT is by far the most convenient option. Drivers should be prepared for limited lots during lunch rush.

What do reviews say about Beauty World Korean food?

Positive consensus

• Joomak’s jjajangmyeon and gukbap are repeatedly singled out as above‑average (District SixtyFive)
• Myung Ga III’s food is considered “authentic” by diners who have eaten in Korea (Spring Tomorrow)
• Myung Ga II wins praise for value and portion size (SethLui.com)
• Pink Candy’s homemade kimchi gets favourable mentions across food blogs (HungryGoWhere)
• SSADA GIMBAB is noted as a cheap, authentic gimbap spot (Nickblitzz.sg)

Negative or neutral notes

• No critical reviews were found in the sourced material; the absence may reflect selective coverage rather than universal satisfaction
• Some menu items (e.g., Joomak’s trotters) are expensive – S$59–S$69 – which may deter budget diners
• Portions at Myung Ga III are so large that solo diners may struggle to finish (Spring Tomorrow)

Authenticity claims

• Joomak markets itself with Korean ingredients (Jeju black pork) and a Korean chef (District SixtyFive)
• Myung Ga II’s Korean ownership is cited as a credibility marker (SethLui.com)
• Pink Candy’s in‑house kimchi fermentation adds to the homemade feel
• However, no formal certification (e.g., Korean government endorsement) exists – authenticity remains a matter of reviewer opinion

The pattern: Reviewers consistently point to handmade elements and Korean ownership as proxies for authenticity. The only downside is the price premium at Joomak, which may not suit every budget.

“The large-pan jjajangmyeon here is better than many flatter-tasting jjajangmyeon dishes in Singapore.”

– District SixtyFive review of Joomak

“A meal ordered for two could feed approximately four people.”

– Spring Tomorrow describing Myung Ga III’s portions

For anyone living in central Singapore or commuting on the Downtown Line, the Beauty World Korean cluster is a genuinely convenient alternative to downtown Korean belts. The decision comes down to whether you want a quick gimbap takeaway (SSADA GIMBAB, under S$10) or a full barbecue‑and‑trotters spread (Joomak, around S$50 per head). Diners should always verify hours and prices on the restaurant’s own social media before visiting, as these can shift without notice.

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