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Updated on August 19, 2023November 3, 2013Asia Food Hong Kong Hong Kong

What a typical Hong Kong Cafe is like

Hong Kong cafes in Hong Kong are not what you typically see in Singapore. In Singapore, you see classy Hong Kong cafes. They have themes and are well-renovated. Prices are EXPENSIVE as well!

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However in Hong Kong, Hong Kong cafes are more like a way of life. At almost every corner you turn, there’s sure to be a friendly Hong Kong cafe nearby…

A typical Hong Kong Cafe (Cha Chan Teng)A typical Hong Kong Cafe (Cha Chan Teng)

So on the 2nd morning of our trip in Hong Kong, we decided to pop by a Hong Kong cafe to have a typical Hong Konger breakfast. There are a few things that we noticed when we ate at Hong Kong cafes in Hong Kong.

1. Spoilt for choice. Somehow this humble HK cafe manages to serve up MANY types of food each day. For morning, they serve the typical noodles, toast, bun sets. But if you’re game enough (for breakfast), they do serve spaghetti, chicken chop, cutlets and more. This morning, we went for the typical Hong Kong breakfast – bo luo bun, spaghetti soup, toast and milk tea (a must-have in HK)…

Bo Luo You & Milk Tea for 18 HKD ($3 SGD) at Hong Cafe Cha Chan Teng

The bo luo you (butter in bo luo bun – an oven toasted bun with mildly sweet crispy top coating) is a typical snack/breakfast mate. The milk tea is also a typical breakfast staple. But somehow, it tastes alot thicker in Hong Kong. Nicer but may be a be jerlat (too much) if you take more than 2 cups a day.

Hong Kong Cafe Char Siew Spaghetti Noodles and Ham & Eggs Sandwich

2. Old World Charm. When you enter a typical Hong Kong cafe, you will find that most exuberate a charm from yester years. Table arrangements, kitchen, waiters still reminds patrons of how it was like in the 80s to have a friendly breakfast at the local joint. Food choices may have increased in variety, but familiar tastes such as the toast, bo luo bun and of course the milk tea has “nostalgia” written all over it…

3. Fast service. Maybe a little too fast. The pace of living in Hong Kong has greatly risen in the past decade. In many restaurants, you will find that food is just meant to be energy for the body. You eat and you go. The humble Hong Kong cafe has not been able to avoid the brunt of this fast-paced development. Even in the most traditional HK cafe, waiters will circle around tables (like hyenas or vultures), swooping in when they spot an empty plate or when a patron has just finished the last sip of his milk tea. The glaring eyes of the waiters also beams on you should you so decide to enjoy your cup of coffee with the morning newspapers.

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Hong Kong Trip Day 6 – Rounding up Macao and Returning to HK
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Day 9 Hong Kong Trip : A Surprise Find at Lian Xiang Ju Dim Sum Restaurant

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Updated on August 19, 2023October 30, 2013Asia Australia Diary Company 澳洲牛奶公司 Food Hong Kong Hong Kong

Great Desserts at Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong! ( 澳洲牛奶公司)

Yes, we’re also wondering why it’s called the Australian Dairy Company when IT IS ACTUALLY IN HONG KONG!! The Australian Dairy Company also known as 澳洲牛奶公司 in Chinese is sort of like a Hong Kong cafe (茶餐厅) which serves typical Hong Kong breakfast fare (think tea, toast and eggs).

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Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong ( 澳洲牛奶公司)

But the reason for the queue?

Typical long queue outside Australian Dairy Company @ Jordan Hong Kong

is none other than the desserts!

What desserts to eat at Australian Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司

To be honest, we were actually heading to Mak Man Kee (wanton noodles place at Parke street) to find out its exact location the night before so that we would easily locate it during lunch the next day. BUT, as kiasu Singaporeans, we cant help but notice a long queue outside the Australian Dairy Company.

Then we saw that it had some pictures of desserts. We just had dinner, not a bad idea to have some desserts right? Little did we know that we stumbled upon one of the best dessert stalls in Hong Kong!

After queuing for 15 minutes (surprisingly short queue that evening – picture above is the queue the next day as we headed to Mak Man Kee!), we were promptly sat down. The menu was right before us but we still took some time to figure out the Chinese words on the menu. Thankfully, the aunty who sat beside us, saw that we were struggling and ordered the 2 main favourites for us!

