Elaine Heng - Singapore Lifestyle Blogger, Influencer and Entrepreneur : BBQ

Friday, April 14, 2017

Media Food Tasting at Korean Charcoal BBQ SEORAE on 12 April 2017

mselaineheng Friday, April 14, 2017 0

Craving for Korean food over the long weekend? Check out Popular Korean Charcoal BBQ SEORAE as it has sizzled up its mouth-watering selection with exciting new additions, sets for sharing and a merry array of soju cocktails and makkoli mixes that guarantees good times all round.

One plus point to order the grilled meat is that SEORAE uses a special ‘circle grilling’ technique where diners can scoop up silky folds of egg and fiery grilled kimchi for a burst of flavours to go with their meal. For added indulgence, coat your skewers with a layer of melted cheese that surrounds the grill, offering a buttery creaminess that’s hard to resist. I am a cheese lover so it is definitely a YEAH for me!

A must firm order has gotta be its signature Korean Galmaegisal (premium pork skirt meat). Once said to be reserved only for lofty Korean royalty in olden days, the exclusive sirloin- extension—forming only 250 grams between the ribs and belly of a full-grown pig—is now a must-have on every local Korean buff’s platter. Marinated in a delicious blend of Korean spices and grilled to perfection, the galmaegisal takes on the characteristics of wagyu beef; rich with flavours, and promises a tender and juicy bite.

I also tried a few other grilled dishes like Woosamgyeob which is US beef shortplate, marinated with Seorae's special juicy sauce. I am not a great fan of beef but this dish doesn't have that strong 'beef' smell and I actually like the flavour of the meat.

The Spicy Samgyeobsal is yet another one of my favourite grilled meat. I love pork belly because of the crisp bbq fats that go well with the meat... an awesome combination of soft vs chewy texture.

If you are into stews, SEORAE has a wide variety to choose from.

Warm up your bellies with the comforting Budae Jjigae – a succulent selection of sausages, spam, bacon, fish cake, tteokboki, beans, mixed with fresh vegetables and simmered in a special Gochujang spicy stew.

I also tried Sundubu Jjigae which is spicy soft tofu stew mixed with minced pork and fresh vegetables, clams and eggs. This will be a great choice for cold days to warm up the body.

This was my first time eating cheese dumpling when Cheese Mandu Tteokbokki was served. It was an interesting combination of Korean rice cake cooked in Seorae's hot sauce, served on hot pan with fried fish cake, egg, corn-cheese dumpling, ramyeon and pineapple

New on the menu is the fickle-friendly Kkochi Platter – charcoal grilled skewers oozing in an array of delicious and addictive fillings such as melted cheese, kimchi and spicy enoki wrapped in samgyeobsal (premium pork belly) or woosamgyeob (US prime beef shoortplate).

I strongly recommend everyone to try this out.

Make your meal a merry affair and knock back a toothsome tipple or two. New concoctions include the Rose Petaline Soju and Lime Mojito Soju, both guaranteed to put a happy blush in your cheeks. Flashy meets fleshy with the Pineapple Cocktail, featuring a whole pineapple that’s spiked with soju and scooped straight from the husk.

New Promotions

Epic Lunch Menu

Price: Starting from S$10.90
Valid: Monday – Friday, from 11.30am to 3.00pm (Not applicable on public holidays)

Enjoy a fuss-free lunch in the heart of the city as Seorae Singapore serves up its signature selection— including Kkochi Platters, Budae Jigae, Seoul Bulogi and Dolsot Bibimbap—in affordable lunch sets (starting from S$10.90) with free drinks and side dishes that are perfect for sharing. Enjoy 20% off on your BBQ meats and get them expertly grilled to perfection by your very own server, allowing you to head back to the office without smelling like smoke.

Kkochi Platter

Price: S$21.90 (a la carte); S$14.90 (with minimum two BBQ meat at regular price)
Valid: All day

For the fickle eater, opt for the Kkochi Platter and treat yourselves to a variety of charcoal grilled skewers wrapped in samgyeobsal (premium pork belly) or woosamgyeob (US prime beef shoortplate). Enjoy them at a reduced rate with a minimum two orders of BBQ meat at regular price.

Ultimate Grill Set (for 2-3 pax)

Price: Starting from S$79
Valid: All day

Get the best of the best with Seorae’s Ultimate Grill Sets, featuring a wide selection of premium pork and beef cuts, complete with all-time favourites such as the spicy Sundubu Jjigae, refreshing Japchae and a Jeju-style Bibimbap that’s served in a stainless steel bowl.

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Keen to visit SEORAE?

Check out the information below:

Address:
Plaza Singapura #02-01
68 Orchard Road Singapore 238839

Telephone:
+65 6238 8429

Opening Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:30am – 10:00pm (Last order: 9.30pm)
Friday – Saturday: 11:30am – 11:00pm (Last order: 10.30pm)

SEORAE

Thursday, July 21, 2016

{Media Food Tasting} House of Roasted Duck on 16 June 2016

mselaineheng Thursday, July 21, 2016 0

Who loves Duck dishes? Hands-up!

