GU:UM is a brand new casual Korean grill restaurant located at Keong Saik Road, specializing in bringing bold contemporary dishes with a Korean touch. The name of the restaurant ‘GU:UM’ in Korean means to grill, roast or bake. GU:UM is a new contemporary project by Louis Han, his second in Singapore, with his first being Nae:um along Telok Ayer Street having just earned it’s first Michelin Star.
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GU:UM Mains
The menu at GU:UM categorises each dish into various natural elements; Go Greens, Land, and Sea. With 5 different cuts of meats, such as the Tajima Wagyu Ribeye MBS 8, 280G, and USDA Prime NY Striploin, 280G, you are sure to select the best mouthwatering meats grilled in your favourite marinades. Under the Sea, you can opt from a choice of the Boston Lobster, Atlantic Red Prawns, Seabass and Hokkaido Scallops. At GU:UM diners are given a choice of proteins to be marinated in a selection of marinades. The selection of marinades that diners can choose from are:
- Salted – for the purists
- Galbi – classic sweet soy
- Chili Gochujang – Korea’s “sambal”
- Fermented Fish – For a taste of Jeju
* Take a look at each Main on the physical menu and the letters below the dish to see what marinade pairing is best recommended for that dish.
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For diners who prefer sharing, there is also appetisers, sides and sweet endings that can be shared before or after your mains.
GU:UM Beverages
GU:UM also has very Korean fusion inspired beverages. Their Cosmos Ale by Original Beer Company has Yuja and Korean Spices in it. Whilst their cocktails incorporate asian and Korean flavours very prominently. Their Omija Highball comes with Buja Gin, Concentrated Omija and Soda, whilst their Baetini is made of Won Soju, Damsoul and pear.
They do also carry more conventional alcohols seen at most bars such as champagne, white and red wines, a limited selection of beers, Korean rice wines, and Korean spirits & beers. They also do have sake and non-alcoholic options for those who prefer to stay dry for the night.
Operating Hours
GU:UM is only open every Tuesday through to Saturday, with the the restaurant taking a break on Sunday and Monday.
Tuesday – Saturday – 5:30PM – 10:30PM
Address: 29 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089136
