SODENG - THE VINTAGE BBQ (TELOK AYER)

There are so many kbbq places in this area that it’s hard to know which one to choose, but this one, I would highly recommend! It is slightly different from the “standard” kbbq experience, and you’ll find a much more curated menu here. We had duck, beef and fried rice on the bbq and seafood tofu stew as a side. The meat was of a high quality and very flavourful, and the staff not only cooked for you, but meticulously prepared different flavour combos and bites with different fixings and sauces. Each was different and a real treat - and I would absolutely say that the beef on the bone is not to be missed! The stew was also thick, rich and flavourful - much closer in texture and intensity to a curry, than a soup. Was a great experience and would absolutely return

Finally we made it to Sodeng after so long. We were supposed to go for dinner in oct when my global head was here with colleagues from other countries but due to some miscommunication we didn't make it then and so doe our year end team lunch, I suggested that we should visit after reading so many reviews and indeed Sodeng didnt disappoint us in terms of food quality /taste and seevice . We had BBQ for lunch and there was a dedicated staff just for us to do all the work and the staff was well trained and professional in his job. We ordered all 5 different meats to try and we especially love the beef and pork belly (though they are supposedly famous for duck but we all felt its average in comparison with beef and pork). There was also 1for1 beer promotion during lunch time and I also strongly recommend that you order their fried rice to finish off. Everyone was really happy and satisfied with the meal and service and this is one place that I would return.

OMG to the spicy short ribs! And the price for lunch menu is so so worth it! The stew was so soft and the flavour went deep into every bit of the ingredients. We especially love the potatoes in it, which is mashed just the way I like it. The raw beef bibimbap is very good too, with very generous amount of meat and vegetables. Can’t wait to come to try their bbq!

As a Korean, this is some seriously authentic Korean food. +The service and staff were super professional. They had great BBQ skills and kindly showed us the best way to eat everything. +We ordered their most popular dish, beef, and the quality was amazing. All the side dishes went perfectly with it. +You can't just walk in without a reservation. Especially on weekdays, there's no way you'll get a table without one.

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 $

Deeply disappointing experience at Sodeng Restaurant given the highly raved reviews and ratings. While this may have been a one-off, both the beef and duck dishes fell short of expectations. With strong competition nearby, I consider the beef to be quite average and the duck was notably below average. It lacked any distinctive flavour and tasted like mildly marinated meat rather than a standout dish. As much as I wanted to enjoy it, the overall experience was simply mid for me… 💔😭

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!

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 🥹).