When I walked in, the place looked rather familiar like I have been here before. And then it hit me that Daegweol took over the space vacated by the previous tenant, May May. This is a beautiful space with natural lighting coming out from the see through ceiling up above. Cozy ambience.
I was offered a hot drink called Hong-cho. A pomegranate vinegar drink that is very popular among the Korean ladies. Known to cleanse the palate and keep the body trim after all the eating. It is sourish with a strong vinegar aftertone.
Before the mains, the small bites or rather starters. The common kimchi, anchovies and eggs.
Their signature Bibimbab. Fluffy rice with julienned cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, eggs, seaweed and minced pork. Slightly on a tangy side with a tinge of heat. When tossed all components together, the taste is sweet, savory, crunchy and twangy. It is enjoyable. Highly recommended.
DweaJi-GukBap ($26).
Broth made with pork bones. Garnished with slices of pork, chives and Korean chilli. This was the least favourite amongst us all. It was salty and soup lacked the body of a pork broth.
Galbi-Tang ($26)
Beef short ribs with radish, leeks and strips of fried eggs. Tender beef on the bone. This fared much better than the pork broth. Nice, light and beefy broth. Quite a comforting broth paired with rice. Recommended.
Haemui Sundubu ($26)
Okay,,, this seafood tofu soup was my favourite. Lots of firm wobbly tofu. Squids, prawns, mussels and clams gave the soup much body. It was tangy and a little umami. Excellent for cold rainy days or when one has not much of an appetite. This was comforting. Best eaten when it is piping hot. Recommended.
Birds eye view of what we tasted
Never leave a Korean restaurant without having their bingsu. And we had two!
InJeolmi Bingu ($12)
Iced flakes with Korean rice cakes, red bean paste and almond slices. Drenched with condensed milk. Tasted slightly earthy. Not my kind of flavour.
Mixed Melon Bingsu ($12)
Rock melon and watermelons with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and condensed milk. Sweet and refreshing. Recommended.
The foods are all prepared by a female chef who hails from Busan.
If you like a quiet place to lunch and away from the office crowd, this might be a good fit for you. Service is good and attentive.
This was an invited tasting.
Daegweol
65 Tras Street, Singapore 079004
Tel : 65 62221828
Opening hours : Monday to Saturday
1130 hrs to 1500 hrs (lunch)
1800 hrs to 2230 hrs (dinner)
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