This signature dish features chunky potatoes and tender chicken braised in a mildly spicy red sauce. The defining characteristic is the substantial amount of minced garlic that sits on top and throughout — it's Kelim's signature touch. Rice cakes are mixed in for texture.
Tips from diners
You must be a garlic lover to enjoy this — the minced garlic is pervasive and pungent. If you dislike garlic, order the plain Korean Chicken Hotpot instead.
Shredded chicken sits in a comforting broth with noodles. The soup is lighter than the dakdoritang, making it a good change of pace. The chicken is cooked until it falls apart easily.
Tips from diners
Perfect for someone wanting warmth and soup but not the heavy spice of dakdoritang.
A solo-diner portion with all the flavors of the full dakdoritang but in a smaller amount. It comes with steamed rice and a choice of drink — ideal for solo diners or light appetites.
Tips from diners
This is the ideal portion for one — ordering a full dakdoritang is too much if you're eating alone.
Thick, fatty pork belly slices are grilled tableside, creating a smoky char that balances the richness. Stir-fried kimchi comes on the side, offering sourness and spice that cuts through the pork fat beautifully.
Tips from diners
Cook the pork belly slices on the tabletop grill to your desired crispness — 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare is ideal.
For those who want the dakdoritang experience without the garlic mountain, this version offers the same tender chicken and potatoes in red sauce but with normal seasoning levels. It's still flavorful and warming.
Tips from diners
This version is less intensely spiced than the garlic version — a good middle ground if you like Korean food but avoid heavy heat.
A famous Korean restaurant chain established in Seoul in 1965, now with 50+ outlets across South Korea and Singapore. The restaurant specializes in dakdoritang, a braised spicy chicken dish served with an unusual amount of minced garlic. Opened in Singapore in August 2023.
The dakdoritang is described as 'mildly spicy' — it has warmth but isn't a blast furnace. Still, tell the server if you have low spice tolerance.
Sizing guide: Small ($36.90) for 2 people, Medium ($59.90) for 3 people, Large ($69.90) for 4 people. Prices are for main dish, rice and drinks extra.
The garlic aroma lingers on clothes and skin — wear something you don't mind smelling like garlic after, or expect to shower.
Cozy 56-seater space with casual Korean diner ambiance. There's a second outlet in Tiong Bahru that's open until 2am for late-night cravings.
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