I rely rather heavily on online reviews whenever i travel overseas although i would also take time to evaluate across a few platforms to ensure that what i plan to do and / or eat would be acceptable.
Therefore, i was initially hesitant to visit Haroo Haroo Korean Restaurant as it just didn't feel quite right to travel all the way to the northern end of Malaysia for Korean food. However, it was ranked second on TripAdvisor in the list for the best restaurants in Langkawi, with a high review of 4.6 on google!
Since it's only a few minutes' drive from where we stayed at Cenang Plaza Beach hotel and all of us love Korean food, we thought it would be worth checking out.
Note: there's no air-conditioning! No big deal actually as Singaporeans are usually decked out in sleeveless t-shirts and bermudas and the restaurant was pretty airy with tall ceiling and overhead fans.
Jug of Plain Water - water wasn't served free and you have a choice of either getting a glass at RM 1.00 or a jug at RM 5.00. I am a water guzzler and believe the jug of ice cold, filtered water would serve me well.
Kimchi - actually, i didn't realize until now that there was a charge of RM 10.00 for kimchi as i always assumed it would be complimentary like many Korean restaurants in Singapore. My bad even though i found the kimchi to be a tad too spicy for my liking.
Spring Roll - simple, hot and crispy; exactly what i would need as a comfortable snack for my hungry tummy before the main dishes arrive!
Bibimbap (beef) - the Korean mixed rice kick-started my love for Korean food and despite my aversion to rice; it's hard to resist the temptation whenever i see it on the menu!
The flavour of healthy goodness when everything was mixed up! Taste was decent although it still lacked the oomph factor and was a bit bland. To address the second issue, just squeeze in more gochujang sauce!
Jap Chae - i have always liked the sweet potato glass noodles and believed no other noodles can beat its deliciousness! Like bibimbap, it's a play on my discipline but when you have both bibimbap and jap chae; it's a tough fight to call when i only have one stomach!
Not to worry; i had two companions with me and sharing was strongly encouraged! Pity, this was a letdown as there was too much of the sauce and this resulted in a taste that was too heavy and salty for our liking.
Haemul Pancake - seafood vegetable pancake!
Generous with the vegetables, prawns and squids; this was not bad with its light and crisp exterior and a seafood-infused bite whenever my teeth sank into the pancake! Yum yum.
Ribeye Beef Grilled Platter - at RM 60.00, we have a high expectation for this and assume it would be a better, juicier, tastier version of the Korean marinated beef!
Sadly, it wasn't to be; to put it simply, this was just pieces of ribeye with light seasoning. Nothing amazing, even after i wrapped it up with rice and lettuce; Korean style, apparently.
Free ice cream which was nice to have in the hot weather even though i was expecting somewhere along the line of authentic Korean desserts like the sweet tea from Ju Shin Jung.
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Anyway, my verdict on Haroo Haroo was quite evident from the review; prices were comparable to some of the mid-range Korean restaurants in Singapore but i get food more suited for my palate in Singapore. Service was good though.
Address
Lot 31, Jalan Teluk Baru, Jalan Pantai Tengah,
Mukim kedawang, 07000 Langkawi,
Kedah, Malaysia
Location Map
As above.
Pricing
Jug of Plain Water - RM 5.00
Kimchi - RM 10.00
Spring Roll - RM 20.00
Bibimbap (beef) - RM 35.00
Jap Chae - RM 35.00
Haemul Pancake - RM 45.00
Ribeye Beef Grilled Platter - RM 60.00
(Subject to Service Charge)
Additional Information
Only accept cash!
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