Singapore has recently became the bustling pot for Korean frenzy, and I’m referring to the endless franchise stores. One of the newer hypes located at the basement of Raffles City Shopping Centre, Andong Zzimdak (安东찜닭). They have more than 65 stores in Korea and you might have actually seen this in the heart of Seoul, Myeongdong.

Brought to you by the same folks that brought in Yoogane in Singapore. Andong Zzimdak specialises in Andong jjimdak, a dish that originated in Gyeongsangbukdo, Andong, and jjim means a Korean steamed or boiled dish + dak means chicken. There you have it, a dish made with chicken, various vegetables such as potatoes and carrots, marinated in ganjang (Korean soy sauce) based sauce and simmered to perfection. Andong jjimdak is often enjoyed by many and is served in big portion that are meant for sharing.

There are four types of jjimdaks and we choose the Boneless Jjimdak | $49.90 for Medium (shares 2-3pax) | $59.90 for Large (shares 3-4pax) - this is an alternative to their signature, the original ones with bones. This plate of goodness is filled with tender and boneless chicken thigh meat, carrot, potatoes and thick chewy sweet potato noodles, and marinated in spicy ganjang (Korean soy sauce) based sauce. Dokboki (rice cake) was an additional toppings at $3.90. You could also order additional noodles or steamed rice. It would really taste so much yummier if it was in hot pot style keeping it hot, especially it'll take time to finish savouring this big plate and the food turns cold after a while.

Although jjimdak are generally spicy, we don’t think it’s spicy at all, spicy lovers should probably go for Maya Jjimdak (spiciest with three chilli symbols whereas the rest are just with one chilli symbol).

We had Mini Seafood Pancake | $9.90 for the side dish. This is unlike the usual Korean pancake I was expecting as this was made locally in-house, and due to space constraint mini ones would be more ideal. It tasted more like Thai fishcake to me, not complaining as I like them and it goes with the dip too. 

Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-44F, Singapore 179103

Opening Hours:

Daily: 11:30am - 10pm (L.O. 9.15pm)

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Hatter’s Street is derived from an inspired vision of the Mad Hatter, norms are not what you will see within the culinary journey itself. The gastronomic drive is characterised by comfort food revolving around Asia culinary traditions versus the implementation of avant-garde techniques.

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Hatter Street

Block 212, Hougang Street 21, #01-333, Singapore 530212

Opening Hours:

Daily: 1pm - 10pm

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District 10 is proudly owned by a local F&B brand, Bonta Group. Landed on the grounds of the newly revamped Suntec City Tower Two, house the latest outlet of District 10 - highlighting on dry-aging food concept. Bringing you a 1,800 square-foot restaurant, completes with a European meat showcase and chiller for its dry-aged meat, a bespoke butcher’s block for its cleaver-ready cuts and a fully functional show kitchen for its charcoal-grill cooking.

Indoor where all the actions are carried out with a cozy 30-seater dining space for its gourmet loyalists or choose the spacious 60-seater alfresco bar with synchronized tole featuring logs in Suntec City and a series of movable and scalable cabana-like broad-seat open houses – definitely a first in Suntec City.

An example of such meat meant for charcoal-grill would be the 45 Days Dry Aged Corn Fed US Prime Traditional Fiorentina Steak | S$22 per 100g (minimum order of 800g). It looks raw but it doesn't taste anything raw, it brings out the soft and tender texture with so much flavour packed within the meat. Unquestionably my favourite as compared to 45 Days Home Dry Aged Corn Fed US Prime OP Rib | $20 per 100g (minimum order of 500g), where the meat is slightly tougher. Both are grilled to perfection with salt, pepper, herbs and extra virgin olive oil. The crispy skin-crust is crackling to a savory superiority. 

Last but not least, the mouth-watering desserts awaits! Bitter Chocolate and Marshmallow Fluff with Caramelized Banana | $14, Double Espresso Panna Cotta with Vanilla Sauce | $12 - this is one coffee dessert on point. The espresso aroma fills the panna cotta, can be a little overwhelming for non-coffee drinkers. Leaving the best for the last, Profiterole Filled with Chestnut and Served with Warm Chocolate Sauce | $12 - I just love the way how the French calls it, Chou à la Crème. It tasted as pretty as it looked, but thought the chestnut filling could be a tad more distinctive.

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