The House Chungdam, a relatively new Korean restaurant (opened in December 2024) that's been making waves in Tanjong Pagar, invited me to try their weekday lunch sets again late last year. I decided to revisit them since I had such a good experience trying their BBQ set for lunch last time. I was also in the mood for Korean food after watching the latest season of Culinary Class Wars.
Unlike the typical Korean BBQ joints crammed with ceiling-to-table exhaust pipes and dark, greasy interiors, The House Chungdam stands out with its clean, minimalist aesthetic courtesy of renowned Korean architect Jenie W. Jung.
The space is bright, airy and surprisingly spacious - occupying two shophouses wide - and the powerful ventilation system means ZERO lingering BBQ smell, which is honestly a game-changer and what made me want to revisit.
Here's their weekday lunch menu. Dishes are grouped into 5 (noodles at the back) categories, and each comes with a starter trio during weekdays, as well as the standard banchan (4 high quality ones). They also have 2 sides (cheese potato joen and cheese kimchi joen).
Prices start from $19 for the lunch set and go up to $39 for the LA Short Ribs with A5 Wagyu.
The trio of starters were so delicious, especially the quail egg and mushrooms skewer! I also liked the tiny joen and japchae to not fill you up but whet your appetite for what's to come.
Here is the complete set, with the 4 banchan dishes as well. Special mention goes to the kimchi, which was really delicious and authentic.
For the mains, we tried 3 between the two of us. First was the Thinly Sliced Brisket Soy Bean Jjigae Bansang (S$25). I learned that "Bansang" most commonly refers to a traditional Korean table setting where a main dish (meat or fish) is served with rice, soup, and various side dishes (banchan) on a single tray. In this case, we have the doenjang stew, which unfortunately was not as good as the other 2. The stew itself was quite nice for me, but my friend did not like the slightly sour taste of the fermented soybean. My main gripe was the brisket, for they were quite bland in itself and several pieces were tough. 2.5/5
In contrast, the Beef Tartare Bibimbab (S$27) did very well. We both loved the sweet marinade on the tender, raw AU MB9+ wagyu slices, which went well with the perfectly tossed short grain rice with bits of veggies. It was healthy and light but filling. 4/5
My personal favourite of the day had to be the Jinju Cold Buckwheat Noodles (S$19), which I actually tried before and would have again and again, especially on a warm day. This was refreshing, umami and well-balanced with notes of vinegar not being too overpowering or light. 4.5/5
The House Chungdam has quickly become one of my favourite Korean spots in Singapore. The service was impeccable - attentive, warm and knowledgeable, with staff who were quick to refill banchan and explain each dish. The lunch sets offer phenomenal value for money, especially considering the location and quality of ingredients. Whether you're looking for a quick weekday lunch or planning a special BBQ dinner, The House Chungdam delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended!
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The House Chungdam
72 Duxton Road, #01-01, Singapore 089531
Lunch: Monday to Sunday, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: Monday to Thursday 6:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday to Saturday 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Book on Chope or call +65 8336 2068
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