HANJIP Korean Grill House opened its doors in 2020 with a clear vision: to honour generations of Korean cooking while embracing a contemporary, elevated dining experience. Set in the vibrant Clarke Quay district, the restaurant draws inspiration from the iconic flavours and lively spirit of Itaewon, pairing charcoal-grilled meats with the banchan, stews and mains that anchor a traditional Korean table.
The space is part of the story. Spanning more than 5,000 square feet, HANJIP is one of the largest dedicated Korean barbecue dining areas in the city, and it includes seven bespoke private dining rooms, each inspired by an iconic Korean landmark. Smokeless technology keeps the setting odour-free, so guests can enjoy the drama of the grill without the lingering smell, while curated playlists and attentive service carry the mood from first seating to last plate.
The kitchen's pride is its charcoal BBQ. HANJIP sources Kurobuta Berkshire pork, Australian and Japanese wagyu, and USDA Prime beef, chosen for texture, marbling and flavour, and ages its cuts before bringing them to life over signature Korean charcoal flames. Beyond the grill, the menu reads like a tour of Korean comfort food: kimchi jiggae, seafood pancake, kimchi fried rice, black bean noodles, crispy fried chicken, sizzling pork jowl, chewy rice cakes, soulful stews and hearty bibimbap.
Whether you are a homesick Korean craving food from home, a first-time guest curious about KBBQ, or a seasoned aficionado, HANJIP welcomes locals and travellers alike. Lunch and dinner are served daily, reservations are strongly recommended due to demand, and delivery and takeaway are available for enjoying the same flavours at home. HANJIP is part of the Corinthians Asia Group.
HANJIP Korean Grill House opened in 2020 with a clear vision: to honour generations of Korean cooking while giving the experience a modern, elevated polish. Set along the river in Clarke Quay — one of Singapore's most energetic dining and nightlife precincts — the restaurant takes its cues from the flavours and spirit of Itaewon, Seoul's celebrated eating neighbourhood, and pairs them with heartfelt, old-school hospitality.
From the moment you step in, it's clear this is Korean BBQ on a grand scale. The dining room spans more than 5,000 square feet, making it one of the largest dedicated Korean barbecue spaces in the city, and thoughtful details make long, leisurely meals a pleasure. Grill smoke is managed by smokeless technology, so you leave without that tell-tale BBQ smell on your clothes, while curated playlists and attentive service keep the mood easy from first sear to final plate.
The heart of HANJIP is its charcoal grill. The kitchen sources Kurobuta Berkshire pork, Australian and Japanese wagyu, and USDA Prime beef, each chosen for its texture, marbling and flavour, and ages its cuts under the watchful eyes of an expert team before they meet the signature Korean charcoal flames. Whether you lean towards the tenderness of beef brisket, the boldness of skirt meat, the flavourful gelatinousness of beef ribs, the balanced fattiness of the signature pork belly, buttery pork collar or melt-in-the-mouth wagyu chuck ribs, each plate arrives with a story shaped by history and taste.
Guests consistently single out the Hanjip Platter — a spread of premium beef and pork that might include ribeye, short ribs, pork belly and pork neck — as the ideal way to taste both worlds. The team happily grills and cuts the meats at your table, so you can sit back, wrap the smoky slices in crisp lettuce with house-made ssamjang, and catch up with your companions.
HANJIP's kitchen goes well past BBQ. Alongside the grill you'll find a mosaic of Korean favourites: kimchi jiggae and spicy seafood tofu stew bubbling in rich broths, crispy fried chicken, sizzling pork jowl, chewy rice cakes, kimchi fried rice, black bean noodles, seafood and kimchi pancakes, and hearty bibimbap. Soups have their own fan base — reviews repeatedly praise the comforting Beef Short Rib Soup and the soft, tender Ginseng Chicken Soup. Banchan, the traditional side dishes, arrive in a plentiful, flavourful array, and beloved set menus offer a full course for those who prefer to let the kitchen lead.
For occasions, HANJIP offers seven bespoke private dining rooms, each inspired by an iconic Korean landmark. They suit romantic dinners, corporate functions, birthdays and family gatherings, and the team can serve multi-course private dining menus that uphold both tradition and innovation. For private events or large group bookings, the restaurant can be reached directly by email.
HANJIP serves lunch and dinner every day: lunch runs from 12pm to 2:30pm (last order 1:45pm) and dinner from 5pm to midnight (last order 10pm). Because demand is high, reservations are strongly recommended and can be made online in advance. Can't make it down to Clarke Quay? Delivery and takeaway are available from early hours to late nights, bringing the same bold flavours to your doorstep.
Part of the Corinthians Asia Group, HANJIP has become a port of call for homesick Koreans, curious first-timers and devoted KBBQ fans alike — a Clarke Quay institution where premium produce, warm service and the ritual of the charcoal grill come together in one sprawling, soulful dining room.