A new Korean barbecue restaurant opens at the National Gallery Singapore with Hanwoo on its menu

For over 25 years now, foodies have been flocking to Seoul Restaurant in Conrad Singapore Orchard for value-for-money Korean barbecue buffets that include premium meats like A5 wagyu and Iberico pork. The family-run institution has been in operation since 1997, when it first opened in Amara Hotel's food court, and has been a mainstay at its current location since 2014 during the days of Regent Hotel. Most recently, it was also recognised as one of the outstanding Korean restaurants in Singapore by the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. 

This year, Seoul Restaurant is embarking on a new chapter with the opening of a sister restaurant, Seoul & So, at the National Gallery Singapore. The new venue, slated to open on March 15, 2026, will be a modern Korean steakhouse located on the fifth floor, set amongst the Gallery's historic architecture. Its launch is also part of the museum's ongoing refresh of its F&B offerings, which recently included additions like Gilmore & Damian D'Silva and other cafés.

Like Seoul Restaurant, Seoul & So is still, at its core, a Korean barbecue restaurant. However, the Rhee siblings, who inherited the business from their parents, have decided to do away with the buffet format in favour of à la carte menus and tasting sets meant for sharing. Premium meats are definitely part of the rotation. Think Japanese and Australian wagyu, USDA Prime, Iberico pork, and even the most recently approved-for-import Hanwoo and Handon – Korean beef and pork. 

The dining experience will also be slightly different. Instead of having your chosen cuts grilled in front of you, dedicated stations will be positioned near each table, so you can still watch the action without having your conversations disrupted midway. In terms of price, weekday set lunches at Seoul & So start at a wallet-friendly price of $35, while dinner and à la carte prices have yet to be announced.

Watch this space for updates on Seoul & So's full menu, prices, opening hours and more.

Seoul & So is located at 1 St Andrew's Rd, National Gallery, Level 5, Singapore 178957.

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