If you’re thinking why Go K Jjajang sounds familiar, it’s because it’s opened by the folks behind Go K BBQ. Located a few steps away from the Go K BBQ outlet at Telok Ayer, Go K Jjajang is a Korean Chinese restaurant serving up comforting bowls of Jjajangmyeon, Jjamppong, and other Korean-Chinese dishes.
Go K Jjajang Review
Decked in emerald walls and maroon couches, Go K Jjajang shies away from the looks of a typical Korean Chinese restaurant, although there are several elements right near the entrance that explicitly tell you so, such as the iconic metal delivery box seen in Korean dramas.
Apart from the main dining hall, Go K Jjajang also has private dining rooms for those who wish to dine in a more intimate and comfortable setting.
Go K Jjajang Menu
The menu at Go K Jjajang is rather extensive, ranging from noodles, and rice to stir-fried dishes and cold platters. A la carte items include Gochu Japchae & Kkotppang ($35), Mapo Tofu ($25), Ohhyang Jangyuk ($36) which is sliced steamed pork with five spices, and Kkanpunggi ($38).
You can also find soups and sides like Crabmeat Soup ($20) and Fried Dumplings with Pork ($10).
Menbosha
Started off the meal with the Menbosha ($18), which were 4 pieces of minced shrimp sandwiched between 2 pieces of bread. While this was a delicious starter, we did find it to be slightly oily and honestly, a bit pricey.
Go K Jjajang
With the name of the dish exactly the same as the restaurant’s name, one cannot help but go in with high expectations for their version of Jjajangmyeon ($14). A generous portion of black bean sauce is poured over the noodles, which were of a good chewy texture.
We thought that the Jjajangmyeon here at Go K Jjajang had a generous portion of meat cubes in their sauce as compared to other outlets. Generally, we enjoyed the bowl of black bean noodles but thought it could have been deeper in terms of flavour.
They also have a Spicy Jjajangmyeon ($15) for those who love spice.
Haemul Jjamppong
Another iconic dish to order at Korean Chinese Restaurants is Jjamppong. Hidden beneath the bright red visuals of the Haemul Jjamppong ($18) were two huge pieces of mussels that were plump and juicy, alongside other seafood like prawns and squid. We would have appreciated a deeper seafood flavour on top of the spice, but it was still hearty and comforting.
Gochu Maneul Tangsuyuk
Instead of the usual Tangsuyuk ($28) which is served with a sweet and sour sauce, we opted for the Gochu Maneul Tangsyuk ($33) which is something we don’t find often in Singapore.
Served in a bed of spicy sauce, this version of tangsuyuk was slightly different from what you would expect of the classic dish. Topped with a generous sprinkle of garlic chips, the flavourful sauce was tangy with a spicy kick, and when paired with the chopped green and red chilli, each mouthful packed a punch.
Samsun Nurungji Tang
While the Samsun Nurungji Tang ($38) looked visually like something you would find in zichar stores, the unassuming dish was packed with seafood like sea cucumbers, prawns, and clams. There were also lots of mushrooms and vegetables to go with the crispy rice, which was mixed into the gravy.
This was a comforting bowl of goodness that would have gone well with a bowl of rice.
Go K Bokkeumbap
We also opted for the Go K Bokkeumbap ($14) which was a fried rice dish with pork and black bean sauce. We loved how the sauce was served on the side, so you decide how much sauce you want to pour on the fried rice. There was a significant amount of wok-hey, and we loved how the dish wasn’t too oily!
Korean Chinese Restaurant in Telok Ayer
Go K Jjajang offers a range of Korean Chinese dishes over at Telok Ayer, adding to the wide offerings in the area.
Go K Jjajang
80 Amoy Street, Singapore 069899
Tues-Sun, 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
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*This is an independent review by MiddleClass.sg.
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