Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot at Grantral Mall in Clementi is a Halal-certified buffet restaurant offering a fusion of Korean BBQ and hotpot at an affordable price. The buffet spread is curated under Captain Kim himself, with over 60 varieties of meats and ingredients on offer, from perfectly marinated grill options to hotpot-ready ingredients.
As a MUIS Halal-certified establishment, Captain Kim is built around providing a comfortable, inclusive dining experience, making it a popular choice for company outings and family gatherings. Diners can choose between the sizzling grills of Korean BBQ or the comforting warmth of hotpot, all within the same buffet visit.
The Clementi outlet is just a 2-minute walk from Clementi MRT (EW23) Exit A, at Grantral Mall. The restaurant runs regular promotions, including a 4Plus1 dining deal and a student lunch and dinner promotion specific to this outlet, alongside set pricing conditions for children, students and senior citizens.
Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot at Grantral Mall in Clementi brings together two of the most popular styles of Korean dining - sizzling tabletop BBQ and comforting hotpot - into a single, affordable buffet. The restaurant is MUIS Halal-certified, and describes its mission as providing a comfortable, inclusive dining experience for all guests.
The buffet spread is curated under the eye of Captain Kim himself, with a focus on quality and freshness across more than 60 varieties of meats and ingredients. Diners can mix and match between grilling their own marinated meats at the table or cooking hotpot-style, depending on what they're in the mood for on any given visit.
Captain Kim positions itself as a top choice for company gatherings and family outings, and its pricing structure reflects that. Children measuring 100-140cm in height receive a discounted rate, while those below 100cm dine free. Students can dine at a reduced rate with a valid student pass, and senior citizens aged 60 and above receive pricing benefits upon presenting NRIC or a valid Senior Citizen Pass.
Dining at Captain Kim requires a minimum of 2 paying pax per table, and sessions are time-limited - 90 minutes for lunch, and either 90 or 110 minutes for dinner depending on group size. Guests wanting the premium meats and seafood top-up during weekday or weekend lunch, or on public holidays, can add this on for a per-pax charge.
The Clementi outlet runs a 4Plus1 promotion, where one diner eats free for every four other full-paying diners, available for both walk-ins and reservations across most lunch and dinner sessions (excluding Friday-Saturday dinner). To use the promo, guests need to like and share the restaurant's Facebook or Instagram post and note it in their reservation.
There's also a dedicated student promotion, exclusive to the Clementi outlet, offering discounted per-pax rates for groups of three or more students at lunch and dinner, provided a valid student card is presented. Both promotions come with conditions around dining time limits and cannot be combined with other offers.
Captain Kim's Clementi branch is located inside Grantral Mall, just a 2-minute walk from Clementi MRT (EW23) Exit A. The restaurant operates split lunch and dinner sessions: Monday to Thursday from 11:30am to 3:30pm and 5:30pm to 10pm, Friday from 11:30am to 3:30pm and 5:30pm to 10:30pm, and Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 11:30am to 4:30pm and 5pm to 10:30pm. The buffet counter itself closes slightly earlier than the restaurant each session.
Reservations can be made online or by calling the restaurant directly, though seating arrangements remain at the restaurant's discretion and special requests aren't guaranteed. With its Halal certification, broad ingredient selection and group-friendly pricing, Captain Kim's Clementi outlet has become a go-to spot for buffet-style Korean dining in the west of Singapore.