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<p>When it comes to Korean dining, I am extremely skeptical, particular and picky as I always felt that it is not easy to find one as authentic as the real stuff in <a href="https://suanmeizai.blog/2019/06/29/jeju-and-seoul-trip-from-15-jun-to-26-jun-2019-part-2-seoul/">South Korea</a>.</p>



<p>I came across this interesting restaurant, Ajumma&#8217;s (specializing in Korean cuisine) in Funan. Immediately, I was drawn in to its kindred spirit (å¾æ亲åæ). </p>



<p><em><strong>Why is this so?</strong></em></p>



<p>Ajumma is a Korean word for a married, or middle-aged women. It is also referred (at times or sometimes) or translated to &#8220;auntie&#8221; in Korean. It literally gives one a sense of the intimacy feel.</p>



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<p>At Ajumma&#8217;s, diners are given the homely cozy feel to a wide selection of authentic Korean dishes at wallet friendly prices.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200905_144557-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9868"/><figcaption><em><strong>Fluffy Steam Eggs</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>It is hard to pass on this Ajumma&#8217;s favourite &#8211; creamy, fluffy eggs with a light broth and topped with roasted sesame oil. The steam egg is really power, simple yet luscious. No wonder it is one of their highly recommended item on the menu.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200905_144611-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9869"/><figcaption><em><strong>Pork &; Kimchi Dumplings</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Fried pork and kimchi dumplings. You will never go wrong with their mandu. Always tasty.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200905_144701-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9870"/><figcaption><em><strong>Kimchi Pancake</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>The kimchi pancake is made to perfection, crisp from edge to edge, encapsulating a mix of savoury kimchi, sweet onions and chilli.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200905_144252-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9871"/><figcaption><em><strong>Fried Chicken &; Crispy Toppoki with Sweet-Spicy Sauce</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Crispy toppoki and crunchy boneless fried chicken coated in a tantalising sweet-spicy and nutty sauce. Somehow, Koreans are just great with fried chicken.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200905_144729-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9872"/><figcaption><em><strong>Jjajangmyeon</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>One of their new favourites on the menu, this bowl of springy noodles is accompanied with their special Jjajang sauce, a combination of tender pork collar, black bean paste, vegetables, all fried into an aromatic paste. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200905_144723-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9874"/><figcaption><em><strong>Army Base Stew</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>A hearty stew with real American SPAM, sausages, rice cakes, enoki mushroom, noodles, in a kimchi-anchovy broth and topped off with melted cheese &; baked beans.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200915_185521-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9925"/><figcaption><em><strong>Sundubu Jjigae</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Prawns, mussels and clams stewed in rich spicy broth, topped with delicate sundubu, smoked tomatoes and egg.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200905_144741-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9875"/><figcaption><em><strong>Signature Beef Kalbi</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>USDA Prime Beef &#8211; succulent, tender boneless ribs steeped in house marinade, tossed in a wok for a caramalised, smokey flavour.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200905_144152-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9876"/><figcaption><em><strong>Banchan</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Comes with a bowl of rice and 4 side dishes.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200915_185323-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9926"/><figcaption><em><strong>Beef Bulgogi</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Thinly sliced beef tenders marinated in signature bulgogi sauce and tossed in hot wok. Comes with rice and 4 banchan.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200915_185456-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9927"/><figcaption><em><strong>Crispy Samgyeopsal with creamy scrambled eggs &; Soy-Yuja sauce</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Crispy pork belly laid over creamy scrambled eggs, caramelized onions and rich with a flavoursome Yuja (Yuzu) soy sauce created specially by Ajumma&#8217;s.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200915_185432-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9928"/><figcaption><em><strong>Kimchi Fried Rice</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Charred kimchi, prawns and roasted perilla seaweed. Topped with fried egg.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200905_151248-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9877"/><figcaption><em><strong>Hotteok</strong></em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Honey pancakes &#8211; a Korean street snack that has a crispy fried bun exterior and a gooey honey cinammon center filling. Though nice but still no where in comparison to the authentic hand-made Hotteok that I had in Seoul. </p>



<p>Well, if your next craving for Korean cuisine comes along and wanted to enjoy a home cooked meal without burning a hole in your pocket, think no further &; pop by Ajumma&#8217;s to have your fix settled. </p>

Ajumma’s (아줌마) @ Funan
