Opened by former actress Cassandra See, Hungry Korean is a stall located within the Geylang Bahru neighbourhood. A down-to-earth Kopitiam stall with an easy to spot flashy neon pink signboard.
Here’s what we got:
Volcano Carbonara
Unlike its name, the Volcano Carbonara ($5.80) isn’t a pasta dish. It’s a bowl of creamy spicy instant noodles. True to its name, the spiciness is on another level. The spice lingered on our tongues and reminded us of Samyang noodles.
Despite its spiciness, the creaminess of the dish just makes you go for another bite.
Pork Belly Stew
While we were excited to try their Galbi stew, it was unfortunately unavailable when we visited. Instead, the staff recommended the pork belly stew, which is also available in the form of a rice bowl.
The stew was nicely seasoned and everything, but it didn’t really remind us Korean fare. It felt more like Taiwanese cuisine, or something your grandma might make on special occasions.
The meat itself could be made a little softer to achieve the melt-in-your-mouth experience.
The Pork Belly Stew ($11.90) isn’t exactly a formal item on their menu, so you might need to check with the staff if it’s available for purchase.
Fried Chicken
Pretty standard stuff. The deep-fried chicken cubes ($4.80) came with a little drizzle of spicy sauce and mayo. We liked the sauce, we just wished there was more of it.
Tteokbokki
A classic Korean street fare. We’re so glad to see this on the menu and how it comes in a comfortable portion for one. The Tteokbokki ($2.50) here at Hungry Korean is more on the sweet side, with a strong gochujang taste. It could use slightly more spice to balance out the sweetness.
Another thing is that their sauce was on the thicker side.
For a wholesome experience, you can add a fish cake skewer for $1.80.
The great thing about this is how convenient it is, especially if you’re craving for Korean rice cakes and live nearby.
Beef Bulgogi Don
A safe option to order here would be the Beef Bulgogi Don ($6.80). It was a rather light compared to the kind of bulgogi we know. The pepper taste from the meat was rather heavy but paired well with the kimchi in the rice bowl.
Experience at Hungry Korean
While we were there, the staff got our orders wrong a couple of times. However, they were really nice and settled everything, so maybe give them some time to sort out their workflow.
Compared to other places selling Korean food, there’s no doubt at how affordable Hungry Korean is. If you’re within the vicinity and craving for something Korean, why not drop by Hungry Korean?
Nearest MRT: Geylang Bahru (DTL)
Hungry Korean
#01-3521, 57 Geylang Bahru, S330057
Mon-Sun, 12pm-9pm
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