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[Review] Cheotnun: The Best Korean BINGSU in Johor Bahru

Summer is here! I mean, it’s SUMMER the whole year in Malaysia but it is the summertime season in Korea now~ So in this post, I want to share with all my fellow readers the recent trip I made to one of the best Korean dessert cafe in Johor Bahru, to quench my thirst and satisfy my craving for bingsu!

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As soon as you enter, you’ll see this

I heard from my friend that Cheotnun (Cheot-nun, literally translate to First Snow in Korean) serves the best bingsu as she went to their branch in the city centre before. To my delight, they just opened another new branch within my radius – in the vicinity of Iskandar Puteri.

📍 No 54, Jalan Eko Botani 3/6, Taman Eco Botani, 79100 Nusajaya, Johor

The operation hour during MCO is from 12pm until 10pm. So if you are nearby, do drop by and get your craving for Korean bingsu fix here! I can’t wait for MCO to be over so we can all dine-in again like we used to. This is simply because, I am honestly so in love with the deco and the ambience here. Simple, minimalistic, and giving off that Korean-cafe chill vibe~

Insta-worthy concept of the dessert cafe!

Comfortable seating area perfect for a high tea session with your friends and work!

Look they even have a play area, perfect for family outings and kids!

On my recent visit, I tried out few of the dishes available. My top pick is their Mango bingsu, as it’s rich with creaminess from the ice cream and the chunk of mangoes given were really sweet and juicy! Would definitely recommend that. The picture I took might not do the bingsu any justice since the visual might not look as good but trust me, you can taste the mango goodness upon your first bite as if the Korean snow is dancing in your mouth. Surely add up to its name, Cheot-Nun, the First Snow ❄️

But first, fasten the seatbelt to ensure the safety of this mouth-watering desserts before they go into my belly!
My orders (Korean Chicken, Korean Rice Cake and Mango Bingsu!)
Thank goodness my bingsu survived the drive all the way back home 🥭

If you are curious how it should have served in the restaurant if dine in is allowed, check this post below!

Bingu is one of the famous Korean dessert in Korea, especially during summer. The original flavour would be the patbingsu; or the red bean bingsu. Here at Cheotnun, there are few options and flavours for you to choose from!

Some other menu that I tried are their soup tteokbokki and the mixed fried chicken. The portion might be quite small if you were sharing and have them as main menu for lunch / dinner. But it’s fulfilling enough and perfect for snacking while hanging out with friends and family. Or perhaps I should order their Kimchi Fried Rice next so I will be totally full 👀

The mixture of Honey Garlic and spicy Korean Fried Chicken
Their soup tteokbokki (with cheese, and not as soupy as I thought as they are rather dry and the sauce taste to me is not that strong but giving a nice kick overall)
Not to forget the fishcake or eomuk inside
Overall I really enjoy my dabao (take away) experience at Cheotnun. Not to forget the staff is friendly too, brownie point for that.

For those of you who are craving for a taste of Korean bingsu, do head over to the Cheotnun Korean Dessert Cafe around you. Since we can’t travel to Korea right now, having a taste that reminds me of my good times in Korea is really comforting~ And this is perfect for those who are first timer to Korean bingsu as well as it won’t disappoint!

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I also posted about the interior of this cafe on my Instagram, do check them out!

So what are you waiting for? Grab some bingsu and other Korean dishes and desserts from Cheotnun now, palli palli~~

Tag @mydaehan if you have ever tried Cheotnun bingsu before! Vote down below what’s your favourite bingsu flavor, thank you.

As for me, my go-to bingsu in Korea would be the blueberry cheesecake from Sulbing 💜 That’s all for today. Till next time, annyeong~

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Exchanges between Korea & ASEAN #1: A bridge from Han River towards the South East Regions

Tracking back the history back in 1967, when a rising coalition among some of the newest countries after the World Wars was established to promote regional peace, stability and economic growth. After decades, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) connects together all 10 countries in the world southeast region, all agreed on a shared vision of ASEAN, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in partnership of dynamic development and community of caring societies.

