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Daebak Korean Restaurant @Tai Seng

4.7(549)on Google$$koreantoa payoh

7 Harvey Rd, #01-01, Singapore 369613

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere65
Food quality70
Value for money85

Based on 5 data points · Updated 8 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take: Daebak Korean Restaurant, nestled within an industrial cluster in Tai Seng, offers a straightforward Korean dining experience.

We note consistent praise for their crispy chives pancake, with one reviewer calling it reminiscent of 'food quality a Korean grandmother would make'.

The spicy soup also receives positive mentions for its flavour and heat.

While the food is generally considered above-average and affordable, some banchan, particularly the kimchi, has drawn criticism for lacking depth or having an unexpected ginger note.

The Jajangmyeon also appears to be a hit-or-miss, with one diner finding it tasted more like a mushroom black bean sauce.

Service is described as efficient, with food arriving relatively fast, though some wish for more hospitality from staff.

The dining area is clean and bright, with a mezzanine section that offers a Korean-style floor seating option, though it can feel cramped for larger groups.

Parking can be limited on the road, but a multi-storey car park is available in the same building.

We'd recommend Daebak for a reliable and affordable Korean meal, especially if you're in the area and craving a good chive pancake.

Signature

crispy chives pancake

Best time

dinner

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Daebak Korean Restaurant @Tai Seng is generally well-regarded for its affordable and authentic Korean dishes, particularly the chive pancake and spicy soup, which evoke a home-cooked feel.

While many find the food above average and the service friendly and efficient, some dishes like the Jajangmyeon and kimchi receive mixed reviews, with specific concerns about flavor profiles.

The dining environment is often described as clean and comfortable, though the mezzanine seating can be awkward for larger groups.

Affordable pricingAuthentic chive pancakeMixed reviews on kimchi and JajangmyeonComfortable but sometimes awkward seatingFriendly and efficient service
60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Perry Pacific· 4 months ago

Located within an industrial commercial cluster, on the ground floor of a commercial building. Simple menu items, neat clean dining area, its a good place for a quick bite or discussion. Since order…

★★★★JAYCE CHIA· 5 months ago

Monday dinner at Daebak Korean Restaurant. We ordered the crispy chives pancake, which was quite nice and enjoyable. However, the banchan was not to my liking, the kimchi lacked depth of flavour and t…

★★★★★Monda S.· 6 months ago

I was excited to try this restaurant after seeing the 4.7 rating. I ordered the Jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce), but the first bite was disappointing — it tasted more like a mushroom black b…

★★★★Lee Joleen· 3 months ago

Cozy space nested in between all the industrial buildings - not much road parking outside btw (esp during peak hours) Food 🥘 : Ordered the beef soup, beef was a little tough but the soup was hearty.…

★★★★★三猫脚的美食家· 7 months ago

​This place is a hidden gem for Korean food in Singapore. I've been on the hunt for authentic Korean pancakes, and many places felt lacking, but the chive pancake here is delicious. It truly reminds m…

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