There is nothing Singaporeans love more than sitting around a table where every inch is covered with food. And if there is a hotpot and grill in the middle of it, that is even better. That is why over the past few months, Daessiksin Korean BBQ Buffet & DANRO Japanese Collagen Hotpot Buffet are proving popular amongst foodies.

At the newly opened outlet in United Square, you can have the best of both worlds – 2-in1 Korean barbeque buffet & Japanese collagen hotpot buffet for less than $20 on weekdays. Just pick a table, put down your bags and queue for a variety of marinated meats, fresh ingredients and a range of Japanese & Korean delicacies at the buffet counter.

Here are 8 Reasons Why We Love DANRO Japanese Collagen Hotpot Buffet.

1. Choose from 7 Soup Base (say yes to COLLAGEN!)

DANRO has a very extensive Japanese soup base for you to choose from:
• Pork Garlic Collagen
• Pork Garlic Spicy
• Chicken Collagen
• Herbal Collagen
• Mala
• Pork Tom yam
• Sukiyaki

We selected the classic chicken collagen and mala broth to try. Yes ladies, you heard me. DANRO offers collagen-based soup that is good for your skin and wallet. Collagen is an essential protein that is responsible for repairing skin and strengthening hair and nails.

The rich and creamy broth is achieved after many hours of boiling and pairs well with all ingredients. Especially when I dip a thin slice of pork belly in, the soup brings out the flavours of pork belly even more. Come on, eat and drink your way to beautiful skin.

Prawns are available for dinner only.

While Sichuan mala is often spicy and numbing, Japanese mala has got a pleasant after taste. There wasn’t an apt dose of chilli oil on the surface which bothers me sometimes. I could truly enjoy a comfortable meal without sweating and panting.

There you have it, spicy and non-spicy soups! The non-spicy soups are good for families with children who do not like it spicy. You can also DIY your own soup base. For example, if you order the Pork Garlic Collagen soup for your kids, adults can add in kimchi and other spices at the end of the meal for that special kick. Or, you can add in the special marinated Korean meats like beef bulgogi to create a bulgogi stew.

2. Unlimited Servings of PREMIUM Meats

You’ll have plenty of reasons to come to DANRO, because these hot pot geniuses offer premium meat selections to pair with different types of soup base.

It’s a fun communal dining experience, you get SO MUCH variety in your meat and vegetable offerings (think everything from Prawns Beef Bulgogi, Pork Bacon, Pork Belly, Chicken Bulgogi, Spicy Octopus to cabbage and mushrooms). The thinly sliced beef, pork and chicken are best for hotpot while the marinated meats goes well with Korean BBQ. The spread is sufficient to make you go around a few times and not getting tired from it.

3. Have FUN grilling your own meats

Besides Japanese collagen hotpot, you can also enjoy barbecued meats at the same time. It’s clear that the kitchen here knows its stuff. The centrepiece of the whole meal is meat. Meat. Meat.

And what makes Korean barbecue so special is that you cook the meat yourself. They are already beautifully marinated with delicate sweetness waiting to be savoured. All we do is to grill it till it’s meltingly tender. Make sure to wrap your meat with lettuce and finish the bundle in a single bite! Spicy octopus with spicy gochujang sauce is my favourite. Seared quickly on the grill, it’s tender, enjoyably chewy, not to mention a burst of flavour with every bite!

4. UNLIMITED Banchan for the young and old

At the restaurant, they believe that food is all about sharing and can be best summed up by banchan, the series of side dishes that accompany every meal. At United Square outlet, you can kick off your lunch or dinner with an exciting range of appetizers like deep fried sweet potato, rice cakes, kimchi and more. I love pairing the kimchi with pork belly, the spicy and sharp pickled vegetables work well with savoury pork belly.

Diners can also expect bossam (pork belly), chicken wings, udon and tangsuyuk on rotational basis. One of the things that I enjoy when I was young is tangsuyuk, a Chinese sweet and sour pork dish adapted for Korean taste. I was excited when I saw tangsuyuk appearing on my table. There is a balance between the sweetness and tartness. Because of its sweetness, kids love it too!

5. Say CHEEESSSEEE!

We love cheese, especially when it’s paired with meats. Here, you get a pot of cheese which is used for dipping the meats. It takes a while for the cheese to melt and you should stir it continuously to get a smooth custard-y texture. But trust me, you won’t regret it. We have raved about in our previous post. Also, they have cheese meatballs which are added into the collagen hotpot. I love the look of surprise on my friends’ faces when they cut into one of these gems and a lava flow of cheese ensues.

6. FREE ICE CREAM

After a huge feast, it’s time to grab some ice cream! Two choices are available and on rotation. On our day of visit, we had the chocolate mint and cookies & cream.

7. BONDING OVER HOT POT

What better way to have great time together than bonding over a communal Japanese hot pot meal? We had fun chatting while cooking the food together. Plus, it’s super pocket friendly so it’s good for gathering!

8. Lunch is LESS THAN $20!

At United Square, the 2-in-1 Daessiksin and DANRO concept is a great place for gathering with friends and family. The best deal is, their weekday lunch is less than $20! So, what are you waiting for?

Weekday
Lunch: $14.90 ++ (adult); $8.90++ (child 4-10 years old)
Dinner: $24.90 ++ (adult); $18.90++ (child 4-10 years old and senior citizen 55 & above)

Saturday, Sunday, PH Eve & PH
All day: $24.90 ++ (adult); $18.90++ (child 4-10 years old and senior citizen 55 & above)

Subsequent Cheese Dip @ $3++

This post is brought to you by Ministry of Food.

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