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2009-06-19
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one of the more acclaimed Korean hideaways in HK with a solid history. first time eating here at around 1.30 on a wednesday - it was quite packed but people were leaving tables. me and my friend was seated almost immediately. the whole restaurant space is a bit cramped, but still OK-kept (can't say it's really well-kept, just adequate) and quite dimly lit.first came the banchans with some worth mentioning - jeon (spring onion pancake), steamed broccoli (not a usual banchan). white cabbage kimch
the whole restaurant space is a bit cramped, but still OK-kept (can't say it's really well-kept, just adequate) and quite dimly lit.
first came the banchans with some worth mentioning - jeon (spring onion pancake), steamed broccoli (not a usual banchan). white cabbage kimchi (the common kind) is good - not too sour nor salty nor sweet.
the kalbi tang (daikon soup) was clearer than average with quite a few chunks of daikon. wonder if they used any beef though?
set lunch menu is really impressive with a variety of choices - my favorite item -spicy stir fried seafood - was on the menu, to my pleasant surprise. not all korean eateries serve it. for my self I ordered
spicy stir fried seafood with vegetables ($60): stir fried in a gochujang (korean chili paste) based sauce. they used a good amount of corn syrup - sweetness was just right. it is not as sweet in some restaurants. "seafood" meant mussels, chopped octopus, calamari, and teeny shrimps the size of a $.5 coin. it wasn't too spicy - could use a teeny bit more chili.
Stir fried mushrooms with vegetables ($60): it is "vegetarian" on the menu but it has bulgolgi beef slices in it. Mushrooms used were enoki and oyster mushrooms. a simple non-spicy stir fry.
Portion sizes are quite generous. short-grain rice was served. what is commendable is that the set came with a choice of different teas, a nice Korean touch to the end of the meal.
will come again for a la carte, perhaps a hearty dinner some time. and i recommend it! I think this is een more authentic than the average HK korean restaurant. and prices are very reasonable too.
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