When it comes to dining choices in Singapore Changi Airport, we are seriously in for a treat. The world-renowned airport has just welcomed Korea Culture – a stylish, cinema-themed semi-buffet restaurant. Here, you’ll find Squid Game-inspired aesthetics alongside unlimited banchan, authentic mains, and complimentary Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Korea Culture is located in Terminal 3’s public area for both jetsetters and local food enthusiasts to enjoy.
The set-up
The semi-buffet concept here is genius. You pick a main (more on those delicious options later), then help yourself to an eye-popping array of over 50 different banchan (Korean side dishes) that rotate regularly. It’s like having 50 supporting actors trying to steal the scene from your main dish, and we’re totally here for it! The best part? It’s all-you-can-eat banchan, so you can keep coming back for that particularly addictive kimchi or those sweet-sticky anchovies. For desserts, they have unlimited Häagen-Dazs ice cream for you to indulge in. Overall, a well-rounded buffet spread that will please both adults and kids.
Game on for discounts
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If you’re planning to visit soon, diners can channel their inner Squid Game contestant (minus the mortal peril) by playing traditional Korean games like Ddakji, Jegi, Gong-gi, Dice, and Rock, Paper, Scissors while waiting to be seated. Each game you win scores 10% off your total bill, up to a whopping 50% discount. Yes, those childhood playground skills might finally pay off financially.
What to order
The Korea Ginseng Chicken ($48.80) is a traditional samgyetang – a whole chicken stuffed with rice, ginseng and herbs that’s been bubbling away until the meat’s falling off the bone. It’s the kind of restorative bowl that Koreans swear by during hot weather (sound familiar, Singapore?).
If you’re after something more mainstream but still authentically Korean, the Beef Bulgogi BiBimbap ($24.80) delivers with its perfectly-marinated beef, fresh vegetables, and a house-special kimchi butter sauce that ties everything together. They also offer salmon and chicken alternatives for those who don’t consume beef.
Our top pick for the adventurous? The Fish & Chips with Gochujang Butter (£24.80). Trust us, this Korean spin on the British classic works brilliantly. The spicy-sweet gochujang butter melting over crispy battered fish is borderline genius. Word is the recipe comes from Chef Edward Lee of Culinary Class Wars fame.
For groups with varied tastes, the Army Stew ($46.80) is the people-pleaser – a pot of bubbling spicy broth packed with everything from spam to rice cake to ramyeon noodles. It’s comfort food with a kick.
Other standouts include the irresistibly crunchy Fried Chicken with Korean Soy Sauce ($24.50), tender Grilled Lamb Rack ($42.90) with bulgogi sauce.
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The vibe
The whole space screams “K-wave” with its cinema-influenced décor and playful nods to current Korean pop culture. The restaurant has plans to switch up the theme every six months to stay current with what’s trending in South Korea, which means even if you’ve seen the Squid Game setup, there’ll be fresh elements in the future.
It’s surprisingly family-friendly too, with a dedicated kids’ menu featuring approachable options like Kids Hamburg ($14.80) for little ones who aren’t quite ready for kimchi.
Whether you’re a K-drama enthusiast or simply someone looking for a novel dining option at Changi Airport, Korea Culture invites you to step into the spotlight and savour the flavours of South Korea—one banchan at a time, with unlimited ice cream to boot.
