Ajumma’s (PLQ Mall)

A bold, comforting bowl filled with rich, spicy broth, American SPAM, sausages and tangy kimchi. Melted cheese adds extra heartiness, while baked beans lend a subtle, unexpected sweetness. The noodles soak up all that flavour beautifully, making each bite deeply satisfying. Served with four refillable side dishes (kimchi, radish, cucumber, and corn mayo) that add a refreshing crunch. A fuss-free meal that’s perfect for one 》$15.90

The broth made with dried scallops and pollack is light yet full of depth, carrying a natural sweetness that makes every sip feel comforting. The handmade noodles are perfectly springy and chewy, holding their bite while soaking up the flavourful broth. Golden, fragrant and venus clams add a fresh brininess and a touch of delicate sweetness, rounding out the dish beautifully 》$10.30

This isn’t my first time at @ajummasg , but their food is always a hit with me. From appetisers like their Fluffy Steamed Eggs ($6.90++), to their Fried Chicken & Crispy Toppoki with Sweet-Spicy Sauce ($11.50++), to mains like their Crispy Samgyeopsal with Creamy Scrambled Eggs & Soy-Yujia Sauce ($14.90++), I haven’t had a disappointing dish at Ajumma’s.⠀
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Their Fluffy Steamed Eggs truly live up to their billing, as the steamed eggs were impossibly fluffy & jiggly, yet were still quite dense inside. Additionally, the eggs were unusually umami, and I suspect that they poured some dashi stock into the egg mix before steaming to maximise flavour. Tack on the pleasant aromatics of the sesame oil, and you have a phenomenally piquant bowl of steamed eggs.⠀
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The Fried Chicken & Crispy Toppoki with Sweet-Spicy Sauce, while classed as an appetiser, could theoretically be an entrée on its own. Juicy, crispy deep fried boneless chicken chunks are thoroughly tossed in a spicy & subtly sweet glaze along with lightly fried toppoki (Korean rice cakes, shaped into tubes). The chicken managed to assimilate the sauce well, making every chicken chunks a slightly crisp, joyfully juicy and superbly spicy & savoury experience. The toppoki had a little crisp crust on the outside that shattered easily to reveal the chewy interior that is just so texturally satisfying to bite down on.⠀
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And of course, the Crispy Samgyeopsal with Creamy Scrambled Eggs & Soy-Yujia Sauce is no stranger to me, but Ajumma’s has certainly improved upon it since my last review. The slices of crispy pork belly are now thinner, making for a much easier chewing experience. Everything else is unchanged, and it is even more delectable than before.⠀
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Thank you for the warm hospitality, @ajummasg!

This isn’t my first time at @ajummasg , but their food is always a hit with me. From appetisers like their Fluffy Steamed Eggs ($6.90++), to their Fried Chicken & Crispy Toppoki with Sweet-Spicy Sauce ($11.50++), to mains like their Crispy Samgyeopsal with Creamy Scrambled Eggs & Soy-Yujia Sauce ($14.90++), I haven’t had a disappointing dish at Ajumma’s.⠀
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Their Fluffy Steamed Eggs truly live up to their billing, as the steamed eggs were impossibly fluffy & jiggly, yet were still quite dense inside. Additionally, the eggs were unusually umami, and I suspect that they poured some dashi stock into the egg mix before steaming to maximise flavour. Tack on the pleasant aromatics of the sesame oil, and you have a phenomenally piquant bowl of steamed eggs.⠀
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The Fried Chicken & Crispy Toppoki with Sweet-Spicy Sauce, while classed as an appetiser, could theoretically be an entrée on its own. Juicy, crispy deep fried boneless chicken chunks are thoroughly tossed in a spicy & subtly sweet glaze along with lightly fried toppoki (Korean rice cakes, shaped into tubes). The chicken managed to assimilate the sauce well, making every chicken chunks a slightly crisp, joyfully juicy and superbly spicy & savoury experience. The toppoki had a little crisp crust on the outside that shattered easily to reveal the chewy interior that is just so texturally satisfying to bite down on.⠀
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And of course, the Crispy Samgyeopsal with Creamy Scrambled Eggs & Soy-Yujia Sauce is no stranger to me, but Ajumma’s has certainly improved upon it since my last review. The slices of crispy pork belly are now thinner, making for a much easier chewing experience. Everything else is unchanged, and it is even more delectable than before.⠀
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Thank you for the warm hospitality, @ajummasg!

I’m pleasantly surprised to find that @ajummasg has brewed up a trio of tantalising craft makkolis, and I’m even more pleasantly surprised to discover that every flavour is stellar. Starting with the Yuja, or Yuzu ($32++ a bottle), this was the mildest makkoli amongst the trio. A hint of yuzu flitters over your palate as you sip on the slightly sparkling makkoli, which is simultaneously refreshing & rich due to the natural viscosity of the drink. The Yuja is quite mild, and will pair effortlessly with any of Ajumma’s delectable dishes.⠀
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The most fragrant makkoli was, without doubt, the Melon ($32++ a bottle). It is alluringly aromatic with the pleasant pungency of ripe, sweet melon, and my first sip made me think of melon milk, but slightly sparkling. It’s sweet, effervescent and has all that natural melon flavour, making it a delight to drink by itself or when paired with dishes like their famous Crispy Samgyeopsal With Scrambled Eggs & rice or their Jjajangmyeon.⠀
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And last but not least, the brilliant Byeolsan Odi Berry ($34++ a bottle) absolutely blew both of us away. Made from Korean mulberries, this makkoli reminded me of mixed berry yogurt for some reason. I thoroughly enjoyed it though, and would definitely order a bottle of berry makkoli & pair it with something as intense as their kimchi stews. The berry makkoli is fantastically flavourful, and it’s robust enough to be pairing with any dish & still shine.⠀
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Thank you so much for the invite @ajummasg!

i wrote in another review about how much i love ajumma’s so i won’t go too much into my love for it here.

- crispy samgyeopsal with scrambled egg on rice: delicious!! elaborated in another post so won’t do it again

- kimchi pancake: was a little oily but i liked that there was a distinct sour-spiciness of the kimchi that you could taste through the pancake

- army stew: also a very classic dish that never goes wrong, with baked beans, spam, hotdog, vegetables, kimchi, enoki and maggie. i however prefer the kimchi pork stew!