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Kko Kko Na Ra (tanjong Pagar)
Review
About
Kko Kko Na Ra was one of the pioneer restaurant open in 2008. Most of the restaurant’s recipes are from Madam Lee’s (Korean owner) mother who lived in Jeon La Do which is one of the famous province from making the best dishes in Korea. The authenticity of Kko kko na ra’s recipe makes the restaurant stood up from their competitor. Kko kko na ra is one of the first to introduce the “Ma Neul Gan Jang” or Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken in Singapore served in wings & drums. The sauce is made of hand-crushed garlic and other secret ingredients that are imported from Korea. The preparation of the sauce took long hours, just to make sure that the taste of the garlic would be tastier when it spread through the fried chicken. The Crispy Soy Garlic Chicken is the best selling fried chicken of the restaurant and became the signature dish of the Company.
Features
CUISINES
Barbecue, Asian, Korean, Beer restaurants
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
PRICE
$$ - $$$
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wine and Beer
Location
Central Area/City Area
Parking Available, Street Parking
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Hours
Open until 11:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Monday
12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Tuesday
12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Wednesday
12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Thursday
12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Friday
12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday
12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Contribute
4.1
93 reviews
Excellent
39
Very good
41
Average
2
Poor
5
Terrible
6
A. Lim
3 contributions
Jul 2020 • business
Ordered some soy, classic and spicy chicken for an office function, was so well received that we placed another order that same evening. It was peak hour at that time and we were very impressed by the restaurant’s efforts to have the food delivered to us ASAP. Thank you especially to Angeline!
Written 24 July 2020
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Jingpei
Singapore1140 contributions
Jul 2020 • friends
Ordered a mix of fried chicken and the garlic chicken, they didnt disappoint. Had Army stew, which is hard to go wrong, we also ordered the grill beef, thought we are going to to have a chance to grill it ourselves but its came all grilled. Which helps but was a little disappointed. The seafood Korean pancake wasn't quite impressive this time round but the place is still great for gathering and meet ups. Service is fairly prompt so overall it was a good experience.
Written 19 July 2020
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Ginnyleeinwonderland
Hai Phong354 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
It was easy to find the restaurant because they had the sign in both Korean and English. For the first time I saw there Korean sign, I knew it was there. Staff were friendly and thoughtful. The restaurant decoration was cute. They were famous for fried chicken but when I saw the menu, most sets were for groups. So I chose japchae for dinner. When they brought it out, it was a huge dish. It was kind of strange because I never tried hot japchae before. It tasted really good although it was sweeter than I thought. Maybe it was because of the soy sauce they used. Kimchi was crunchy and fresh. Their tea was really fresh and cool
Written 6 February 2020
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annabellaskr
Thank you so much for your review! Hope to see you again soon :D
Written 21 February 2020
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Getaway20198689385
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • friends
This place is good up to a certain extent its mix of oki service, bad service and a lack of customer support, care,and services lapses. Orders for mains were not served together, by the time food came in totality , the first delivery to the table had turned cold. I could go on but the most disappointing was chasing after a service staff for rice , leaving out table to ask for it three times and being told to excuse the bad service because the staff in question was not feeling well. The only saving grace : one member of the staff and the pickles offered. The rest wasn’t and I repeat wasn’t authentic as claimed.
Written 9 April 2024
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TheLOTO
24 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
We visited the outlet at Jewel & was really looking forward to enjoying great, authentic Korean cuisine. None of the dishes appealed in taste - the soups were either too salty or flat, the grilled meat came grilled & cut up before it reached us. Probably to cut down the eating time so as to generate more revenue & turnaround for dining tables. The fried chicken was a letdown too. Portions were pretty small so considered quite expensive for the prices but then again, no worries since food wasn’t great anyway.
Written 11 April 2021
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Annabelle
We're truly sorry you bad experience in Jewel. We hope we can make it up to you if you visit our outlet in Tanjong Pagar.
Also, it would help all of us to be better if you can review it on their site so that they can understand customer's experience in their store. We thank you for your feedback.
Written 12 April 2021
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Anny
30 contributions
Jul 2020 • friends
Good: Kimchi, White rice, Soy garlic chicken
Bad:Spicy chicken (only spicy, no aroma) , Yangnyum chicken (weird sweet n sour sauce) , sundubu jigae (wayyy too salty and no other seafood except for 2 clams, but costs $18)
As a fried chicken outlet, their fried chicken FAIL. Only the soy garlic can make it, but also not impressive
Wayyy too expensive for mediocre food.
