[Seoul, Korea] Travel Tips : Data-Roaming in Korea and Locating EG SIM Card Agent at Seoul Station

Many of us have developed the habit of staying connected with our social media accounts while on the go.  As such, one of the hassles of travelling is not being to stay connected and get online as and when we wish to.  If you do not already know, Korea is probably one of the most "internet-friendly" countries for travellers.  Wifi is available in the subway stations, guesthouses, hotels in Seoul and in most cafes, the wifi is also freely accessible with or without password.  If password is needed, the café staff would be most happy to assist you.

However, if your preference is to stay connected ALL the time, here are a few options:
1.  Rent a mobile phone.  One-time rental fee and daily for the type of plan you opt for.  May be used for phone and data network.  Note that you may be required to pay a huge sum as a deposit.  (http://www.skroaming.com/en/rent/rental.asp or http://roaming.kt.com/renewal/eng/rental/phone_rental.asp or http://www.sroaming.com/eng/Product/Product_PhoneRental.asp)

2.  Rent a pocket wifi-modem.  Rental fee, daily charge and deposit may be applicable.  Since it is a wifi modem, you can access data whereas for phone call, you may do so via applications that allow data calling eg. Kakaotalk and Line.  The advantage for this option is that multiple users may tap on the same modem.  The downside is that with more users, battery may be drained more quickly.  (http://www.skroaming.com/en/rent/modem.asp or http://roaming.kt.com/renewal/eng/wibro/rental.asp or http://www.sroaming.com/eng/Product/Product_PocketWiFi.asp)

3.  Buy a prepard SIM card.  This is a prepaid card and you simply draw down on the value based on your usage.  May be used for data network and phone call.  However, you need to have a spare phone to use this option.  (http://roaming.kt.com/renewal/eng/rental/sim_card.asp or http://www.egsimcard.co.kr/ or http://www.sroaming.com/eng/Product/Product_DataSIMCard.asp or http://www.skroaming.com/en/rent/rental02.asp)

4.  Buy an hourly or daily wifi.  The usage is available for 60 minutes or 24 hours.  The clock starts counting the moment the account is activated.  You can purchase this at some convenient stores.  You will be issued a receipt with a pin number.  Account is activated by unlocking the pin.  The downside is that you need to first get free wifi to log into the website in order to key in the pin.  (http://first.wifi.olleh.com/en/prepaid_guide.html)


Using the EG SIM Card

My personal preference is to get a prepaid SIM card which provides data as well as phone call facilitates.  It may be a little convenient to inform others of your new number, but hey, it is much much cheaper to receive and call out using the SIM card's number.  For example, calls made to Singapore is at 215won (~ S$0.25) per minute.  Way much cheaper than to use our local telco's roaming service!  Data plan costs 16,500 won (~ S$19) for 1GB.  Usually, for travellers who are there for 1 to 2 weeks, 1GB is way more than enough unless you are a super heavy user.  One suggestion is to opt for the cheaper plan and top-up as and when necessary.  Topping card can be done at various convenient stalls or via credit card.

What you need to do is to place an order for the SIM card 3 days before arriving Korea.  They have recently enhanced their service and they are now able to deliver the SIM Card to hotels. 

Upon arrival, collect the SIM card at Incheon Airport, Gimpo Airport, Gimhae Airport, Seoul Station, their Myeongdong agency or office at Gangnam.

[Updated on 30 Nov: I noticed that EG SIM Card has updated some policies recently, please visit their website for latest changes.]

Seoul Station is one of the stations with the highest traffic flow.  Especially for first time travellers to Seoul and do not understand the Korean language, finding the Premium Travel Centre (that's the agent for EG SIM Card at Seoul Station) may not be so easy.  Here's the direction to the shop at Seoul Station.

This is how Seoul Station looks like from the outside.

Walk up the flight of steps.  At the end of the steps, walk towards the direction where you see the word "OUTLETS".  That's the entrance to Lotte Outlets.

Walk along "Lotte Outlets" in the direction towards "Seoul Station" and "Airport Railroad" as indicated on the blue signboard.

