nov
I should have read the review before going. Seafood not fresh …
Location: 181 Orchard Rd, #08-04/05 Central, Orchard, Singapore 238896
Floor 5 · Orchard Central
All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and steamboat buffet at Orchard Central, with chili crabs and fresh seafood.
All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and steamboat buffet at Orchard Central, with chili crabs and fresh seafood.
Gangnam Story Korean Steamboat & BBQ Buffet at Orchard Central offers an all-you-can-eat experience that combines Korean BBQ and steamboat in a single sitting. The restaurant operates on a buffet model where diners enjoy unlimited access to marinated meats, fresh seafood, and a variety of Korean side dishes, with chili crabs being a standout favourite among regulars. The menu includes a range of marinated pork, beef, and chicken cuts for grilling at the table, alongside a steamboat station with soup bases and fresh ingredients like salmon, prawns, and vegetables. Reviewers have praised the attentive service and the variety of options available, noting the reasonable pricing at around S$27.90 per person without GST. The spacious, casual setting on the eighth floor of Orchard Central accommodates both small groups and large parties, making it a popular choice for family gatherings and group dinners. The restaurant operates daily from 11:30am to 10:30pm, with lunch pricing offering particularly good value before 4pm.Based on 1275 Google reviews
Based on customer ratings
Based on customer ratings
nov
I should have read the review before going. Seafood not fresh …
Cynthia Choo
First and last time here. Was interested to try as I saw the ad on Instagram. The ingredients are not fresh, soup is not nice and the meat tasted weird. The …
Jeremy Liang
Normal hotpot, bbq restaurant. More like a China restaurant rather than Korean. …
WanderWithWit
Review of Gangnam Story @ Orchard Central Level 8 I have to agree with an earlier review by Mark Lim — there’s really nothing …
Cindy Tan
We managed to pay for lunch price 2 minutes before 4pm. Haha.. cashier and manager were very encouraging. …
Gangnam Story Korean Steamboat & BBQ Buffet
Gangnam Story Korean Steamboat & BBQ Buffet
A brightly lit sign for "GANGNAM STORY" with Korean text below, and the words "KOREAN STEAMBOAT & BBQ BUFFET" underneath. To the left of the sign is a cartoon cow mascot giving a thumbs up. The sign is mounted above the entrance to a restaurant.
Gangnam Story Korean Steamboat & BBQ Buffet
The exterior of a Korean Steamboat and BBQ buffet restaurant. The sign above the entrance reads "GANGNAM STORY" with Korean text below and "KOREAN STEAMBOAT & BBQ BUFFET" at the bottom. A cartoon cow mascot is also visible on the sign. The entrance features large glass windows and red accents. Inside, tables and chairs are visible, along with staff members attending to customers and a counter.
Gangnam Story
The exterior of a Korean Steamboat & BBQ Buffet restaurant. The sign above the entrance reads "GANGNAM STORY" with Korean text below. Various posters advertising food and specials are displayed outside. Large stuffed teddy bears are placed on seating areas.
Grill with Seafood and Meats
A close-up view of a grill filled with various types of food, including salmon fillets, shrimp, oysters, pork belly, and skewers. Several plates of raw meats and seafood are visible in the background, along with lettuce garnishes. The scene suggests a meal being prepared or served at a restaurant.
Buffet Display of Meats
A buffet display features various raw meats, including thinly sliced beef, pork belly, and marinated chicken, arranged in black trays on a counter. Some trays are garnished with lettuce. A large banner with Chinese characters and an image of grilled meat hangs in the background.
Hot Pot and Grill Spread
A top-down view of a table laden with ingredients for a hot pot and grill meal. In the center is a split pot with two broths and a grill plate. Surrounding the pot are various platters of raw meats, seafood, vegetables, noodles, and processed food items.
Hot Pot Meal
A table laden with a hot pot meal, featuring grilled meats, a bowl of noodles, and a plate of shrimp. Several small dishes with sauces and other food items are also visible, along with chopsticks and spoons. The scene suggests a communal dining experience.
Hot Pot Meal with Crab
A close-up view of a hot pot meal featuring two plates of cooked crab. The hot pot itself is divided into two sections, one containing a reddish broth with a slice of tomato, and the other a metal basket. A box of Marigold Epal is visible in the background.
