Glad to finally try out this famous truffle samgyetang and K‑BBQ chicken spot at their newest branch, since the Telok Ayer outlet usually has at least an hour’s waitlist and only accepts walk‑ins. This branch is also walk‑in only, but with a lesser crowd, best to go early.
Despite some minor hiccups during the initial queueing phase, service here was pretty good. Servers help with grilling, explain the ingredients, and suggest which sauces or condiments pair best with each cut, so you can truly enjoy the food.
2 Pax Set ($98++)
Choose either the SGO Classic Set or SGO Selected Set (the difference is whether you want organs). We went with the Selected Set: gizzard, heart, breast soft bone, thigh, tenders, and seasonal grilled vegetables.
Is it amazing? Not really, definitely overhyped. At best, above‑average meat quality, but still enjoyable. No need to worry about grilling skills, as servers cook the meat to the right texture and guide you on pairings.
For me, I love to stick with the classics like salt or garlic sauce as they add just enough flavour while letting the natural taste shine, and I used them throughout the meal. Sriracha mayo worked well for the dull, dry tenders, adding fat and umami to this lean cut I usually avoid. Crunchy soft bone paired nicely with their sancho soy sauce. Gizzard, which I rarely eat due to its gamey taste, turned out surprisingly delicious from the grill and matched well with garlic sauce. Heart was best with salt to bring out its natural flavour. Thigh went well with any condiment, grilled to crispy skin while retaining juiciness. I also noticed they patted lemon wedge on certain cuts to add moisture, what a thoughtful touch.
The heat from the charcoal wasn’t very strong, but it cooked steadily. It may be slower, yet that made it easier to control the doneness while the server rotated between tables to help grill for everyone, much appreciated. I also liked the suction from the grill; it was strong enough that you leave the place without any lingering smell.
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Set also includes one shareable dish: SGO Cheongguk Doenjang Stew, Bibim Noodles, or Jidori Udon. We picked Bibim Noodles which was superb and refreshing. Springy, slurpy cold noodles coated in flavourful gochujang sauce with fresh vegetables. Rich and savoury.
Two pieces of grilled rice ball were included in the set too. Crispy and savoury on the outside, soft, fluffy and filling inside, with a generous ebiko centre. The outer layer was brushed with special soy sauce, adding depth of flavour. Pretty filling overall.
Nurungji Sikhye ($5++)
Traditional sweet Korean scorched rice drink. Sweet, with deep sediments. Tastes like amazake but lighter.
Boksoondoga ($68++)
Available in white or red. We chose red as said to be sweeter and more fragrant. Sparkling good, literally the champagne of makgeolli. Fresh hand‑brewed sparkling makgeolli made with premium Korean red rice, adding natural sweetness and a pinkish-red hue. Remember to gently rotate the bottle, not shake, as it’s lively and will pop like any gassy drink. Good, but you can definitely find it cheaper elsewhere.
Check out more about the truffle samgyetang in my next post...
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🚩Song Gye Ok Singapore (The Centrepoint) | Korean Grilled Chicken Specialty Restaurant, 176 Orchard Rd, 02-53 The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
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