ASEAN's Way to Sustainable Development | Asia Society

ASEAN as the global powerhouse

The ASEAN community that equivalents to 8.58% of the total world population is considered as a global powerhouse, which is the 3rd fastest growing economy block with combined GDP of $2.8 trillion, after China and India. There was over $3.4 trillion global trade transits through ASEAN region each year, making these lands a spotlighted hub of global trade. Before the pandemic hits, ASEAN achieved a collective annual growth of 5% for many years, which was recognized as one of the world’s best performing regions.

NSP+: Future direction of ASEAN-Korea strategic partnership - Mon, November 30 2020 - The Jakarta Post

The sparks of connection between Korea and ASEAN

ASEAN maintains a global network of alliances and dialogue partners, forming a central union for cooperation in Asia Pacific by involving in different international affairs and hosting diplomatic missions throughout the world.

As one of the closest friends in Asia, the Republic of Korea connected with ASEAN since 1989 as a sectoral dialogue partner. In 1997, ASEAN Plus Three forum was created to coordinate co-operation between members of ASEAN with China, Japan and South Korea in different subjects, including food security, financial co-operation, trade facilitation and many more.

As the 21st century unveiled, South Korea and ASEAN pushed up their relationship with “Joint Declaration on the Comprehensive Cooperation Partnership” in 2004. Then, it continued with an agreement of economic partnership through ROK-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement which came effective in 2007. Indeed, the relationship between the Blue House with ASEAN in Jakarta was very ‘intense’, in a good way of course. With all the efforts being implemented by both institutes, ASEAN is now Korea’s second largest trading partner and foreign investment destination. While for ASEAN, it is the fifth largest trading partner and recorded people-to-people exchanges up to 10 million people between both regions.

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South Korea as a close working partner of ASEAN

A specialized diplomatic force, The Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN was also established in Jakarta close to the ASEAN Secretariat office, which responsible for advancing ASEAN-Korea relations and cooperation in the year 2012. Also, ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit was held in 2009 and 2019, celebrating the 20th and 30th anniversary of ASEAN-Republic of Korea Dialogue Relationship.

Seeing the development potential of ASEAN, the current South Korea President, Moon Jae In introduced the New Southern Policy in 2017 upon his state visit to Indonesia which aims to uplift relations between ASEAN and Korea for the People, Prosperity and Peace.

With the relationship between the Koreans and ASEAN community up to 3 decades, I believed the relationship and exchanges between both institutes may continue solving hardships and achieve mutual prosperity together in the hard times of pandemic. Just like how the President Moon Jae In addressed during the Korea-ASEAN Summit in 2020:

“It (New Southern Policy) will allow the creation of ‘people centric community of peace and prosperity faster, while leading the way into the post-COVID era.”

President Moon Jae In, South Korea

In the upcoming post of the series ‘Exchanges between Korea & ASEAN’ in MyDaehan, I will share some of the past and ongoing collaboration projects in aspects of economic, culture and politics between each members of ASEAN with South Korea.

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Reference

ASEAN Official Portal
30 years of ASEAN-Korea partnership: From prosperity to peace with people
Wikipedia: ASEAN–Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit
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Forging Deeper Ties: The ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit
ASEAN’s 2021 GDP forecasts show cautious optimism in COVID shadow
ASEAN’s Economy
Mission of the ROK to ASEAN Portal: Ambassador’s Greeting
[Press] South Korean president unveils initiative to deepen cooperation with ASEAN

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K-foods

Kimjang and Cooking with Kimchi

Cabbage Kimchi

Kimchi is not something unfamiliar anymore among food lovers all over the world. The red fermented cabbage is the national side dish of South Korea. It is made by salting or brining napa cabbage and spreaded with kimchi paste which made of onion, garlic, ginger, Korean chili flakes, Korean pear, salted shrimp and glutinous rice paste with additional vegetables such as radish, carrot & spring onion. It is then stored in airtight container and leave at room temperature for a few hours or days (depending on the temperature) before stored in the fridge.