When you enter the entrance, turn right.

As you walk, look out for blue signage that points you to "Airport Railroad".

The walk is about 5 mins when you walk from 1 end to the other.  Again, look for the blue signage at the end of the building showing "Airport Railroad" and points to the doors at the left side.

Go through the entrance to KORAIL Airport Railroad Seoul Station  and Terminal.

Take the elevator to Basement 2 level.

As you get out from the lift, turn right.  The shop "Premium Travel Center" will be just around the corner.  Note the opening hours of the centre which is from 9am to 9pm.  Alternatively, a reader has shared that you can take the escalator down to Basement 2 and you will see the centre immediately when you get off the escalator.

The staff speaks pretty good English so no worries about communication issues.  This is how the SIM Card cover and actual micro SIM looks like.

Before the staff assist to setup the SIM card, do inform the staff whether your phone is 3G or LTE-enabled.  I had some problem with the initial setup for my 3G Samsung Galaxy S3 as they seemed to have programmed it to LTE-enabled.  Other than this particular issues, I had no problem using EG SIM Card's service ^.^


Detailed information on EG SIM Card can be found here:

http://www.egsimcard.co.kr/ENG/index.asp

http://koreasimblog.blogspot.kr/


Location Map of Seoul Station


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[Seoul, Korea] Exploring Korean Traditional Markets in Seoul on Subway Line 5

Korea is knowingly a country with deep history and colourful culture.  Every country, especially developed countries are fighting hard to preserve their traditions and roots.  However, at times, traditions have to give to the modern world.  As travellers, how would you claim that you have benefited from your travel if you have not had the chance to appreciate history, culture and tradition?

Modern departmental stores are fancied by many people.  It is convenient, chic, trendy to shop in the air-conditional place.  The truth is traditional markets are an essential part of Korea.  Many locals and even expatriates still visit the traditional markets.  For travellers to truly immerse and appreciate a foreign country's culture, take some time to visit such history too.  Many may have already heard of Namdaemun Market and Dongdaemun Market, let's try exploring 3 other traditional markets - Kwangjang Market, Gongdeok Market and Yeongdeungpo Market. 

Kwangjang Market (광장시장) is said to be the nation's first traditional market, established in 1905.  The 2-storey building is huge and has multiple sections including silk, clothes, beddings, handicrafts, shoes, agricultural, marine, household and of course cooked food.  Impossible it may sound, there are approximately 5,000 shops under the roof of Kwangjang Market.

In this traditional markets that I have visited, almost all would have grocery shops selling traditional sweets and rice cakes.  During autumn season, rice cakes are of abundance and are made using freshly harvested fruits and vegetables.

Never underestimate the food quality at the traditional markets.  The food are fresh, delicious and likely to be cheaper compared to what you would pay for in restaurants at the popular tourist spots in Gangnam, Hongdae or even Myeongdong. 

Two dishes that are highly popular in the Kwangjang market are the bindaetteok (빈대떡), Korean-style pancake made using grounded mung bean, green onions and mung bean sprouts.  There is no meat in the pancake and it was known as the "poor man's pancake" because only the rich can afford to eat meat.  But now, it has become a popular snack in the markets that a few stalls occupy the centre section in the market, taking centre-stage.

(grinding of mung bean)

(Pan-fried bindaetteok)

Another popular snack in the Kwangjang Market is Kimbap (김밥).  These are small rice handrolls filled with carrots and picked daikon radish.  The owner is over 80 years old and isn't shy to admit that her kimbap is most delicious.  In fact, the kimbap were so delicious that it was openly known as mayak kimbap (마약김밥), literally means "drugged kimbap",  It may sound misleading but the kimbap isn't drugged.  It was meant that the kimbap are so delicious that once you tried it, you will crave for more.

(Mayak Kimbap)

Another traditional market, Gongdeok Market (공덕시장) is an unassuming place that is famous for pork trotters and Korean fried snacks.  It is known as the Gongdeok-dong Jeon (means pancake) Alley.  Not being a fan of pork trotters, I had tried the Korean fried snacks, which has a huge variety that it is quite a pain to decide what you should pick.

