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Sarang Korean Restaurant

I’ve always adored Orchard Central after realizing it houses many hidden gems for a foodie like me.  Sarang is located on the 7th level of Orchard Central with an indoor and alfresco area which looked like a brilliant place to hang out especially at night (when you can admire the lights at the heart of Singapore while ordering a couple of cocktails).  On the other hand, the air-conditioned section is cozier with wooden furnishings.  Featuring modern Korean cuisine, Sarang has been a favorite spot for Korea lovers (plus several Korean stars). 

Being indecisive about what to order, both of us opted for a set meal with courses perfect for two persons at $58.  Despite the steep price, it’s a great option for newbies to have a little taste of everything in the Korean cuisine.  First up we had fresh kimchi with mini sides which are always a great way to start a meal with. 

The Japchae, or sweet potato noodles, are stir fried in generous amounts of sesame oil with mixed vegetables. 

The texture of the Basak Bulgogi – beef gulgogi on a sizzling hot plate was a tad too hard for my liking but the entire dish was still a good formation with more mixed vegetables. 

Haemul tteokboki – rice cakes in spicy sauce with seasonal vegetables.  The rice cakes were the type that are soft and easily chewed.  Compared to harder, more chewy ones, I think both are worthy to try – each has its own good side. 

World star army stew. 

Our dessert that day was the korean version of ice kacang with less ice and more fruits.  Other than the red beans and fruits, it was rather bland and it definitely looked better than it tasted. 

\\ Just recently, Sarang has revamped its menu to give more taste of Seoul.  I guess this gives me a reason to be back to experience the cool vibe at Sarang while choosing from more varieties of stews and more.