New Tanjong Pagar eatery Daejim shines with freshly grilled seafood, meats
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Daejim reimagines traditional Korean pojangmacha street food and Korean barbecue, offering freshly grilled seafood, meats, makgeolli (sparkling white rice wine), and soju cocktails in a chic store. Pojangmacha is a form of commercial establishment based out of a small tent or street stall found in South Korea.
A new entrant to the Tanjong Pagar neighbourhood, it sets itself apart with a menu that shares an equal emphasis on fresh seafood flown in from Korea and top-quality meat. The store’s interior is modern with an industrial look that’s accentuated by stainless steel furniture.
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One of first things to order at Daejim, officially open on Sept 1, has to be the seafood set — comprising Japanese oysters, Australian scallops, live Korean abalone, Korean squid, and Korean grilled mackerel (S$118). It’s a standout choice with shellfish that’s impeccably tender and sweet, grilled right at the table by affable staff.
Another must-try is the ganjang gejang (S$40) — soy-marinated raw crab — that’s not shy on umami.
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If you still prefer a meat selection, Daejim offers a variety that will leave diners spoilt by its quality meats. The kkotsal (S$45) — prime cut boneless short rib, or “flower meat” in Korean — has an almost-buttery texture, thanks to its intricate marbling.
Its signature dwaeji galbi (S$25) — marinated pork finger rib in special sauce — was juicy, succulent and flavourful, owing to the cut of premium Jeju black pork. All of Daejim’s BBQ sets include Korean steamed egg, a choice of soup (kimchi jjigae; sundubu jjigae — Korean spicy tofu stew; or doenjang jjigae — soybean paste stew), cream cheese croquettes, and a cheese fondue.
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But what’s a Korean BBQ experience without banchan (side dishes)? Daejim offers a varied spread that comprises octopus legs, seaweed, japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), homemade kimchi, egg rolls with chives and carrot, and sausages.
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As a complement to the barbecue, we highly recommend the kimchi jjigae — kimchi soup with rice cakes, tofu and pork belly (S$18). Tangy and savoury, it’s a comforting accompaniment that’s brimming with rice cakes, soft tofu and even pork belly chunks.
An equally satisfying alternative is the sundubu jjigae — spicy tofu soup with seafood broth, with enoki mushrooms, zucchini, prawns, and mussels (S$18).
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For beverages, this Korean BBQ joint takes drinking up a notch, with a large selection of alcohol, such as soju, makgeolli, beers, liquors, and even a selection of signature cocktails, on top of non-alcoholic beverages. Some recommended cocktails include the blood orange squash (S$18) and soju de coco (S$18).
As part of its launch in September, Daejim is offering a promotion: Get four BBQ cheese scallops with every order of the BBQ set for the whole month.
Diners are encouraged to make reservations.
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Daejim
4 Craig Road
Nearest MRT station: Tanjong Pagar
Open: Monday to Sunday (12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 2am)
4 Craig Road
Nearest MRT station: Tanjong Pagar
Open: Monday to Sunday (12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 2am)