When a former colleague selected Sotpot for an upcoming gathering, I didn't read too much about it, assuming it's one of the many Korean eateries in Singapore!
What I didn't realize as well was its location as it was the former premise for Unagiya Ichinoji (it has since moved to Robertson Quay), where I patronized a few times before the pandemic. As shown in the above photograph, it faces the Fountain of Wealth.
Anyway, coming back to Sotpot - it wasn't your typical Korean BBQ food. Instead, it prides on serving you food suitable for your body, said to be inspired by Korean Sasang Medicine.
See that QR code? Scan it and fill up a short survey to know what your body needs! Did I scan the QR? Of course not as our eyes were fixated on the dishes, and wondering what to order for sharing!
While waiting for another friend, let me kickstart the weekend with a pint of Stella Artois draft beer at S$12.90! Smooth and not as bitter; definitely something I would order again in the future!
Noting that our friend had arrived at Promenade MRT station (nearest to Suntec City Mall), we quickly ordered our meal as our tummies were already gunning for dinner! And a block of wood was removed from the middle of the table, revealing an induction plate underneath.
Shortly after, this box made of cypress wood was placed on it.
p.s. we shall reveal the secret in the next photo!
Appetiser - a pathetic serving of cherry tomatoes soaked in a vinegar-based sauce that was palatable yet I thought it should have been served as one of many complimentary banchans.
Duroc Belly Sotpot - the signature rice dish came with a serving of steamed egg that was pretty good (like there was soy sauce added), tiny serving of side dishes, and a kimchi soup that was okay tasting.
Turned to out to be one of the best samgyetang I have had in a long time! While I can't catch a whiff of any ginseng, the soup itself was hearty and flavourful, the chicken featured meat that was tender without the taste of frozen chicken, and the clove of black garlic was nice (thought it would be pungent)!
Phyunbaek Jjim - for the steamed meat, you can opt for either duroc collar or beef shortplate! Obviously choosing the beef since we were ordering a set, and the price differential between the two was wide; beef was 90% more expensive!
There was supposed to be a timer for six minutes to steam the meat, but it appeared to be faulty as we didn't hear any alarm and the serving staff also didn't come to check, By the time we realized, almost 20 minutes have passed.
Served with two types of sauces (one sweet, another spicy)), which were served only when we asked, the meat didn't feel over-steamed and tough (typical when you boil them) but you had to dip them in the sauces for a better flavour. The sweet sauce had this feel of bonito flakes in liquid form and spicy one seemed like a watery form of tteokbokki sauce.
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In all, I was most happy with the samgyetang and guess my mom would likely love it! Food aside, I think it's necessary to talk about the serving staff. No, don't get me wrong; they were polite but the process was problematic; like forgetting to pass us cutleries, giving us one soup bowl when there were three of us,forgetting about our steamed meat etc. Maybe understaffed? Do note as well that you have to make payment right after ordering.
Address
3 Temasek Boulevard #03-304/305,
Sky Garden Suntec City, 038983
Map
As above.
Menu
Pricing
The Gathering Set - S$66.90
Draft Beer (1 pint) - S$12.90
(Subject to Service Charge and GST)
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