By Phyllis Pan
Upon entering Kott Don 360 at PLQ mall, you are welcomed by the soft green neon lighting that gives the space a modern Seoul vibe – bright, playful, and surprisingly calm. As I sit at my table, I am surrounded by the steady hiss of the grills and the flow of staff attending to diners and grilling meats at nearby tables. It’s lively but not chaotic, striking a balance between casual and comfortable.
Behind the restaurant are co-founders Frank Jin and Jeon Woohyun, who together bring over twenty years of experience in international kitchens. Frank’s background is in hospitality in the UK, while Jeon has led Korean kitchens across Asia. Together, they shape a menu that feels honest and comfortable, with dishes that focus on flavour. The name “Kott Don 360” reflects this approach — “Kott” for the flower cut, “Don” for Duroc black pork, and “360” for the ageing process that brings depth to their meats.
Kott Don 360 offers more than the usual BBQ lineup. Their menu goes beyond the well-known aged pork cuts and branches into beef sets, warm dishes, noodles, sashimi, fried chicken, and several types of pancakes. It feels like a place that wants to cover every craving.
There are pork and beef sets sized for two to four people, which make it easy for groups to try a bit of everything without guessing how much to order. The pork sets come with a selection of cuts such as belly, neck, jowl and sliced pork, while the beef sets feature Wagyu options like ribeye, brisket, short rib and tenderloin.
For non-grilled dishes, the menu stretches into familiar Korean comforts — army stew, kettle fish cake soup, black pork kimchi stew, soybean paste soups, beef rib stew and a wild perilla seed option with hand-cut noodles. It’s a surprisingly broad range for a Korean BBQ place.
Their noodles and rice dishes offer more variety, with cold buckwheat noodles (soup or spicy dry), cold kimchi noodles, ramyeon and a hot stone bibimbap — easy choices for solo diners or anyone wanting something fuss-free.
Pancakes come in a few variations — seafood, kimchi & squid, potato cheese — and the Korean fried chicken is available in original, yangnyum (sweet and spicy), and soy flavours, that come in either half or whole portions. There are also more unusual items like garlic pig’s trotter and squid & prawn bulgogi, plus aged salmon sashimi and Wagyu beef tartare for those who prefer something different.
Even the drinks list feels intentionally built, with soju and makgeolli slushies in different fruit flavours, Korean wines, and a full page of whisky and red/white wine options. It’s surprisingly extensive for a BBQ restaurant but also very on-trend.
Whether you’re there for a BBQ session, a comforting soup, a simple bowl of noodles, or just drinks and snacks. It’s the kind of spread that works well when everyone wants something a little different.
Unable to decide, I went with the two dishes I almost always order at a Korean BBQ place, and I naturally gravitated toward the aged pork jowl and seafood pancake — my usual favourites.
The pork arrived with clean marbling and turned golden on the grill, becoming tender as the fat melted. There’s something quite calming about watching pork jowl cook; the edges curl slightly, the aroma deepens, and the meat softens steadily. It’s one of those cuts that reward patience without requiring much effort on your part. The seafood pancake was soft inside with pieces of prawn and squid, and it paired well with the sweet and tangy soy-based dipping sauce. Both dishes offered a comforting, steady kind of satisfaction.
Worth mentioning is the variety of banchan the restaurant serves. Most were familiar staples, but the chilled Korean creamy seaweed really stood out. It had a cool crunch and a creaminess that made it surprisingly addictive. The texture was refreshing without being heavy, and it paired especially well with the rest of the dishes. Between bites of grilled pork, this side dish helped reset the palate and kept the meal feeling light and balanced overall. It was the one banchan I found myself returning to repeatedly.
For those who prefer something lighter than BBQ during lunch hours, the weekday lunch sets make a convenient and satisfying option. Prices start from $14.90++, with choices such as comforting soups, spicy pork, or fried chicken. Each set comes with unlimited salad, banchan, and rice, along with one free cup of Häagen-Dazs ice cream, a little treat that sweetens the deal.
Even in the middle of a crowded mall, Kott Don 360 offers a comfortable break with steady flavours and a warm, practical menu. It’s a reassuring choice for anyone looking for good Korean food without the extra effort. Kott Don 360 is located at 10 Paya Lebar Road, #04-09, PLQ Mall, and is open daily from 11:00 am – 10:00 pm.