The Korean word for bowl is sabal. The word for cup is jan. The word for kettle is jujeonja. Each one is the shape of a hand around a particular drink. The categories haven’t been quietly rebranded into “glassware” — they have stayed honest about what they are for. A Korean drinking table does not … Read more
A glass jar. Green plums. A bottle of soju. One long season of waiting. A drink that arrives at a bar in Singapore as if it had always belonged here. Maesil-ju — 매실주, plum-infused soju — is not a cocktail. It is what happens when a Korean kitchen meets a Korean liquor cabinet in late … Read more
Singapore’s Nutri-Grade rules now require a sugar grade on a freshly poured milk tea. They do not require one on a cocktail. The cocktail can quietly carry more sugar per ounce than the drink that has to wear the label. From 30 December 2023, every freshly prepared beverage sold at a Singapore F&B outlet has … Read more
Koreans drink about 39 litres of beer per person per year — roughly a third of what the Czech Republic drinks. The figure is not a deficiency. It is a job description. At a Korean table in Singapore on a Friday, order a beer and a tall glass arrives — cold, perfectly fine, almost an … Read more
A Korean shot glass holds about 50 millilitres — roughly twice a Western shot. The size is not a generosity. It is a clock. A glass that small, on a table that wide, cannot fill itself. Pick up a Korean shot glass. It is the size of a thumb. It does not match the bottle, … Read more
When the Korea Customs Service reports soju exports past US$200 million for the first time, the number is not a brand story. It is a country admitting that the cheapest bottle on the table has always done the most work. By the close of last year, the Korea Customs Service confirmed what every Korean drinker … Read more
Instagram-Worthy Bars in Singapore: Why Joo Bar’s Korean Aesthetic is Trending Singapore’s bar scene has evolved dramatically over the past decade, transforming from purely functional drinking spots into immersive experiences worthy of your Instagram feed. One name that’s been dominating the social media conversation lately? Joo Bar—the city’s first dedicated makgeolli bar, nestled in the … Read more
Group Dinner at Joo Bar: How to Book a Table for Korean Bar Night in Bugis Planning a group night out in Singapore’s most vibrant nightlife district? Bugis has no shortage of bars, but if you’re looking for something truly unique—a place where Korean drinking culture meets modern Singapore style—Joo Bar is your answer. As … Read more
What to Wear to a Korean Bar in Singapore: Style Guide for Bugis Nightlife Planning a night out at a Korean bar in Singapore? Whether you’re heading to Joo Bar in Bugis or exploring the city’s Korean drinking culture scene, what you wear sets the tone for your entire experience. Korean bars have a distinctly … Read more
Makgeolli Cocktails: How Korean Rice Wine is Transforming Singapore’s Nightlife in 2026 Singapore’s bar scene is diversifying rapidly. For decades, nightlife meant craft cocktails, wines, spirits, and beer. But in 2026, a new player is emerging: makgeolli, the Korean rice wine that’s redefining what bartenders can create and what drinkers can enjoy. Makgeolli is lightly … Read more
