Dutum Korean BBQ Restaurant (“Dutum”) is the latest Korean BBQ joint in Singapore K-Town, Tanjong Pagar. LD and I were supposed to try its sister restaurant, however, as that restaurant has a long waiting list, they referred us to try Dutum. To our surprise, Dutum is owned and operated by John, an old friend that we know from another K-BBQ joint. After completing his National Service in South Korea, he got married and return to Singapore with his family.
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| Dutum Korean BBQ |
Dutum only opened its doors in July 2024. The restaurant looks clean and classy. The copper gold exhaust pipes and signboard make it look “atas” and give you the confidence that you will be well looked after here.
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| Dutum Interior |
Here are some of the items that we have tried for the past 2 visits. Premium Beef Set [$145] – Wagyu Ribeye, Wagyu Oyster Blade, DUTUM Prime Beef. Complimentary 1 Vegetable stick & Steamed Egg.
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| Banchan and Sauces |
Dutum uses Lotte Wagyu Beef that are raised on Hanwoo Diet. For those who have been to Korea, you will know that Korean Beef (Hanwoo) is one of the best premium beef in the market. The marbling of the beef is superb and you can expect a #Beefgasm experience. Luckily, Dutum also provide a full service, meaning the service staff will bbq the meat for you on your table.
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| Premium Beef Set |
Dutum also uses Korean charcoal for their BBQ, to ensure consistency of the fire. The beef set is cooked on cast iron grill plate, that helps to seal the juice in the meat. All the beef are cooked to the point of medium rare. The ribeye is just fantastic. Juicy and melts in your mouth. The oyster blade has a lovely bite to it, where you can taste the flavour of the meat more. Not forgetting the prime beef, for the explosive flavour. Yummy!!
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| Wagyu Ribeye |
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| Wagyu Oyster Blade |
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| DUTUM Prime Beef |
Premium Pork Set [$90] – DUTUM Pork Belly, DUTUM Pork Neck, Pork Finger Rib. Complimentary 1 Vegetable stick & Steamed Egg. Dutum’s Fire-Oven Pork undergoes a preliminary cooking process at 500 degrees C in a fire oven to achieve a succulent and crispy texture. Subsequently, it is further cooked with charcoal, on a steel mesh grill to enhance its flavour with a smoky essence.
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| Premium Pork Set |
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| DUTUM Pork Belly |
The pork belly has a crisp exterior, followed by juicy and succulent meat. What a #Porkgasm experience. The pork neck is leaner compared to pork belly, but it is still packed with flavours. However, my favourite cut of the pork is the pork finger ribs. Just think of a prime cut from the pork ribs. It is juicy, bouncy, full of flavours. Unlike pork belly which can be overwhelming, these pork finger ribs are just perfect for bbq. Don’t forget to eat the pork with the housemade ginger and spring onion paste. It looks similar to wasabi, but it tastes totally different. Drool!!
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| Pork Finger Rib |
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| Potato Pancake, Pork Finger Rib, DUTUM Pork Neck |
Steamed eggs are complimentary from the premium beef set and premium pork set. They are fluffy and bouncy (Toing!! Toing!!).
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| Steamed Egg |
Soy Marinated Crab [$48]. Housemade by John’s Mother-In-Law. LD totally vouches for this. The crabs are fresh and the soy marinated is spot on, you just won’t stop. Unlike the factory-made version, that usually very salty, LD does not need any rice to enjoy this Ganjang-gejang. A must-order for crab lovers.
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| Soy Marinated Crab |
Spicy Chicken Feet Set [$70] - Fish Roe Rice Ball & Steamed Egg. LD and her friends enjoy this. True to its name, spicy chicken feet can be one of the spiciest items in Korean food. That numbing spicy flavour is accompanied by the crunchy and chewy texture of the chicken feet. Even though, they are all “blowing fire” by the spiciness, they simply cannot stop themselves.
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| Spicy Chicken Feet |
The fish roe rice ball come early before they even start cooking the chicken feet. I always think of this as a deconstructed Gimbab. When you mix it well, you get a “Flavour Bomb” rice balls.
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| Fish Roe Rice Ball |
Fishcake Soup [$35]. This fishcake is tasty and bouncy. What I like about fishcake soup is the pepper broth. The broth gave that warm feeling, just like when we are slurping our Singapore Bak Kut Teh, the pepper version. It also works wonders to open up your appetite or as a final dish. Usually, I will ask for a packet of Ramyeon or two to add to the broth, but we have ordered too much. (Do note: the standard version of this fishcake soup comes with 5 sticks of fishcake).
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| Fishcake Soup |
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| Potato Pancake |
Cheese Bomb Fried Rice [$20]. The fried rice, cheese, fried egg and seaweed are prep on the square box and heated up on the charcoal. It is then shaken and served. While the idea is good, I find it MEH!! The flavours are separated from each other and the cheese all the ingredients together. The heating process also made the fried egg overcooked.
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| Cheese Bomb Fried Rice |
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| Spicy Rice Cake |
Yukhoe Spicy Cold Noodle [$25]. LD found a dish that combines two of her favourite ingredients. Cold Noodle and Raw Beef. The raw beef is fresh, while the spicy cold noodle is awesome and flavourful. The broth is robust, tangy and refreshing.
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| Yukhoe Spicy Cold Noodle |
I personally like the original Cold Noodle [$18]. Served chilled, the Mul-naengmyeon is just refreshing. The broth is robust and tangy with a hint of sweetness from the sliced pear. The buckwheat noodle is smooth and bouncy. I like the version at Dutum because it is served super chill and the tanginess in the broth is just right to balance the greasiness from the Korean BBQ.
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| Cold Noodle |
Overall, we were impressed by the quality of the food at Dutum. The wagyu beef and pork are memorable, and the taste of the food seems to be suitable with our palate. Not forgetting, the service staff are very experienced and they do also ensure the meat are barbequed to perfection. What else can you ask for. Definitely, our go-to K-BBQ Restaurant from now on. Geonbae!! Cheers!!
Food & Drinks: 9/10
Value: 8.5/10
Service: 8.5/10
Ambiance: 8.5/10
Budget per Person: $51 - $80; $81 & Above
Dutum Korean BBQ Restaurant
57 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088478
T: +65 9355 8550
IG: @Dutumsg
OH:
Tue – Fri: 12.00 – 15.00; 17.00 – Midnight (L.O. 23.00)
Sat – Sun: 12.00 – Midnight (L.O. 23.00)
Closed on Mondays
