Big Mama Korean Restaurant

My ex-colleagues and I decided to try Big Mama korean food after reading several positive reviews on the internet. I had to book several days in advance as it is the eve of PH and luckily mange to book a table. It is really full house and we still have to wait for a while for the patrons occupying our table to finish their meal.

Side Dishes

Big Mama serve a total of 6 refillable side dishes, and from the top left are water chestnut cake (??, found the name online on Daniel Food Diary), ikan bilis, spinach, vermicelli, kimchi, and lotus root. The side dishes are really nice, especially the water chestnut cake and the lotus root.

Dakgalbi (닭갈비) Uncooked

Dakgalbi (닭갈비) Preparing

Dakgalbi (닭갈비)

Dakgalbi (닭갈비) with Fried Rice

We order 2 servings of Dakgalbi (pan fried seasoning chicken with vegetables, rice cake, sweet potato and spicy sauce) as there is a minimum order of 2 servings for this dish. This is also one of their recommendation and for an additional of $3, u can add 1 serving of fried rice. The dakgalbi with fried rice is delicious and we totally enjoy this dish to the max.

Budae Jjigae (부대찌개) or Korean Army Stew

We also order the Budae Jjigae (Korean army stew) as it is one of the authentic korean dishes and this is also one of their new menu. There are sausages, vegetables, kimchi and ramyeon in the Budae Jjigae and this is the first time that I am trying this dish. This is a dish that I will be trying again when I visit Korea.

The service is also quite good, helping us to refill the side dishes and water when it is emptied, and also patiently explaining the dishes for us as it is our first time there. It is important to take note that due to the popularity of Big Mama, it is highly advisable to book for a reservation at least one day in advance. The foods are really awesome in Big Mama and I really look forward to visiting it again to try the other dishes.

Damage: $25 per pax

Nantsuttei

I had a impromptu meeting with my army friend today at City Hall and one of them recommended us to go for a ramen shop in Millenia Walk. It is actually located on the same level as Tonkotsu King Tokyo Ramen. The level actually has a small Japanese theme, there are quite a few other Japanese restaurant there. Next time maybe I can try Ma Maison and another Japanese restaurant which provide free-flow beer. The last time i came for Tonkotsu King Tokyo Ramen, there is also a queue over here, but luckily as there is no queue as we reach at around after 8pm, which is slightly over the dinner period.

Chashu Ramen

I order the Chashu Ramen and the soup base is delicious when taken together with the ramen. The chashu is also quite tender.

I find the ramen at Nantsuttei comparable to Tonkotsu King Four Season and is definitely better than the Tonkotsu King Tokyo Ramen.One point to note is that all the staff will greet all customer loudly when they enter and left the shop, so it can be a bit noisy sometime. The services are also quite good and prompt.

Damage per pax: $18.50