The House Chungdam: Luxe Korean Dining & BBQ Experience in Duxton

Looking for a taste of Seoul’s sophisticated dining scene right here in Singapore? Let us introduce you to The House Chungdam, a standout gem in the bustling Duxton area. Inspired by the upscale Chungdam neighbourhood in Seoul, this spot brings you the best of Korean cuisine – from authentic traditional dishes and modern creations to even royal recipes once enjoyed by kings!

What’s fantastic is that while The House Chungdam offers a truly elegant atmosphere and uses premium ingredients with expert cooking techniques, they’re committed to making this high-end experience approachable – so you get that touch of luxury without the usual hefty price tag.

The vibe inside is serene and beautiful, designed by renowned Korean architect Jenie W. Jung using elements like traditional Hanji paper and natural stone. Plus, they have an amazing down-draft exhaust system for their grills, meaning you can enjoy delicious K-BBQ without leaving smelling like smoke!

Now, let’s talk food! The BBQ menu is a major highlight, featuring the House Feast with three platter options:

• Feast 1: Boneless Short Rib (Prime & Marinated), Thinly Sliced Brisket
• Feast 2: Adds Finger Ribs to Feast 1
• Feast 3: Pork Neck, Pork Belly, Pork Jowl Each set comes generously paired with soybean soup, steamed eggs, seven house-made banchan (side dishes like kimchi, marinated squid, potato salad), and four dipping sauces. You can choose traditional charcoal grilling at the bar or a convenient gas grill at your table. They also offer premium à la carte cuts like Beef Tongue and Dry-Aged options.

Beyond the BBQ, explore their incredible Side Menu:

• Tartar (Yukhoe): A unique raw beef tartare with avocado, pear, and snow flower cheese.
• Jeon (Pancakes): Try unique versions like Cheese-kimchi, Cheese-potato (using fluffy Gangwon mountain potatoes!), and the tender Sliced Beef Jeon (made with prime ribeye).
• Tang (Soups): Savour long-simmered, flavourful broths served boneless, just like for Chosun dynasty royalty! Options include Busan-style Pork Bone Soup (Dwaeji Gukbap) and delicate Short Rib Soup.
• Jinju Cold Buckwheat Noodles (Jinju Naengmyeon): A refreshing and visually stunning dish from Jinju city, known for its generous toppings like yukjeon (beef pancake) and pear over flavourful broth.
• Bingsu: Finish with a light Red Bean Bingsu (or Mango!), perfectly portioned for after a meal.

They also have a great selection of drinks, including premium soju, Makgeolli, cocktails (like Soju Highballs called ‘Ju Hai’), and bar bites (Galbi Mandoo, Sotteok Sotteok). Check out their ‘Midweek at the House’ every Wednesday for special drinks and guest bartenders!

The House Chungdam truly offers a sophisticated yet warm journey through Korea’s rich culinary heritage, right here in Duxton. Check them out!

Location: 72 Duxton Rd, #01-01, Singapore 089531

Nearest MRT: Maxwell / Tanjong Pagar

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