The famous desserts at the Australian Dairy Company are the steamed egg white milk pudding (蛋白炖鲜奶) as well as the steamed almond egg pudding (杏汁炖蛋)…

Steamed Almond Egg Pudding (杏汁炖蛋) at Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong

Steamed Egg white with fresh milk at Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong (蛋白炖鲜奶)

The steamed egg white milk pudding (蛋白炖鲜奶) was shiok! I really think Hong Kongers are foodie genius! Would you have thought of combining egg white , milk and STEAM it?! I know I wouldnt. Yet the result is OH SO DELICIOUS!

The texture was soft and when it enters your mouth, it just melts and spreads. Ah… The taste was rich, flavourful and not too sweet. You can actually taste the egg white and milk all at the same time! Just so yummilicious!

The steamed almond egg pudding on the other hand had a stronger taste of the egg yolk. Again, from the business sense, the creation is a work of genius. You use the white and yolk separately. Create 2 desserts and have no wastage. Genius!

However, we liked the yellow less (not to be confused with yellow yellow – aka durian in the southeast asia region) and the white much more. The yellow had an overpowering yolk taste. For fans of egg yolk, this would be a favourite. But for Kate and I? Well…let’s just say that we managed to finish it.

Just one last comment, like most Hong Kong Cafe, the waiters act fast! So dont expect to leisurely enjoy your desserts cause they’ll be eyeing your bowl every step of the way! Once you’re done, you’re outta here!

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How to get to Australian Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司 Hong Kong

Map of Australian Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司 , Jordan Hong Kong

The Australian Dairy Company is located at 47-49 Parke Street. If you alight from the Jordan MTR, it is just a short 2 minutes walk away via exit C2. Once at Parke Street, you wont miss the long queue there.

Oh, there could be 2 long queues at Parke Street, the other at Mak Mun Kee. But you definitely wont miss it!

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Updated on June 6, 2021October 23, 2013Food Serenity Spanish Bar and Restaurant Singapore Singapore Food Spanish Restaurant

Celebration @ Serenity : Spanish Bar and Restaurant VivoCity!

Recently, we had a celebration at Serenity at VivoCity. It is a Spanish bar and restaurant, touted as having some of the best tapas (appetizers) in town. The fame of its suckling pigs and paella also preceded its name. Hence, we decided to have our small celebration there and also check out the food at this Spanish joint.

Decorations at Serenity

Ambience at Serenity VivoCity

With the posters depicting various parts of Spain as well as the decorations that contributes to a relaxing atmosphere, Serenity gave us quite a good first impression. With prompt service, we were quickly tucked to a cozy corner of the restaurant where we could have our mini celebration. (Do note that this is not an advertorial and we did not inform the management about the celebration)

What to drink at Serenity Spanish Bar and Restaurant

They say (or the menu says) that a visit to Serenity is never complete unless you have tried its Sangrias. So we believe and ordered 3 Sangrias…

Classic Red Sangria Serenity – (Red Wine, Gin, Brandy, Orange Liquor, Juices, Lemonade)

Sangria Pantera Rosa @ Serenity Spanish Bar and Restaurant – (Red Wine, Raspberry Schnapps, Mixed Berries, Mint, Tonic)

Sangria De Coco – (White Wine, Malibu, Pineapple Juice)

Well, the verdict was not conclusive. Everyone had their own favourites. I liked mum’s Sangria De Coco while Kate loved the Classic Red. Bro enjoyed the Pantera Rosa. From another perspective, the conclusion is that there’s really a sangria suited for everyone! 🙂

What to eat at Serenity Spanish Bar and Restaurant

Deep Fried Spanish style cod fish cake

For tapas, we tried the cod fish cake. It was not that good. After our crab cakes lesson from USA, we should have avoided “seafood cakes” altogether. Though the crust was crispy, the insides did not do justice to the cod. Well, we’ll leave it as that. Next came the mains…

Paella Valenciana – (Saffron, chicken, Spanish chorizo, tiger prawns, squid, half shell mussels, rice)

1/2 Roasted Suckling Pig

Pollo con samfaina – (Roasted spring chicken stuffed with Spanish style vegetable rice)

Do note that the Paella and Roasted Suckling Pig are hot favourites at Serenity and will take about 30 mins to 1 hour of preparation time (depending on the crowd). Hence, if you’re ordering it, sit down, order these before looking at the rest of the mains or tapas.

