Korean supermarkets in Singapore
If you’ve binged enough Korean shows that you have K-drama scenes playing in your head, you’ve definitely seen tempting snacks, steaming hot coffee product placements, as well as the ASMR-esque instant ramen-slurping at least more than once.
When the savouries and sweets at your neighbourhood supermarket just aren’t cutting it anymore, here are some of the best Korean supermarkets in Singapore for you to stock up on everything from honey butter chips and Lotte pie to freshly made kimbap.
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Which Korean supermarkets in Singapore have online delivery?
If you’re too busy to get your groceries done after work, don’t fret, because all of the Korean marts in Singapore listed down below except Market Blue also offer delivery services so you won’t need to worry about needing to handle heavy grocery bags. Here are the Korean supermarkets in Singapore which have physical outlets, and those which provide delivery services, at a glance:
Korean supermarket | Outlets | Delivery services |
Lee Mart | Chinatown Point, Hillion Mall, IMM, Orchardgateway, Singpost Centre, Suntec City, Thomson Plaza | $4.90 delivery fee, free delivery with min. $70 order. |
Shine Korea | Aperia Mall, Burlington Square, Causeway Point, Downtown East, Far East Plaza, Harbourfront Centre, Marina Square, Star Vista, Tampines 1 | $8 delivery fee, free delivery with min. $80 order. |
Seoul Butchery | Bukit Timah | $8 delivery fee, free delivery with min. $200 order. Also available on GrabMart & Deliveroo, delivery fees vary. |
The Butcher’s Dining | Havelock | $15 delivery fee, free delivery with min. $120 order. |
Sol Mart | Bukit Timah Plaza, Jem, Novena | $8 delivery fee, free delivery with min. $90 order. Also available on GrabMart & Deliveroo, delivery fees vary. |
Koryo Mart | Bukit Panjang Plaza, Bukit Timah, Compass One, Eastpoint Mall, Northpoint City, Parkway Parade, Somerset, Tanjong Pagar, West Coast Plaza | Available on GrabMart, Foodpanda, Shopee & Lazada. Delivery fees vary. |
Mom’s Table Korea Mart | Bukit Timah | Delivery fee calculated based on distance, free islandwide delivery with min. $150 order. |
Harin Mart | Online only | $3 delivery fee for min. $50 order. For orders below $50, delivery fee calculated based on weight and distance. |
K-Fresh on RedMart | Online only | $5.99 delivery fee, free delivery with min. $60 order. |
1. Lee Mart
Freshly made kimbap & in-store restaurant
Image credit: @leemart.sg via Instagram
Guests are typically greeted by the sight of ahjummas as they prep fresh kimbap (Korean sushi rolls), banchan (side dishes), and kkochi eomuk (fish cake soup) right smack at the Lee Mart storefront at Suntec City.
There’s also a dine-in space where you can enjoy wholesome Korean grub such as fried dumplings, pork cutlets, and fried chicken. Lee Mart currently has 7 outlets around Singapore. You can order cooked Korean dishes, ingredients to whip them up yourself, or convenient frozen meal packs to satisfy your cravings round the clock.
Full list of Lee Mart outlets.
2. Shine Korea
Discounts up to 50% off
Image credit: @shinekorea via Instagram
Shine Korea is one of the oldest Korean grocery stores in Singapore and a go-to for many of us looking for a quick craving fix. But a lesser-known fact about the mart is that the mart often offers discounts of up to 50% on its selection of goodies.
From well-known snacks like Yopokki and the Lotte Yogurt Jelly to staple Korean nosh like seasoned seaweed and kimchi, you’ll find almost any Korean snack, drink, or instant noodle you’re craving for at any one of Shine Korea’s 13 outlets across the island.
Full list of Shine Korea outlets.
3. Seoul Butchery
Fresh cuts of meat & perilla leaf wraps
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Suppose you’re planning to have your own K-BBQ at home. In that case, Seoul Butchery has all the prime cuts and meat varieties for you to choose from including pork belly, beef short ribs, and sliced chuck eye roll.
This Korean mart in Singapore also offers the quintessential wrap ingredients like Korean sesame leaf or soy sauce perilla leaf to supplement your meat for the ultimate home K-BBQ experience.
