Starbucks Singapore: 1 For 1 Venti-sized Orange Honeycomb Crunch or Triple Coffee Frappuccino (1 - 5 Jun 2015)

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Starbucks Singapore: 1 For 1 Venti-sized Orange Honeycomb Crunch or Triple Coffee Frappuccino (1 - 5 Jun 2015)

- Valid from 1 - 5 June 2015 from 3pm to 7pm
- Limited to 2 orders per customer
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Llaollao Singapore: 1 For 1 Sanum Promotion (29 - 31 May 2015)

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Llaollao Singapore: 1 For 1 Sanum Promotion (29 - 31 May 2015)

- Valid from 29 to 31 May 2015
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- While stocks last

Sinseon Seolnongtang 신선설농탕 (South Korea, Seoul)

Ox Bone Stew and Boiled Rice (Seolnongtang) 설농탕 7,000 KRW (S$8.75)

Sinseon Seolnongtang 신선설농탕 is a popular chain restaurant specialising in Ox Bone Stew (aka Seolnongtang). It has many outlets in different parts of seoul such as Myeongdong, Hongdae and Sinchon. 

We visited their outlet in Myeongdong which is opened 24 hours daily! The restaurant was nearly full at 1030am on a weekday!

Menu

The menu comes in four languages; Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese! Japanese language was added inside as the restaurant chain was featured as a must try restaurant in popular Japanese medias. It has been reported that more than 50 Japanese tourist visit the restaurant daily!

On each table, there was tubs of complimentary kimchi and radish. There was a pair of Scissors so that customers can cut them into smaller pieces.

Ox Bone Stew and Boiled Rice (Seolnongtang) 설농탕 7,000 KRW (S$8.75)

We both ordered the Ox Bone Stew and Boiled Rice (Seolnongtang) 설농탕 7,000 KRW (S$8.75). There were just way too many restaurants and Korean cuisines that we wanted to try and squeeze into our itinerary during this trip. Two hours after this meal, we would be having our lunch. 

Ox Bone Stew and Boiled Rice (Seolnongtang) 설농탕 7,000 KRW (S$8.75)

The Ox Bone Stew (Seolnongtang) is made by simmering ox bones for long hours until it becomes a white milky broth.  

Ox Bone Stew and Boiled Rice (Seolnongtang) 설농탕 7,000 KRW (S$8.75)

The Ox Bone Stew (Seolnongtang) was delicious; rich and tasty with a unique mushroom flavour. Moreover, it was not at all salty! If you need, you can added the kimchi, radish, salt, pepper or red chilli flakes into the soup to enhance the taste. I saw no need for that. There were several pieces of sliced brisket in the broth.

Ox Bone Stew and Boiled Rice (Seolnongtang) 설농탕 7,000 KRW (S$8.75)

The best way to enjoy the soup is to add the it into the rice, allowing the rice grains to soak up all the essence in the soup. Interestingly, the rice is refillable while the soup is not. 

Sinseon Seolnongtang (Myeongdong Branch) 신선설농탕(명동점) (South Korea, Seoul)

3-1, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Myeong-dong 2(i)-ga) 

서울특별시 중구 명동10길 3-1 (명동2가)

Tel: +82 2 777 4531
Opening Hour: 24 hours daily

Directions: From Myeong-dong Station (subway line 4) Exit 8, Make a left and continue for 300 meters. Turn right onto Myeongdong-gil when you see the ABC Mart. The restaurant will be on your right. 

