8 Korean BBQ (Shaw Centre)

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Korean BBQ is all about the meat, but at some barbecue joints, you end up scarfing down generic slabs of meat with little to no character or flavour. Not at Eight Korean BBQ, a sleek, industrial-chic barbecue joint at swanky Shaw Centre that prides itself on its meat know-how. Here, the focus is on ...More

Korean BBQ is all about the meat, but at some barbecue joints, you end up scarfing down generic slabs of meat with little to no character or flavour. Not at Eight Korean BBQ, a sleek, industrial-chic barbecue joint at swanky Shaw Centre that prides itself on its meat know-how. Here, the focus is on exquisite cuts from premium varieties of beef and pork. They’ve sourced super-rare Mangalitza pork that has a rich meatiness and beautiful, flavourful fat, as well as Toriyama Wagyu beef, the “rolls royce” of high-end Japanese beef known for its buttery texture and flavour.

In true Korean style, you can have your meats seared unadorned, coated in a punchy marinade, or served up in a nourishing stew. The restaurant’s name is drawn from its signature dish, the Eight Colours Set, which brings eight portions of pork belly, each a different colour, from pink and unseasoned to a spicy, fiery red that signals its heavy gochujang flavour. Premium choices abound, a kind of choose-your-own-adventure Korean BBQ experience. Stop by for funky Korean BBQ and experience some of the best meat the world has to offer! (Aug 2018)

The buzz

“If you like your food to come with a twist… you would like Eight Korean BBQ… I like the herbal marinade, which is made with aromatic basil, rosemary and other herbs... as well as the garlic flavour.” -SoShiok

Dishes we love

Flower Pork Set, US Prime Short Rib, Army Stew, and Makgeoli