Food Review: Whuchu Korean Dining At UE Square | Fresh Ssam-Bap Experience And Himalayan Salt-Aged Jeju Pork In Robertson Quay

The useful part

Gochu, Song Gye Ok, and Modu has expanded their footprint to the River Valley enclave with Whuchu Korean Dining. The centerpiece of the dining room is Singapore's very first Himalayan salt-ageing room. Enclosed in clear glass and lined entirely with glowing pink salt bricks, it stands in the middle of the restaurant, putting their dry-ageing process on full display.

How it works

• The Food Whuchu operates on a dual-concept format: a wellness-focused Ssambap (Korean wrap rice) menu for lunch, which transitions into a Korean Barbecue experience for dinner.
• I visited for dinner where one highlight is their 100% certified Jeju pork, which undergoes a wet-and-dry ageing method inside the salt room to concentrate its natural rich flavors.
• While a la carte ordering easily pushes your bill past the S$200 mark, this set is pretty good value as it bundles the salt-aged meats alongside starters and a stew dish, a side dish and dessert.

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I had their Signature Set Menu (S$188++, 2 to 3 pax). Another noteworthy point is that the staff [...]