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Milkcow Singapore: Free Milkcow Ice Cream at Bugis Junction (30 May 2015)

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Milkcow Singapore 밀크카우 : Free Milkcow Ice Cream at Bugis Junction (30 May 2015)

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- Limited to the 1st 150 in queue
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Starbucks Singapore: Free Tall Iced Coffee with purchase of any Gourmet Sandwich, Wrap or Pasta (till 30 June 2015)

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Starbucks Singapore: Free Tall Iced Coffee with purchase of any Gourmet Sandwich, Wrap or Pasta (till 30 June 2015)

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Mapo Naru House 마포나룻집 (South Korea, Seoul)

Cold Noodles (Naengmyeon) 냉면 5,500 KRW (S$6.80)

Mapo Naru House 마포나룻집 is a popular restaurant located in Hongdae for several reasons. It serves a variety of Korean food (e.g. Naengmyeon (Cold noodles) and Dakbokkeum (spicy braised chicken). Dakbokkeum and other Jjigae (Korean stew)/Jeongol (Korean casserole or stew)) which goes well with a variety of Makgeolli (alcoholic beverage) from different regions. Also, it is opened till the wee hours of the mornings till 7am on some days, catering to those who want to hang out after partying or clubbing. In terms of pricing, the food here is affordable.

It is hard to miss this restaurant. The restaurant name is spelled out clearly in Korean.

The restaurant has two levels. The first level seemed to have a small seating capacity. Hence, we went up to the second level. The second level was surprisingly huge! There was a mixture of outdoor and indoor seats. The outdoor seatinglooks so romantic, like dining in a garden. But as the weather was warm (or if you are not comfortable sitting on the floor), we decided to stay indoors.

This is one of the areas for indoor seating.

It offers a view of the exterior.

The interior restaurant looks antique and rustic with wooden furnishing. There were even paper with menu printed and it seems to be slightly burnt to make them look old.

It provided a contrast compared to the menu displayed outside the restaurant entrance at level 1.

These are complimentary side dishes that were served.

Steamed Pork Dumplings (Gogi Mandu) 고기만두 4,500 KRW (S$5.60)

The Steamed Pork Dumplings (Gogi Mandu) 고기만두 4,500 KRW (S$5.60) was relatively value for money compared to other restaurants. However, the outer skin was a tad too thick. Fortunately, the interior which consisted of pork meat and vegetables was tasty.

Cold Noodles (Naengmyeon) 냉면 5,500 KRW (S$6.80)

The main reason why I visited this restaurant was for its signature Cold Noodles (Naengmyeon) 냉면 5,500 KRW (S$6.80).  This was my first time trying this. It consisted of buckwheat noodles served in cold beef broth with cucumbers. Although it looked plain, dull and unappetising, it was surprisingly tasty, and cold and refreshing. The texture of the noodles was smooth and chewy.

Rice Topped with Raw Crabs Marinated in Soy Sauce (Ganjang Gejang Bibimbap) 비빔밥 간장게장 7,500 KRW (S$9.40)

We also ordered a Rice Topped with Raw Crabs Marinated in Soy Sauce (Ganjang Gejang Bibimbap) 비빔밥 간장게장 7,500 KRW (S$9.40) for sharing. This was the most interesting dish, the raw crab looks do different compared to how it looks when it is cooked.

Rice Topped with Raw Crabs Marinated in Soy Sauce (Ganjang Gejang Bibimbap) 비빔밥 간장게장 7,500 KRW (S$9.40)

Give all the ingredients a good mix. This tasted surprisingly good. The raw/fishy taste of the crab was not distinct and there was a complexity of sweetness and saltiness to the dish. Towards the end however, it got a little too salty.

It was not easy finding this restaurant. We walked from Hongik University station (subway line 2) and it took a good 30 minutes walk to reach this restaurant. Along the way, we stopped by at the Tourist Information (Red Star in above photo) to check for directions. We also stopped by to purchase finger food and had a quick look at some of the clothes in the shops. The restaurant is circled in red at the left hand side of the photo. More directions are appended below.

Mapo Naru House 마포나룻집 (South Korea, Seoul)

364-19 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu

Seoul, South Korea 

서울 마포구 서교동 364-19번지 

Tel: +82-2-337-5515

Opening Hours: Mon 11.30am - 10pm

                         Tue to Fri 1130am - 7am

                         Sat 1130am to 3am
Directions: From Hongik University station (subway line 2) Exit 9, turn left into the street right next to KFC and turn right after you pass Coffee Bean into the main street of Hongdae. Keep going straight, you will see the Tourist Information Counter. Cross the road and take the street between Tonymoly cosmetic store and Seven Eleven (aka Eoulmadang-ro). Keep walking straight (past 1  more junction).  You will find Mapo Naru House on your left.

