This is my go-to place whenever I visit H-Mart food court. We usually visit on weekends and the lady that's always there is so friendly and nice. Very willing to provide extra pickled radishes or to go boxes, or whatever else we might need. It is a food court, and it can get busy, so I'd suggest getting here earlier if you want a table fast as it's first come first server, like any food court.
We always get the half and half, whether it be jjajang-tangsooyook or jjamppong-jjajang or whatever else. The portions are great, as you can see in the photos. But the flavor is really good too. Especially on the jjamppong, we love the soup and the noodle. The soup has a kick to it without being overly spicy and has all the flavors of the ingredients infused into it. The noodle soaks up the soup nicely too. And there's a ton of seafood in it as well. Whenever we can, we always get the fried dumplings or goonmandu as well and they are amazing. They are so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They pair really well with the food. The tangsooyook is also really good in that the sauce isn't too sweet or tangy and the fried pork in it are also very crunchy.
We like this place much better than the one down in Boston, which works out since we can just shop at the H-Mart too (and pick up some delicious egg toast from...
Read moreOn a Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., I decided to get a quick dinner before shopping at H-Mart. This time, however, was anything but quick. It took 25 minutes to prepare my order - quite unacceptable for a supermarket cafeteria hall. My order was also automatically put into a to-go container; usually, the cashier asks.
The jjampong itself remains unchanged. The soup base had the distinct flavor of wok-sauteed vegetables (wok-hei / 鍋氣), contained enough seafood stock, and had a filling portion size. I can see where they cut costs - namely, using small shrimp (the sort normally used for pasta salads). The price has gone up considerably in the past year, from $12.99 to $15.95.
Initially, my opinion of this place was that of a solid no-frills dining option next to a supermarket. Nothing special, but it got the job done quickly and affordably. Now, I just don't want to...
Read moreI have visited this food court several times, and I particularly enjoy dining at Young Chow Loo, the Chinese restaurant. The Jajangmyeon doesn't quite have a professional taste, but the Jjampong is satisfying and definitely worth recommending. The Tangsooyuk isn't entirely satisfying but still decent enough to eat. The Seafood Jajang platter appears to be a two-person portion—it’s incredibly large. Overall, the dishes are rich in seafood and enjoyable. The staff here are very friendly. The biggest disadvantage is that it’s incredibly difficult to find a seat during lunch or dinner times. You have to walk around, and when someone looks like they’re about to leave, you end up in a subtle competition with other waiting diners to...
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