The fried snacks includes a spread of vegetables and mainly seafood.  The items could be individually priced and it could be by weight.  For this huge serving for 4 persons, plus side dishes, rice and makgeolli, it costs under USD25.  Quite kind to the pocket and it is a great hub for food.



Crossing over now to the other side of the Han River, Yeongdeungpo Central Market is yet another huge market that is situated in the administrative district in Southwest Seoul, where the National Assembly, skyscraper 63 Building and trendy shopping mall Times Square are also located.

The market was established after the postwar period and had been the central place to distribute goods in the district including food, clothings, industrial, live produce etc.  There are 600 over merchants and shops found in the market. 



(wholesaler for cooking oil)

What particularly struck me along the food alley was the number of stalls selling sundae (순대), a dish made by steaming or boiling pigs' or cows' intestines and stuffed into blood sausages together with other ingredients such as cellaphone noodles, barley, rice, kimchi etc.  The sausages are then cooked into soup or deep-fried.

Although the boiling pots of soup looking appetising, eating intestines is not something that I fancy.  Perhaps I may buck up my courage to try if I attempt a few more trips to Korea and learn to appreciate the dish better.  But if any of my adventurous readers are courageous enough to try, do let me know if it tastes good!

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Kwangjang Market (광장시장)

Address: 6-1 Yeju-dong, Jungno-gu, Seoul

Operating Hours: 7am to 10pm (timing may vary from shop to shop)

By subway: 1) Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1, Exit 8); 2) Euljiro 4-ga Station (Line 2 or 5, exit 4)



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Gongdeok Market (공덕시장)256-10 Gongdeok-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

By subway: Gongdeok Station, (A'REX, Line 5 or 6, Exit 5)


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Yeongdeungpo Market (영등포시장)
18 Yeongdeungpo 5-ga, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

By Subway, Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station, (Line 5, exit 3), walk 25 m along the exit direction

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SG Cafe Series: Japanese-themed Cafe : Kki Sweets [Closed]

Tucked in a quiet corner at the edge of Centre Business District, surrounded by the concrete jungle at one side and yet nestled in the vintage and tranquil surrounding at the other, Ann Siang Hill is a place where you get to experience the modern yet traditional part of Singapore.

(Photo Credit: CNN)

Kki Sweets, a Japanese-themed cake shop, is located within row of vintage shophouses that had been preserved even after the War World II period.  Most the these shophouses are now F&B outlets serving a variety of eastern, western and fusion food.  Kki Sweets sits quietly at a corner in a newly furbished building, whose entrance isn't that conspicuous.  Keep a lookout for the 3 round signages that stick out from the building pillar.

(Photo Credit: Garmin)

There aren't many cake variety to choose from, yet all that are on display are all-so-pretty that it is difficult to choose which to go for.  Because of this, it may be a good idea to go with 6 to 8 friends and you can order more cakes to try!  However, there are a few things that may be good to note.  Firstly, the number of seats are limited in the café because a section of the shop is owned by The Little Drom Store.  Outdoor seats are available on days where weather is good so that makes things a little better.  Secondly, the cakes are rather pricey, starting from $6 onwards.  And, afternoon tea wouldn't be complete without a cuppa or some tea.

There are some cakes for reference.  My friends and I couldn't decide which was our favourite because the cakes were ALL really nice and unique.  You can easily tell that the presentation and ingredients used are atypical from what you get from normal cafes.

Little Red Riding Hood

Dark Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Centre 

 Kinabaru

Coconut Mousse with passionfruit centre

Strawberry Shortcake

Fresh strawberries with French Fresh Cream



The Little Drom Store is a gallery shop (yes, the stuff looks like little exhibits) with knick knacks from toys, stationery, books, accessories, bags.  Some of these stuff are really vintage and perhaps those born from 1980s onwards might not know how to appreciate them!  Oops... I am revealing my age!

