I've seen jeju abalone porridge, it's rather mild(there's not a lot of abalone). A customer once mentioned that he liked Chef's version more than the authentic version. And now I'm trying a new and improved version(even more intense)

One of my two favourite dishes of the night(the other being tsukune); unlike the tsukune with its explosive flavours, this is much more comforting. It's strong and rich but it's much more softly addictive. The liver sauce isn't perceptible but it contributes to the overall earthiness of the porridge, while you get the prominent vegetal umami of the gamtae(really, really high quality ones too, it's so strong and bitter on its own that I was surprised how well it worked when cooked)

Sake steamed abalone was beautifully bouncy, with no offending taste of any other kind.

I shamelessly asked for another bowl...