Viral Korean restaurant Obongzip opens second outlet at The Star Vista with new exclusive dish

If you love Korean food, chances are, you’ve seen videos of Obongzip’s pillowy, stretchy mochi dessert making the rounds on your feeds.

The Korean restaurant, known for its spicy octopus dishes and viral grilled tteok, first opened in Tanjong Pagar in December 2025. 

It has since gained a loyal following among Korean foodies and social media users alike. Not long after its Singapore debut, the brand opened a second outlet at The Star Vista in May.

We’ve seen a couple of notable openings at The Star Vista lately, including viral Australian frozen yoghurt chain Yo-Chi, which drew queues on its opening day. 

It’s clear that the mall has been beefing up its F&B offerings in recent months, bringing in a mix of trendy and crowd-pleasing concepts. With Obongzip joining the line-up, westies now have one more reason to head down.

The Star Vista outlet comes with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the outdoor area is pet-friendly — perfect if you’re looking to dine with your furry companion. 

Despite its relatively spacious dining area, the restaurant tends to fill up quickly, so all tables are subject to a 90-minute dining limit.

We’d recommend making a reservation before heading down, especially if you’re visiting during peak hours or on weekends, to avoid a long wait or disappointment.

Familiar signatures, with a new addition 

To mark the opening of its latest outlet, Obongzip has introduced a brand-new pork rib dish, which is now also available at its original Tanjong Pagar branch.

The new pork ribs come in two versions: Cheese pork ribs (S$57) and seasoned pork ribs (S$55). 

The cheese version was topped with a generous layer of cheese that’s torched tableside for extra theatrics, while the seasoned option lets the sauce shine on its own. 

It was a great sharing dish that’s ideal for groups of three to four. The platter also came with tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes), which were delightfully chewy and perfect for soaking up the sweet-spicy sauce. The pork ribs were tender and flavourful, with just enough bite, while still being easy to pull apart. 

While Obongzip is best known for its spicy octopus dishes, the octopus, beef large intestine & shrimp hotpot (S$65) offered a heartier way to enjoy its signature protein. Made for sharing, the hotpot was loaded with octopus, beef tripe, shrimp, and glass noodles — all simmered in a rich, spicy broth.

The beef intestines offered a satisfying chew, while the glass noodles absorbed the spicy broth, packing each bite with flavour.

The spicy buckwheat noodles (S$20) is a classic crowd favourite and a solid choice. Served cold, the dish came with buckwheat noodles, lettuce, and cabbage tossed in a sweet and tangy house-made sauce, making it a refreshing contrast to Obongzip’s richer and spicier offerings.

Honestly, we enjoyed it much more than we expected. The chilled noodles were chewy and satisfying, while the sauce struck a good balance between sweet, tangy, and spicy. It quickly became one of the first dishes we polished off.

And of course, no visit to Obongzip is complete without trying its pork belly bossam, featuring tender slices of boiled pork served alongside kimchi and garlic

The pork was indulgently fatty, yet not overly rich, pairing well with the tangy kimchi and punchy garlic. It’s available in a set for two (S$52) or three (S$53).

For a comforting favourite that you simply can’t go wrong with, the Korean pancakes are a must-order. Here, they come in three versions: Seafood green onion pancake (S$28), kimchi pancake (S$28), and chive pancake (S$22).

We tried the seafood green onion pancake, which comes whole, rather than sliced. Instead, you’re encouraged to tear it apart with your hands — the Korean way, and apparently the tastier way, too. It was crisp around the edges, soft in the middle, and easy to keep reaching for between bites of the other dishes. 

The highlight of the meal

Here comes the best part, especially after a hearty meal — the grilled tteok (S$28). As impressive as it looked on camera, it was even better in person, thanks to its unique texture and addictive flavour. 

Served whole, the tteok was dramatically stretched and cut tableside, so you’d definitely want to have your phone ready.

The exterior was lightly crisp from the grill, while the mochi within remained soft, stretchy, and pleasantly chewy. A generous dusting of injeolmi (roasted soybean) powder added a nutty flavour, rendering each bite incredibly addictive.

It also came with a side of honey sauce for dipping, which added just the right touch of sweetness to round off the dish.

If you’re dining with a big group, Obongzip is well worth checking out for its hearty sharing dishes. As a bonus, it’s pet-friendly, too!

This was a hosted tasting.

For more on what to eat, check out Merle & Co, a vegeterian pet-friendly cafe at Lentor Modern, and Kei Kaisendon’s new 9th anniversary menu.