Reviews for DRIM Korean Steak House Mandarin Gallery
Siew Wei Ngoi
5
We were attended to by Ziyi, whose service was exemplary. She provided clear and detailed explanations of each dish as it was served. The food was fresh and of high quality. We had the beef and pork set, priced at $169 per person, and found the noodles particularly enjoyable. The team also kindly arranged a complimentary cake to celebrate my friend’s birthday, which we greatly appreciated. It was an excellent dining experience, and we will certainly return.
Jasmine Ee
5
Amazing food and service! We went for ala carte instead of the signature set meal. The pork jowl and pork belly were cooked to perfection! My favorite side dish was the fish roe with pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Unique and delicious!
Liwei, our server, was very attentive. He would glance over often to see if finished our sides.
When we about to finish drinking our soup, he asked if we enjoyed it and would like a refill.
Nicole Shing
5
We had a wonderful dining experience at DRIM. Special thanks to Shin, Cheri, and You Heng for the excellent service. They were all attentive, friendly, and professional, making us feel well taken care of throughout the meal. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the service truly stood out. Highly recommended, and we will definitely return again!
Christina Wong
5
Food was excellent and exquusutely prepared. We sat at the counter seats, in front of the meat grilling, but there was no smell or smoke as they used binchotan. The staff at the counter and on the floor were super attentive, friendly, and helpful! Their signature noodles was refreshing and a great choice. Thr soju that came with the samgyetang was a pleasant surprise that enhanced the taste of the soup. The truffle chawanmushi as appetiser was a great comforting start to the meal. Definitely will return! They are kids friendly too
Yi Ling
5
My first time dining here with my cousin was wonderful. We had a lot to try, and while the cost of the dining experience was quite high: the average cost per person is about $80 if you're here to push a little bit more, I would absolutely recommend this place. The food truly blew my mind with how good it was.
🍜 Food Recommendations & Highlights
I have to say every single dish here is excellent. I highly encourage and recommend the Perilla Seed Cold Noodles. The portion size is quite small, allowing you to have a good taste of the complex nutty dish. The portions for all of the dishes are refillable, even though they initially came in small sizes. It's more about experiencing the food than feeling completely full, which I really like!
I also liked that they grill the meat in front of you, and you can keep it warm with a hot plate right there, along with the different condiments to try.
I also enjoyed the Ginseng Samgyetang, which was really rich and creamy, with a pleasant collagen-like texture, and rich chicken umami flavour. There was also a side of ginseng soju shot that comes with this dish! The chicken was very generous, and the glutinous rice at the side was also very chewy and just right portion for taste.
💖 Exceptional Service
Our service staff, Kelicia and Chen Xi, were super sweet and attentive; they took really good care of us. They also sang a birthday song with us and gave us a cake and plum juice! So nice!
Scott Lim
5
Came here for our anniversary dinner celebration and ordered the Beef + Pork set with the DRIM signature noodles.
Absolutely loved the noodles and the side dishes went super well with the meats!! The oyster blade and pork jowl were the hits for us.
Was also served by Jayden, a very bright and handsome young man who gave the utmost care and attention to us and our food despite having to handle three other groups all at the same time.
Props to the entire DRIM team for making our dinner experience a lovely one!
M H
5
Fantastic casual Korean BBQ - Had an amazing time at this Korean barbecue restaurant! The food was absolutely fantastic — fresh, flavourful, and really easy to pick from the menu. Every dish we tried was spot-on, from both beef and pork, to the delicious side dishes.
A special shout-out to the service staff - Joshua and Wei Ling. They were excellent throughout our meal — attentive, friendly, and always ready to help without being intrusive. Their great service really made the whole dining experience even better.
Highly recommended if you’re craving quality Korean BBQ with top-notch service!
gennn
5
walked in on a Monday evening and served by lovely staff Feny, pleasant and friendly she gave us great recommendations. Tried the Minari pancake which my mum really enjoyed. Special cut Galbisal was tasty especially with their specialty wild garlic leaves banchan! however, the soy bean paste stew fell below expectations given how pricy it was. Nonetheless, with the service, ambience and other great dishes it was still a good meal.
Hong Yi Lim
3
My first experience at this restaurant felt quite overrated. Despite the high prices and a long waiting time of over an hour, the quality of the beef and pork (about $100 for just 100g each) was disappointing. The meat lacked the expected tenderness and flavour, and it certainly did not match its premium pricing. We were even charged for an extra small plate of kimchi, which felt surprising for a Korean restaurant.
The staff were friendly and seemed passionate about their work. However, the restaurant appears to lack proper equipment to support them—at one point, the staff struggled to handle an extremely hot metal bowl while serving, which didn’t seem safe or efficient.
On the positive side, the ambience is good. Some tables offer a nice view overlooking Orchard Road, and you can watch the chef grill the meat live, which adds to the experience. The rib soup was generous with meat and tasted good, and the small slice of birthday cake for celebrations was a thoughtful touch.
Overall, the restaurant has potential, but it seriously needs to improve the quality of its meats to truly match the standards of a premium K-BBQ establishment.
Yong Cindy
5
first dining experience at DRIM, have always wanted to try, and i wasn’t disappointed! we ordered the signature galbisal, beef sirloin, bibbim naengmyeon, and the super crispy minari pancake. the staff in attendance, Jayden, was very attentive, engaging, and cooked the meat really well. overall, it was a pleasant experience. will definitely be back!