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O'ma spoon Korean Dessert Cafe: 1 For 1 Petit Bingsu (till 31 May 2015)

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O'ma spoon Korean Dessert Cafe: 1 For 1 Petit Bingsu (till 31 May 2015)

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Delifrance: Great Singapore Sale 1 For 1 Promotion (till 31 Aug 2015)

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Delifrance: Great Singapore Sale 1 For 1 Promotion (till 31 Aug 2015)

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Food Republic: $5 Local Favourites from over 80 Stalls (till 30 June 2015)

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Food Republic SG50 Promotion: $5 Local Favourites from over 80 Stalls (till 30 June 2015)
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- Not valid with other discounts and promotions
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- Promotion items subjected to 7% GST

Tosokchon Samgyetang Restaurant 토속촌土俗村 (South Korea, Seoul)

Black Chicken Stew with Ginseng (Ogolgye Samgyetang) 22,000 KRW (S$27.50)

Tosokchon Samgyetang Restaurant 토속촌土俗村 is a well known restaurant in Seoul known for their signature Ginseng Chicken Soup (Samgyetang). It is popular with both tourist and locals. I have visited this restaurant a number of times in the past with my Korean friends when I was studying in Seoul. I still remember then they told me that the then President (now Late President Roh Moo-hyun) frequently visit this restaurant. This was the best Ginseng Chicken Soup (Samgyetang) I had during my stay in Korea. I would always recommend friends visiting Seoul to visit this restaurant.

Facade

Facade

Tosokchon Samgyetang Restaurant is located near Gyeongbokgung Station (subway line 3). I have read and heard that there could be queues at the restaurant at times. Luckily for us, there was no queue that day. In fact, I have never queued here before in all my past visits =D .

Tosokchon Samgyetang Restaurant has a large seating capacity. They have got several large rooms with floor seating

And some with chairs. They also have private rooms available for groups of 5 to 10 subjected to availability.

Menu

Menu

The menu and prices are now stated in both Korean and English Languages.

Complimentary drink and ginseng alcohol (in smaller cups). Some would drink the ginseng alcohol straight from the cup while some would pour the ginseng alcohol into their bowl of ginseng chicken.

Complimentary Kimchi and Radish

Complimentary Kimchi and Radish.

Chicken Stew with Ginseng (Samgyetang) 삼계탕 15,000 KRW (S$18.75)

This is the signature Chicken Stew with Ginseng (Samgyetang) 삼계탕 15,000 KRW (S$18.75) which majority of the people would order. This is a dish that we always order whenever we visit this restaurant in the past. For this trip, my partner ordered this. This is a must try! It was served pipping hot in a hot stone.

Chicken Stew with Ginseng (Samgyetang) 삼계탕 15,000 KRW (S$18.75)

The Chicken Stew with Ginseng consisted of a whole chicken (young free range chicken) stuffed with glutinous rice and a whole ginseng, topped with spring onions, black sesame seeds, pine nuts and sunflower seeds. The other ingredients include korea date, gingko nuts, ginseng, garlic as well as medical herbs and grains.

The white milky broth, slightly sweet with ginseng flavour was delicious. I would always finish every single bit in this bowl including drinking all the broth! (see photo at the end of the post).

Wild Ginseng Cultured Roots 6,000 KRW (S$7.50)

As I do not know when I will come back to Seoul, my curiosity resulted in me ordering the Wild Ginseng Cultured Roots 6,000 KRW (S$7.50). What a waste of money.. (at least to me)..