I recommend going for 4fingers,their fried chicken is much more delicious and half the price of kkokkonara.
Written 12 July 2020
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Marlene T
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
Extremely bad service and irresponsible. I placed an order and was given an expected delivery time at 232pm. I called the restaurant at 235pm to ask if the delivery guy was on his way. They told me the driver had left ages ago and should be at my place within five. No one came so I called them again. They said they would check. They then called me up to confess that the delivery guy had actually not even picked up my food! WOW! So what happened? Did they forget to call the delivery guy? Do they not realise that people have a schedule? Why did they lie that the delivery guy had left with my order ages ago and was arriving very soon? This is terrible. I order delivery twice a week and have never encountered such a problem. This is my first time ordering from Kko Kko Nara. It will be my last time too.
Written 10 June 2021
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Bkan74
Melbourne49 contributions
Jan 2020 • solo
Ordered Beef BBQ bulgogi around 22sing dollars.
No basic soup served,
Barley finds meats inside of hotot
Mainly covered by mushrooms and vegetables.
Too salty, the only waterfall view side of trees.
Hardly recommended
Written 21 January 2020
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annabellaskr
We're truly sorry you had bad experience in Jewel outlet. It's still very new management and they're still learning. Hope you can visit main outlet in Tanjong Pagar to have better experience. Thanks for understanding!
Written 21 February 2020
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Soe
Singapore2 contributions
Nov 2021 • family
Food is so-so. Delivery is always late and give different excuses every time. Not reliable to order food for family with young children. We need to tell your kids different stories every time No more next time. Bye bye co co nana.
Written 10 November 2021
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Peter-Chua
Singapore1539 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
Authentic Korean restaurant. Price is slightly on the high end but you pay for the quality of the food.
Pork kimchi jjigae $20. Beef Dolsot Bibimbab $20. Jinro highball $13.
Life larger 500ml $12.
They have extensive menu of food and drinks.
Written 18 July 2023
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Chiaksimi
Singapore129 contributions
Mar 2025 • friends
From a humble Korean fried chicken spot to 6 unique dining concepts, Kko Kko Na Ra has transformed Level 2 of Hansik Dining Collective (HDC) into a mini Korea, which is so convenient to enjoy on a full gourmet journey through the best of Korean cuisine at at one location.
🐔 KKO KKO NA RA
Signature Combo Chicken feat. must-try Ma Neul Gan Jang (Garlic Soy Chicken), made with hand-crushed garlic & 41 premium ingredients.
🧀 CHUNGSA CHORONG
Cheese Kimchijun: Addictive & cheesy twist on classic kimchi pancakes, best paired with Makgeolli!
🍶 MY PATIO
Sip on smooth Jipyeong Makgeolli, Korea’s finest rice wine.
🐷 GOGIJIP
Signature Dombae Gogi is hearty, juicy, and packed with flavors!
🫕 HANYANG BULGOGI
Hot Stone Bibimbap came with appetizing toppings and generous portion which is perfect for sharing.
🍲 HALMAE GUKBAP
Siregi Gukbap is a well known “Grandma’s soup” made with tender Korean radish greens in a rich, nourishing broth that is so comforting!
All of us agree that this is the perfect spot to chill and dine after hard day at work. Service is on point and food are all above our expectations. 👍
Written 11 March 2025
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Y880
Singapore632 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
This popular Korean fried chicken restaurant is likely the best in town and their chicken taste just as good as takeout.
Written 1 January 2022
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Sean M
3 contributions
Mar 2020 • couples
Service was great, food also came in a reasonable amount of time. Come here for good authentic Korean food! Expect long queues at peak times
Written 6 March 2020
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Suriya0407
Singapore6 contributions
Mar 2020 • friends
Nice ambience with good music and lighting in the restaurant, and friendly staff and authentic korean food served here.
Written 5 March 2020
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Lost In Asia
Singapore3587 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Came here for lunch, the price is reasonable and very good quality K food. Good portion and tasty.
The side dishes of Kimchi and Anchovies are really good too.
Written 2 March 2020
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