This is the prints on a fabric tote bag... for those in your 30s, there is a high chance that you had played this game while schooling (in Singapore), RIGHT?  For my overseas readers, this is a verse that we recite for the scissors, paper, rock game.   No idea, what this is about?  Read about the origin here.  Still unsure how the game goes, watch the demo here - English version,  Korean version.  Hope you get it now!

Kki Sweets [The café is now closed and will be moved to a location.  Stay tuned for updates.]
7 Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069791
Opening Hours: Tue to Sat - 12pm to 7pm; Sun - 1pm to 7pm, Closed on Mondays
Tel: 6225 6650
Website: http://www.kki-sweets.com/

Getting there:  Take the MRT to Chinatown Station, although it is also possible to get to Ann Siang Hill via Tanjong Pagar, Outram Park or Raffles Place Stations too.  From Chinatown Station, use Exit A.  After exiting, walk straight until you reach the main road - South Bridge Road.  Cross the road and walk in the direction towards Maxwell Food Centre.  At a small lane before reaching Nanyang Old Coffee, turn left and walk up the hill all the way.  After a gentle left bend, you should see Kki Sweets at the corner of a white building.

[Note: The shop at Ann Siang Hill is closed since after Christmas 2013.  The owner is in the midst on the new shop location]



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[K-Pop Contest] Win Tickets to the B.A.P Live On Earth Singapore Concert! [Ended]

Hey B.A.P fams!  Here's your chance to win the Best Absolute Perfect prize!

From now till 6 August, post a photo of yourself dining at Bibigo and stand to win a pair of tickets to B.A.P's Live on Earth Singapore concert on 8 August!  Post your lucky photos here.

The winners will be picked on the night of Aug 6 and can collect their tickets on Aug 7.

4 lucky winners will get to see the guys in action LIVE!  Good Luck!!

Airline Promotions to Korea - Singapore to Seoul / Busan (Autumn 2013)

[Note: For Autumn 2015 travel deals, please refer to this page.]

The autumn season is soon to arrive again... other than spring, autumn is the next best time to visit the land of the morning calm.  Enjoy the beauty of the autumn leaves, the gentle cool breeze and the occasional chilly nights.  Savour hotpots, BBQs or fried chicken with beer.  Have a leisure stroll in the parks, palaces, university campuses or even the street of gangnam.  Have a sip of coffee at the theme cafes or some soju in the tentage street stalls.  Shop at the Dongdaemun wholesale centre, fashionable downtown Myeongdong or check out the Namdaemun traditional market.  There's just so much to do and never enough time.

Some airlines have started marketing and giving promotional airfares to the early birds.  Visit or subscribe to my blog to receive updates on airfare promotions.


Asiana Airlines


[Promotion Ended]

Singapore to Seoul : SGD 751.79 [Promotion Ended]
Booking Period: 1 Aug to 31 Aug 2013
Travel Period: 1 Aug 2013 to 21 Nov 2013
Min/Max Stay: nil/6M
Round Trip / Economy Class
Direct Flight

Details: www.airfares.com.sg


Singapore to Seoul : SGD 692 [Promotion Ended]

Booking Period: 1 Jul to 31 Jul 2013
Travel Period: 1 Sep 2013 to 15 Nov 2013
Min/Max Stay: nil/6M
Round Trip / Economy Class
Direct Flight

Details: www.airfares.com.sgSingapore to Seoul : SGD 783 [Promotion Ended]

Booking Period: 1 Jul to 31 July 2013
Travel Period: 16 Nov 2013 to 30 Nov 2013
Min/Max Stay: nil/6M
Round Trip / Economy Class
Direct Flight

Details: http://www.newshan.com/airfare/Promotions/Asiana_Airlines/1213.html


Korean Air

Singapore to Seoul: SGD 785 (Gift from the Sky II Promotion) [Promotion Ended]

Booking Period: 15 Oct to 15 Nov 2013
Travel Period: 18 Oct 2013 to 31 Mar 2014

Details can be found at http://www.koreanair.com/local/sg/ld/eng/tp/pm/ps_subList.jsp?promoid=18


