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Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet

4.8(6,292)on Googleclementi

3151 Commonwealth Ave W, #02-05 Grantral Mall @ Clementi, Singapore 129581

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
AExcellent

Score: 85 / 100

Atmosphere80
Food quality85
Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet in Clementi offers a wide selection of fresh, well-marinated meats and hotpot ingredients, making it a strong contender for all-you-can-eat enthusiasts.

Reviewers consistently praise the variety, highlighting the quality of the meats for grilling, especially the honey chicken.

The service is frequently noted as attentive and efficient, with staff quick to clear plates and assist, contributing to an organized dining experience despite the buffet format.

However, we note that the buffet can get very crowded, particularly on Sunday evenings, leading to some items being depleted faster than they are restocked.

While the meat selection is extensive, some find the hotpot soups bland and the fruit options limited to just oranges.

Getting staff attention for grill paper changes can also be a minor issue during busy periods.

Despite these points, the overall value, fresh ingredients, and good service make it a popular choice.

Verdict: A solid option for groups and families, especially if you prioritize variety and well-marinated meats.

Best to avoid peak Sunday evenings for a smoother experience.

Signature

honey chicken

Wait time

very crowded on Sunday evening

Score: 85 · 5 sources

What customers say

Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet at Clementi is largely praised for its wide variety of fresh, well-marinated meats and diverse hotpot ingredients, offering good value for money.

Customers frequently highlight the attentive and friendly service, with specific shout-outs to staff like Zakiah.

While popular, leading to crowded conditions and occasional slow replenishment of food items, the overall dining experience is considered enjoyable for gatherings, though some find the hotpot soup bland and note difficulties in getting staff attention for grill changes.

Wide variety of fresh, well-marinated meatsAttentive and friendly serviceGood value for moneyCrowded, slow food replenishmentBland hotpot soup
70% positive15% neutral15% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Crumpled Nomad· 5 months ago

We dined at Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience from start to finish. If you’re a fan of all-you-can-eat concepts with both BBQ and hotpot options, thi…

★★★★★Calbee Cracker· 3 months ago

Spacious restaurant, fresh ingredients and well-marinated meat. Great place for big gatherings. Servers are friendly and efficient. Pro tip: you can purchase the meat home. They will vacuum seal for y…

★★★★★Lim Alaina· 4 months ago

Very crowded for a Sunday evening. Need to like and share at the door before entitled to dine 4 free 1. Need to do google review to get free ice cream hence I’m doing now 😂 Overall food selection al…

★★★★AlexNicholas· 3 months ago

extra discount for NS man! quite a few varieties of meat but the soup all tasted very bland, would prefer to have more fruits as there's only oranges available. sometimes its a bit difficult to get t…

★★★★Hurun Ain· 3 months ago

Had a great dining experience at Captain Kim Clementi. The food was enjoyable and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. The service really stood out , Zakiah was very nice, friendly, and extremely help…

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