Paella. Our favourite has got to be the Paella. Its said that the secret lies in the grains and Serenity uses the Boomba which is able to absorb flavours up to three times as much as normal grain. This move proved to be wise. The Paella was SOOOOOOOOOO flavourful. All the flavours of the ingredients were fused into the tiny grains and bursts forth as you take each mouthful of it. The only comment is that although the ingredients (prawns, mussels) were fresh, the manner of preparation dried them a little too much.

Roasted Suckling Pig. The roasted suckling pig proved to be a favourite as well. At $98++ it had better be good. And it was. The skin was light and crispy. The meat was tender, almost falling off the bones. The combination of the crispy skin and flavourful tender meat? Yummilicious!

In terms of flavour, the roasted chicken was ok. But the rice that went along with it was actually quite good. A little bit sticky but rich in flavours. Perhaps thats where all the flavours of the chicken went to…

Conclusion

The total bill came up to $300+ for 5 people. A little on the ex side. But the authentic Spanish taste did tilt the balance. I mean if you fly 5 people to Valencia to taste the Paella, it would have cost a few thousand bucks right? Hence, for the authentic taste and refreshingly good Sangrias, we give it a thumbs up.

But not too often, else it might just burn a hole in your pocket!

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Updated on November 28, 2020October 18, 2013Chinese Restaurant Food Singapore Singapore Food Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Restaurant

Tim Ho Wan Plaza Singapura : Is it Worth the Wait?

Tim Ho Wan, the famous Hong Kong michelin-starred dim sum restaurant has opened its first outlet outside Hong Kong – right here in Singapore @ Plaza Singapura!

Tim Ho Wan @ Plaza Singapura

View of the seatings @ Tim Ho Wan Singapore

Queue for dim sum at Tim Ho Wan Plaza Singapura

If this is your first time eating at Tim Ho Wan, do note that the waiting time can be quite long. As we were eating as a family and needed 8 seats, the staff needed time to re-arrange the seats and wait for patrons to finish up as well. Hence, our total waiting time was close to 2 hours.

HOWEVER, if you are eating as a couple, it is much easier to arrange seats for you. As we were waiting, many couples went ahead of us. Hence, the waiting time for couples is about 30 minutes.

Once you reach the seats in front of the restaurant, you would be given the order chit to have a look at the menu so that you can place orders as soon as you’re seated.

Page 1 of Menu @ Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum

Page 2 of Menu @ Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum

What to order at Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Restaurant

If you have no idea what to order at Tim Ho Wan, you definitely wont go wrong with the four heavenly kings (四大天王）- Steamed Egg Cake (香滑马来糕), Vermicelli Roll with Pig’s Liver（黄沙猪润肠）, Baked Bun with BBQ Pork （酥皮叉烧包）, Pan Fried Carrot Cake （香煎萝卜糕）。。。

Four heavenly kings (四大天王） @ Tim Ho Wan Singapore

Pan Fried Carrot Cake （香煎萝卜糕）from Tim Ho Wan Plaza Singapura

The carrot cake was flavourful, slightly crisp on the outside and layered on the inside with the textures felt as you go in for your first bite.

Steamed Egg Cake (香滑马来糕) from Tim Ho Wan

The steamed egg cake has always been the surprise for us (we’ve tried the original Tim Ho Wan in Mong Kok, Hong Kong some time back). This is because it is something sweet! Try having something sweet while you’re having the savoury dim sums. Doesnt sound quite right does it? But the egg cake somehow blends in seemlessly with its mild sweetness, light fluffy texture and fragrant brown sugar taste. Somehow it goes really well with the dim sums at Tim Ho Wan…

Baked Bun with BBQ Pork （酥皮叉烧包）@ Tim Ho Wan

The char siew bao as always been the highlight of Tim Ho Wan. So much so that each person is limited to 1 order of the famous dim sum! Unlike all other buns you’ve ever eaten, it is REALLY crispy on the outside and bursting with char siew flavours on the inside! An ingenious creation indeed. Still remember our first bite at Tim Ho Wan Mong Kok…ahh…
Oh, somehow the Singapore version of the baked bun with BBQ pork fares slightly poorer compared to its HK counterpart. Especially the char siew portion. This version is slightly on the sweet side while the one in HK is on the “Oh” side (“Oh” refers to “Oh, this is really good!”)

