It was a holiday. For all intents and purposes I should have been at home resting and recuperating from the daily grind. But no, I spent Ninoy Aquino Day with my sister appeasing our craving for special Jajangmyeon. How special was it?
Distance. Gloomy weather. Traffic. Packed jeepney. Aversion to crowded places. Funds running low. All proved meaningless in the face of that bowl of slurpilicious Korean-Chinese noodle lathered in black soybean paste.
We hastily got out of our lair and made our way to Country Mall in Banilad to fulfill the craving. If you want to try jajangmyeon for the first time or are looking for a really tasty one, go to this restaurant we ate at because they serve the best bowl in Cebu as far as I’m concerned. For the life of me though, I can’t recall the resto’s name so just know that it is on the same side and level as Interpace and Union Bank. See where the Koreans enter 😀
It may look like a very challenging or even unappetizing dish at first glance, but don’t let its look fool you. It’s delicious and very filling, no need for rice. Plus, it’s always an adventure to eat other culture’s cuisine so try it at least once.
We were of course satisfied. For 200 pesos, this jajangmyeon is very filling. The noodles are not the instant kind (I hate that!) and are cooked well – not too soggy. As for the soybean paste, sluuuurp! Tastes sweet, salty and, well, soybeany all at the same time.
Sister and I also ordered a plate of pork and vegetables mandu (aka Korean dumpling) to have some variety. It also cost 200 pesos, was all right but nothing to write home about.
Overall, we paid 300 pesos each as we divided the cost between the two of us because, hey, this is the Philippines and I maintain that unlike in Korea or Japan, elders treating the young ‘uns is totally optional! 😀 Sorry Yeodongsaeng, your Unnie needs to save these days.
Oh, you’ll be glad to know that as usual in Korean restaurants, the side dishes (kimchi, onions, pickled radish, etc.) and water are free. Ask for refill any time.
With our bellies filled to maximum capacity, we went home and that’s that. Jajangmyeon get! Do try it and let me know what you think of the dish.
Mmmmmm! Looking at the food photos is making my mouth water! We should visit this place. 🙂
Go Go! it’s just a small place but we went there for the food hehe
Hmmm…. the pics made me hungry again. And I just ate a full meal minutes ago. Hahaha.
This looks good! Unfortunately, I live in Manila. Hopefully, I get to taste this in the future.
I love these kinds of dishes. I want to give it a try
oh my God..i have become so hungry after reading this!!! why why whyyyyy…now time for a cheat meal =P
Wow this looks scrumptious! I could go for a taste of that.
Oh my, I would love to eat Korean food right about now. Haven’t sampled any dumplings yet in that cuisine. I’ll give it a go one of these days!
I have to confess, I’ve never heard about this dish. But it does look amazing and, from the way you are describing it, I should give it a try. Also, I had no idea about those free refills! Great tip!
The food are so yummy! My stomach is drooling now~~
oh wow. the food looks good! come to think of it, i havent had my meal yet.
They are both really tasty. It’s a good buy for P300. It’s a nice meal to share.
The jajangmyeon is like noodles in asado sauce or something like that? But it really looks appetizing.
Food is looking quite nice though don’t know how it tastes and quite reasonable as well.
I am not sure that I would eat this food. However, I am glad you enjoyed having them.
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This is bad. Very bad. To be making me hungry when it’s 2 am in the morning is bad. I feel like having jajangmyeon now too~ 🙁
I guess the Jajangmyeon is Taiwanese cuisine. I like it as well especially with a bit of chilli or spice to give the kick.
Hmm, the noodles really look yummy! How was the texture? Al-denta or soft?
I’ve never tried Jajangmyeon before, even though I have heard and read reviews of how tasty it is! I should try it someday. Thanks for sharing this… now I’m hungry 😀
Is this a Chinese or Korean dish? Nevertheless, it is something I should try.
Been wanting to try jajangmyeon and I am glad I found your blog. Pangitaon ni nako na resto!
Thanks for dropping by! Yes lami jud ni na jajangmyeon, naa pud sa Chosun Galbi restaurant sa AS Fortuna, kanang tapad sa Coffee Prince! 🙂
Salamat sa tips! Adto nya ko 😀