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Ahgabond Adventures | DAY 3: Mr. Chimaek + Hub Sushi

3/2/2018

 
​Late nights and early mornings never make for a favourable combination. Despite returning tardy following a dinner of satiating Chicken Katsu, a strict schedule awaited us the next day.

A slight delay occurred in the course of these appointments, pushing lunch plans back by an hour. This setback didn't deter the appetite of a certain potato, however.
​​Little had I known that KFC - Korean Fried Chicken for those familiar with the cuisine - ranked highest amongst my dining partner's list of gustatory weaknesses.
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We opted to share a Hamburger Steak meal and half order of Fried Chicken with Sauce - made mild to accommodate my utter lack of a tolerance.
양념 치킨, otherwise known as Jinyoung's choice of chicken, was available in mild, spicy, or very spicy sauce options. A half portion contained approximately ten large pieces, which was abundant considering our combined appetite levels. Not dissimilar to their other signature chicken offerings, the exterior was crispy and well-seasoned, while the interior was juicy without exhibiting loss of texture. The primary distinction was the uniform coating of sweet, tangy gochujang-based sauce, which contributed not only a subtle kick of spice but also an improved depth of flavour.
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​Served in a same shallow metal dishes as the chicken, the Hamburger Steak meal was accompanied by rice, corn salad, and a sesame dressing-topped cabbage slaw. A beaming sunny-side up had been laid on top of a burger patty roughly measuring the same dimensions. The entire dish stood knee-deep in a savoury, mushroom-enhanced glaze.
Clearly the heartier dish of the afternoon, the dish merged protein (in the form of a runny egg and succulent meat patty) with energy-harnessing white rice.
Not to be omitted from this recap was the sheer divinity of the gritty sesame sauce adorned by the cabbage slaw - it maintained its fragrance despite the pool of savoury hamburg glaze and was a refreshing alternative to the standard vinegar-grated onion dressing.
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​With this visit, I discovered that Mr. Chimaek offered a password-secured Wi-Fi network to its customers, and that oily fumes were a bit stronger when seated closer to the kitchen.
It had been a personal mission to bring my equally (if not more) K-Pop-obsessed friend to the K-Beauty aisle in Pacific Mall. 
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​I also couldn't help but scoop up the latest releases at It'S SKIN. Truthfully, the new paraffin masks were a LINE Friends and Mediheal collaboration, though I wasn't about to oppose the 30% store-wide sale taking place.
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After perusing each and every shelf of official merchandise, we headed upstairs for a look at the second floor food court.
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​Hong Kong-style Egg Waffles were obtained from Tung Tung, along with ice-cold cups of Original Condensed Milk Vietnamese Coffee from Dak Lak. Since my last visit, they've instigated a loyalty program and also introduced Thai Milk Tea - a spice-laced beverage held dear to my heart - to the menu!
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​It might appear as if feasting was the main activity of these excursions, and while I cannot deny the emphasis on food, I must counter that active events were scheduled as well.

Following a mellow hip-hop class at VYbE, we headed over to Hub Sushi to conclude the evening.
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​< Pictured above and below: Hub Tower, Dinner Set A - Aburi 8 pc Sushi, and Dinner Set G - Unagi Kimchi Donburi >

​Favourites such as Hub Tower and dolsot Unagi Kimchi Donburi that had been sampled on two previous occasions were requested. Added to the roster was Dinner Set A, which consisted of a platter of chef's choice aburi nigiri.
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​One cannot lie: the presentation was breathtaking. As a result of sleep deprivation, I hadn't managed to sustain even my normal levels of consumption. From the few pieces of fish I munched on, I concluded that the selection was less fresh that I would have expected. The slices were garnished to the nines, but sadly on the drier side of the spectrum.

Of course, this could have also been owed to the fact that we arrived near closing hours.
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​Not a single fault was found in Hub Tower, nor the Unagi Kimchi Donburi, in spite of my overall haggard (read: grumpy) state.
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​Neglected in the images above were the accompanying bowls of side salad and miso soup that were included as part of the Dinner Set meals.

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