Jang Won Korean Restaurant @ Mosque Street

This was one of the suggestions from Hence and Tracy when I asked about Korean restaurants to try. This shop was quite peculiarly situated as it is nestled amongst the many Chinese eateries in the area. Directly opposite of Hotel Mono, if you need any landmark.

outdoor signage

ooh, looks like a KBBQ place

Another discovery, was that its actual menu is different from the online menu. When enquired, staff informed that there was a slight change in menu and the online version have not been updated. Hmmph... was disappointed as I wanted to eat the gyeran mari (rolled omelette) which is now not in the menu.

Nevertheless, settled on trying their KBBQ Pork and Beef Set for 2 pax (@$78++), which came with banchans, a small gyeran jjim and a small stew (limited selections).

And, of course, I added a beer. This time, trying out Terra which the staff said is the trending brand in Korea. Oooh, looks like Terra is from the same company as Hite.

Terra Beer @$12++

The beer is a pure lager, and tasted refreshing in our hot humid weather. Lovely.

getting ready to BBQ!

Six banchans were served and there's cabbage kimchi, cucumber kimchi, beansprouts, fish cake strips, potato strips and boiled broccoli.

banchans

kimchi and cucumber

big flavours potato

The steamed egg and the small stew were served piping hot.

Steamed Egg (gyeran jjim 계란찜)

Wendy was feeling adventurous that day, and she opted for fermented bean paste stew (cheonggukjang). We could smell it when it was brought out and before reaching our table.

The boss was amused and enquired if we had tried this before. We shook our heads and he went on to explain the nutritional and flavour of the dish. Keke.

Fermented Bean Paste Stew (cheonggukjang 청국장)

There was plenty of ingredients inside, like small tofu cubes, diced onions and radish, spring onions and fermented beans. Tasted like doenjang but hits your nostrils with a somewhat pungent but bearable smell before you take a taste. Hahaaa, healthy wholesome flavours.

pork belly and prime ribs on the grill

all the yums

The marinated meats at Jang Won was rather mild. Definitely needed the ssamjang or the sesame oil with salt dip. The meat texture was good and the grill could get pretty hot at times hence, be careful not to leave out the meat too long otherwise, it'd char at the bottom.

Another discovery was... the ssamjang sauce and the kimchi, were all not spicy. Not sure why though as I forgot to ask about it.

pork collar

I enjoyed the pork collar texture more than the pork belly. Overall, it was nice if you don't mind the milder flavours.

And yes, we smelled like BBQ after the meal. While we were there, I spied other tables who ate non-BBQ stuffs like rice meal, or japchae with rice. The japchae smelled really nice. Maybe, next time I'll try that.

Jang Won

Address: 44 Mosque St, #01-01, Singapore 059522

Website: http://www.jangwon.com.sg/

Contact: 6532 6949

Business Hours:

Daily:  11:30am–2:30pm, 5:30–10pm