SBCD Korean Tofu House 2023
7 Wallich Street
#B1-01 Guoco Tower
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-114 Millenia Walk
460 Alexandra Road
#02-21 Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC)
https://sbcd.com.sg/
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| Soondubu Jjigae Samgyeopsal / Silken Tofu Stew With Pork (SGD $23.90) |
Delicious Home-Made Silken Tofu Stew
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 8
Food & Beverage: 8
Service: 7
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $40 per person.
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Established in January 2017, SBCD Korean Tofu House, also known as Singapore Buk Chang Dong, is a casual Korean dining restaurant which specialises in Soondubu Jjigae / Silken Tofu Stew, the signature dish of the Buk Chang Dong neighbourhood, in the Jung District of Seoul City, Sudogwon Region, South Korea. Founded by Kevin Nam Kyoung Soo, the dining philosophy of SBCD Korean Tofu House is to serve uplifting, hearty, and wholesome Korean complete meals.
Ambience at SBCD Korean Tofu House is spacious, clean, modern, and minimalist. Light colour tones of earth, wood, beige, and brown for the furnishings, brightly lit by warm lights. The high ceiling and open concept, with tables widely spaced apart, feels welcoming and comfortable, despite the large seating capacity of over 100 people. They have 4 private dining rooms, which can also be converted into a single large dining hall for private events. Decor is minimalist, with simple, clean pictures, the restaurant's philosophy, and the history of Soondubu Jjigae / Silken Tofu Stew on the walls.
Service at SBCD Korean Tofu House is decent. Staff are friendly albeit soft-spoken, quickly welcoming and seating guests upon arrival. The menu is simple and clear, with basic descriptions and pictures, yet staff are well-versed with good product knowledge, able to describe dishes. Orders take a short while to fulfill, with a wait time of around 10 minutes or so. When served, they quickly position dishes on your table. Cutlery is kept in a small drawer beneath each table for self-service, and payment is made over the counter. I note staff clean tables quickly when diners leave, and I like that they ask for feedback on your experience.
Food at SBCD Korean Tofu House is authentic South Korean casual fare. The focus is on hand-made Soondubu Jjigae / Silken Tofu Stew, of which there are 10 different ingredient combinations, with their other speciality being grilled meats and seafood. Dishes are well-executed and consistently tasty, even after all these years. Portion sizes are medium to large, meant for communal dining, and they also offer set meals that combine a variety of dishes. Visiting in groups of 2 or more people is recommended. Prices are comparable to most other restaurants, being mid-range, and reflective of the effort that goes into making these dishes. Budget about SGD $40 per person for a meal here.
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| SBCD Korean Tofu House Exterior |
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| SBCD Korean Tofu House Interior |
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| SBCD Korean Tofu House Entrance |
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| SBCD Korean Tofu House Menu 2023 |
The Oksusu Cha / Corn Tea (SGD $1) tastes faintly of corn, but is nicely chilled and refreshing, light on the palate. A good palate cleanser.
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| Oksusu Cha / Corn Tea (SGD $1) |
The Haemul Pajeon / Seafood Pancake (SGD $27.90) is large in portion size, with the soft crisp batter studded with crisp spring onions, crunchy red chili, bouncy squid, and fresh springy deshelled prawns. With a lovely savoury herbal sweet salty spice flavour, this makes for an addictive sharing appetizer. Good!
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| Haemul Pajeon / Seafood Pancake (SGD $27.90) |
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| Haemul Pajeon / Seafood Pancake |
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| Haemul Pajeon / Seafood Pancake |
There's a small range of Banchan / Side Dishes served with each meal, portioned according to the number of diners per group. You can always ask for more if it's insufficient. The Kimchi Baechu / Kimchi Pickled Cabbage (SGD $Complimentary) is crisp and crunchy, with bright vegetal spicy sour sweet flavour. The Oi Muchim / Marinated Cucumber (SGD $Complimentary) is crunchy juicy with lovely vegetal sweet flavour, so refreshing.
The Ojingeo Jeotgal / Fermented Paste Squid (SGD $Complimentary) is bouncy and tender, with a fierce spicy salty sweet hit. The Gim Gui / Roasted Seaweed (SGD $Complimentary) is properly crisp and delicate, with vegetal earthy salty savoury flavour. The Mineo Agami Jeot / Deep-Fried Yellow Croaker Fish / Deep-Fried Corvina Fish (SGD $Complimentary for 1st Serving, Re-Order $2) has small bones and tender flaky smooth fish meat, with nice savoury salty sweet flavour. Good!