Singapore to Seoul: SGD 723

Booking Period: 5 Aug to 14 Sep 2013 (Promotion Ended)
Travel Period: 1 Nov 2013 to 15 Jan 2014
Max Stay: 1 months
Round Trip Economy Class

Details: www.airfares.com.sg


Singapore to Seoul: SGD 759 (Natas Promo Fare) [Promotion Ended]

Booking Period: 16 Jul to 31 Aug 2013
Travel Period: 16 Aug to 14 Nov 2013
Max Stay: 6 months
Round Trip Economy Class

Details: http://www.koreanair.com/local/sg/ld/eng/ft/ne/20130724_95160.jsp

Singapore to Seoul : SGD 795 (Pre-Natas One-to-go Promo Fare) [Promotion Ended]

Booking Period : 18 Jun to 17 Jul 2013
Travel Period : 18 Jun to 31 Oct 2013
Min / Max Stay : nil / 6 months
Round Trip Economy Class
Direct Flight

Details: http://www.koreanair.com/local/sg/ld/eng/ft/ne/20130624_94746.jsp

Singapore Airlines

Singapore to Seoul : SGD 788 (Minimum 1 to travel) [Promotion Ended]
Booking Period : until 18 Oct 2013
Travel Period : 1 Oct 2013 to 24 Jan 2014
Special Condition : Not applicable for outbound travel from Singapore from 10 Nov to 31 Dec 2013
Min/Max Stay: 3 / 14 Days
Round Trip Economy Class
Check out details and flight restrictions from website:

http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/special-offers/fare-deals-listing/

Singapore to Seoul : SGD 728 (Minimum 1 to travel) [Promotion Ended]
Booking Period : From 1 Aug to 15 Sep 2013
Travel Period : 1 Oct 2013 to 24 Jan 2014
Special Condition : Not applicable for outbound travel from Singapore from 10 Nov to 15 Dec 2013
Min/Max Stay: 3 / 14 Days
Round Trip Economy Class
Check out details and flight restrictions from website:

http://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/en_UK/promotions/singapore-promotions.jsp


Singapore to Seoul : SGD 708 (Minimum 2 to travel) [Promotion Ended]

Booking Period : From 4 Jul to 19 August 2013
Travel Period : 15 July to 30 Sep 2013 (please note the blackout periods from the website)
Min / Max Stay : 3 / 14 Days
Round Trip Economy Class
Direct Flight Outbound Flights: SQ600 or SQ602
Inbound Flights: SQ607 or SQ609

Details: http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/special-offers/fare-deals-listing/


Cathay Pacific

Singapore to Seoul at SGD737 (Two-to-go Promotion) [Promotion Ended]

Booking Period: 1 May to 31 Oct 2013
Travel Period: 1 May 2013 to 31 Mar 2014
Min/Max Stay:  2D/1M
Round Trip / Economy Class
Stopover at Hong Kong

Details: www.airfares.com.sg


Singapore to Seoul/Busan/Jeju at SGD613.18 to $637.80 (DBS and POSB Card Promotion) [Promotion Ended]

Booking Period: 18 Jul to 6 Sep 2013
Travel Period: 18 Jul to 30 Nov 2013
Min/Max Stay:  2D/1M
Round Trip / Economy Class
Stopover at Hong Kong

Details: www.airfares.com.sg


Early Bird Fare from Singapore to Seoul at SGD611 or Singapore to Busan at SGD605 [Promotion Ended]

Booking Period: Until 17 July 2013
Travel Period: 16 Nov 2013 to 16 Jan 2014
Min/Max Stay:  2D/1M
Round Trip / Economy Class
Flight / date change permitted within ticket validity with amendment fee of SGD200 per person per change after ticket issuance.
Stopover at Hong Kong

Details:  http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_SG/latest-offers/flights.html


Singapore to Seoul at SGD600.20 (ANZ Card Promotion) [Promotion Ended]

Booking Period: 1 Jul to 17 Jul 2013
Travel Period: 1 Jul to 15 Nov 2013
Min/Max Stay:  2D/1M
Round Trip / Economy Class

Details: www.airfares.com.sg

More promotions will be added when available.  Do keep me posted too, if you come across airfare promos to Korea!