We also tried several other dim sums such as

Prawn Dumpling (晶莹鲜虾饺）

Garlic Mushroom Spinach Dumpling (金蒜香菇菠菜饺）

You wont miss much if you do not try these 2. But do try the following (plus beef ball – unfortunately we tucked in too fast and forgot to take photo of it :p)…

Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce （鼓汁蒸凤饺）

Beancurd Skin Roll with Pork and Shrimp (鲜竹卷）

Spring Roll with Crab Meat (螃蟹春卷)

The beancurd skin roll, beef ball and spring roll are the next few dim sums that you must try. The meats of the beancurd skin roll and beef ball are fresh, succulent and sort of dances around in your mouth (partly also because its hot) but still, it was yummy!

The spring roll had a sweet, seafood taste to its fillings. Something that you dont quite usually get with spring rolls (usually vege inside right?)

However, if you have space for only 1 other dish, you MUST ORDER the Tonic Medlar & Osmanthus Cake (杞子桂花糕)

Tonic Medlar & Osmanthus Cake (杞子桂花糕) @ Tim Ho Wan

Again, we tucked in ferociously before we took this photo (yes, this is almost the remains of the carcass). The taste was simply REFRESHING! Light refreshing sweetness with lasting tastes of the medlar and osmanthus….did we mention that it was refreshing?

You would definitely enjoy your trip to Tim Ho Wan @ Plaza Singapura. Even our mum who is quite a connoisseur herself (high tea / buffet queen) enjoyed the dim sum at Tim Ho Wan! Hence, we would definitely say it’s worth the wait to eat at Tim Ho Wan (添好运）!

Baked Bun with BBQ Pork （酥皮叉烧包）Tim Ho Wan

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Updated on December 31, 2020October 11, 2013E Wedel Cafe Europe Food Poland Warsaw Warsaw

What to do in Warsaw : E. Wedel Cafe – The Oldest Chocolatier in Poland since 1851

If you’re wondering what’s there to do in Warsaw? Fret no more! Try the E. Wedel Cafe! Located at 8 Szpitalna Street in Warsaw, the Wedel cafe is today still located at its original location and Jan Wedel (the last “Wedel” owner) was then known as the “Willy Wonka” of Poland!

Wedel Cafe Building located at 8 Szpitalna Street Warsaw

As the oldest chocalatier in the whole of Poland, Wedel is of course known for its chocolates! It is today quite an atas (high class) place to chill out and have a nice leisurely afternoon with your friends. Check out the high class setting of Wedel cafe!

Founders of Wedel Chocolate Warsaw Poland

Interior of Wedel Cafe (Warsaw Poland) with all sorts of chocolates and pralines!

Chocolate basket - Nicely packaged Wedel Chocolates!! — Chocolate basket – Nicely packaged Wedel Chocolates!!

The cool thing about Wedel cafe is that eventhough it is quite high class, the prices are actually still pretty much affordable. Cheaper than your starbucks coffee! 😮 We had a “Traditional Chocolate” which is made of rich melted original chocolate, for only 12zl!! Just 1 is good to share because of its richness. You may feel jerlat if you have 1 whole cup to yourself. But then again, it’s chocolate right? Chocolates are scientifically proven to help the brain release endorphins. Therefore you’ll feel happier…

Traditional Wedel Chocolate made from rich melted original recipe chocolate! (E Wedel Cafe Warsaw Poland)

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Updated on December 31, 2020October 4, 2013Europe Food Poland Things to do Things to do in Europe Things to do in Poland Things to do in Warsaw Warsaw Warsaw Warsaw Attractions What to eat in Warsaw What to eat in Warsaw Poland

What to eat in Warsaw Poland? Pierogi (Polish Dumplings) of course!

If it’s your first time in Poland and you’re wondering what to eat in Warsaw Poland, you definitely wont go wrong with pierogi or the humble dumpling!

What to eat in Warsaw Poland?

Zapiecek is actually a franchise that has many outlets Warsaw. The food there is not too bad, well-priced and quite traditional. If you’re not sure where to go, this place is a good start. But of course, for excellent, top notch, best polish food, you’ve got to go to Folk Gospoda!

Interior of restaurant with many translation of the word "Dumpling" — Interior of restaurant with many translation of the word “Dumpling”

The interior of the restaurant is quite traditionally decorated. The main theme was wood which brought about a homely traditional feel. The wall was also written with different translations and fonts of the word “dumpling” which seems to suggest that their dumplings are quite good…

Hungarian Pancake with Goulash & Pork Stew (32zl)

Spelt Pierogi with spinach leaves and cream cheese (24zl)

There were so many types of dumplings available on the menu and after browsing for quite a while (the waitress came back to us twice), we finally decided upon the Spelt Pierogi and the Hungarian Pancake!

