Jeong’s Jjajang 정 중화반점, previously a popular hawker stall in Bukit Merah, has recently transitioned to a restaurant setting at 75 Killiney Road (near Somerset).
This move represents a significant upgrade for the Korean-owned eatery, known for its authentic Korean-Chinese cuisine.
The restaurant, led by Chef Jeong Jun Seong from Daegu, South Korea, first gained prominence with its cloud kitchen concept in Tampines North before establishing a physical presence in Bukit Merah Central.
The decision to relocate to Killiney Road was influenced by the desire for a larger kitchen space, allowing for a more extensive menu.
So you may ask? Are prices roughly the same.
Well, of course not.
There has been an increase in prices due to the move to a more central location. However, you can come for its lunch sets which are more affordable.
A bowl of Jjajangmyeon for lunch is still priced at $9.90 onwards.
On the menu are Jjajangmyeon ($15.29 onwards), Jjamppong ($19.69 onwards), Kimchi Soup ($17.59 onwards), Seafood Soondubu ($17.49 onwards), Kimchi Fried Rice ($16.39 onwards), Jjinmandu ($14.19) and Tangsuyuk ($21.89 onwards).
These dishes are freshly prepared to order, ensuring a quality dining experience.
Jeong’s Jjajang is most known for its signature Jjajangmyeon ($15.29 onwards), a noodle dish with a savoury black soybean sauce, traditionally accompanied by minced pork and vegetables.
My Jjajangmyeon was still a good one – earthy-tasting, hot piping sauce, and my favourite part was the soft and mildly chewy noodles made in-house.
However, some may feel that the sauce is thinner and not as flavour-packed as some offered by the famous JJM restaurants.
The Jjamppong ($19.69 onwards) remained one of my favourites, because the soup base was steaming hot and addictive, brimming with flavours of seafood.
I found the base just slightly spicy with a layered taste (compared to some which could be just flat-spicy).
Another signature of the stall is the Tangsuyuk ($21.89) – a deep-fried pork dish with sweet and sour sauce. You can choose to dip the pieces to the sauce, or pour it all over.
The chunks of pork were fried to crispiness and tossed in a sweet and sour sauce, which goes well with rice or your noodles.
I found them light and not too starchy.
Good to find one more Korean-Chinese restaurant (there is also Korean House nearby) in this area.
Jeong’s Jjajang seems to have successfully transitioned from a hawker stall to a full-fledged restaurant while retaining the essence of what made it popular: authentic flavours.
All-in-all, I was also thinking that the dinner pricing may need some adjustments (for the portion) to attract more budget-conscious customers.
Jeong’s Jjajang
75 Killiney Road, Singapore 239529
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
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