Chuan er, Chinese-style barbecued skewers, are the hallmark dish of BBQ Box, a restaurant that specializes in North Chinese cuisine of the highest calibre. There are over 50, yes FIFTY, different skewers to choose from on their ready-to-eat menu, which includes a huge range of meat, seafood, and veggie skewers. Plus a massive variety of beers and ales on offer and super-affordable pricing.
And now we have our very own BBQ Box Katong, another demonstration of the huge influx of new Katong Restaurants and Beer Bars. In this case, BBQ Box Katong is both as you’ll see from the front livery of the restaurant. You’ll likely be confused when you first do that Google search for the place, as likely Beer Basket will come up which is another joint further down East Coast Road in Katong.
It’s BBQ Box Katong, it’s Beer Market Katong. It’s a hybrid. For sure I’d go and sit at those front tables and have a few beers. The footfall is ace to people watch in the busy suburb of Katong, and neighbours of many family favourite Katong Restaurants as you will see later. in the blog. In fact, it has replaced a major favourite of ours that we used to frequent often, remember Chaoniu Hot Pot? How good was that place? But what a bonus we now get with BBQ Box + Beer Market, literally overnight becoming some of the best food in Katong.
What is the BBQ Box concept?
It literally is a massive smorgasbord choice of skewers (50+) and main plated dishes. Your choices get BBQ grilled in the kitchen and then delivered to the table-side. To keep them warm you have your very own BBQ Box. Then add to this a massive choice of Asian and International beers at pricing matching your local hawker from Beer Market and could you be in a happier dining space?
Yep, it is an UBER cool concept. I love it…
BBQ Box Katong is one of 5 branches of Beer Market & BBQ Box as far as I can see, with other locations at;
- 182 Geylang Road
- 262 South Bridge Roads
- 22 Cheong Chin Nam Road
- 21 Tan Queen Lan Street
What did we eat - well, way too much is the answer, but...
- Baked Sweat Corn (love that spelling mistake on the menu) @ $1.60++
- Grilled Mantou Slice BBQ (little savoury breads) @ $1.30++
- Grilled Bread (a slice of bread with caramelised crunchy sugar - WOW!!!) @ $1.30++
- Grilled Bacon 'w' Small Tomatoes (a classic) @ $5.80++
- Grilled Beef Fat & Lean (alternate lean meat and fat - sooo good) @ $1.30++
- Grilled Beef Tendon $1.80++
- Grilled Mutton BBQ @ $1.30++
- Grilled Pineapple @ $5.80++
- Pan-Fried buns @ $8.80
Australian Marbled Beef -WOW!!! I think my favourite dish today. Super-soft and tender beef cubes in some marinade with crack black pepper and then a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Goodness me this was a belter of a skewer. This is 100% going to be a repeat order every single time we visit here. @ $7.80++ a skewer
Grilled Pork Skin - oh wow, this is sublime. Off-the-charts savoury. It's not crispy pork skin, but it sure ain't chewy either. It sort of melts in your mouth. Majorly big beer food here. Quality start thank you BBQ Box. And check the price, OMG!!! @ $1.30 ++ a skewer
Grilled Japanese Scallops - Of course, I did not get into these, but feedback from the family was that they were delicious. Very sweet with the marinade but not overpowering the scallop flavours. @ $6.80
Let's hear from BBQ Box Katong
"BBQ Box offers a smorgasbord of grilled food options for ravenous foodies with a penchant for eating their food off skewers, covering all bases with hearty selections of meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables. With doors open till late, this feel-good eatery is fast becoming a hot spot for casual suppers and after-work get-togethers."
BBQ Box & Beer Market Specials
Are more on the drinks side from what I could initially establish today. Maybe that will change? We shall see as we visit again and again. Today though I benefited from a special offer on the beautiful Chinese beer, Harbin. 2 x 610ml bottles of Harbin for only $14.80++
Our conclusions about BBQ Box & Beer Market Katong
I love the concept and I love the place. BBQ Box & Beer Market Katong have brought a different spin to the concept of Chinese food in Singapore. It is just different. Come on we’re always looking for something different when we dine. This gets a massive thumbs up and referral from ISLIFEARECIPE. It is just superb.
Plus to have all that food and drink, a massive take-home baggie enough for 2x PAX the next day and only pay $215 all in for the family of 5 is also exceptional value for money.
It’s fun, it’s quality food, it has a quirky steampunk design, it is family-oriented and superb value for money. What more could you want from a restaurant?
BBQ Box, is a new concept for Katong Restaurants as a restaurant dedicated to North Chinese cuisine of the finest level, Chuan er (Chinese-style barbecued skewers) are the restaurant’s signature dish.
You are going to experience a vast variety of meat, fish, and veggie skewers are available on their ready-to-eat menu, with over 50 options to pick from. Their skewers are kept warm throughout the dinner since they are served on that genius warming box rather than being placed on individual plates and is an excellent method of retaining heat.
The assortment of trademark skewers is marinated in their excellent home made ‘secret’ dry spice rub. The marinade and spice had a unique salty and savoury flavour (I kept picking up a Middle Eastern spin to it) that was just right because it manages to be flavourful without dominating the taste of the meat/fish/veggies, which was a feat in itself.
It’s a fantastic spot to take your family for supper or to have a get-together with friends since you can gorge on their generous sharing servings and enjoy some of those super beer specials.
This is now up there with the best restaurants in Katong, and way up there with the best BBQ and Skewer restaurants in Singapore. It’s a must-try, folks. Katong restaurants just got a new BFF that is going to be a roaring success I am certain of it.
Where is BBQ Box Katong?
They are located at 195 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428900 - They are just opposite Church of the Holy Family and just up the road from the infamous Sin Hoi Eating House, another of the restaurants offering the best food in Katong.
How is the pricing at BBQ Box Katong?
I found this very affordable for such a funky place with such a varied menu. We will absolutely be frequenting here again and again. You'll see the smorgasbord we ordered, which was way too much of course, and we ended up with a take-home bag that easily fed 2 PAX the next day.There are specials on beers daily, including the one I was enjoying with two Harbin 610ml Beers only hitting $14.80++
Skewers vary from $1++ each to $7.50++ and there also plated mains which are great value like the Big Lamb Rib at $18.80++ - YES, a lamb main dish at less than $30 which I find is average pricing in Singapore
How to book & make reservations
OK, one thing to note at BBQ Box Katong is that they are limited to only having 3x 5-seat tables, so if you are a large family 100% make sure you book and don't risk a walk-in.
And, two of those 5-seater tables are those right at the front of the place that you can see road-side. PLUS one more thing. If their staff say they don't book, you need to stand firm because they absolutely do take reservations.
To book and reserve
a. 195 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428900
t. +65 6518 4358
