tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post859348835125484162..comments2024-03-28T16:53:20.412+11:00Comments on Footscray Food Blog: Woo GaLauren aka Ms Bakloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-57769610887950830902011-07-11T16:39:20.474+10:002011-07-11T16:39:20.474+10:00we had the "mixed veggies and sausages" ...we had the "mixed veggies and sausages" hot pot. it was frankfurters, spam (spam!) with tofu, chinese cabbage, mushrooms, rice cakes, instant noodles and cheese (cheese! tasted like kraft) in a spicy slightly tomatoey broth. very ideal for winter. nicer if there were more vegies, but yummy enough.tyttyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590190358768386630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-90967882670029662052011-03-12T23:07:46.266+11:002011-03-12T23:07:46.266+11:00I retract my last comment about Dae Jang Geum. Woo...I retract my last comment about Dae Jang Geum. Woo Ga is the best Korean BBQ I've had. I've been back there about 4 times in the past 2 months. I found it to be alot better value and I really liked the set menus, they gave me a chance to sample some dishes I otherwise would not pick out from the menu.<br /><br />I rate the kim chi highly, slightly spicey and salty. Perfect to wash down with a beer!Monicahttp://nestsweetnest.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-32028731677811484272011-01-23T21:04:11.766+11:002011-01-23T21:04:11.766+11:00I'm curious what the Korean restaurant on Gord...I'm curious what the Korean restaurant on Gordon Street is like. It's been there for about a year now, but haven't mustered the will (blame the 1 year old) to visit yet.Iannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-69545378564154464792010-11-18T15:01:26.393+11:002010-11-18T15:01:26.393+11:00Anon, thanks for the tip about Chiba! That sounds...Anon, thanks for the tip about Chiba! That sounds fantastic. I think it is opposite Nabiha which is a fabulous cafe in the most incongruous location.<br /><br />Penny, it is great isn't it and so reasonably priced!<br /><br />Thang, I really love Korean - I don't know that much about it compared to Vietnamese (of which I still really don't know that much!) but I like what I have had. Simple flavours and very comforting food.<br /><br />mooimadeit, we are fellow POW-ers it seems! I know R whose house you blitzed recently through POW and also through the Melbourne craft scene. Will look out for you at an event soon!<br /><br />3 hungry tummies, thanks for stopping by! I absolutely love your blog - the best recipes - you have taught me so much about Malaysian and real Asian cooking in general.<br /><br />Monica, heh heh, the after-dinner cheeseburger. I was going to take a picture for this post of my toast in the toaster when I got home and had to have another dinner! Thanks for the tip of Dae Jang Geum in the city. It's good to hear from someone who has deeper experience of Korean BBQ than me.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-73840308653942979442010-11-18T12:42:09.342+11:002010-11-18T12:42:09.342+11:00Oh I've alwyas wanted to try this place. I'...Oh I've alwyas wanted to try this place. I've been quite obsessed with these Korean BBQs since coming back from Japan, they are really popular over there.<br /><br />I too went to Hyeung Jae in Hopkins St when it first opened. They didn't have the proper coal BBQs yet, so they used gas hotplates, which was mistake #1. To my horror they greased up the plate with an astronomical amount of butter and started 'frying' up the pork belly and veges. All I could taste was the butter ... Also they seemed to have a very limited menu.<br /><br />So far the winner for me is Dae Jang Geum on the corner of Swanston and Lt Bourke (next to ANZ). For $20 a head which included a beer each, I was absolutely full. I thought it was much better than Hwaro (King/Lt Bourke) recommended and raved by friends - I ended up getting a cheeseburger on the way home.<br /><br />- MonicaMonicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-69902587616676139162010-11-17T20:48:23.661+11:002010-11-17T20:48:23.661+11:00I have heard so much about this place...thanks for...I have heard so much about this place...thanks for the wonderful review!3 hungry tummieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815699243459000530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-20080832140207547372010-11-17T15:55:57.047+11:002010-11-17T15:55:57.047+11:00So so happy to have stumbled across your blog. It&...So so happy to have stumbled across your blog. It's fantastic! I'm going to have to start working my way down the list. Hubby and I have gotten a bit lazy of late, just frequenting the usuals rather than discovering more.<br /><br />And I get so excited when I come across someone who has even heard of Maidstone, let alone finding out there's an authentic latin american cafe there! Great find!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-50995107934145120162010-11-16T22:55:58.235+11:002010-11-16T22:55:58.235+11:00looks great Lauren, we love korean.. we eat just a...looks great Lauren, we love korean.. we eat just about once a week... and in fact can you believe Cabramatta now has a korean restaurant too!thang@noodlies.comhttp://www.noodlies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-8556293726464876422010-11-16T22:32:10.947+11:002010-11-16T22:32:10.947+11:00Yeap. Love this place too. Very affordable and tas...Yeap. Love this place too. Very affordable and tasty. Cheap night out.penny aka jeroxiehttp://jeroxie.com/addictionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-61407157963272568862010-11-16T18:48:33.837+11:002010-11-16T18:48:33.837+11:00I have come across a Japanese restaurant. Japanese...I have come across a Japanese restaurant. Japanese-owned, serving AUTHENTIC, delicious food. Arguably one of the best in Melbourne... Chiba Japanese Restaurant, Moonee Ponds. Really worth the visit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-34032352114285644362010-11-15T21:39:35.986+11:002010-11-15T21:39:35.986+11:00Bryan, thank you!
MRM, no, it's really diff...Bryan, thank you! <br /><br />MRM, no, it's really different. Korean food is quite plain compared to Malaysian and has just a few main flavourings such as sesame oil and mild chilli. The quality (or not!) of the ingredients themselves really stands out. Malaysian food is arguably more complex with its use of intricate spice pastes and sambals. Some of its main ingredients are belachan or shrimp paste and coconut milk. I am far from an expert on both cuisines though!<br /><br />Kat, I am SO glad!!! Perhaps it was fate that decreed you missed out on a meal at Hyeung Jae. I know what you mean about the bigger group - that's my only gripe I should have mentioned about Woo Ga, that the banquets are only available in the set portions (2-3 people, 4-5 people etc) rather than you being able to choose which one you like and just pay per head.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-23118146895359725782010-11-15T21:03:05.848+11:002010-11-15T21:03:05.848+11:00We just got back home from Woo Ga SO DELICIOUS :) ...We just got back home from Woo Ga SO DELICIOUS :) We had a disastrous visit to Hyeung Jae a couple of weeks ago (the cigarette smoke out the front managed to out-do the grill smell inside topped off with a side of screaming child - we walked out before we ordered) we were still craving korean but couldn't decide where to go. Very tempted to get a bigger group to try some more dishes :)katnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-14570666868459439532010-11-15T15:25:23.389+11:002010-11-15T15:25:23.389+11:00I haven't experienced much Korean food, is it ...I haven't experienced much Korean food, is it similar to Malaysian?My Restaurants Melbournehttp://www.myrestaurantsmelbourne.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-14437016408618848452010-11-15T07:32:48.903+11:002010-11-15T07:32:48.903+11:00I been here too. it was quite good!
"Archip...I been here too. it was quite good! <br /><br />"Archipelago of side dishes" - Love it! :DFatbooohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183993346428249697noreply@blogger.com