Black Chicken Stew with Ginseng (Ogolgye Samgyetang) 22,000 KRW (S$27.50)
with Wild Ginseng Cultured Roots 6,000 KRW (S$7.50)

I ordered the Black Chicken Stew with Ginseng (Ogolgye Samgyetang) 22,000 KRW (S$27.50). This is considered the premium version of the white chicken as it is more nutritious. In addition, it contains lots of antioxidants. This is also the reason why when you visit herbal soup stalls, nearly every stall would sell herbal black chicken soup.

Black Chicken Stew with Ginseng (Ogolgye Samgyetang) 22,000 KRW (S$27.50)
with Wild Ginseng Cultured Roots 6,000 KRW (S$7.50)

The Back Chicken skin and bone are black and its fresh is normally dark grey in colour. I added the Wild Ginseng Cultured Roots into the bowl to make it 'super premium' HAHA. The silly decisions I make  when I am overseas tsk tsk...

Black Chicken Stew with Ginseng (Ogolgye Samgyetang) 22,000 KRW (S$27.50)
with Wild Ginseng Cultured Roots 6,000 KRW (S$7.50)

The glutinous rice and a whole ginseng was stuffed into the Black Chicken. In terms of taste, you would likely not detect any difference between the black and white chicken. Personally, I find the black chicken more tender.

Interesting toilet signage.

Picture from previous stay in Korea

As mentioned earlier, I would always polish off all the whole bowl! Every drop of the soup would be drank and even the bones would be 'sparkling clean'. Yes, this is how much I love this! =D

Tosokchon Samgyetang Restaurant 토속촌土俗村 (South Korea, Seoul)

Seoul-si, Jongno-gu, Chebu-dong 85-1 대한민국 서울특별시 종로구 체부동 85-1

Tel: +82-2-737-7444

Opening Hours: Daily 10am - 10pm

Directions: From Gyeongbokgung Station (subway line 3) Exit 2, walk straight. After walking about 160 meters you will see GS (GS is a convenience store, similar to our 7-11). Take a left turn and walk in, you will see the restaurant on your left.

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Chin Seng Cooked Food (Tekka Centre)

Wanton Noodles $3

Chin Seng Cooked Food is a noodles stall located at Tekka Market and Food Centre run by an elderly couple.

The stall owners make the Char Siew themselves each morning. The lady owner explained that making the Char Siew themselves is nicer compared to buying it (outside). Although their opening hours is from 7am to 3pm daily, they have to come before 5am to prepare. And after closing, they would also need to wash the dishes, clean the stall and prepare for the next day. Sometimes they have to stay till as late as 5pm. It is literally a 12 hours job. Despite that, they do not have any rest day as they need to earn a living.

This is also partly the reason why, you would see them wrapping wanton / dumplings whenever they have any free time.

Wanton Noodles $3

For just $3, this plate of Wanton Noodles (mee) is value for money. It came with lots of noodles, char siew, vegetables and a bowl of wanton soup.

Wanton Noodles $3

Lot at the amount of carbo (noodles) give. The noodles was not overcooked and there was lots of sauce underneath it. The char siew which they made themselves was delicious. It was not dry and had a good balance of lean meat and fats.

Wanton Noodles $3

There were five pieces of wanton given. The wantons were delicious. They were so generous with the meat  fillings and seasoned it well.

Dumpling Noodles $3 (with Char Siew $0.50)

On another occasion, I ordered the Dumpling Noodles $3 and topped up $0.50 for their char siew.

Dumpling Noodles $3 (with Char Siew $0.50)

The char siew which they made themselves was so delicious. I love the charred bits at the exterior!

Dumpling Noodles $3 (with Char Siew $0.50)

Four pieces of dumplings was given. These were big and delicious! They have probably added pieces of chestnuts into it to give it a crunchy bite.

Chicken Chop Noodles $3

I also tried their Chicken Chop Noodles $3. The chicken is fried just before serving. In bite sizes, children will love this!

I can forsee myself coming back for more wanton noodles and dumpling noodles! The food here is cheap and good! 

Chin Seng Cooked Food (Tekka Centre)

665 Buffalo Road 

#01-294 Tekka Centre 

Singapore 210665
Opening Hours: Daily 7am to 3pm

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