We didn’t go out for dinner on Valentine’s day last week, as it’s so expensive and you always have to choose the set menu so you don’t get a real choice. I just cooked dinner at home and my mum joined us as she was staying over to babysit the boys so that we can go out on the Saturday evening.
We heard that Sara Bareilles is in town for 6 weeks appearing in her musical show that she wrote the lyrics for – Waitress. We are big fans of hers and decided to book the show for the 16th Feb to see her performing. I would highly recommend this show as it was so funny and touching at the same time. We were just laughing all the time as the characters was so amusing and playful and talented. Sara Bareilles was amazing to watch, it felt like a mini concert!
Before the show, we ate at ‘On the Bab‘ in Covent Garden, it is a Korean street food restaurant and takeaway. Normally, this place has long ques outside and we were very lucky to get a seat as soon as we entered as this place is very popular. Quite tiny inside but they made good use of their space as they had counter seats and bar tables against the window for people to sit.
We ordered the following and gosh the food was delicious and so flavoursome! I was so stuffed afterwards as the portions were very generous!
Octopus and prawn salad – this was the most tastiest dish and felt very fresh to eat with a big of spicyness. This dish reminded me of a chinese dish with the jellyfish, pickles and cucumbers that you normally had a wedding banquets or at special dinners.
Bibimbab – A popular dish to order! It is normally served in a hot stone pot but this time it was in a metal bowl. My husband ordered the bulgogi beef and it was a huge portion!
On the Buns – I had the bulgogi beef in the buns with salad. I thought it would be a small portion as they give you two. The buns were nice and soft and there so much meat packed inside, I actually had to take some out! The beef was juicy and sweet!
Of course, going to a Korean restaurant, we had to order the ‘Korean Fried Chicken’ which is coated in crispy batter with sesame seeds, we had the soy ginger sauce!
I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try Korean food as the dishes was so yummy but best get there early to avoid the long ques! It is best to go there with friends so you can share the different dishes and they were such generous portions!
Aunty G's Kitchen 