KOAL at Shaw Centre brings the prestigious Les Amis Group's culinary expertise to a casual charcoal grill format along Orchard Road. Helmed by Head Chef Jun Xiang, this contemporary dining concept occupies levels three to four of Shaw Centre, offering diners an approachable yet refined grilling experience that the group is renowned for.
What sets KOAL apart is its mastery of open flame cooking techniques, where skilled chefs prepare a fusion of Asian and Western flavours over charcoal grills. The theatrical element of watching dishes being prepared on the open flame adds to the dining experience, while the quality of ingredients remains uncompromising – a hallmark of the Les Amis Group legacy.
The menu showcases perfectly grilled meats and seafood alongside creative Asian-Western fusion dishes that demonstrate technical prowess without pretension. Quality ingredients take centre stage, with the charcoal grilling method enhancing natural flavours rather than overpowering them. The beverage programme complements the food with options ranging from Champagne Makgeoli and craft cocktails to carefully selected wines and premium Korean Yak-ju.
Operating daily from 11:30am to 2:30pm for lunch and 6pm to 9:30pm for dinner, KOAL offers a comfortable dining environment that balances the casual accessibility of a grill house with the service standards expected from the Les Amis Group. The restaurant fills a unique niche in Orchard Road's dining scene – sophisticated enough for special occasions yet relaxed enough for regular visits, delivering consistent quality at more accessible price points than traditional fine dining establishments.
8129 4500
Orchard Road
Operating Hours
Closed
Our Menu
Menu Highlights
Burrata Salad
burrata, marinated tomatoes, pickled cucumber
Beef & Tofu
japanese tofu, chilled beef, 'tan gan na' stew
Cauliflower Soup
cauliflower soup, deep fried cauliflower, pomegranate, furikake crumb
Main course of Angus rib eye done medium well was grilled just right. Sides of charred broccoli, mentaiko fries and bacon bread were above par, especially the broccoli, which had a tasty charred taste. Bacon bread roll is a must order, and is a shareable portion for 2. The Grapefruit mimosa cocktail was refreshing. Food quality is on point considering the slightly higher prices. Service was casual and quick to clear empty dishes.
Peter Kakulas
Wow what great restaurant. Each dish we choose was tasty and well presented. The staff here are so friendly. Every dish we had I'd recommend. The famous dishes here of cauliflower soup and the bread were very good. Pork was super tasty. Beers served ice cold too. Well done.
K W
Came at their opening time on a Saturday night without reservation and they managed to fit us in. Taste-wise everything was pretty good and service was efficient and friendly, however portions were a bit small for quite a few of the items and kitchen was very backed up so there was a lot of waiting in between dishes!
Oct 2023 update: from 4 stars to 5 stars
Came back after one year and food was even better than I remembered. Every dish was flavorful and beautifully charred. Portions are larger now, service was incredibly efficient and we had such an amazing meal! Will definitely be back!
Anton 999
We came here for lunch and really enjoyed the meal. The atmosphere was laid back and casual. The service was excellent. And the food was delicious. They had two choices of starter and both were very good. The mains have a good range. Some carry a small premium. The dessert selection is a little hit and miss but okay all the same. I do think they downgraded the size of the mains slightly, and it could be a couple of dollars cheaper, so not quite five stars but still a good meal.
Reuel Ngo
My kinda food! I really liked the experience here. Most of the food here was grilled nicely. My chicken thigh was crispy and well done, and the steak we ordered was pretty juice and cooked just right. The appetizers were also pretty tasty. The soup was nice and savoury while the bread roll was infused with some bacon flavour. Price was not too expensive either. Would definitely visit again to try out the other dishes.