Kelim Dakdoritang, a popular Korean restaurant chain with close to 60 years of history, opened their first local outlet in August last year. It seems that their signature dish, dakdoritang, has been well-received here, because they’ve just opened a second outlet in Tiong Bahru.Â
For the uninitiated, dakdoritang is a spicy chicken stew that sees chicken and potatoes braised in a mildly spicy red sauce. Kelim Dakdoritang’s rendition, however, adds rice cakes and a mountain of minced garlic to the already flavourful broth.Â
While a pot of dakdoritang at the previous outlet is meant for two or more people, the Tiong Bahru outlet has the Baby Dakdoritang ($15.90++), which is suitable for one. This set dish also comes with rice and a canned drinkÂ
Aside from the spicy chicken stew, the restaurant also offers a range of moreish sides. Our favourite was the Chicken Cartilage with Sweet Spicy Sauce ($19.90++), which was delicious because of the soft crunch of the cartilage, as well as its sweet and mildly piquant sauce.
The Haemul Pajeon ($24.90++), AKA seafood scallion pancake, is a popular savoury side dish that you can consider—but be warned, it can be a bit oily.Â
Furthermore, Kelim Dakdoritang now offers K-BBQ specialities such as the Samgyeopsal-gui ($29.90++), AKA grilled pork belly with stir-fried kimchi. You can certainly have a feast of more than just spicy chicken stew here at this new outlet.
Set in a 60-seater establishment in the historical Tiong Bahru district, you’ll be able to reach this Kelim Dakdoritang outlet after an 11-minute walk from Outram Park MRT Station.Â
For another great eatery to check out near Outram Park MRT Station, read our The Glasshouse review. For affordable Korean food in Orchard, read our Kim Dae Mun review.
Address: 55 Tiong Bahru Road, Singapore 160055
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 2am
Tel: 6322 3433
Website
Kelim Dakdoritang is not a halal-certified eatery.
Photos taken by Raelynn Ng.
This was a media tasting at Kelim Dakdoritang.
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