It's been ages since I last posted something on the blog. You can't blame me for it, blame Windows Live Writer! I have not been able to post anything and have to resort back to using this ugly web-based blogger post. =( But I thought I cannot leave my blog in the lurch! So I'm back regardless how painful it is to use this program.
And....jal-mug-ut-seum-ni-da! HEH! In English, it means "the food was delicious! (I ate well)".
Had a great time with my colleagues at the TOGI restaurant located along an alley at Chinatown (Mosque street). By word-of-mouth, we were brought there in search for authentic and good korean food! The queue was tad long but the service was adequately satisfying and hence, we didn't need to wait for too long.
As a family run Korean restuarant, the place is clean and neat giving a cozy feeling. 10 mins after we sort of settled down, we were presented with a variety of delectable Korean side dishes, i.e. fried nian gao, mashed potatoes, kimchi, achar, etc. And the best part about it? It's unlimited = a.k.a FREE FLOW!
We ordered the specialty, "KIMCHI PANCAKES WITH SEAFOOD", which I decided to order after overhearing somebody behind the queue earlier saying that it was awesome. It was "chao ta" on the first look and I thought it would be something bitter. BUT NO I WAS WRONG! It was GREAT! The crispiness along the edges of the pancakes enhanced the whole taste of it. TRY IT!
Next, we were served the BBQ squid and pork belly dish. Every bit of it was grilled to ensure that you enjoy the BBQ taste and yet not finding it overly cooked. Love it. =)
Finally, the long-awaited (not really) spicy seafood steamboat. To begin with, it is not very spicy. Loved the ingredients in the pot, i.e. crabs, sotong, ramen, etc. However, the soup could be better though. Perhaps I'm too used to the saltiness of the steamboat we always have at seoul garden or our own home-made steamboat.
We spent about an average of $18 per person, inclusive of barley tea, which tasted way too bland =/.
In the nutshell, do drop by TOGI, if you are:
1) craving for Korean food
2) loves unlimited serving of Kimchi
3) Tired for needing to BBQ at the Seoul Garden
4) Looking for a new hangout place with friends
5) Interested to try out a variety of Korean steamboats
6) Fear for spiciness *note: for those who love extra spicy Korean food, you may want to skip the thought*
~BURPS~