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Bear Bites 熊の食 Singapore

Would you bear to eat such adorable paw steamed bun?  Inspired by fusion food concept between Taiwanese and Japanese food, Bear Bites was first set up at Fengjia night market in Taiwan. 

It's first stop in Singapore is now at SCAPE, open space area which is located right next to Cineleisure.  Set meal starts from $7.80 which includes karaage crispy chicken steamed bun + fries + bottled drinks. Add $1 to upsize to cheese fries.  Ala carte bun starts from $4.80.

The uniqueness in the steamed bun is in the choice of bun flavour (original milk, brown sugar, curry, oat, strawberry and squid ink) and six types of sauces to choose from (mushroom, sweet and spicy thai, black pepper, tartar, honey mustard and golden cheese). Quite a variety of combination to explore, I would say.  But do note that strawberry flavour would only be available when the fruit is in season which would be during winter.  So, in the mean time, there are 5 flavours to try.

Tried the chicken bun and I must say that it was quite yummy.  But for a meal to be piece at $7.80, there are certainly other more economical choices available. 

Other than the steamed bun burgers, the other cute options would be to try the bear paw gelato.  The bun for the gelato is slightly smaller and the bun flavours are same 6 types.  As for the gelato, the options are green tea, chocolate and salted biscuit.  If you are someone who prefers milky flavour, salted biscuit might be the taste that suits you.  How did you think the combination of yam bun + salted biscuit will go?

What a novel idea and I certainly hope that more of such ventures would be seen in Singapore soon ^^

Bear Bites 熊の食 Singapore

2 Orchard Link #02-42

*SCAPE

Opening Hour: 10.30am to 10.30pm daily

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearBitesSingapore

Getting there: Take MRT to Somerset station.  Exit to the street level.  Walk along Somerset Road, cross the junction towards Cineleisure.  *SCAPE is next to Cineleisure.

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Krispy Kreme is coming to Singapore town!!

This is great news! I don't have to wait till I go Korea to enjoy this fabulous donut! :D

SG Cafe Series: The Little Prince Cafe (Singapore)

(Photo from The Little Prince Café FB)

It is heartening to know that more cosy and quaint cafes are found in Singapore in the recent years.  Joining the cosy, yet not a cushy, business is the newly opened The Little Prince Café near City Sqaure, Singapore.  Like many others who harbour the dream of having their own cosy café, the owners have put in efforts to set up this café.  I admire their courage for taking the step forward, because manning a start-up is like running a never-ending marathon. 

You will be amazed that the deco and drawings were done up personally by the owners, hand-drawn using markers!  Being an avid fan of "Le Petite Prince", her entire personal book collections, in various languages, are now part of the deco in the café.  I am totally impressed. ^^

The latte is pretty aromatic, endorsing the barista's skills in coffee-making.  Coffees are served in the a glass cup and a metal plate, a nice and unique combination.  Tea was served in the pretty, dainty cup and saucer which gave an royalist feel, matching up to the cafe's prince theme.

A variety of sweet desserts can be found - cupcakes, cakes, scones etc.  The red velvet, with the glitzy butter cream cheese toppings in rose design, was really tasty.  Specially created recipe, mango and pomelo mousse cake, a combination which is found in Chinese dessert 杨枝甘露, is most unique and yummy.

Yangzhi Ganlu cake 

Red Velvet Cupcake

The savoury food served in the café includes quiches, sandwiches and even yakitori.  Great as snacks if you just want some munchies.  Other than coffee and tea, the café offers a variety of beer.  Guess what, I'm sure the yakitori, with tender and flavourful chicken, is a perfect match to go with beer.

Classic Lorraine quiche 

Yakitori

Overall, the café is a good place to hang out in the evenings, after sunset.  It can get a little warm when the sun gets into the café in the late afternoon.  The pricing is reasonable and unlikely to burn a big hole in your pocket.  Do check it out!