I am a definite fan of Peking Duck so when I received a media invite to test out the food at House of Roasted Duck, I was elated. If a restaurant dares to use Roasted Duck as part of its name, it must be very proud and confident of its duck dishes.

The second outlet of House of Roasted Duck is located at 100 Jalan Sultan, #01-08 Sultan Plaza.

Like the Bugis Village flagship restaurant, House of Roasted Duck at Sultan Plaza brings the same promises of the familiar taste of Hong Kong with its traditional and authentic Hong Kong style roasted delights such as Signature Peking Duck, Peking Duck – 2 Styles, Crispy Roasted Pork, Soy Sauce Chicken and a range of Hong Kong delicacies such as Congee and Noodles together with an assortment of Cantonese Dim Sum and Side Dishes.

At the helm of House of Roasted Duck is Executive Chef Lau Wai Keung, a native Hong Kong-er with close to 40 years of local and overseas experience. Previously Barbecue Cook No. 1 with The Excelsior Hotel & Convention Centre Hong Kong, Chef Lau is a roasted delights connoisseur who is set to wow the crowd at Bugis Village and Sultan Plaza with his signature dishes. What’s more, being affordably priced, you can enjoy great value while indulging in the authentic flavours of Hong Kong at House of Roasted Duck!

Signature Dishes

Roasted Duck and Peking Duck are perennial favourites in Hong Kong and are one of the signature dishes.

For the Peking Duck ($52 for whole), the crispy skin is sliced into perfectly thin slices with minimal meat, which are then wrapped in hand-made flour crepe and eaten together with a special dipping sauce. It was pure indulgence when I put the Peking duck skin that is nicely wrapped in the warm crepe into my mouth. You can feel the crispiness of the skin, taste the flavourful spices used to marinate the duck, together with the coolness of the cucumber and spring onions mixed with the sweetness of the sauce. It was so perfectly executed that the Peking Duck dish was devoured in no time.

Freshly roasted to crisp perfection on a daily basis, the Crispy Roasted Duck ($52 for whole) will blow the minds of all duck lovers with its crispy, fragrant skin and tender and succulent meat which tastes excellent when paired with their special homemade dipping sauce. This dish is awesome for those who love duck meat. I love how the duck meat emits a nice herbal fragrance as I chomped it down. The crispy skin was an awesome contrast to the tender meat. I couldn’t help but have a few more pieces.

Featuring a combination of both the signature Peking Duck and Crispy Roasted Duck, Duck lovers who want to enjoy the best of both worlds can savour the Peking Duck – 2 Styles ($52 for whole). I would go for this anytime!

Take a look at how the Peking duck is wrapped in flour crepe with some garnishing and sauce.

The specially prepared Four Heavenly Kings Platter ($48) comprises of the 4 signature roasted delights – Crispy Roasted Duck, Soy Sauce Chicken, Barbecued Pork and Crispy Roasted Pork. Roasted delights lovers can satisfy their craving for all these roasted delights in one serving.

But if you prefer to have more of the Soy Sauce Chicken, you can order it as a whole ($36 for whole). Braised using a special mix of herbs and spices together with premium stewed soy sauce to achieve the beautiful dark brown colour, the tender Soy Sauce Chicken must be paired with the special ginger scallion sauce to achieve the perfect taste. This dish won my heart with its tender chicken meat braised to the right savoury taste.

Another popular Cantonese dish is Crispy Roasted Pork ($12 for regular). The roasted pork skin was so crispy that I could hear the crunching sounds as I bit through it together with the pork belly and bits of fat.

Wok-fried to perfection, the fragrant Fried Rice with Diced Duck & Egg ($14 per plate) provides a twist to the usual fried rice and promises to delight your tastebuds with its “wok hei” flavour and distinctive rice grain texture.

I felt that the kitchen was super generous with the ingredients because almost every spoon of fried rice was full of diced duck meat.

Congee lovers will relish the piping hot Congee with Roasted Duck ($7.50 per bowl). Using premium calrose rice from Australia and fresh ingredients, all the flavourful Congee dishes are slow-cooked over a small fire for 3 to 4 hours to achieve its perfectly smooth texture.

I loved the smoothness of the congee. It just slipped down my throat as if I am drinking a thick soup… Nice!

Reminiscent of what you get from Hong Kong, another iconic must-try dish is the Shrimp Dumpling Noodle ($6.80 for Soup version; $7.80 for Dry version). Freshly wrapped daily, the Shrimp Wantons are amply stuffed with shrimp, bits of pork and black fungus to give it that delectable crunch.

I must say… the noodles were springy and went very well with their homemade chilli sauce.