Gangnam Value Set Menu!
There’s
something addictive about Korean cuisine for me. I simply can’t get enough of
the cuisine. Lots of pungent flavours of fermented kimchi, piping hot stews
and soups, juicy barbeque meats, various banchans and more, there’s always
satisfaction when it comes to Korean food, at least for me…
Gangnam 88 is not new to our culinary scene but
the Korean restaurant is good enough to always warrant return visits. Having
tried their outlet in Sunway Giza previously, this round I visited their
popular original outlet in Solaris Mont Kiara.
Though
not as big as the other outlet, this outlet has better ambiance with a
comfortable vibe. Expect lots of the usual Korean stars plastered on the walls
of the restaurant including the King of Gangnam, PSY!
We
love how there are various small rooms sectioned off to offer more privacy as
well as various mix and match furniture to echo an eclectic décor throughout
the restaurant located on level one.
The
menu is filled with lots of tempting photos of Korean dishes to make ordering
easier. Gangnam 88 also offers set
meals perfect for big or small parties that are value-for-money. Since there
were 4 adults and 2 kids, we opted for the Gold
Set (RM238). It’s sufficient for 5 to 6 person and they were certainly very
generous with the portions and dishes, so much so we couldn’t even finish this
set.
Cheese Rolled Omelet, a typical dish that appears daily in
many Korean meals, is guaranteed to be a favorite with every one of all ages.
Egg and cheese with bits of vegetables makes good accompaniment for rice and
other dishes. Do let staff know if you don’t want chili in it as it comes with
chili sauce which may not be favorable for kids.
Classic
and one of my favorite Korean dish is Kimchi
Soup. This version is made just right with a solid robust tang and heat
with lots of pickled kimchi, tofu and other good stuff.
The
Samgyetang or Ginseng Chicken Soup
is known for nutritional values with Korean ginseng, jujube, chicken and rice.
It’s a bowl of comforting flavours and great at any meal. Flavours are quite
delicate with subtle hints of ginseng. The chicken is so tender that it
literally falls apart from the slightest touch. We took this home and it was
even better the next day with rice.
The
3 Types BBQ is superb. The best of Gangnam
88 trio of pork bbq, we had Pork Galbi
BBQ, Pork Belly Samgyeop BBQ and Pork
Shoulder Moksal BBQ. All three are different in flavours and texures but
equally delicious. I kept going back for more of this BBQ and the best part is
that it’s all cooked for us so we didn’t have to do the cooking. Must order!!
A
monstrous stew appear in the form of Cheese
Squid Rabbokgi. Crispy squid sat in a pool of fiery sauce filled with soft
and chewy tteokbokki, fish cake, vegetable and plenty of cheese. Pungent in
flavours with sweet, savory and some heat, I enjoyed the thick and cheesy sauce
with the crispy squid. It’s beginning to be a popular dish here these days,
especially among the younger generation of Korean fans.
Perhaps
we were too full to fully enjoy the Honey
Butter Fried Chicken. Nevertheless, the dish has no faults. Large boneless
chicken thigh well-seasoned and fried before glazed in a sticky sweet and
buttery sauce had all the markings of a good dish and we would have gladly
polish this off if only we weren’t so full from everything else.
Banchan was nothing to shout about but with
so much food, we really have not complaints. Kimchi was good though and so was
the creamy salad. These are refillable too.
For
drinks, we opted for their homemade Misugaru and Sikhye. Misugaru is a very healthy and nutritious beverage made from
combinations of at least 7 grains. It’s milky with a nutty soy taste and is
quite filling. I love the Sikhye a
lot. The sweet Korean rice drink is refreshing and easy to enjoy with the rest
of the Korean dishes.
The
Gold Set is really value-for-money and easily feeds at least 6 adults. There
are plenty of other smaller or bigger sets and even sets with drinking options
if you enjoy beer, soju or makgeolli. We know why Gangnam 88 is still a popular hotspot for Korean food in Solaris.
The ambiance and vibe is certainly pleasant and the food is scrumptious as well
as affordable. That evening, the restaurant was packed but service was
efficient despite the crowd. Definitely a good spot for Korean food!
GANGNAM
88
No 1-1, Jalan Solaris 3,
Solaris Mont Kiara Off
Jalan Kira,
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +60 3-6206 5888
Business Hours:
Daily 11.30am to 1.00am
