Korea #008 - 팔가막창 (Palja Makchang)

Often I travel to Korea alone because of business trip and I do not have the chance to get to visit Haha's shop. Finally, I got the chance last month when I met up with my Korean ex-colleague. Thanks to her, we managed to find the shop. It was quite a walk away from Hongdae subway station.

The waiters no longer wear the Running Man tee! So sad :(

Since this shop specializes in intestine, we order an original pork intestine and a marinated spicy intestine

We also ordered the lunchbox. It's very simple dish. Rice with ikan bilis, fried egg, sausages, yellow radish and kimchi

P.S. Be careful when you are there as the floor is quite slippery

서울시 마포구 서교동 395-17 1층
Seokyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea, 395-17
1st floor
Tel: +82-2-325-8081

Korea #005 - Tosokchon (토수춘)

Tosokchon is a very famous restaurant that sells Ginseng Chicken Soup also known as samgyetang in Seoul. Many tourists and even the late president Roh Moo Hyun frequently patronize this place. Just within walking distance from Gyeongbokgong Place, you can easily find this place and enjoy piping hot and delicious chicken soup.

Samgyetang (15,000won)

 P.S: Try to avoid lunch or dinner crowd otherwise queue is around 30 mins. The staff do speak Chinese so don't fret if you do not know Korean!

Tosokchon (토수춘)
서울 종로구 자하문로5길 5 (체부동)
5, Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Mon - Sun: 10am - 10pm
Tel: +82-2-737-7444 

Singapore #006 - Eight Korean BBQ

Eight Korean BBQ gives you a very strong Korean vibe once you enter into the restaurant. The setting is exactly similar to the BBQ outlets in Korea. Lift up the cushion from the seat and you will be able to put in your bags in it. The TVs are also playing Korean music videos like 2ne1, big bang, beast, BTOB, BAP, Girls Day, etc.

The main highlight of this restaurant is their 8 Flavors Pork Belly (known as Samgyeopsal) - Wine, Original, Ginseng, Garlic, Herb, Curry, Miso, Red Pepper Paste

The 8 Flavor Pork Belly set ($98) also includes a Seafood Bean Paste Stew. But I have requested to change to Pork Belly Kimchi Stew.

In addition, we also ordered one portion of US Prime Short Rib ($38)

Free flow of kimchis. I felt the kimchi were not fermented long enough. We would prefer it more spicy and sour. The beef was really perfect and premium, value for money! *thumbs up*

After the beef, we had the samgyeopsal. The sequence is to eat from the lightest to the strongest taste.

Wine -> Original -> Ginseng -> Garlic -> Herb -> Curry -> Miso -> Red Pepper Paste

My favorite: Herb, Red Pepper Paste, Wine, Miso

My sister had strong craving for cold noodles so it was a must to order!

Indeed, the cold noodles did not disappoint us. It was so refreshing.

FYI... the korean culture is to have a bowl of cold noodles or stew after the session of bbq meats.

6 Eu Tong Sen Street
The Central
#02-79/90
Singapore 059817
Mon - Sun: 11.30am - 10pm
Tel: +65 6222 2159

Korea #002: Se7en's Yeolbong Restaurant

If you are a k-pop follow, the name "Yeolbong" shouldn't be unfamiliar to you. Opened by celebrity, se7en, this restaurant currently has a few branches in Korea and been proven a popular spot for other celebrities to dine in.

Last year I went to the one in Garosu-gil and the jjimdak (which means stewed chicken) was so fantastic that I visited the outlet in Ehwa this year!

Alight at Edae station and exit towards Ehwa Women University. Walk straight down the road. At the intersection in front of Ehwa Women University, turn to the left and continue to walk straight down. You will pass by Etude House and New Balance. It is directly behind New Balance.

 This is what you will see (behind New Balance shop!)

Walk up the stairs and mid-way you will see se7en poster!

 You can find lots of celebrities (like Big Bang, 2NE1, Kim Hyun Joong, SHINee's Onew, Miss A's Suzy, etc) photos here too!

Warning: The portions are quite big!