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Koreajung

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Last night, I was surrounded by Koreans (things and people). We had a short meet up with one of our Korean buddy who comes here for exchange in our uni. Didn’t expect will see one of them here, most went to Brisbane and Melbourne. We took the opportunity to catch up and he brought along two of his Korean classmates. Refreshed my Korean language a bit, just a bit ;p.

Then, half way through the meeting, I got an invitation for Korean dinner from my “long lost” friend. Of course I agreed! I thought I will never hear from him again after what happened 2 months back. In fact, we managed to cooked dinner 3 nights ago at his place. Yummy! Also, it’s great to finally get to cook in a nice, clean, and spacious kitchen with gas stove instead of hotplate.

Anyway, we had problem choosing which Korean restaurant to go near my place. First, we went to check out Koreajung and found that they do serve kimchi jeon. Then, we decided to check out another Korean restaurant before deciding.

We went to the one near the uni and they did not serve kimchi jeon yet my friend’s main aim is to have that. He’s been talking about it since I got back from Korea. Ended up after quite a bit of discussion in this second restaurant after sitting down checking the menu, I told him we better go back to Koreajung at 13 Leigh Street which we checked out earlier on.

The food in Koreajung is quite expensive, the atmosphere suggested that too. Oh well, I’m not the one paying, I’m not complaining ;p


Left: Potato jeon, complimentary by the restaurant. I think I know how to make this, I once accidentally made pancake like this and tasted like this but not with potato *LOL* Anyway, nothing to rave about this. It’s on quite an oily side. There’s also a bottle of complimentary ice tea.

Right: The main reason we came back, kimchi jeon (AUD15). It came out really fast. Not bad, very yummy. It’s spicy but not too spicy. It’s fine with me. However, for those who have low level of spiciness tolerance, it would be rather spicy for them. It was good but AUD15, it’s pretty highly priced but what to expect? It’s located at this high end street.


Left: It took us quite awhile to decide on our meat dish and ended up with spicy fried pork with vegetables (AUD27). The vegetables were just red and green capsicums and lots of onion. Quite spicy, much spicier than the kimchi jeon. It’s sweet as well. Great to go with rice. Not to forget the side dishes that came with it. The steam rice cost AUD2/bowl.

Right: Me! Hahaha… Sitting next to the huge mirror. Can’t help it but camwhored. I forgot my camera, so all these were taken with my phone. I have no habit of bringing my camera out now, I know… It’s bad.

I’m a happy girl last night surrounded by food and friends.

Lastly, well… I personally won’t go back for the reason of the price and slightly smaller portion. Food taste wasn’t bad but not the best. I don’t mind if to go back again if I’m not the one paying ;p

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Kind Spring Chinese Restaurant

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It was quite awhile ago, some time in April. Went for dinner with some friends. We had hotpot aka steamboat.


I got no idea Kind Spring Chinese Restaurant actually has hotpot and it’s AUD22/person all you can eat. It’s been there at Hindley Street for ages and I never knew about that, just not far opposite KBox and KFC. However, AUD22 for dinner is considered a luxury for me. I don’t do this always. It’s really expensive.


Overall, it was quite good. You need to order what you want for the hotpot and you can order as much as you can eat. Don’t mind to go back again but it won’t be anytime in near future, too expensive. I’m so broke here.

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PKNU Cultural Exchange – 21.1.2012

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Early in the morning, we had to check-in to our hotel. Luckily it’s inside the uni, the uni owns the hotel, Vistas Guest House. We rented a suite, it was quite expensive but one of us managed to get a cheaper rate (half the rate if not mistaken) with the help of his homestay host. Phew… At the end, for the rent, we paid KRW30,000+/person for 2 days 1 night, can’t remember the exact price. There were 5 of us, you can imagine how expensive. They were all from the same uni except me. I’m also the only Asian.


We were delighted with the size of the suite and the bathroom! Finally! After 3-week of agony with small bathroom, not getting the chance to enjoy a nice shower, what do you expect. We had the best shower ever! Everything in the suite was great!

Forgot to share the photo of the living room, It’s quite huge! What do you expect? It’s a suite!

The view was great. Just one down side, not Internet included. The uni’s wireless can only be detected outside the suite.


We went for lunch at Lotteria, the McD of Korea. Saw it everywhere but never got the chance. Must have it before going back, else the trip won’t be considered complete.

