Free-flow Korean BBQ & Army Stew buffet from $18.90 in Tiong Bahru espresso store

Korean BBQ will at all times have a particular place in my coronary heart. There’s nothing higher than scorching pork stomach on a sizzling grill, and all of the extra higher when shared with a desk of buddies. I’ve simply discovered a brand new hangout spot for reasonably priced KBBQ— Eonni Korean BBQ— and it’s situated in a espresso store in Tiong Bahru!

Eonni Korean BBQ at the moment has two areas: one at 201 Kim Tian Road inside Happy Hawkers, and one other at 418 Bedok North Avenue 2 inside Naturepark Coffeeshop (for regulars of its Bedok outlet, be aware that they’ve now relocated to the opposite coffeeshop inside the similar block).

We visited its Tiong Bahru outlet to take a look at its free-flow Korean BBQ and military stew buffet.

Despite being situated inside a espresso store, I used to be pleasantly stunned by how intensive its choices have been. 

Lining the complete storefront have been two fridges containing all kinds of widespread Korean BBQ objects, similar to Spicy Pork Belly, Marinade Beef and even Flower Crab, in addition to different objects appropriate for Army Stew, like Tteokbokki and Luncheon Meat.

What I attempted at Eonni Korean BBQ

Options at Eonni Korean BBQ are aplenty— in actual fact, it left us fairly surprised and we spent a superb 5 minutes deciding on what to order!

If you’re coming in a big group, you possibly can go for its All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ & Army Stew Buffet.

Prices begin affordably at S$18.90 nett per pax for Lunch (12pm – 5pm, min 3 pax to dine) whereas Dinner costs are at S$22.90 nett per pax (5pm – 10pm, min 2 pax to dine). Note that youngsters dine at S$10.90 for lunch and S$13.90 for dinner, whereas youngsters under 1m in top eat at no cost.

The buffet possibility entitles you to free-flow Korean BBQ and military stew, in addition to free reign to all out there meat, seafood, greens and facet dishes! Every particular person will even be entitled to 1 serving of cheese or egg dip for the Korean BBQ.

Not feeling that hungry? À la carte choices can be found for each Korean BBQ and military stew, in addition to singular Korean dishes like Bibmbap (S$7), Seafood Tofu Soup (S$9) and Jjajang Myeon (S$7), underneath Noona Korean Kitchen, which shares the identical area as Eonni Korean BBQ.

We opted for the Free-flow Korean BBQ and Army Stew and went straight for the meats, similar to Thick Cut Pork Belly, Spicy Pork, Marinade Beef and Spicy Chicken.

All of Eonni Korean BBQ’s meats, sauces and marinades are ready in-house, and the house owners have gone to nice lengths to make sure that its choices are as authentically Korean as potential. For instance, the free-flow condiments embody Korean salt and black pepper!

Out of all of the meats, my absolute favorite was the Marinade Beef. After being grilled, these delectable items of beef have been nonetheless extremely juicy. I may additionally style a faint sweetness from the marinade, which I actually loved.

The Spicy Chicken was tender and had a pleasant chew. What I beloved most about this was the spicy marinade, which jogged my memory of gochujang and sugar— mildly candy and tangy with a faint trace of warmth.

Eonni Korean BBQ’s Thick Cut Pork Belly is a must-order. These are large, thick slabs of pork stomach that grills splendidly. 

Just a tip: to make sure that the chunky pork stomach is cooked completely, let it sit on the grill till its exterior is cooked via. Then, use the scissors offered to chop the pork stomach into strips, and end each bit off by grilling it on its facet.

Whether or not you select to eat the Thick Cut Pork Belly by itself or pair it with the free-flow greens and condiments to make your individual lettuce wrap, you’ll undoubtedly take pleasure in this specific minimize of pork stomach— we all know we did!

Possibly the most effective half in regards to the Korean BBQ is that every pax is entitled to one serving of egg or cheese dip. This implies that if there are 2 folks, you’ll be capable to order certainly one of every!

The mixtures of velvety, melted cheese and mushy egg are infinite. You can both take pleasure in them on their very own, mix the 2 for a melt-in-your-mouth cheese and egg expertise, and even wrap your alternative of meat with melted cheese.

Not up for a full-fledged buffet? 

Eonni Korean BBQ gives à la carte meat choices, similar to its Meat Platter (S$22.90) which lets you select 5 sorts of meat from choices like Marinade Pork, Marinade Chicken, Spicy Pork, Spicy Pork Belly, Spicy Chicken and Thick Cut Pork Belly. Each platter comes with lettuce, king oyster mushrooms, onions, and 4 facet dishes of your alternative.

Each minimize of meat can also be out there à la carte, although be aware that it requires a minimal of three servings, and is served with 2 facet dishes of your alternative.

Remember to avoid wasting abdomen area for the second a part of Eonni Korean BBQ’s buffet— the Army Stew!

Just just like the Korean BBQ buffet, you’re given full entry to any meat, seafood, vegetable or ingredient within the 2 fridges. We determined to get Flower Crab, Clams, Luncheon Meat, Sausage, Meatball, and naturally, Instant Noodles.

I may immediately inform that Eonni Korean BBQ’s military stew soup was do-it-yourself. It was extremely tasty, with a robust peppery kick from the spicy gochujang and a full-bodied savouriness from the broth. 

The smartest thing about it was that every one the elements within the military stew had soaked up the beautiful, velvety piquant soup, making even the best of elements (just like the Instant Noodles) style like heaven.

Similar to the à la carte Meat Platter, you can too get an à la carte order of the Army Stew (S$20) which feeds 2-3 pax.

If you’re in search of solo eating choices, Eonni Korean BBQ has these too. Pick from a variety of à la carte Korean meals, like Marinade Pork Rice Bowl (S$8), Rabboki (tteokbokki & ramyeon) (S$7) and Bibimbap (S$7).

Our private favourites have been the Jjajang Myeon (S$7) and Seafood Tofu Soup (S$9).

The Jjajang Myeon got here with a considerable amount of noodles and black bean sauce that tossed collectively fantastically, making every strand of chewy noodle completely slurp-worthy. 

On the opposite hand, what I loved most in regards to the Seafood Tofu Soup was its broth, which had a robust style of tofu that balanced out the savoury spiciness of the gochugaru, in addition to the beneficiant quantity of crumbly tofu and clams within the bowl.

Final ideas

Dining at Eonni Korean BBQ is the true definition of “don’t judge a book by its cover”. Despite it being situated inside a espresso store, what I discovered at Eonni Korean BBQ was restaurant-quality meals, and at such reasonably priced costs too!

It additionally actually put the time period “all-you-can-eat” to the check, as my eating companions and I discovered ourselves crammed to the brim from free-flow Korean BBQ, military stew and à la carte dishes.

I extremely urge you to offer Eonni Korean BBQ a attempt, particularly in case you’re in search of a chill and wallet-friendly Korean BBQ place to go to along with your family and friends.

Expected harm: S$7 – S$22.90 per pax

* This article was delivered to you in partnership with Eonni Korean BBQ.

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