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| Banchan / Side Dishes |
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| Kimchi Baechu / Kimchi Pickled Cabbage (SGD $Complimentary) |
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| Kimchi Baechu / Kimchi Pickled Cabbage |
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| Oi Muchim / Marinated Cucumber (SGD $Complimentary) |
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| Oi Muchim / Marinated Cucumber |
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| Ojingeo Jeotgal / Fermented Paste Squid (SGD $Complimentary) |
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| Ojingeo Jeotgal / Fermented Paste Squid |
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| Gim Gui / Roasted Seaweed (SGD $Complimentary) |
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| Gim Gui / Roasted Seaweed |
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| Mineo Agami Jeot / Deep-Fried Yellow Croaker Fish / Deep-Fried Corvina Fish (SGD $Complimentary for 1st Serving, Re-Order $2) |
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| Mineo Agami Jeot / Deep-Fried Yellow Croaker Fish / Deep-Fried Corvina Fish |
The Dolsot Bap / Hot Stone White Rice (SGD $4) has sticky fluffy white rice, with grainy sweet flavour, kept warm within the hot stone pot. I feel rather conflicated about this though, as sometimes you'll get the lovely crisp crunchy base that forms on the underside, while other times you won't. Rather down to luck due to the inconsistency. Worth ordering!
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| Dolsot Bap / Hot Stone White Rice (SGD $4) |
The house signature Soondubu Jjigae Samgyeopsal / Silken Tofu Stew With Pork (SGD $23.90) is among the best renditions of its kind in Singapore. This classic stew is packed full with tender cubes of pork loin, soft silken tofu bean curd, and wobbly egg, all served in a hot bubbling broth. With robust grainy meaty eggy sweet savoury salty spicy flavours, this is delicious and comforting. Nourishes the tummy and the soul. Highly recommended!
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| Soondubu Jjigae Samgyeopsal / Silken Tofu Stew With Pork (SGD $23.90) |
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| Soondubu Jjigae Samgyeopsal / Silken Tofu Stew With Pork |
The Soondubu Jjigae Haemul / Silken Tofu Stew With Seafood (SGD $23.90) is a delight. The stew is packed with a good range of fresh seafood, including tender white clams, springy black mussels, juicy succulent shell-on tiger prawns, bouncy squid, and crisp swimmer crab, alongside soft silken tofu bean curd, and wobbly egg, all served in a hot bubbling broth. With robust grainy eggy sweet savoury briny salty spicy flavours, this is luxurious and satisfying. Nourishes the tummy and the soul. Highly recommended!
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| Soondubu Jjigae Haemul / Silken Tofu Stew With Seafood (SGD $23.90) |
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| Soondubu Jjigae Haemul / Silken Tofu Stew With Seafood |
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| Soondubu Jjigae Haemul / Silken Tofu Stew With Seafood |
The Soondubu Jjigae Eomuk / Silken Tofu Stew With Fish Cake (SGD $23.90) is a unique and uncommon rendition. The full-bodied stew features bouncy springy soft eomuk / fish cake slices, soft silken tofu bean curd, tender minced pork, and wobbly egg, all served in a hot bubbling broth. With robust grainy eggy sweet salty savoury spicy flavours, this is mellow and homely. Nourishes the tummy and the soul. Highly recommended!
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| Soondubu Jjigae Eomuk / Silken Tofu Stew With Fish Cake (SGD $23.90) |
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| Soondubu Jjigae Eomuk / Silken Tofu Stew With Fish Cake |
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| Soondubu Jjigae Eomuk / Silken Tofu Stew With Fish Cake |
The signature Bulgogi / Marinated Beef (SGD $29.90) is served sizzling on a hot plate, piled high with slices of tender bulgogi / marinated beef, tender carrots, soft white onions, crisp leeks, and crisp spring onions. Dressed with a sprinkling of sesame seeds, this carries a combined meaty savoury vegetal sweet earthy nutty flavour. An above average rendition. Good!
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| Bulgogi / Marinated Beef (SGD $29.90) |
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| Bulgogi / Marinated Beef |
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| Bulgogi / Marinated Beef |
The popular Jeyuk Bokkeum / Dweji Bulgogi / Marinated Pork (SGD $29.90) is served sizzling on a hot plate, piled high with slices of tender jeyuk bokkeum / dweji bulgogi / marinated pork, soft white onions, crisp leeks, and crisp spring onions. This carries a combined meaty sweet savoury vegetal herbal spice flavour. An above average rendition. Good!
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| Jeyuk Bokkeum / Dweji Bulgogi / Marinated Pork (SGD $29.90) |
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| Jeyuk Bokkeum / Dweji Bulgogi / Marinated Pork |
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| Jeyuk Bokkeum / Dweji Bulgogi / Marinated Pork |
The LA Galbi / Los Angeles Style Marinated Beef Short Ribs (SGD $39.90) arrives sizzling on a hot plate, stacked with wide slices of tender LA galbi / Los Angeles style marinated beef short ribs that peel easily off the bone, soft white onions, and crisp spring onions. This carries a combined smoky meaty savoury salty fatty vegetal sweet nutty flavour. Feels luxurious and decadent. Highly recommended!
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| LA Galbi / Los Angeles Style Marinated Beef Short Ribs (SGD $39.90) |
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| LA Galbi / Los Angeles Style Marinated Beef Short Ribs |
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| LA Galbi / Los Angeles Style Marinated Beef Short Ribs |
A bottle of Yakult (SGD $Complimentary) to aid digestion after a meal, creamy with bright fruity milky sweet flavour. Good!
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| Yakult (SGD $Complimentary) |
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