We chose the spelt pierogi cause of its unique ingredients of spinach and cream cheese. Usually dumplings come with meat. This is a bit different. Plus it’s recommended! The cheese was mild (much like a sauce) and went quite well with the spinach filling.

The Hungarian pancake on the other hand was REALLY filling! The starchy pancake and the meaty chunks made us really really full after the meal. The sauce was meaty with a slight tomato base so though we were quite full, it did not make us feel jerlat (too sick of it).

The meal ended with a nice glass of Sangria. Great choice by Kate. 700ml for $6SGD! 😮

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Folk Gospoda Best Polish Restaurant in Warsaw

Updated on December 31, 2020September 25, 2013Europe Folk Gospoda Food Poland Travel Warsaw Warsaw

Folk Gospoda : Simply the Best Polish Restaurant in Warsaw!

Folk Gospoda is simply the best polish restaurant in Warsaw! This restaurant is excellent in taste, has great service and has prices that are hard to beat (especially for its set lunches). So good, that we visited it twice in a matter of days!

Entrance to Folk Gospoda in Warsaw Poland

On our first night there, we were pleasantly surprised by the ambience. A cozy, homely feel accomplished with the wood finishes…

Warm and cozy ambience with wood finishes at Folk Gospoda Warsaw Poland

The bar counter at Folk Gospoda Warsaw Poland

Menu of Folk Gospoda at Grzybowska Street

On our first visit to Folk Gospoda, we ordered the traditional polish fare of smoked duck and meat dumplings!

Folk Gospoda (Warsaw Poland)Smoked duck with raspberry sauce (43zl) and yes, that's an apple! — Folk Gospoda (Warsaw Poland)Smoked duck with raspberry sauce (43zl) and yes, that’s an apple!

Folk Gospoda: Russian Style Meat Dumplings (24zl)

Both dishes were superb! The smoked duck was tender and the skin was crisp. The raspberry sauce complemented the smokey full flavoured duck. The dish was also served with sauerkraut as well as the potato dumpling which was chewy but oh so yummy!

On the other hand, the dumpling tasted really traditional (slight gamey taste) with bacon bits and pine nuts that really made the taste outstanding. The seasoning of the meat was not too salty, well balanced to bring out the flavours of the meat. Yum yum!

Set lunch at Folk Gospoda - Soup (Pea), Mains and Desserts for only 19zl! — Set lunch at Folk Gospoda – Soup (Pea), Mains and Desserts for only 19zl!

We decided to visit Folk Gospoda again because we heard about the set lunches which included soup, mains and desserts for just 19zl! (Thats $7.50SGD!). The other reason was because we simply had to try the honey-glazed pork knuckle which we saw on the menu on our last visit! Sounded so enticing! Again, we thoroughly enjoyed this visit…

Folk Gospoda Restaurant: Stick of Pork Skewer with Green & Red Peppers w Fries

The set lunch came with the mains of the pork skewer with fries and it was well worth the price. Although the meat was a wee bit tough, the taste more than made up for it. The smokey, BBQ, kebab-like taste was quite enjoyable. The light hot sauce helped to tingle the taste buds as well.

Honey Glazed Pork Knuckle (38zl) @ Folk Gospoda Warsaw Poland

Finally, the highlight that we were waiting for…the Honey Glazed Pork Knuckle! Just by looking at the picture, you must be wanting to sink your teeth into it right? Well, it was REALLY juicy and tender! The skin was lightly sweetened by the honey and the meat, OH SO TENDER! The combination coupled with some light mustard was just perfect. Ma ma mia! Speaking of pork knuckles, we would still rank the Hof Brauhaus pork knuckle 1st. But this one at Folk Gospoda comes in a really close 2nd!

Folk Gospoda Warsaw: Creampie with Fruit

We ended off the meal with the fruit creampie. Seemed to us like a traditional dish. The cream was light and fresh. Tasted as though the cream was freshly blended and frothed before bringing up to you. The total bill came up to 70zl and it was really well worth it!