Seafood Grill
A close-up view of a grill with various seafood items being cooked. In the foreground, there are pieces of salmon and squid, seasoned with herbs and spices. In the background, a plate of shrimp and some lettuce are visible. A metal basket with some liquid is also present on the left side of the grill.
Buffet Display
A long buffet display filled with various raw meats and vegetables, likely for hot pot or shabu-shabu. Trays of marinated beef, thinly sliced meats, and leafy greens are arranged in rows. In the background, diners are seated at tables. Decorative banners with images of food and traditional figures hang above the display.
Buffet Food Display
A buffet spread featuring various seafood and meats on ice. In the foreground, trays of raw shrimp, clams, and other seafood are arranged on beds of lettuce and ice. Behind the seafood, there are trays of raw meats and vegetables. In the background, diners are seated at tables in a restaurant setting. Red banners with Chinese characters and images of food hang on the wall.
Restaurant Dining Area
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with several tables set up for dining. The tables are black with orange chairs. The walls are decorated with a geometric pattern of black, white, and red triangles. There are also some screens mounted on the wall. In the foreground, there is a counter with various bowls of ingredients, possibly for a hot pot or Korean BBQ meal. The lighting is bright, and the overall atmosphere appears modern and clean.
Korean BBQ Spread
A table laden with various Korean BBQ ingredients, including thinly sliced meats, seafood like shrimp and scallops, skewers of cooked meat, and a whole cooked crab. The food is arranged on platters with lettuce as garnish. In the background, orange chairs and tables suggest a restaurant setting. A built-in grill with a hot pot section is visible. A plate with the logo "GANGHAM STORY" is also present.
Assortment of Marinated Meats
A display of various marinated meats, including beef and chicken, arranged in black trays on a bed of lettuce. Labels indicate different preparations such as Garlic Beef, Cumin Beef, Spicy Chicken, and Shabu Pork.
Buffet Display
A buffet display with various food items, including meats, vegetables, and seafood, arranged in clear containers. Red curtains hang in the background, and overhead lights illuminate the scene. Red chairs are visible in the foreground.
Lobster dish with lettuce
A close-up shot of a cooked lobster dish, garnished with chopped green onions and served with lettuce. The lobster appears to be coated in a dark sauce and seasoned with black pepper.
Spicy Crab and Meat Platter
A close-up shot of a platter featuring cooked crab legs in a spicy red sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro. The crab is served on a bed of lettuce. In the background, thinly sliced raw meat, likely for hot pot or grilling, is arranged in rolls, also with lettuce. Another platter with raw meat slices is visible in the foreground.
Condiment Bar
A variety of sauces and toppings are displayed on a white table, likely for a hot pot or similar dining experience. Visible options include chili sauce, chili padi, peanut sauce, sesame sauce, lime juice, oysters sauce, BBQ powder, coriander leaves, garlic, and chopped nuts.
People eating hot pot
Two women are eating hot pot at a restaurant. The woman on the left is feeding the woman on the right with chopsticks. There are various dishes of food on the table, including skewers, meatballs, and vegetables. The restaurant has a modern geometric design on the wall.
Gangnam Story Korean Steamboat & BBQ Buffet
The image shows the interior of a Korean Steamboat and BBQ Buffet restaurant. A large sign above reads "GANGNAM STORY" in English and Korean, with a cartoon cow logo. To the left, there is a display of thinly sliced meat and a sign advertising "ALCOHOL DRINKS Included in BUFFET FREE FLOW COCKTAIL". Further inside, tables and chairs are visible, with patrons dining. An ice cream freezer is also present.
Hot Pot and Grill Spread
A table laden with a variety of ingredients for a hot pot and grill meal. In the center, a dual-compartment cooker features a grill with various meats and seafood, and a hot pot with bubbling broth. Surrounding the cooker are platters of raw ingredients including thinly sliced beef, scallops, shrimp, oysters, fish fillets, meatballs, and fresh vegetables like lettuce.
Hot Pot and Grill Feast
A table laden with various ingredients for a hot pot and grill meal. Visible items include a whole lobster, crab, raw beef slices, thinly sliced fish, various seafood like clams and shrimp, pork belly, sausages, and a basket of fresh vegetables and mushrooms. The grill is actively cooking some of the meats.
