Shoppers at Bugis+ (#04-11) now have a new affordable, comfort food option. Korean eatery Kimchi Mama makes its debut with home-style dishes, priced from an affordable $5.90. These include eight sizzling Hotstone Rice Bowls, and of course, the Signature Kimchi Mama Stew Pot, brimming with hearty ingredients and Kimchi Mama’s original kimchi. In addition, say “I Am Kimchi Mama” to any store staff to enjoy 50% off their signature dishes for a limited-time only!
To go along with your comforting stews and other hearty Korean dishes, diners can enjoy free-flow banchan (side dishes), with 4 to 5 varieties available daily.
Comfort Food That Makes You Go “Masisseoyo”!
A must-order is the Signature Kimchi Mama Stew Pot ($25.90, serves 2-3 pax). This bubbling pot of rich, tangy kimchi stew is slow-cooked for that deep, soul-warming Korean flavour. Kimchi lovers will be delighted with two types of kimchi – both fresh and cooked, crafted from Kimchi Mama’s special recipe – simmered in a nourishing chicken broth. The result is a punchy, low-carb stew with garlicky-gingery notes and layers of addictive depth. Choose between tender beef or spicy chicken to complete this comforting feast.
Kimchi Mama is also loved for her Hotstone Rice Bowls, with the eggy Hotstone Kimchi Beef Steak Rice ($14.90) standing out as a crowd favourite. Served with cooked kimchi and seaweed soup, this sizzling bowl comes loaded with succulent beef steak, spicy-savoury kimchi, a golden egg yolk and crispy rice bits – all drizzled with the signature Mama Sauce. The sauce sizzles dramatically as it hits the piping-hot rice, releasing an irresistible aroma before everything is mixed at your table into the ultimate flavour-packed bite. Unlike the classic bibimbap, this dish shines the spotlight on the protein, elevated with a sauce that is uniquely Kimchi Mama’s.
Another pick is Kimchi Mama’s Hotstone Cheesy Spicy Chicken Rice ($12.90), served with seaweed soup. This tantalising bowl features tender, spicy chicken and gooey melted cheese over hotstone rice. Cheesy, spicy, and oh-so addictive, every spoonful is a medley of textures – the pop of tobiko, crunch of crispy rice, softness of juicy chicken chunks, and bursts of sweet corn kernels.
Kimchi Mama also serves up an excellent tofu stew. Try the Spicy Kimchi & Clams Soondubu ($11.90), silky tofu simmered in a bold, spicy kimchi broth, enriched with the natural sweetness of fresh clams for a burst of ocean-fresh flavour in every briny bite. This uses cooked kimchi only, producing a soup base that is slightly spicier than the Kimchi Mama Stew Pot.
Mum knows best, and the nostalgic and entertaining Mama ‘Shake Shake’ Rice Balls ($5.90) are a sure hit with both kids and adults alike. Served in a traditional Korean metal lunchbox (dosirak), diners shake to mix the ingredients before rolling their own rice balls by hand, a fun and interactive way to enjoy a classic Korean lunchbox!
Korean Bites & Sips You Can’t Resist
Kimchi Mama even gives fast-food favourites a wholesome twist with her Eomuk Fries ($6.90). Golden and crispy, these may resemble the usual potato sticks but are in fact made from Korean fishcake strips with a savoury crunch that is simply impossible to stop munching. Choose between Cheese (non-spicy) or Paprika (spicy) for a protein-packed snack.
Everyone loves fried chicken, and in Korea, this dish is wildly popular. Kimchi Mama’s Boneless Chikin ($8.90 for 5pcs), is easy to eat, with bite-sized golden fried chicken coated in sweet soy garlic glaze, juicy, fragrant, and finger-licking good! These are fried a la minute to golden perfection, so that your freshly made order is piping hot, while the meat remains tender and the batter, shatteringly crisp. Choose from Soy Garlic, Sweet & Spicy, Honey Garlic, and Cheese flavours. You can pair this with corn cheese (additional $6.90) for a fun, stretchy twist!
Speaking of Corn Cheese ($6.90), this is a snack of sweet corn blanketed in stretchy, melty cheese, the ultimate Korean comfort snack. Other than pairing this with the Boneless Chikin, the mild cheese and sweetness from the corn goes well with just about anything: from the Eomuk Fries to the Kimchi Pancake, Honey Garlic Crispy Rice Cake, and even as an extra topping to your main.
Complete your meal with Kimchi Mama’s refreshing tangerine drinks, inspired by When Life Gives You Tangerines, the Korean romantic drama that has captivated viewers worldwide with its touching and heartfelt storyline. Sip on Iced Tangerine & Orange Tea, Iced Tangerine & Peach Tea, Iced Green Grape & Lemon Tea, and Iced Tangerine & Pomegranate Tea. All drinks are $3.90 each.