4. The Butcher’s Dining
Premium meat cuts & ready-made K-BBQ sets
Image credit: @thebutchersdining via Instagram
On the topic of K-BBQ at home, The Butcher’s Dining is where you can get premium Korean meat cuts. Head down for special occasions which warrant splurging on the likes of exquisite marbled Wagyu, high-grade pork, and marinated meats with sauces and spice blends ideal for grilling.
For peak convenience, they sell curated meat hamper sets from $150 which comprise a variety of BBQ-ready meats. It takes the hassle out of your home gathering prep, and you don’t have to be a meat connoisseur to select the best cuts yourself.
5. Sol Mart
Regularly imported fresh Korean produce
Image credit: M Sim via Google Maps
Instead of spending more than you should on imported fruits at your regular supermarket, head to Sol Mart to sink your teeth into fresh Korean apples, Shingo pears, and sweet persimmons. The store imports fresh produce from Korea every 2-4 weeks to bring in locally-grown fruits, veggies, and meats.
Those really into replicating authentic dishes can also grab fresh veggies here – expect to find wild chives, water parsley, ssukgat (chrysanthemum greens), and Korean spinach.
Full list of Sol Mart outlets.
6. Koryo Mart
Korean home & living products with biggest online market in SG
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On top of typical Korean mart offerings like citron teas and Korean tidbits, Koryo Mart stocks also offers a range of Korean soaps, detergents, and sanitary pads for you to try. Swing by their physical outlets to browse their wares IRL.
You can also sift through their online catalogue – Koryo Mart is currently the #1 Korean retailer on Shopee, with over 73,000 followers at the time of writing. Besides regular sales and bundle deals, their online mart also hosts regular live streams where you can find out more about the likes of ginseng chicken soup and Korean health supplements.
Full list of Koryo Mart outlets.
7. Mom’s Table Korea Mart
Wide variety of kimchi & weekly meat kits
Image credit: Mom’s Table Sg via Facebook
Despite its humble appearance, Mom’s Table Korea Mart in Bukit Timah carries a decent selection of Korean cooking ingredients, as well as various snacks, desserts, and drinks. Plus, besides the classic cabbage style, you’ll also find many different types of kimchi to choose from including cube radish kimchi and mustard kimchi.
On days when you don’t feel like cooking, you can opt for one of their weekly meal kits, which features popular ready-made Korean dishes such as spicy pork soup and samgyetang. If not, you can also opt for their pre-marinated bulgogi meat or fresh banchan like spicy fish cake and seasoned cucumber to shorten your cooking time in the kitchen.
Address: 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #B1-16 Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, Singapore 588179
Opening hours: Sun-Mon 10am-5pm | Tue-Sat 10am-7pm
Contact: 9173 6370 | Mom’s Table Korea Mart Facebook
8. Harin Mart
Online supermarket with $3 delivery
Purely an online Korean mart in Singapore, Harin Mart is the place to go if you’re in the market for some serious grocery shopping. KBBQ fanatics look forward to all the good stuff like seasoned beef galbi, marinated chicken bulgogi, plus beef marrows, tendons, and tails should you ever be interested in whipping up a K-food storm.
If you want to make some Korean pancakes, Hotteok Mix is available at Harin Mart.
Image credit: @bandi___0 via Instagram
The lack of a physical retail space also means that prices here are cheaper than the other K-marts around. And if Crash Landing On You has got you itching to try some dried pollack to go with your beer – you’ll be able to snag the fishy snack here.
9. K-Fresh on RedMart
Fresh Korean fruits & veggies
Image adapted from: RedMart via Lazada
If you’re all about whipping up your own dishes from scratch at home, take a gander at RedMart’s K-Fresh section. Stocked with fresh Korean ingredients and produce like gochugaru (hot peppers), perilla leaves, and sweet potatoes, this is the go-to stop for home cooks.
Korean supermarkets in Singapore for your next snack fix
Expand your repertoire of Korean snacks and recipes with these Korean supermarkets around the island. From fresh kimchi and kimbap to dried pollock and imported Korean fruits, you’ll never have to lament another day with an unsatisfied craving.
And with most of these Korean supermarkets offering online shopping and delivery services, you’ll be able to stock up on all your necessities without leaving the confines of your home.
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Cover image adapted from: @leemart.sg via Instagram, KordotSin
Last updated by Mae-Z Fam & Renae Cheng on 17th September 2024.