SODENG - THE VINTAGE BBQ (TELOK AYER)

Shout out to the Korean manager who dressed up as Joker on Halloween! It was so hot I was too frazzled to get a photo of / with him but he was so sad no one was excited haha. Sorry it was just a v hot day! But he spooked me when he first peeked through our room haha. It was great, there was walk-in available thank god bc I can’t figure out the online reservation system. & Sodeng gave us a really private spot! You can definitely order from the bbq / dinner menu during lunch so we had beef! & the kimchi fried rice later. It was allll good. The highlight was the bbq on the lid bc that’s something you can only get in Korea. That’s why I really wanted to come here. Wish had space for duck bc that’s also a Korean-only thing. The server did his thing & served us like 5 different ways to enjoy the beef. I can’t recall all of the. There was one wrapped in perilla leave. The cheese one was unexpected but good beef doesn’t really need cheese but fun still. My fav way was probably wrapped in the aged / white bokkeum kimchi! The fried rice was goood. & he did a heart shape ofc! I ate every single grain. Saw Sodeng was brought in by the same people at Um Yong Baek? Good food good service all round! Be prepared to drop some $

Finally managed to snag a reservation at Sodeng. Don’t bother trying to walk in, a booking is absolutely necessary, and after eating here, I fully understand why. The Woo-Dae galbi (beef ribs) is on a different level. The staff grills it for you and serves it in a few different styles, each one better than the last. The spicy tofu soup was another standout, incredibly thick and easily one of the best I’ve had. We also tried the hand-rub duck and ended the meal with their stir-fried rice, which was the perfect finish. Everything was so good that a return visit is a must. Thanks for the complimentary seaweed soup for the birthday boy!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely fantastic dining experience at SODENG! Served by Jae Hun and it is absolutely an amazing dining experience. From the moment we stepped in, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food was outstanding — every dish was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and perfectly cooked. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the chef’s attention to detail. The atmosphere was cozy yet modern, making it a great place for both casual dining and special occasions. We especially loved [insert your favourite dish, e.g. “the beef stew and seafood pancake”] — highly recommended! Overall, Sodeng has definitely become one of my top spots in Singapore for great food and great service. Can’t wait to come back again soon! 👏✨

What can I say? I might have just stumbled upon the best Korean BBQ ribs I've ever tried in Singapore so far. The service was simply exceptional, with Keita serving us the BBQ. The ribs were prepared in many ways for us to try, including condensed milk with cheese (say what?! Yummy nonetheless). The ambience made me feel like I was back in ancient Korea. The sodeng's pot lid stir-fried rice is also a must-order (look at the cute heart shape 🥹).

Very worth lunch set! We had their beef bibimbap, grilled pork, spicy braised stew. All were super tasty and came with rice and soup. Service was attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back!!

The quality of the beef was so good! So easy to chew and so flavorful. The staff helped to cook it and let us try it in different styles (wrapped, with salt and pepper, with bread, spring onion, cheese etc). The fried rice at the end was the best way to end the meal too! The staff also did the soju bomb which was really cool that the alcohol didn't fall out from the cup. We also got the private room upon reservation which was great! Super amazing experience!

Best Korean food below $20 for lunch menu (including weekend). We have Maeum galbijjim, Char Grilled pork collar serve with banchans. It’s the best I have ever tried and those taste palette is uniquely ‘Sodeng’. The meal is so satisfying. Coming back soon!

Great food with great service by Eddy! We had the pork collar and Minari Samgyeopsal (Pork belly with Korea water parsley) The former is flavourful and tender, the latter is very interesting with the various combination they offer to complement the pork belly! Love both!!! Was a little hot and space is a little limited, so what to make reservation beforehand!