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2013-07-18
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Greeted by three female waitresses (not by any korean greeting), we didn't really know if this was a Korean Bistro because it has largely taken on an American appeal. Before stepping into the restaurant, the supervisor asked if we were going to stay for long because they have reservations at 7.30pm. We were there only at 5.20pm, so I felt quite offended that, in a way, they were chasing us away even before we came. On the other hand, it means that they are very thoughtful to those who have made
We didn't had any vouchers, but they gave us a limited time to eat.
Side dishes- Beans, Kimchi & Juipo (the korean fish, Jerky)As all Korean restaurants would do it, there is complimentary starter which is refillable upon request. They don't tell you that, so please ask!
Close-up of KimchiI really love the Kimchi, it was extremely spicy and sour and flavourful. The cabbage was a really long piece and the sauce oozed out as I bit onto them in my mouth. It was absolutely delicious and satisfying as a meal starter!
Close-up of JuipoThe beans (in the background) was something that I didn't quite used to, and didn't know quite how to eat it. It's hard, tasteless, and really oily. The Juipo tasted similar to the kimchi, perhaps because of the seasoning? I'd give it second in place out of all the three starters! First, of course, to the kimchi.
H/H Pinnacle- Promotional Price $5 They were having an offer for only $5 for every alcoholic beverage. The wineglasses, apparently, was not chilled. The wine is! Therefore the wine cooled very quickly and became room temperature which was quite terrible to drink.
Scallion Pancake - $8.50The scallion pancake is delicious! We wanted to try the Spoon Pizza but it was out-of-stock *SIGHS*. But anyway, this serves as a good appetiser as well... with about two prawns for the whole pancake, this thin leafy biscuit is drizzled with mayo and BBQ sauce, with slabs of ham layered across. The whole crust is just a delicious piece of heaven for your mouth to await, its' really that good.
Ginseng Chicken Soup - $29This huge pot of ginseng chicken soup was accompanied with salt separately. When I first tasted it without adding the salt, it tasted so horrifying bland that I thought of walking out of the restaurant. The ginseng is stuffed into the innermost part of the chicken, so the soup doesn't have any taste of ginseng. Try and ease the chicken by taking out the ginseng and mixing it with the soup, then adding in the salt. But of course, if you're health-conscious then don't add the salt. They don't have rice accompanied with it, but apparently they did stuff a 1/4 bowl of rice into the chicken... so do add your own rice! Each bowl of rice costs $2.
A whole piece of ginseng, I guess that's why it is $29 eh?
The restaurant was absolutely empty but we were forced to sit in one corner. Apparently, the reason was that the whole restaurant is reserved. There are seats outside too. I felt really sad that they didn't treat us as customers, but prioritised those who have bought vouchers instead when those customers haven't even reached. Still... Their food deserves a try. Enjoy a little bit of the Korean culture here, OpenRicers!
Total: $44.50 (Excl. 10% GST & 7% service charge) *gasps*
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