I ordered the lunch set meal, I think it’s the Giant Double Burger Set,less than KRW6000! So cheap! Since mine had 2 patties, they need to used the cardboard to maintain the shape of the burger. It’s not really that giant though ;p It’s rather small, smalle than Big Mac. Very interesting. The taste wasn’t bad. Compare with McD, hmm… I would go for this.


At night, I went with another roommate to meet up with two of the buddies. We had Korean BBQ. Lovely!



Food was great. The companies were great too! I don’t remember the overall total of the dinner but if I’m not mistaken, I paid about KRW7000-8000. Food here is just great! Big in portion, cheap in price! Of course, I refer to if you are spending AUD or USD ;p


After dinner, we went for coffee. Final night in Busan. Went to this cafe near the uni. Very unique. With Music Box where you can request for songs.
Our coffee, not sure why only 3 hahaha… Should be 4. Anyway, also ordered a basket of snacks.


We wrote a message and pasted it on the window. One day, if I have the chance to go back, I’ll see whether this note will still be there. The notes there actually dated years back! Interesing!

I have no idea what’s the name of the places and the exact locations. It’s all near the uni. What to do? Most things are in Korean, it’s so hard to remember the name of the places and didn’t even bother to find out the names *LOL* Mentally too tired already.

That’s how I spend my final night in Busan.

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PKNU Cultural Exchange – 20.1.2012

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The last day of our program. The closing ceremony.


Each uni has a representative. It’s not volunteered though ;p It’s chosen and some were reluctant to go up but at the end still went up and made a great speech! So touching, made us all so teary.


There were awards also such as the most popular, the most photogenic, the best PPT presentation, the best video presentation and so on. I did not win anything hehehe…


We got to go up the stage to get our certificate. Nice folder! Don’t even have this for my uni.


Group photo! Missing two people as their flights were early in the morning.


Left: After that, we all went to Mr. Pizza for lunch. The uni arranged it. No more cafetaria food. Then after lunch, many people left to pack to go to the train station. More people leaving. We left and to bid farewell to them at the hostel lobby. It’s was crazy! So many tears involved. Gonna miss. At least they’re from Melbourne, I’ll still have the chance to meet them 😉 Not those from Ireland though. However, if I get the chance to go to UK, one of my plans if I go back to Malaysia for good, then I’ll meet them.

Right: Impromtu dinner. I was supposed to go to the cafetaria for dinner because I didn’t manage to get back in time after accompany a friend to so last minute shopping. Ended up my buddy had to call up the others to check where they are so that I could join them for dinner. By the time I reached there, they’re almost done. Oh well… Ssambap for dinner. It’s quite expensive though.

The final night at the dorm. Many people were busy packing for the flight early in the morning or later in the afternoon. I was busy packing too so that can check out tomorrow morning (Saturday) to the hotel in the uni as my flight was on Sunday. Many were busy saying goodbye to those leaving early in the morning instead I just stayed in the room packing, shower, and sleep. Was so tired, losing steam already. I didn’t get to say goodbye to many but I’ll be meeting them anyway once I’m back in Australia except those from US and Barcelona.

It was such a big day. 3-week program was over in no time. I’m so glad I was given chance to join this program. Happy to be a part of it.

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Aroma Japanese Cuisine

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It’s been a long long time not posting food related post. I don’t always dine out here, too expensive. Even if I did, I would be going back to the places that I’ve been to already. On Good Friday, I joined my friends after church service for Japanese food at Aroma Japanese Cuisine. It’s all you can eat! It was AUD14.80/person because it was public holiday. Normally it’s AUD13.80/person for lunch.


They charged us AUD1 for tap water. We were surprised and tried to clarify with them because who knows they might think that we want bottled water.

We were all starving after the long church service and I totally forgot about taking photos of the food -.-” Hence what you see here are the last few things we had and look very unappetising because it’s already eaten ;p. Even forgot to take photos of the place hehehe…

What to expect with such price? The salmon was so thinly sliced and presentation was very not appetising. We ordered salmon salad and there’s only pathetically 2-3 small pieces of salmon. So if you want to make sure you eat enough to cover the cost you are paying, order more *LOL* Even the takoyaki was mainly flour.

All you can eat, so you can eat as much as you want but don’t put any high expectation on this place. I don’t think I’ll go back unless have to. However if you really want something cheap and not fussy about the quality, then why not? There is no way you can get such cheap Japanese food in Adelaide.

Remember, no wastage allow, don’t over-order. The food was not on the kaiten, you have to order them and then they will make it. Also, you only have 1 hour to eat!

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