How to get to Folk Gospoda Warsaw Poland

Map to Folk Gospoda in Warsaw Poland

Folk Gospoda is located near the junction of Grzybowska and Wallcow streets. You wont miss it because you will notice a large mural on the wall that says “Folk Gospoda” and a logo of a peacock (we’re guessing here). Because we stayed at the Platinum Residences (beside Hilton Warsaw), it was just a short walk away.

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Updated on November 28, 2020August 2, 2013Food Singapore Singapore Food Ssikkek The Restaurant Guest Korean BBQ and Grill

食客 Ssikkek The Restaurant Guest Korean BBQ and Grill : Great Quality Food!

食客 also known as ” The Restaurant Guest” is a Korean BBQ and Grill franchise. Ssikkek Restaurant has several outlets across Singapore in venues such as United Square, Bras Basah as well as this outlet at North Bridge Road!

Ssikkek Restaurant aka The Restaurant Guest @ North Bridge Road

We arrived at this Ssikkek outlet near Chinatown at about 6:30pm and as you can see from the picture, there was already a crowd outside the restaurant! As recommended by many blogs (including this Singapore Travel Blog), you should always make a reservation prior to visit. We could see from the waiting list that the queue number had already reach about 40 people. Thankfully, we made the reservations and we were seated promptly in less than 5 minutes!

What to eat at Ssikkek Korean BBQ and Grill Restaurant

Actually, we did not know what to eat at Ssikkek. We just saw the queue and made it a point to visit. But as they say, if you see a queue, join it! (eventhough sometimes as Singaporeans, you may not know exactly what you’re queuing for, case in point…)

And we were pleasantly surprised…

Variety of Meats including pork collar, pork belly, bacon and beef steaks

The first thing we noticed at the Restaurant Guest is that there is a good variety of meats. Pork collar, pork belly, bacon, beef steaks, marinated chicken and beef were all available. Other than the meats, there is also a small selection of vegetables, squid, prawns and korean dishes such as kim chi, glass noodles and pancakes…

A few choices of Korean cooked food available

Soft drinks, korean tea as well as orange juice are available as well. Kate made a concoction of sprite with orange which tasted like fizzy orange – not bad at all! The star of the show is of course the meats…

Best meats at Ssikkek Korean Restaurant

Close up of the meats available at Ssikkek Korean BBQ

We’ve tried almost all the meats at Ssikkek Korean Restaurant and we must say that although the variety is not that many, the quality more than made up for it. If you prefer to have some fatty bits in your lettuce wrap (which we ate 3 platefuls of to “act healthy” – who are we kidding right?), go for the pork belly. Otherwise, we recommend the pork collar.

It is quite unusual for pork meats to have white bits in the grains of the meat much akin to Kobe beef. But the pork collar at Ssikkek is one of the best korean grills we’ve had. The meat was tender, juicy (even after the BBQ which usually removes moisture) and had a fresh bite to it. Dipped in some reddish korean BBQ sauce, some kim chi, wrapped in green lettuce and stuffed meticulously into your mouth in 1 big mouthful? Just awesome!

Pros and Cons of eating at Ssikkek Korean Restaurant

Let’s start of the pros shall we? The taste was great. Fresh ingredients, no holds barred on the generosity and quality of the meats. Our BBQ plate was also great. The technology allowed smoke to be directed away from you while the oil seeps away through the seams of the plate, leaving you with awesome, well-cooked meat!

Well, there are 2 main cons. Kate pointed out that there weren’t small dishes as a Korean restaurant should have. You know the small dishes like that of Big Mama Korean Restaurant? Yup, those…

Secondly, we realised that although the restaurant has the technology of the BBQ plate which absorbs the smoke from the BBQ, it is not used throughout the restaurant. As a result of these few plates without the suction, the entire restaurant has a “smoke-filled” environment!

How to get to Ssikkek Korean Restaurant BBQ and Grill at North Bridge Road

Map of Ssikkek Korean Restaurant at North Bridge Road (Oriental Plaza)

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Whether to eat at Ssikkek Korean Restaurant?

The price of eating at Ssikkek is $24++ every night and only $14++ from Mondays to Fridays for lunch. Sundays and PH costs the same at $24++ throughout the day. Ssikkek opens from 12pm to 2:30pm for lunch and 5:30pm to 10pm for dinner.

We say that given the quality and generous servings of meats at Ssikkek, it was really well-worth it. If you do not mind leaving the restaurant smelling of BBQ, great quality korean BBQ awaits you at the Restaurant Guest – Ssikkek Korean and BBQ Grill!