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

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)

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Media Food Tasting at TGM in Terminal 2 of Singapore Changi Airport on 15 Dec 2016

When I received the media invite to Plaza Premium Group’s newest dining addition , TGM, which features a new concept of JAKO – a term derived from the cuisine offered: Japanese & Korean fusion, I immediately said 'YES' as I was curious how Japanese and Korean food can be fused together to create a spectrum of JAKO fusion while respecting the flavour, plating and ingredients.

At the same time, as I wanted to check TGM out to see if it is worthwhile spending money and time on the food if I were to travel out of Singapore from Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2.  

TGM didn't fail me.  TGM challenged the common perception of overpriced, poor quality airport food and lack of places to hang-out, and came out with quality food that is value for money while providing an alternate dining space for travellers.

You can choose to sit in the specially designed seating enclosure or at the regular tables or the counter where you can see the fresh sashimi on display while the chefs prepare the food right in front of you.

With 20 years of experience in various airport restaurants around the world with an expertise in Asian cuisines, Chef Woo Chee Kiang takes the helm at TGM. As the Head chef of Plaza Premium Group F&B operations in Singapore, he takes charge of product development and works closely with internal stakeholders and turn the passion for great cuisine in airports and concept of JAKO into reality.

Now for some food porn...

For appetizers, we had the following:

Grilled Oyster with Mentai Mayo S$24

This was my favorite amongst the appetizers.  The oysters were very fresh and succulent.  The mentai mayo went extremely well with the oysters as it provided a savoury taste to the oysters.

We also had two more appetizers as shown below.

Botan Shrimp S$14

Tuna Otoshi S$20

These ingredients for these two dishes are simply so fresh... no doubt about it.

For side dishes, we had Jap Kushi Yaki, comprising of the following:

Grilled Bacon Enoki Mushroom Roll Skewer S$9

Grilled Chicken Wings Skewer S$9

Grilled Shiitake Mushroom Skewer S$7

These grilled stuff are super yummy and since they are grilled, they are not oily at all.  My personal favourite is the grilled shiitake mushroom skewer.

Another side dish served was the Maki Mariwase.  It was very interesting because of the colourful rolls that greeted us and we wondered how the colour came about and found out that it was due to the beetroot and squid ink.

Just take a look at the photos below.  Very unique right?

California Maki S$14

Beetroot and Crab Meat Mari S$14

Squid Ink Mari S$14

  Maki Mariwase

o   California Maki: S$14

o   Beetroot and Crab Meat Mari: S$14

o   Squid Ink Mari: S$14

Diners can choose from a range of main courses like the following:

Beef Shogayaki S$22

The Korean Spicy Noodles is served in special spicy soup topped with kimchi, sausage, luncheon meat and sliced Kurobuta pork.

Korean Spicy Noodles S$16

Sashimi Jap Set S$25

Tempura Jap Set S$22

For the Salmon Butter Yaki Set, it was pan-fried salmon cooked with butter yaki sauce.  I chose this set because I love fish!

Salmon Butter Yaki S$22

And oh boy, it was done just nice... soft on the inside but crisp on the outside.  I loved the sauce too as it was sweet, salty and fragrant.

As for dessert, we had the TGM Patbingsu.

This is a great dessert for everyone as there are fruits, ice-cream and even pocky sticks and Korean-style shaved ice at the bottom.  Basically, it caters to everyone's preferences.

Overall, it was a great media food tasting session and best of all, now I know that I can hang out here before my boarding time.

Located on Level 3 in Terminal 2 of Singapore Changi Airport, TGM operates from 6am to 1am daily with seating capacity of about 120 people. Ala carte menu prices starts from S$6.00, reservations can be made directly with TGM through phone 6546 1928.

Give it a try if you are boarding a plane in Terminal 2.  I would definitely be back. 

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