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2013-07-22
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Shifted over from Science Park previously, the Heartbeat of Seoul has been attracting crowd, especially young ones on level 7 of Orchard Central with the popular K-pop hype. Sarang, which means “love” in Korean, is here to spread some love in the air with their group of young and dedicated chefs from Korea. I was there for lunch one day and I was greeted by very friendly staffs at the entrance in Korean with a smile.Since I was dining alone for lunch, I sat the bar dining area under those huge
I was there for lunch one day and I was greeted by very friendly staffs at the entrance in Korean with a smile.Since I was dining alone for lunch, I sat the bar dining area under those huge "big ass fans" (pardon me but that's the actual name of it!) which kept me cool in the heat of the day.
Teasing my palate, I ordered the Fresh Kimchi (Geotjeoli kimchi) $4.80. Indeed it was Sarang’s signature freshly tossed kimchi as it wasn't too sour compared to the preserved ones I had previously. Appetizing, crunchy, spicy yet light in flavour. Perfect start!
My usual favourite over at Sarang, I can't resist having the Army Stew (Budae Jjigae) $12.80 which has a generous Kimchi, Sausage, Spam and Pork served in Seoul’s favourite hotpot. Excellent with just a good bowl of sticky Korean white rice to go along with it. Oh yes, more the leftover kimchi from my appetizer goes all into this hotpot to spice things up even more! It is said that the US army pass on this recipe to the Koreans during the Korean War era from canned spam and sausages and I was able to have the exactly same replicated one, except mine is with pork. It was a delightful and light hearted lunch with of course, K-pop songs playing in the background which brought up the atmosphere. The young Korean mixologist at the counter was very friendly too to chat up with customers. I guess dining at a Korean restaurant is not just only on the food, but also the atmosphere and service too! Sarang is definitely a place worth revisiting for affordable Korean cuisine and great ambiance!
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