이태원짜장 Itaewon Jjajang @ 64 Peck Seah St

We were nearby for our staycation and decided to drop by Itaewon Jjajang for lunch. Unplanned, and without reservation. Walked to it and saw a good number of pax queuing up. Hmm, to persevere or to give up? Decided to stay in-queue and after 10 minutes, we were rewarded as the staff allowed us to wait inside the restaurant.

unanimous decision

Decided on the menu while waiting and soon, we were informed that our table was ready. To our surprise, the staff let us into a private room. Wow!

Yes, we ordered Set A and upsized the jjajangmyeon plus added a fried egg to top it up. Additionally, we got the seafood pancake.

Set A - tangsuyuk + jjajangmyeon + jjampong (not in photo)

jjampong  짬뽕

Interestingly, one could choose the spice level for the jjampong at Itaewon Jjajang. Tracy selected Level 3 out of 4 levels and the staff was amused. She asked us if we really wanted to do Level 3 as it will be spicy. Keke!

Indeed, the jjampong turned out to be spicier than what we normally would order but still bearable (if one doesn't drink up the soup!) The spicy kick was sharp and noticeable once you drink the soup, stays only for a short while in the mouth (thankfully!) and then it travels down slowly to the belly while freeing up the tastebuds again.

Next up, I've long heard about the jjajangmyeon here so was excited to try it. The sauce was thick and gooey, and flavourful. Enjoyable.

Jjajangmyeon 자장면

To tell the truth, I was more interested in the tangsuyuk rather than the noodles on that day. The version here was pretty good with the batter remained crisp and the sauce not overly sweet.

tangsuyuk 탕수육

Unexpectedly, we were wowed by the seafood pancake. For me, it tasted eggy with crisp edges. Plus, not too oily. Eating this makes me want to have beer, or makgeolli!

seafood pancake 해물파전

yummy

I liked the pickles here, and we ordered seconds for the pickled cabbage. So good!

my favourite pickles

The staff here are pretty friendly and efficient. Thank you!

Enjoyed lunch with my staycay buddies; Ivan, Hence and Tracy.

이태원짜장 Itaewon Jjajang

Address: 64 Peck Seah St, Singapore 079325

Website: https://www.instagram.com/itaewonjjajang/

Contact: 6223 1600

Business Hours:

Mon-Sat: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5–10pm

Sun: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5-9:30pm

Taste Of Korea 찐 (JJIN) @ 109 Amoy Street

Wendy wanted to have Korean food, so we went to Taste of Korea for the first time. Reservation was made and received the confirmation the next day. Pretty efficient.

shop front

interior

are we doing BBQ today?

Lunch Special for weekdays only

I wanted to try their jjajangmyeon, so we ordered the 'Chinese Value Set' @$42++ which comprises of two bowls of noodles; jjajangmyeon and jjampong plus a serving of tangsuyuk. Came with side dishes.

The staff was concerned as she highlighted that this set is only meant for 2 pax, while we are in a party of 3. Nevertheless, we assured her that we weren't that hungry and if need be, will order more.

side dishes

spicy green chilies

Was thirsty, so ordered the yuzu tea. Otherwise, complimentary cold barley tea was provided as well.

cold roasted barley tea

iced yuzu tea @$5++

The bowls of noodles were rather huge! Definitely can feed 3 pax comfortably.

jjajangmyeon 짜장면 @$15++

Tangsuyuk was served with the sauce on its side. The sauce was flavourful, and adequately sweetened. There was a nice fragrant from the sauce as well. Plenty of onions in the sauce.

tangsuyuk (small) @$28++

dipped in sauce

The tangsuyuk meat was rather lean, and best to eat it while it is hot!

jjampong 짬뽕 @$16++

The jjampong was not spicy and was rather sweet. Could do with more seafood but I do like the addition of black fungus in there. Soup was tasty!

Overall, the food portion was good and we were definitely stuffed.

Thank you Jingwen and Wendy for joining me for lunch.

Taste Of Korea 찐 (JJIN)

Address:  109 Amoy St, Singapore 069929

FB: https://www.facebook.com/TOKJJIN/

Contact: 8030 9691

Business Hours:

Closed on Tuesdays.

Wed - Mon:  11:30am–2:30pm, 5–10:30pm