There’s a long queue at Seoul Noodle Shop in Suntec City Mall every time I pass by and it piqued my curiosity. What’s so special about this restaurant that makes so many people willing to queue for hours?
I decided to try my luck at Seoul Noodle Shop’s flagship restaurant in Tanjong Pagar. It wasn’t as packed even during dinner time.
The Food
In case you are wondering, Seoul Noodle Shop specializes in knife-cut noodles. They also serve rice soup as well as side dishes.
I can’t eat spicy food so I ordered Half Chicken Noodles [S$18.50]. The broth is flavorful but I find the noodles a little too floury and not chewy enough. There really is half a chicken on top of the noodles, but it’s a tad difficult to eat it with spoon and chopsticks.
One of the rice soup option is Busan Gukbap [S$18.50]. The soup itself is pretty mild-tasting, you can add in the accompanying shrimp and chili sauce. There is also a small bowl of barley rice, kimchi and pickled radish.
Mul Naengyeon [S$16.50] or Korean cold noodles, is perfect for Singapore’s tropical weather. The broth is a milder version of Dong Bei Xiao Chu’s Cold Noodle. It’s not as sweet and sour, but the coldness of the chewy noodles is so refreshing. You can also add S$3 for 2 pieces of Chives Mandu or Kimchi Mandu.
I like that the Boiled Pork Jowl [S$19.90] are slightly grilled before being sliced and served. Best eaten with the accompanying garlic, green chili, fermented shrimp and/or chili paste.
The Seafood Pancake [S$24.50] is one of the best I have eaten in Singapore. It is so full of vegetables and seafood pieces, every bite is a joy. It’s a little oily which can be washed down with the broths from the noodles or rice soup.
You have a choice of kimchi or chives Mandu [S$3.90]. I personally prefer the chives mandu which are more mild-tasting and stuffed full with vegetables.
Seoul Noodle Shop (Tanjong Pagar)
Address: 99 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 078520
Telephone: 96325814
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 9.30pm
Seoul Noodle Shop (Suntec City)
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Convention Centre #01-301, Singapore 038983
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 9.30pm
Seoul Noodle Shop (Bishan)
Address: 9 Bishan Place, Junction 8 #01-19, Singapore 579837
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