Goki Day Korean BBQ Buffet Restaurant

by - March 11, 2013

Honestly, who wouldn't like a good buffet with a reasonable price tag? Such buffets actually do exist and the tricky part is to actually find them. Goki Day is one such place hidden away in Serangoon.

My first korean bbq experience was at 2D1N (which my parents mistook for a hotel) and boy for the price of $20+ that sure is one hell of a good buffet. My second was at Crystal Jade Korean BBQ which was actually pretty good and they had student price. Then my next korean bbq experience was actually in Korea itself. And of course, nothing beats the original. So when I came back to Singapore, I pretty much had withdrawal symptoms. Of course, there are tons of delicious buffets with a hefty price tag.  But having paid nothing more than SGD20 for bbq in Korea itself, I was reluctant to spend much more than that.

2D1N, if you haven't eaten, is really good. But Goki Day beats it hands down.

Sure, there range at 2D1N is slightly larger BUT, Goki Day wins because of its marinated meat. Gosh the beef bulgogi was sweet and the meat was extremely juicy. You can even smell the aroma while they're cooking on the stove. They're pretty much bite-size pieces of heaven.

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And the pork belly was marinated perfectly too. They have I think 2 different marinates for the pork belly-- one's herb and the other one, well I have no idea what the other one is, but it's orangey and it's more savory. I think it's some sort of  kimchi paste marinate. I prefer that because it has more flavour, the herb one is a bit bland.
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They have non marinated meat of course, but I couldn't settle for those when I have tons of marinated ones waiting for me. That beef bulgogi.... Mmmm.....

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Oh and in Korea, they apparently do serve onions in sweet sauce as a 'main' dish to go with your bbq meat. Goki Day has the same kind of onion and sweet sauce (placed separately though, but next to each other) and you can just combine them anyway you want. I prefer the onions with more sauce :)

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And of course, wrapping your bbq meat with leafy vegetables is the common way to eat in Korea too :)

Really, even though bbq is supposed to be unhealthy, the Koreans make it less sinful by adding in that much vegetables to the meal. Probably why everyone in Korea is still so skinny after having bbq so often.

I have to say, Goki Day will probably be my favourite korean bbq place for now because it's authentic as you can get to the ones in Korea. The price of $24.90++  is extremely reasonable given the quality of meat! And of course, the place is run by Koreans, and always full so do make a reservation before heading down!

Goki Day Korean BBQ Buffet Restaurant
19 Teck Chye Terrace
Tel: 62894104

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9 comments

  1. KehMarch 12, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    what is the shop opening hours?

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    1. angeline March 12, 2013 at 11:43 PM

      Mon - Sun: 11:30 - 14:30
      Mon - Sun: 17:30 - 22:00
      According to Hungrygowhere :)

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    2. JamesApril 10, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      Any free flow drink?

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    3. angeline April 11, 2013 at 11:54 AM

      Yep! They have water and tea I think.

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  2. AnonymousMay 6, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    DO you have to make reservation before going? :)

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    1. angeline May 8, 2013 at 12:57 AM

      I would recommend making a reservation since it's always full, though it's not compulsory.

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  3. UnknownJune 23, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    hi Angeline,
    This is cathy from Goki day Korean BBQ
    Thank you for your good comments.

    My self and my partner are both Korean.

    Pork Belly is all time Korean favorite meat.
    The red meat you metioned is pork belly marinated with korean chilly paste.
    I dont think other Korean BBQ restaurants have them as it requires a lot of work not to
    mention the chilly paste costs.

    You should eat meat with either the onion & sauce you mentioned or the sliced raddish with other vegetable as well. Onion will help to reduce collestrol level and raddish helps to digest.

    We do try hard to provide quality food.
    We marinate our meat with brown sugar, apples, pear, onions, garlic, ginger etc.
    A lot of work.....
    80% ingridients are Korean brand, sugar, salt, pepper, chilly powder, soya sauce...

    We are having 20% off on 1 hour 30mins weekend(sat,sun/PH) lunch for July 2013 only.
    lunch opening hour is 11:30 to 2:30(end)

    Do visit Goki Day again!
    Cathy Ko

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    1. angeline June 23, 2013 at 11:29 PM

      HI Cathy!

      Thank you for the amazing food your restaurant provides. I'll try and drop by one day during July for your lunch promotion :)

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  4. UnknownDecember 28, 2014 at 12:32 AM

    Hi
    I am back to update you.

    Year 2015 Jan Promotion.

    - 10% Discount on advance booking
    - Valid for Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu booking
    - At least one day advance booking
    - Pls quote promotion upon booking
    - Valid for Jan 2015 only



    The on-going promotion is..
    - Birhtday Treat
    - Every accompanying paid person get free can of soft drink
    - Enjoy as many times within the birthday month.


    Early dinner 20% is now 10% due to increase in cost and rental.
    Opeing hours 12-3pm, 5:30-10/10:30pm

    Happy New Year!

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