Craving for something both spicy and cheesy? Look no further because Mr. Dakgalbi Pan Grilled Chicken Restaurant is here in Kuching to offer mouth-watering dishes that will blow your mind, or rather your taste buds!
Mr. Dakgalbi or Mr. Dak for short, differs from other restaurants that offers Korean food because it chooses to pan-grill its chicken under strong fire, which tenderizes the meat. Although dak and galbi means “chicken” and “ribs” respectively, the term dakgalbi does not refer to chicken ribs. Instead, Mr. Dak uses only chicken thighs for its menu.
Mr. Dak is famous for serving pan-grilled chicken marinated in spicy Korean sauce, which is called gochujang, along with cabbage, leek, rice cakes (Tteok), and potatoes, with a side of ramen and cheese. We ordered something from the main course set, Dakgalbi 2 Pax Set (2-3 pax) and opted for the Cheese Ring which was a mixture of quality cheddar and mozzarella.
Most people come to this restaurant to experience dakgalbi with the Cheese Ring. The SERIOUSLY INDULGING cheese ring is filled with lava-like melting cheese that will surely leave you craving for more. This cheesy experience was the highlight of the meal for me!
As the staff cooks in front of you, you get to witness the whole cooking process while sitting back and enjoy the show. Ramen is stir-fried in the center to absorb all the flavours. It’s looks awesome and smells amazing! Aside from chicken, Mr. Dak also offers Seafood Dakgalbi which consists of mussels, shrimp, squid and octopus.
Next, we had to try the crowd’s favourite which was their Fried Rice. Cheese was added which will be wrapped inside the fried rice for an incredible cheese pull. The fried rice was something I have never tasted before, gooey and absolutely delicious!
Mr. Dakgalbi started in South Korea in 1981 and since then it has over 100 branches spreading in China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia. In 2013, it started it’s operations in Malaysia. However, this is the first Mr Dakgalbi franchise in East Malaysia, which opened back in October 2019 at Plaza Merdeka, Kuching.
As of now, there are over 30 Mr. Dakgalbi restaurants in Malaysia that are available to satisfy our palate for something both spicy and cheesy. As of 2018, Mr. Dakgalbi is Halal-certified so everyone can enjoy it without worry. Another branch is opening very soon in VivaCity Megamall Kuching in mid-February!
Price
Main Course Set
Dakgalbi 2 Pax Set (2-3 pax) – RM69
Add-on Cheese Ring – RM18
Fried Rice Set
Fried Rice 2 Pax Set (2-3 pax)– RM50
Location
Shop Name: Mr. Dakgalbi
Address: B-05, Lower Ground, Plaza Merdeka Shopping Centre 88, Pearl Street, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak.
Operating Hours: 10am – 10pm (Monday to Sunday)
Waze/ Google Maps: Search for “Plaza Merdeka”
So, what are you waiting for? If you are in the mood for spicy Korean food that is great for sharing, check out Mr. Dakgalbi with your friends! #GreatTasteConnoisseur