Friends toasting with drinks over a hot pot
A group of friends are gathered around a hot pot, toasting with plastic cups filled with iced beverages. The hot pot contains various ingredients, including meats, seafood, and vegetables. The background features a wooden-paneled wall.
Condiment Bar
A variety of sauces and toppings are displayed in metal bowls and containers on a white counter. Visible labels include Peanut Butter, BBQ Sauce, XO Sauce, BBQ Powder, Peanut, Camellia Sauce, and Dried Garlic. A large bowl in the foreground contains a mixed sauce with chopped ingredients. In the background, there are jars of powders and a dispenser with a Coca-Cola design.
Crab dish with sauce
A close-up shot of a cooked crab dish served with lettuce and a rich, red sauce. Another dish with a creamy sauce and black pepper is partially visible in the foreground. The setting appears to be a restaurant.
Hot Pot
A close-up view of a split hot pot with two different broths. The left side contains a dark, spicy broth with visible ingredients like seaweed and what appear to be dumplings or meatballs. The right side has a creamy white broth with some pinkish ingredients. Chopsticks are resting on the edge of the pot. A yellow drink in a plastic cup is visible in the background, along with bowls and plates.
Restaurant Dining Area
An interior view of a restaurant with a buffet line on the left and dining tables with orange chairs on the right. The buffet line features various food items and ingredients. The dining tables are set up for hot pot or grilling, with built-in cooking surfaces. Several patrons are seated at the tables. The walls are decorated with geometric patterns and Korean text.
Restaurant Specials
A sign displays two main promotions. The left side advertises unlimited servings of freshly sliced meats, including beef slices, US beef short plate, pork collar, and pork belly. The right side highlights a "This Month Special" offering alcohol drinks included in the buffet, with free-flow cocktails for individuals 18 years and above. Below the alcohol promotion, there are mentions of "Gangnam Cocktail Drinks" and "Jiangnan Cocktails." A smaller sign on the right advertises "Authentic Tea House" with "Our the Taste Brewed Tea."
Gangnam Story Korean Steamboat & BBQ Buffet
A sign for Gangnam Story Korean Steamboat & BBQ Buffet is visible, featuring a cartoon cow giving a thumbs up. Below the main sign, a promotional poster advertises "ALCOHOL drinks Included in BUFFET" with "FREE FLOW COCKTAIL." Another sign displays "SAVOUR THE TASTE OF BREWED TEA." The interior of the restaurant is partially visible with tables and chairs.
Buffet Display of Assorted Food Items
A close-up, eye-level view of a buffet display featuring various food items arranged in black trays on top of napa cabbage leaves. The items include fried chicken feet, fish balls, tofu cubes, sausages, and other meatballs. Decorative elements like pink artificial flowers and banners with illustrations of food and figures are visible in the background.
Crab Legs in a Bag
A close-up shot of cooked crab legs in a red bucket lined with a white plastic bag. Some of the crab legs are bright orange, while others are a lighter brown. There are also pieces of crab shell and some white paper or napkins visible. A brown wrapper, possibly from a food item, is also sticking out of the bucket. In the background, a small blue box with yellow lettering is partially visible. The overall impression is of a seafood meal.
Hot Pot Broth
A close-up view of two different broths in a hot pot setup. The left side contains a creamy white broth with pieces of broccoli and what appears to be ham. A large ladle rests in this broth. The right side features a reddish-brown broth with a foamy, oily surface, also with a ladle. Another compartment with food is partially visible to the right.
Hot Pot Meal
A table laden with various ingredients for a hot pot meal, including thinly sliced meats, seafood, vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and corn, and dipping sauces. A grill is in the center with meat cooking on it, and a split broth pot is also visible.
Gangnam Story Opening Promo Banners
Two vertical banners are displayed in front of a restaurant entrance. The banners advertise an "Opening Promo" for "Gangnam Story Korean Steamboat & BBQ Buffet." They feature images of raw meat and fish, and state "No Extra Charges for Premium Items" and "No Charges for Soup Base." Contact information for reservations and the address are also visible. A partial menu board is visible to the right of the banners.
Grilling Seafood
A close-up view of a grill with several large shrimp and oysters being cooked. In the background, a pot of broth is simmering with a shrimp being stirred with chopsticks.
