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Um Yong Baek
27 Boon Tat St, #01, Singapore 069623
Um Yong Baek serves Korean cuisine from its location on Boon Tat Street in Outram. Visitors frequently note the quality of its dishes and return regularly to the restaurant.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 85 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: Um Yong Baek consistently receives high praise for its authentic Korean comfort food, particularly its soups and grilled meats.
Many reviewers highlight the rich, comforting broth of the bone soup rice and the excellent combination of chewy noodles and smoky pork neck in the cold noodles.
The banchan (side dishes) are frequently mentioned as fresh and balanced, completing the meal experience.
While some find the signature thick pork soup with rice a bit bland initially, adding kimchi and spring onions is a common solution.
Service is often lauded, with staff like Thida and Lee noted for their attentiveness and knowledge, enhancing the dining experience by guiding first-timers through the menu and cooking process.
Be aware that BBQ is exclusively available in the evenings, and the restaurant does not take reservations, leading to potential queues.
Some patrons have also noted issues with the air conditioning, making the dining area warm.
We think it's a strong contender for authentic Korean cuisine, particularly for groups of 4-5 to enjoy the shared grill experience.
Worth the wait for a satisfying meal, especially if you appreciate attentive service.
Signature
cold noodles with perfectly grilled pork neck
Best time
dinner for BBQ, avoid peak hours for shorter waits
Wait time
expect queues, especially during peak hours
Score: 85 · 5 sources
What customers say
Um Yong Baek is highly praised for its authentic Korean comfort food, particularly the flavorful bone soup rice and cold noodles with grilled pork neck, with many customers considering it among the best Korean food they've had.
Service, especially from staff like Thida and Lee who guide diners through the menu and cooking, is frequently highlighted as exceptional.
While some find the signature thick pork soup bland without additions and note the restaurant can be warm, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with long queues being a common occurrence due to its popularity and no reservation policy.
Google Reviews
The pork soup here is absolutely amazing! Rich, comforting, and full of deep flavour, every spoonful tastes like it has been simmered for hours. The broth is clean yet incredibly hearty, and the pork…
Portion size was so generous and service was good, they explained to us how to pair the meat and condiments and gave us bowls for sharing and multiple refills. Two of the soups were sold out at lunch…
I have been wanting to try this place for a while, but their pork broth soups are only available during lunch, as they switch to a different menu for dinner. We ordered the UYB Thick Daejigukbab, the…
We had such a wonderful experience at Um Yong Baek thanks to Lee! He was incredibly pleasant, warm, and good-natured throughout our meal while grilling the meat for us. What really stood out was how h…
You should expect a queue if you walk in without a reservation. We waited approximately 40 minutes as walk-in customers at around 7 PM on a weekday. The restaurant offers a unique selection of side d…
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