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GOA GARNISHES | METRO

Korea

House No. 158, National Highway
17, Poire Bhatt, Bypass Road, Near
Verna Church, Verna, Goa 403722
Mob: 0 74101 20696
Meal for two: Approximately R2400
+ taxes, with alcohol

In the heart of Verna surrounded by
lush paddy fields and the uninterrupted
hinterlands nestled close to Udear Springs,
Korea is the latest gastronomic offering
from Amory Dsouza. A trained chef in
the Art of the Orient, after the success of
Yaki Zushi, Korea is a focus on all thing’s
‘K’. Enter the subtle and arresting vibrant
décor which will almost immediately
have you whip out your phone. Every
spot is carefully curated and the floor is
expansive with a beautiful play of colour.
A teleportation to the visually perfect
scenes of the famous K dramas that have
captivated our lives on streaming channels.
Chef Prakash Limbu at the helm has kept
it as ‘glocal’ as one gets with a constant
deliverance to flavour profiles.
A love affair for the gastronome in
you, this place is meant to be slow and
savoured with friends and family alike.
Start off with a Korean dumpling soup
in savoury broth − Manduguk. Whilst it
can be had with meats or vegetables of
your choice, the prawns are succulent and
delicately balanced to marry the steadily-
cooked broth in precision. The Beef Kimbap
is a Korean twist on sushi with flavourful
rice rolls filled with veggies, meats and and sauces to choose from. An option of sizeable and sharing is advisable to enjoy
more. The slivers are marinated well and assorted vegetables is available as well. the vastness of the balanced menu. For
the rolls themselves are artistic in visual As the restaurant reaches crescendo, one the herbivores, the Shoyu Veg Ramen is a
deliverance. The famous Korean cheese can see the attentive staff in overdrive delight for the eyes with exotic vegetables
corn dog is a fun option of Mozzarella trying to give all their patrons a fun time. in a broth infused with garlic oil, soy, miso
cheese and mashed potato coated with Gimmari is presented next. This Korean paste, sake, mirin & shoyu paste. This comes
batter and breadcrumbs deep-fried and fried seaweed glass noodle roll has an with special house-made thin noodles
served with mayonnaise and ketchup. It unique and delightful blend of textures in finished with spring onions and togarashi.
will warrant a try to see what the fuss is all every bite. Do however pace yourself and As one concludes a well-spent
about. It's youthful and definitely brings keep space for the Hot Pot. Presented in a evening, make sure to try the Fluffy
a smile to all who order it. Then, order a community-styled dining setup, the Hemul Japanese Cheesecake. This creation is a
Samgyeopsal. This succulent Belgian pork Tang is a hearty seafood hot pot filled with symphony with its lightness and texture,
belly is delicately crafted and barbecued at a variety of seafood and vegetables in a thus bringing an end to one’s heavenly
one’s table with a display of vibrant sides rich wholesome broth. The portions are gastronomic journey.

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