The Little Prince Café
62 Somme Road #01-03 Singapore 207877
Monday to Sunday, 11am to 10pm (Closed on Mondays)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittlePrinceCafe

Getting there: Take MRT to Farrer Park MRT Station.  Exit H.  Walk through City Sq Mall and exit to City Square Residences.  Walk along the path along City Sq Residences and you will see a row of shop houses (Somme Road) perpendicular to City Sq Residences. 

Alternative route is also possible if you prefer to walk along the main roads.

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Todai Singapore - An International Seafood and Sushi Restaurant





Looking for a place for a relaxing seafood international buffet?  Todai is one recommended place.  The buffet restaurant is located at the upmarket Marian Bay Sands and was opened in 2009. 

Todai is a global brand where it opened its first concept restaurant in California in 1985 serving sushi and seafood.  It now has over 40 restaurants in the United States, Hawaii and Asia including Korea, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.  As of now, there are 11 restaurants all over Korea.

For the restaurant at MBS, much of its ingredients and recipe are imported from Korea.  However, there are seasonal highlights that aren't beyond the Korean recipes.  For, the Alaskan King Crab promotion that is currently taking place. 

The fresh and juicy crabs are HUGE!  Even though, the flesh are tender and juicy.  The crab legs are mostly as long as 30cm and the crab claws are as huge as a palm! 

How do you manage those long legs and huge claws?  These interesting, special scissors are provided for cutting the crab shells.  Although the shells are not extremely hard, it is much easier to remove the shells with these scissors.

Here's one of the Korean chefs preparing a pancake dish.  Apparently, Todai has been a popular choice for food catering for many of the Korean celebrities holding concerts and fan meetings in Singapore.  Staff and guests had the opportunity to meet some of these artistes while they dine in Todai!  How lucky!

From July onwards, the restaurant is holding a promotion on "Healing Food" featuring the Abalone Ginseng Chicken Soup and Sea Eel BBQ.  The Abalone Ginseng Chicken Soup combines the benefit of building and protecting healthy muscle tissues from the abalone, with the revitalising properties of the Ginseng Chicken Soup.  The Sea Eel BBQ is rich in vitamins that aid in the rejuvenation of the body, which is ideal for the Singapore tropical heat.  These promotional dishes are available during weekday dinner and during weekend lunch and dinner.

 

Abalone Ginseng Chicken Soup

For this specially dish, the abalone is said to be imported from Korea.  A complete huge piece of abalone in its Mother of Pearl shell.  Other than the chicken, jujube and a full piece of ginseng is used to create the flavourful dish.

Chinese Section 

In addition, Todai has added a new section in their buffet line "10 best food for Longevity".  And in August, to celebrate Singapore's 48th National Day, free flow draft beer will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays and fresh oysters have been added to the buffet spread for dinner on Fridays as well as on weekend lunch and dinner.  The restaurant has a wide buffet spread comprising 16 different sections including Seafood, Sushi, Roll, Chinese, Deep Fry, Churrasco, Oven Food, Italian, Cold Food, Noodle, Pastry, Dim Sum, Grill, Western, Salad and Beverages. 

Pastry Section 

For the great spread of food, do take your time if you are dining there and make sure you aren't rushing for time.  Lunch starts from $42++ while dinner starts from $58++.  There is price variation so do check out the details from Todai's website.

September 2013's Promotion

 

Free flow draft beer during dinner on Thursdays.

Unlimited fresh oysters during dinner on Fridays as well as during lunch & dinner during weekends.  Promotions are also available from 19 to 22 Sep in conjunction with the F1 event.

 

Todai Singapore

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

2 Bayfront Avenue

#B2-01

Singapore 018972

Tel: +65 6688 7771

Website: http://www.todai.com.sg/



Getting there: Take MRT to Bayfront Station.  Use Exit D.  Enter Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and walk through The Shoppes in MBS.  Todai is located almost at the end of the building.




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