Gangnam Story Free Soup Base Promotion
A yellow sign displays a promotion for free soup bases at Gangnam Story. The sign features images of various hot pot ingredients and lists nine different soup base options, including Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup, Mala Soup, Gangnam Collagen Soup, Kimchi Seaweed Soup, Gangnam Tomato Soup, Singapore Laksa, Nourishing Sze Chuan Pork Bone Soup, Mix Mushroom Soup, and Korean Bean Paste Soup. To the left of the sign is a blue flyer with information about a "Season of Joy" event and how to redeem rewards. A red sign at the bottom states payment is not refundable and there is a minimum of 2 people to dine per table.
Gangnam Story This Month Special
A promotional sign for Gangnam Story featuring a "This Month Special" on Tiger Prawns & Mud Crab Buffet. The sign includes images of prawns and crabs, a cartoon cow logo, and the restaurant's address and RSVP number.
Buffet Display
A buffet display featuring various seafood and meats arranged on trays with lettuce. Behind the food, red banners with illustrations of women in traditional Korean attire and Korean text are visible. A decorative cherry blossom tree and potted plants add to the presentation.
Seafood Buffet Display
A close-up view of a seafood buffet with a large display of various shellfish, including snails and clams, on ice. In the background, there are trays of cooked food, possibly including baby lobster, and fresh vegetables. Steam rises from some of the dishes, indicating they are hot. The buffet is set up along a counter with a large window in the background offering a view of a city skyline.
Buffet Food Display
A buffet-style food display with various ingredients laid out for customers to choose from. People are seen selecting food items. The display features seafood, meats, vegetables, and other accompaniments. Decorative elements like artificial cherry blossoms and hanging lamps enhance the ambiance. The background shows banners with cartoon characters and Asian script.
Seafood Display
A display of fresh seafood on ice, including prawns, crawfish, and crabs. There are also some eggs and noodles visible in the background. Signs indicate 'PRAWNS' and 'CRAYFISH'.
Buffet Food Display
A display of various food items, likely for a buffet, including meats, vegetables, and prepared dishes. The food is arranged in clear containers on a counter, with decorative curtains featuring cartoon characters and Asian script in the background. Stacks of red and white plates are visible to the right.
Buffet Display of Fresh Vegetables
A close-up view of a buffet-style food display featuring various fresh vegetables. In the foreground, containers hold chopped napa cabbage and bok choy. Behind these, a container displays sliced corn on the cob and other vegetables. Further back, trays hold sliced mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, and leafy green lettuce. A Coca-Cola branded cooler is visible on the left. The background features a white tiled wall.
Seafood Display
A variety of fresh seafood is displayed on a counter, including whole fish, scallops, shrimp, oysters, and sliced salmon. The seafood is arranged on golden trays lined with lettuce. Decorative plants and small signs are visible in the background.
Buffet Restaurant Interior
An interior view of a buffet restaurant with tables set for dining. A long counter displays various food items and condiments, with Coca-Cola dispensers visible. Orange chairs are arranged around black tables, some of which are set with bowls and utensils. The ceiling is black with exposed ductwork and lighting fixtures.
Gangnam Story Korean BBQ & Steamboat Promo
A promotional poster for Gangnam Story, a Korean BBQ and Steamboat restaurant. The poster features images of various food items, including meats, vegetables, and soup bases. It highlights a monthly promotion with 50% off soup base at $5 and a free upgrade to premium items. The poster also includes pricing for weekday lunch and dinner, as well as contact information and address.
Soup Base Promotion
A yellow sign advertises a promotion for free soup bases at Gangnam Story. The sign displays various ingredients like shrimp, lobster, broccoli, corn, and leafy greens, along with different soup bases. A list of 8 soup options is provided, including Korean Ginseng Chicken, Mala Soup (with spice level options), Gangnam Collagen Soup, Kimchi Seaweed Soup, Gangnam Tomato Soup, Singapore Laksa, Miso Seaweed Soup, and Pork Bone Soup. Dining duration is limited to 100 minutes, and wastage of food incurs a $15 charge per 100g.
Drink Specials
A sign displays prices for Jinro Soju and Hite Extra Cold beer. Jinro Soju is priced at $17 for 1 bottle or $48 for 3 bottles. Hite Extra Cold beer is priced at $9 for 1 bottle or $49.28 for 6 bottles.
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