Ajoomma Korean Charcoal BBQ Restaurant @ Gemmill Lane - Celebrates June Holidays with Moo-ve & Tail Campaign, and A Revamped Menu Featuring Seafood Barbecue and Traditional Korean Dishes

Ajoomma Korean Charcoal BBQ Restaurant at Gemmill Lane is celebrating the June holidays with a new "Moo-ve & Tail" campaign. The campaign offers diners a chance to win various prizes, such as a free steamed egg, complimentary side dishes, free plates of pork/beef, and more. The grand prize is 30% off the total dining bill. Along with this exciting campaign, the restaurant has revamped its menu, featuring seafood barbecue delights and traditional Korean dishes.

Black Trumpette Angus Beef Tataki 4/5

We began our meal with the Black Trumpette Angus Beef Tataki ($32) and Truffle Steamed Egg ($16) to whet our appetites before diving into the barbecue. The Angus Beef Tataki was a standout, with its beefy richness beautifully complemented by the accompanying components.

Truffle Steamed Egg 4/5

The Truffle Steamed Egg, resembling a soufflé, was extremely fluffy and pillowy. The truffle's earthy note elevated its flavour profile.

Korean BBQ 4.2/5

Marinated Chicken Thigh 150gm

US Prime 2MM Beef Short Plate 150gm

2MM  Pork Belly 150gm

Moving on to the highlight of the night, the Korean Charcoal BBQ, I appreciated the use of charcoal fire, which imparted a wonderful smokiness to the grilled ingredients. For our BBQ selection, we had:

- Marinated Chicken Thigh (150gm)
- US Prime 2MM Beef Short Plate (150gm, $31)
- 2MM Pork Belly (150gm, $28)

Marinated US Scallops with Dill

South Africa Live Abalone

Besides the meats, the restaurant also offers a variety of seafood for grilling. We tried the Marinated US Scallops with Dill ($36 for 5pcs) and the South Africa Live Abalone ($18/pc). Watching the live abalone being grilled over the charcoal fire was a unique experience, as this is not commonly seen in most Korean BBQ restaurants.

Spicy Kimchi Tuna Soup 3/5

Apart from the BBQ, the restaurant offers several mains. We started with the Spicy Kimchi Tuna Soup ($20), a hearty and flavorful stew that showcased the bold and tangy flavours of the kimchi, making it a comforting choice.

Korean Beef Tartare Bibimap 4/5

The Korean Beef Tartare Bibimbap ($25) is an innovative two-in-one dish where traditional Korean bibimbap is topped with beef tartare. The beef tartare added a textural contrast and an extra layer of flavour, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the dish.

Japchae 4/5

The Japchae ($23) featured glass noodles stir-fried with a variety of vegetables in a sweet-savoury soy-based sauce. The delightful mix of flavours and textures, along with the fragrance of sesame oil, made this dish a joy to eat.

Coconut Jelly with Coconut Ice Cream 4.2/5

We ended our meal with the Coconut Jelly with Coconut Ice Cream ($12.50). The coconut jelly, made with coconut water, was very refreshing, and the coconut ice cream added an extra touch of sweetness, rounding off the dinner perfectly.

Ajoomma Korean Charcoal BBQ Restaurant at Gemmill Lane offers an exciting dining experience with its "Moo-ve & Tail" campaign and revamped menu. The use of charcoal fire for grilling imparts a delicious smokiness to the dishes, while the inclusion of seafood and traditional Korean mains adds variety. Whether you're there for the BBQ or the mains, Ajoomma promises a delightful meal.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Ajoomma Korean Charcoal BBQ Restaurant
No 2 & 4 Gemmill Lane
Singapore 069247
Tel: +65 8789 8650
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Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 11pm

Direction:
Alight at Telok Ayer MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn left and walk down Cross Street. Turn left onto Club Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

Wang Dae Bak Charcoal Grill BBQ @ China Square Central - Authentic Charcoal Grilled Korean Barbecue

Wang Dae Bak Charcoal Grill BBQ established in 2011 is famed for its authentic charcoal-grilled barbecue, signature seafood and kimchi pancake, and bibimbap. Currently, it has a Soulmeat Festive Set ($118) for the festive seasons. The set comes with two prime cuts, spicy marinated chicken, half half pancake, japchae and soup.

Truffle Boneless Prime Ribs (200gram) 4.5/5

Marinated Pork Belly 4.2/5

Truffle Duroc Pork Collar 4.2/5 and Spicy Marinated Chicken 4/5

Diner at Wang Dae Bak definitely cannot do without the premium and quality meats. Slow grill them over charcoal fire to get a nice char on the exterior while the meats remain tender and juicy. Have it on its own or wrap it with cabbage to appreciate the beautiful meats.

Japchae 4/5

While waiting for meats to be grilled, diners can start on some ala carte cooked dishes too. Though look simple and plain, each strand of the Japchae is infused with the savoury soy sauce flavour with a delightfully chewy texture.

Spicy Seafood Tofu Soup 4.5/5

The Soulmeat Festive Set comes with a choice of soups. Besides the Spicy Seafood Tofu Soup which I ordered, the other options are Kimchi Soup with Pork Belly and Seafood Beanpaste Soup. The soup is an excellent complement for the grilled meats. Not only does it help to wash down the greasiness, but it also whets the appetite for more grilled meats.

Half Hal Pancake 4.2/5

A signature and popular item on the menu is the Half Half Pancake. I notice almost every table in the restaurant ordered this. The portion is huge! Half seafood pancake, half kimchi pancake. It is crispy and yet not too doughy. 

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Wang Dae Bak Charcoal Grill BBQ
China Square Central
22 Cross Street
#01-64
Singapore 048421
Tel: +65 62252646
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Nearest MRT: Chinatown (DT Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 2pm, 530pm - 1030pm

Direction:
) Alight at Chinatown MRT station. Take Exit F. Turn right and walk to the traffic junction of Cross Street and South Bridge Road. Cross the road, turn left and walk down South Bridge Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]