A new Korean dining spot has opened at UE Square, and WHUCHU is bringing a different take on the usual Korean BBQ experience. Built around ssam, fermentation and aged Jeju pork, the newly opened restaurant combines wellness-focused lunch options with premium Korean BBQ at night.
One of the biggest plus points is something BBQ lovers will appreciate: WHUCHU’s tables come with a built-in suction system that helps draw away smoke and cooking odours.
The restaurant’s menu is built around ingredients sourced directly from Korea, including fresh wrap vegetables, authentic jeotgal and 100% certified Jeju pork. We got to try the BBQ for ourselves, and the freshness of the vegetables was one of the things that stood out. The wrap vegetables were crisp, vibrant and fresh, adding a refreshing contrast to the richer meats and making each ssam feel balanced rather than overly heavy.
The star of the BBQ was the Aged Bone-In Pork Belly, which is aged in-house using a combination of wet and dry aging. The meat had a good balance of richness and tenderness, with the fat rendering nicely as it cooked and giving the pork a deeper, more concentrated flavour. Grilled until lightly charred on the outside, each bite remained juicy and satisfying without feeling overly greasy.
The Wagyu Beef Bulgogi was another highlight, especially for those who prefer beef. The thinly sliced beef was tender and flavourful, with a savoury-sweet marinade that caramelised nicely on the grill. It had that familiar Korean bulgogi flavour, but the quality of the beef made it feel more substantial and indulgent.
For lunch, WHUCHU offers Ssam-Bap Sets from $36 per person, with choices including Soy Garlic Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Pork, Poached Pork Belly, Spicy Chicken Galbi and Spicy Baby Octopus. Each set comes with traditional pot rice, beef perilla seed seaweed soup, four varieties of jeotgal, three side dishes and a full spread of wrap vegetables.
Beyond the BBQ, the menu also features dishes such as House-Made Tofu & Stir-Fried Kimchi and Crispy Cheese-Stuffed Fish Cake Fritters, with the latter stuffed with melted mozzarella and served with a savoury, spicy chilli mayo soy sauce.
For more information, visit WHUCHU’s website here.
WHUCHU Korean Dining
Address: UE Square, 81 Clemenceau Ave, #01-18, Singapore 239917
Operating Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday, Saturday & Public Holidays: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Weekday Break: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
