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How to cook Korean BBQ at home: Your ultimate guide

Yes, the ultimate guide to Korean BBQ at home, even if you live in an HDB apartment!

Stephanie Zheng

·Lifestyle Editor

Updated 3 July 2023 at 10:24 pm

Sizzling Korean BBQ closeup in the restaurant — Sizzling Korean BBQ in a restaurant. (Photo: Gettyimages)

Before K-Wave took hold of the world, a regular Singaporean's exposure to Korean BBQ may have been limited to Seoul Garden or small eateries you know through the grapevine. These days, however, are a different story, as we are spoilt with choices from chain eateries to new Korean restaurants opening every month and butcheries serving gourmet cuts popping up.

But like chilli crab, sometimes you want to eat it in the comfort of your own home. Comparatively, the cost is lower, and you can organise multiple dinners with like-minded friends who love KBBQ, perhaps over K-drama watch parties. And imagine, KBBQ anytime you want it!

With this guide, you'll find a checklist of everything you need to host a successful Korean BBQ home party.

Before we start, here are some general safety tips to ensure your home KBBQ experience goes without hiccups.

Keep your grill clean, and change the foil at least one to two times to avoid a large fire.
Don't let children or pets near the grill.
Don't put the grill under overhanging home decor or near curtains.
Don't leave the grill unattended!

Now that we have gotten that out of the way, here is everything you need to prepare a Korean BBQ at home that you can get from Amazon. Wait until Prime Day, 11-12 July to check out for the best deals!

Smokeless Grill

Of course, KBBQ isn't one without the grill. For most of us staying in an apartment, a smokeless grill is the way to minimise the smoke and save our clothes from smelling like BBQ meat for the next few days.

A popular tried-and-tested smokeless grill is KITH Smokeless Indoor BBQ Grill, but you might also want to check out alternatives such as Iwatani Smokeless Korean Barbecue Grill and Indoor Grill Electric Grill Griddle CUSIMAX.

[click on photos for deets or to buy]

KITH Smokeless Indoor BBQ Grill

Indoor Grill Electric Grill Griddle CUSIMAX

Cusimax, S$ (Photo: Amazon) — Cusimax Indoor Grill Electric Grill Griddle, S$301 (Photo: Amazon)

Iwatani Smokeless Korean Barbecue Grill

Iwatani Smokeless Gril, S$134 (Photo: Amazon) — Iwatani Smokeless Grill, S$134 (Photo: Amazon)

Meat

Dedicated Korean meat butcher in Singapore such as The Butcher Dining or Jun's Butchery are where you can treat yourself with marinated meats. Alternatively, shop online and find the best deals for yourself!

The Butcher's Dining Premium Roll Galbi, Korean Marinated Beef, 350g - Chilled

Premium Roll Galbi (Photo: Amazon) — Premium Roll Galbi, S$38.70 (Photo: Amazon)

I'm Bulgogi Korean Marinated Grilled Beef, 300g - Frozen

I'm Grilled Beef Bulgogi (Photo: Amazon) — I'm Grilled Beef Bulgogi, S$7.90 (Photo: Amazon)

The Butcher's Dining Pork Belly, 500g - Frozen

Pork Belly, (Photo: Amazon) — Pork Belly, S$10.80 (Photo: Amazon)

I'm Bulgogi Spicy Pork Bulgogi, 300g - Frozen

I'm Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Photo: Amazon) — I'm Spicy Pork Bulgogi, S$7.50 (Photo: Amazon)

CJ Bibigo Korean BBQ Sauce, Original, 480g

Banchan, or side dishes

The meat is the main character, but what's a show without supporting characters? Our favourite banchan comes in many forms, but some to consider are:

Kimchi: The standard baechu kimchi (napa cabbage), kkakdugi (cubed radish/daikon) and oi sobagi (cucumber) is always a good choice.
Eggs: Nobody, I repeat, nobody can hate all three of these: gyeran jangjorim (soy marinated eggs), gyeran mari (Rolled omelette) and gyeranjjim (steamed eggs).
Gim/Seaweed: Seasoned seaweed salads made with doljaban muchim (roasted seaweed), miyeok julgi bokkeum (seaweed stems), and even dried ones.
Gamja/Potatoes: All things potato: gamja saelleodeu (potato salad), gamja jorim (sweet and savoury braised potatoes), and gamja bokkeum (sticky soy glazed potatoes).

Don't forget a healthy serving of lettuce and perilla to make it a balanced meal!

Drinks

Mirror your favourite KBBQ scene in k-dramas and wash down a hearty meal with makgeolli (rice wine) and soju, before cleansing your palate with barley tea.

Kooksoondang Makkoli Rice Wine, Original, 750ml

Hallasan Jeju Soju (Alc. 17%) - Korean, 360ml

Dongsuh Food Barley Tea 300g

Peripherals

Some other things to consider to really Korean-ify your experience at home.

Korean barbecue scissors and clip set

6PCS Double Deck Stainless Steel Sauce Dish

FUYU 6pcs Cute Cat Ceramic Sauce Dish

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Smokeless Grill

Meat

Banchan, or side dishes

Drinks

Peripherals

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