Lights, Camera, Flavours! Part movie set, part stylish diner, this latest cinema-themed elevated yet casual semi-buffet restaurant, aptly named Korea Culture, has recently opened its doors – the first such concept of its kind. Here, embrace all things Korean, from your favourite K-shows like Squid Games to delicious Western-Korean flavours, which come complemented by over 50 options of free-flow banchan (side dishes) and all-you-can-eat Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
Brought to you by the folks behind the popular Taiwan Culture and Penang Culture, every meal at their latest Korea Culture concept is a vibrant, interactive experience that brings South Korea’s love for food, travel, and cultural diversity to life. Similarly, the menu features original, authentic ingredients from artisans in Korea, guaranteed to bring an authentic taste of this K-food kingdom to your dining table.
Game show main character vibes
As you wait to be seated at the cosy yet spacious 70+-seater restaurant, bring your Squid Games dreams to life and stand a chance to win up to 50% off the total bill per table while you dine at Korea Culture! From 15 till 30 April 2025, challenge your friends in a medley of beloved Korean games such as Ddakji, Jegi, Gong-gi, Dice, and Rock, Paper, Scissors, with successful challengers of each game winning 10% off their total bill, up to a total of 50%.
Admire the vibrant cinema-themed decor, complete with bright lights and movie posters, rotating biannually to reflect the hottest shows in Korea right now. For the first 6 months, the restaurant will be decked in global TV phenomenon Squid Games inspired memorabilia, including posters, the circle, square, triangle symbols, and the striking green and pink tracksuits. Guests will be transported into the world of the series as waiters, dressed in iconic Squid Game uniforms, move through the space, and game-inspired design elements set the stage for an unforgettable dining experience.
A delicious journey through South Korea
Feast your eyes on the array of food choices, which combines the excitement of a reality TV kitchen alongside a culinary discovery across Korea’s iconic regions. From Korean classics to Western flavours featured on television, Korea Culture offers a fresh, modern way to explore Korean and international flavours in its immersive and fun environment where every dish is a “destination” that connects guests to a story.
Partake in this refined yet approachable semi-buffet experience that combines high-quality ingredients, creative food presentations, and an inviting atmosphere. Korea Culture redefines casual dining by offering an upscale twist on traditional buffet offerings, balancing sophistication and accessibility.
Every main dish at Korea Culture comes with endless banchan, small and flavourful side dishes that are a staple of Korean cuisine. By offering a wide variety of over 50 side dishes, this brings fun and diversity to your meal, fuelling diners’ exploration of traditional and modern Korean flavours, served buffet-style, to complement their meal.
Enjoy the authentic flavours of Korea Culture with enticing dishes like the Korea Ginseng Chicken ($48.80). Also known as samgyetang, this nourishing Korean classic is a popular traditional dish for health. It features tender chicken simmered with ginseng and aromatic herbs in a flavourful broth, ideal for enhancing vitality especially on lethargic, hot summer days.
The ultimate Korean comfort food, Beef Bulgogi BiBimbap ($24.80) comprises marinated beef bulgogi served over rice with sautéed vegetables, an egg, and a homemade kimchi butter sauce, that is both addictively savoury and spicy. Don’t eat beef? Korea Culture has salmon or chicken options too.
Marrying Western influences with authentic Korean cuisine, the Fish & Chips with Gochujang Butter ($24.80) serves up crispy fried fish alongside gochujang-infused butter for a uniquely Korean fiery and creamy twist on this western platter. Inspired by Chef Edward Lee’s (of popular Korean cooking competition Culinary Class Wars fame) recipe, the gochujang infused butter steals the limelight with its harmonious blending of gochujang’s spicy and umami notes and the velvety smooth butter.
Not to be missed is the Fried Chicken with Korean Soy Sauce ($24.50) where delectable morsels of chicken are expertly fried till golden brown before being slathered with a moreish Korean soy sauce glaze, delivering a sweet and umami punch with every crunch. Grilled Lamb Rack ($42.90) entices protein lovers with its irresistible tenderness, grilled to perfection and smothered with tangy bulgogi sauce.
For the younger Korea enthusiasts, the kids menu presents an Oscar worthy lineup with child friendly offerings such as Kids Hamburg ($14.80) perfect for young appetites.
Other menu standouts include Army Stew ($46.80), a bubbling party-in-the-mouth with kimchi, sausages, tofu, tteokbokki, spam, octopus, mushrooms, fish cake and ramyeon, simmered in a spicy broth for a bold and satisfying meal.
End the culinary adventure on the sweetest of highs with unlimited servings of velvety rich Haagan-Dasz ice cream! With a variety of flavours available, there’s bound to be something for every star that visits.
