Lunch Reccos

I dropped by Zhup Zhup by One Prawn & Co on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and was thoroughly impressed by both the prawn noodles and the ngoh hiang assortment. My partner and I ordered their signature prawn noodles (which can be customised to your liking) & a small ngoh hiang platter for sharing. The prawn noodles boasted a rich flavor profile, and for my prawn noodles, my selection of ebiko ball and signature prawn were delightful. The ngoh hiang platter, especially when enjoyed with their chili sauce, is an absolute standout and a must-get when visiting!

That being said, queues can get quite long on the weekends so be sure to make an online reservation to skip the lengthy lines. We had made a reservation & were swiftly seated upon arrival. The courteous staff, who thoughtfully provided chestnut drinks to waiting patrons, enhanced the overall experience. The gentleman who served us was bright and welcoming as well. Excellent cuisine and service! Would definitely recommend!

Popped by on Thursday night and ordered the 88 Pork Set B, which comes with their special 506 dry-aged pork belly, marinated pork collar and pork rib fingers. The set also came with steamed egg and a choice of either kimchi or soybean stew. Opted for the kimchi stew & I particularly liked how the pork bites in the kimchi stew melted in my mouth!

The pork was really tender and flavourful and the portion was just nice for my partner and me as well. Our meal came with the standard banchan dishes - kimchi, potato, hotdogs, etc. which were refillable. Overall, would say Set B is pretty value for money!

The staff was attentive and helpful despite it being relatively busy - you can get the servers to barbecue the meat for you. The restaurant was well ventilated and air-conditioned which made for an enjoyable dining experience! Would recommend!

Been wanting to try 88 Pocha for a while and came around dinner time on a Friday night and had a great experience despite the initial long wait! Ordered their Truffle Jjajang Ramyeon, Corn Cheese Ramyeon & Spicy Cheese Dakgalbi with Rice Balls.

The Corn Cheese Ramyeon and Spicy Cheese Dakgalbi can get pretty spicy and I would highly recommend getting a drink to go along with your meal. Nonetheless, the rice balls that came along with the Spicy Cheese Dakgalbi were a pretty delicious complement and neutraliser to the spice.

The Truffle Jjajang Ramyeon came with a slice of cheese and fried egg. Enjoyed the combination of the jjajang and truffle sauce and the springiness of the noodles. The Truffle Jjajang Ramyeon was a clear winner for me & would definitely be back for it again.

The ambiance was enjoyable but do expect the place to be warm and true to the whole ‘Pojangmacha’ vibe! Would also recommend arriving earlier to avoid the long queue during peak mealtime periods. Overall, a pretty enjoyable experience!

Popped by during lunchtime and ordered the Seafood Soup with Crayfish and Prawns & the Yong Tau Foo set. I particularly enjoyed the broth of the seafood soup - it was really flavourful & filled with a variety of fresh ingredients & a generous portion of prawns and crayfish which were cooked well. Overall, had a pretty enjoyable meal & experience :)