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Bibim Deli by Culinary Class Wars chef Min Yohan will be opening at Suntec City on 28 Mar, with rotating selections of bibimbap and banchan weekly. Chef Min has over 1,000 recipes of banchan, with over 20 banchan options available.
The store will allow customers to craft their own bibimbap, immersing themselves in a fully-customisable bibimbap-making experience.
Diners can choose from a wide range of banchan options, including Chef’s signature Japchae, radish, chives, or cabbage kimchi, as well as Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms with Green Beans.
Their Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms with Green Beans was by far my favourite, as the mushroom was incredibly aromatic, and the green beans were cooked to perfection.
The Japchae takes second place, with chewy, springy noodles coated in a luscious layer of sesame oil. Even after our food had gone cold, the Japchae still tasted so good.
Third place on my banchan ranking goes to the fresh kimchi, which was so amazing I aggressively nodded to my dining companion when I tasted it. It was tangy to just the right level as it hadn’t been fermented for long, making it perfect for someone like me who doesn’t enjoy sour food.
from the meat options, my favourite was the Soy Sauce Dakgalbi, which I thought was well-seasoned, not too salty, and an amazing pairing with rice. The chicken was tender; be sure to get it when a fresh batch comes out piping hot.
On that note, Chef Min has mentioned that they will be refilling their banchan and meats frequently throughout the day, so that their food stays fresh and warm for our bellies!
As part of their opening promo, bowls will be going from S$3.88/100g (U.P. S$4.28/100g), with complimentary soup (with 1 free refill). For the first 3 months, patrons can enjoy their bowl free if they manage to guess the exact weight of their bibimbap.
Besides soup, diners can also purchase Sikhye (fermented rice drink) and Plum juice (S$2.88 to S$3.88). Both drinks were light and refreshing, though I found the plum juice’s tanginess to better offset the heavier flavours of my bibimbap. Other drink options include Milkis (S$3.88), Grape Bong Bong (S$3.88), and other canned drinks.
Talking about deals, Bibim Deli also serves complimentary rice, which Chef Min says is dispensed from an “expensive rice dispenser”, which serves exactly 150g of rice. When g your bowl is weighed at the counter, 150g will be deducted to give the weight of the ingredients. Those going carb-free can choose to skip the rice altogether.
Diners who have leftover food may request a takeaway box, where they may top up more rice, all at no extra charge.
Other than the fresh food options, Bibim Deli will also sell Korean food products such as Pumpkin yakgwa (S$1.88 each), Fresh Ginger Extract (S$28.88), and Sesame Oil (S$28.88).
Bibim Deli’s opening may be the perfect opportunity for you to build your dream bibimbap bowl — no restrictions, no judgement.
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