This New York-inspired Korean eatery plates up fusion dishes like whipped cream curry and cheese fondue shrimp

Photo: NY Night Market
Photo: NY Night Market

COCONUTS HOT SPOT — Inspired by the concrete jungle where dreams are made of (i.e. New York City), Korean dining concept NY Night Market burst onto the shores of Seoul last year and quickly multiplied across the country. Now that its brand of fusion food has found its way here, Westies can rejoice with yet another Korean eatery in a Jurong mall alongside the likes of Nipong Naepong and Masizzim.

Channeling the vibes of the Big Apple’s cosmopolitan markets, the vibrant industrial space is littered with touristy trinkets such as the ubiquitous American flag, prints of the Statue of Liberty, and silhouettes of the NYC skyline. Think of it as a grungy American dive bar, if you will, but without the raw edginess or street cred that comes with being an actual hole-in-the-wall.

Finger Steak. Photo: NY Night Market

At the 44-seater eatery, servings are relatively regular in size, but we’d recommend you bring a couple friends for the ride, so you can sample a bit of everything. Highlights include the Waterfall Cheese Shrimp ($13.90) that arrives with a jug of cheese ready to be poured into the mix, the Finger Steak ($14.90) served on a sizzling hotplate so you can sear your meat to your preferred doneness, as well as Cream the Curry ($13.90), a generous bowl of topokki red curry completely covered by a thick layer of whipped cream to alleviate the spiciness a tad.

50cm Baguette. Photo: NY Night Market

Or if bread is your jam, get the 50cm Baguette ($13.90) sprinkled with bulgogi beef, cheese, and veggie chunks.

Rosti & Beef. Photo: NY Night Market

For more carb-tastic options, the pan of Rosti & Beef ($10.90) puts a Korean twist on your typical Marché standard order, while the bacon mac and cheese ($10.90) comes topped with thin, crispy potato strips for an added crunch.

Bacon mac and cheese. Photo: NY Night Market

Those who prefer their noodles fiery can opt for the Pasta de Dakgalbi ($16.90), a deceptively harmless dish of spaghetti, grilled chicken, and mozzarella tossed in a spicy sauce that lingers.

Let’s just say, if you plan to give your stomach a wake-up call, you should probably order a glass of Blood & Seoul ($14.90) — the upsized cocktail concoction of lime mojito, strawberry and raspberry purée, lemon juice, and an upside-down bottle of beer — to calm it back down. The drink keeps refilling itself; it’s like the gift that never stops giving.

Gorgonzola Pizza. Photo: NY Night Market

Other items on the menu include Gorgonzola Pizza ($11.90) with mozzarella, cheese fondue sauce, mixed nuts, and a honey dip, as well as the Party in New York ($30.90) platter of chicken tenders, prawns, grilled sausages, garlic breadsticks, crinkle-cut fries, and more.

 

NY Night Market is at #01-08 Westgate, 3 Gateway Dr, 6816-1018. Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm. 



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