Ajumma’s (PLQ Mall)

This isn’t my first time at @ajummasg , but their food is always a hit with me. From appetisers like their Fluffy Steamed Eggs ($6.90++), to their Fried Chicken & Crispy Toppoki with Sweet-Spicy Sauce ($11.50++), to mains like their Crispy Samgyeopsal with Creamy Scrambled Eggs & Soy-Yujia Sauce ($14.90++), I haven’t had a disappointing dish at Ajumma’s.⠀
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Their Fluffy Steamed Eggs truly live up to their billing, as the steamed eggs were impossibly fluffy & jiggly, yet were still quite dense inside. Additionally, the eggs were unusually umami, and I suspect that they poured some dashi stock into the egg mix before steaming to maximise flavour. Tack on the pleasant aromatics of the sesame oil, and you have a phenomenally piquant bowl of steamed eggs.⠀
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The Fried Chicken & Crispy Toppoki with Sweet-Spicy Sauce, while classed as an appetiser, could theoretically be an entrée on its own. Juicy, crispy deep fried boneless chicken chunks are thoroughly tossed in a spicy & subtly sweet glaze along with lightly fried toppoki (Korean rice cakes, shaped into tubes). The chicken managed to assimilate the sauce well, making every chicken chunks a slightly crisp, joyfully juicy and superbly spicy & savoury experience. The toppoki had a little crisp crust on the outside that shattered easily to reveal the chewy interior that is just so texturally satisfying to bite down on.⠀
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And of course, the Crispy Samgyeopsal with Creamy Scrambled Eggs & Soy-Yujia Sauce is no stranger to me, but Ajumma’s has certainly improved upon it since my last review. The slices of crispy pork belly are now thinner, making for a much easier chewing experience. Everything else is unchanged, and it is even more delectable than before.⠀
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Thank you for the warm hospitality, @ajummasg!

This isn’t my first time at @ajummasg , but their food is always a hit with me. From appetisers like their Fluffy Steamed Eggs ($6.90++), to their Fried Chicken & Crispy Toppoki with Sweet-Spicy Sauce ($11.50++), to mains like their Crispy Samgyeopsal with Creamy Scrambled Eggs & Soy-Yujia Sauce ($14.90++), I haven’t had a disappointing dish at Ajumma’s.⠀
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Their Fluffy Steamed Eggs truly live up to their billing, as the steamed eggs were impossibly fluffy & jiggly, yet were still quite dense inside. Additionally, the eggs were unusually umami, and I suspect that they poured some dashi stock into the egg mix before steaming to maximise flavour. Tack on the pleasant aromatics of the sesame oil, and you have a phenomenally piquant bowl of steamed eggs.⠀
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The Fried Chicken & Crispy Toppoki with Sweet-Spicy Sauce, while classed as an appetiser, could theoretically be an entrée on its own. Juicy, crispy deep fried boneless chicken chunks are thoroughly tossed in a spicy & subtly sweet glaze along with lightly fried toppoki (Korean rice cakes, shaped into tubes). The chicken managed to assimilate the sauce well, making every chicken chunks a slightly crisp, joyfully juicy and superbly spicy & savoury experience. The toppoki had a little crisp crust on the outside that shattered easily to reveal the chewy interior that is just so texturally satisfying to bite down on.⠀
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And of course, the Crispy Samgyeopsal with Creamy Scrambled Eggs & Soy-Yujia Sauce is no stranger to me, but Ajumma’s has certainly improved upon it since my last review. The slices of crispy pork belly are now thinner, making for a much easier chewing experience. Everything else is unchanged, and it is even more delectable than before.⠀
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Thank you for the warm hospitality, @ajummasg!

I’m pleasantly surprised to find that @ajummasg has brewed up a trio of tantalising craft makkolis, and I’m even more pleasantly surprised to discover that every flavour is stellar. Starting with the Yuja, or Yuzu ($32++ a bottle), this was the mildest makkoli amongst the trio. A hint of yuzu flitters over your palate as you sip on the slightly sparkling makkoli, which is simultaneously refreshing & rich due to the natural viscosity of the drink. The Yuja is quite mild, and will pair effortlessly with any of Ajumma’s delectable dishes.⠀
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The most fragrant makkoli was, without doubt, the Melon ($32++ a bottle). It is alluringly aromatic with the pleasant pungency of ripe, sweet melon, and my first sip made me think of melon milk, but slightly sparkling. It’s sweet, effervescent and has all that natural melon flavour, making it a delight to drink by itself or when paired with dishes like their famous Crispy Samgyeopsal With Scrambled Eggs & rice or their Jjajangmyeon.⠀
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And last but not least, the brilliant Byeolsan Odi Berry ($34++ a bottle) absolutely blew both of us away. Made from Korean mulberries, this makkoli reminded me of mixed berry yogurt for some reason. I thoroughly enjoyed it though, and would definitely order a bottle of berry makkoli & pair it with something as intense as their kimchi stews. The berry makkoli is fantastically flavourful, and it’s robust enough to be pairing with any dish & still shine.⠀
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Thank you so much for the invite @ajummasg!

i wrote in another review about how much i love ajumma’s so i won’t go too much into my love for it here.

- crispy samgyeopsal with scrambled egg on rice: delicious!! elaborated in another post so won’t do it again

- kimchi pancake: was a little oily but i liked that there was a distinct sour-spiciness of the kimchi that you could taste through the pancake

- army stew: also a very classic dish that never goes wrong, with baked beans, spam, hotdog, vegetables, kimchi, enoki and maggie. i however prefer the kimchi pork stew!

When the craving for Korean cuisine hits, I find myself heading down to @ajummasg these days. All of their mains (bar one) are under twenty dollars, and they are quite massive meals on their own. I’ve had my eyes firmly fixed on their Crispy Samgyeopsal with Creamy Scrambled Eggs & Soy-Yujia Sauce ($15.90++) for a while, and I finally got myself a bowl of this long anticipated dish.⠀
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For possibly the first time ever, the picture on the menu sold this dish short as the portion was gargantuan! Colossal cuts of pork belly (samgyeopsal) roast are mustered in orderly rows on a firmament of scrambled eggs over white rice, garnished simply with shredded seaweed & drizzles of that soy-yujia sauce. It’s a simple dish of just five elements, but it’s primally satisfying. The savoury roast pork boasts a colossally crunchy rind, and the meat is fairly juicy and well seasoned. The scrambled eggs are a little unevenly cooked, with some parts being more omelette than scrambled egg, but there’s nothing particularly egregious about the egg.⠀
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The pork belly isn’t the most tender, and compounded with the tremendous thickness of each slice, the samgyeopsal can become a bit of a jaw workout. Still, it is far from being a dealbreaker, and the flavour of the roast pork belly will keep you powering through. At the end of the day, Ajumma’s doesn’t have the most stunning Korean fare out there, but they certainly maximise the return on your modest investment, and they’ll satisfy even the most avaricious of appetites.

pretty much have every korean dish in their menu👍 Got their Kkal Guksu with Pork Bone Broth with fish cake 🐟 - was really surprised that it taste really similar to the one i had in Seoul 😮💕 the broth is light but flavourful and the knife cut noodles have both bite and slurp satisfaction 💯
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💡: definitely one of my top lunch spot option now 😊👍 come during off peak 3-5pm for $9.90 meal‼️
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