Kimchi paste

It is common for Koreans to get together and collectively make kimchi in a large quantity at the end of autumn season as preparation for winter. This event is called as kimjang translated as kimchi making festival. This is a unique Korean gastronomy tradition that has been recognised by UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2013.

2018 Kimjanggang

Every year, a festival to celebrate the culture of kimchi making and sharing known as Seoul Kimchi Festival (kimjanggang) is held usually on early November. The festival is so cheerful and foreigners can participate and experience kimchi making too. Various other activities are available too such as kimchi exhibition, cooking contest, kimchi stalls and also kimchi making demonstration from kimchi masters.

But have you wondered what you can make with kimchi aside from eating it on its own as banchan (side dish)? Here are some ideas on simple cooking with kimchi especially with overly fermented kimchi.

1.Kimchi jeon (kimchi pancake)

2.Kimchi Tuna Jigae & Kimchi Dubu (Kimchi Tuna Stew & Kimchi Tofu)

3.Kimchi Mandu (Kimchi Dumpling)

Recently, kimchi is widely use in local cuisines globally. It shows that kimchi is very versatile and match well with other cuisines too such as kimchi pizza, kimchi taco etc. We hope you will try the recipes above and maybe experiementing in your kitchen to include kimchi in your local dishes. Let us know if you try it.

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Common Korean Food to Beat Summer Heat

Summer is here! 여름 (yeoreum) or summer is one of the seasons in South Korea and usually lasted from June until August. People all around the Land of Morning Calm has started to feel the heat and it is expected that this year will be extra hot so guys let’s see how do people cool themselves and the common food they eat to beat the summer heat~

  1. Mul Naengmyeon
Korean Cold Noodle Soup (source: commons.wikimedia.org)

Mul Naengmyeon is Korean cold noodle soup which is the top food consumed during summer to wash away the heat. It is made with thin and chewy noodles topped with vegetables, meats and eggs served in an icy cold broth. The broth could be a little bit sweet and savory as it is made with beef stock and dongchimi (radish water kimchi). For broths that dongchimi is not used, usually vinegar is added when eating.

If you are a spicy food lover, you can opt for a spicier noodle called Bibim Naengmyeon (Korean spicy cold noodle). Similar to the Mul Naengmyeon, it is made with thin and chewy noodles but with a twist of spicy red pepper sauce instead of the soupy broth as its pair.

Korean Spicy Cold Noodle (source: commons.wikimedia.org)

2. Samgyetang

Samgyetang or Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup is one of the popular summertime dish as it gives energy to fight the heat!

Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup (source: commons.wikimedia.org)

Samgyetang is usually eaten during the hottest day during summer. The main ingredient is the chicken and it is stuffed with other nutritional and healthy ingredients; ginseng, sticky rice, garlic, pine nuts, chestnuts, and jujubes. No wonder this dish is said to protect you from illness and provide you strength during the torturous weather.

3. Patbingsu

Here comes the classic sweet treats of all times! Patbingsu or red bean shaved ice is the best during summer. Bingsu (Korean shaved ice) is very well known as we usually see them in dramas and variety shows with various flavors and toppings. But this patbingsu can be found anywhere as it is the classic one. You can also try making this at home as the ingredients are pretty easy; shaved ice, condensed milk, sweetened red bean paste and tteok/injolmi (Korean rice cake covered in soybean powder) as toppings.

Red bean shaved ice (source: commons.wikimedia.org)

Bonus: Ice Cream!

How can you leave out ice cream to beat the summer heat right? While Koreans and even the non-locals and tourists love to stay at an air-conditioned cafes to enjoy sweet, cold, and refreshing beverages during the hot weather, it is common to see everyone grab up some ice cream bars, cones or wafers from the convenience store and stock them up at home. There are a lot to choose from so a little visit to convenience store can bring joy to people from all ages.

Melona Korean ice cream bar (source: Flickr)

While these are some few common and top food people eat during summer, there are also other healthy food that can help beat the summer heat such as fruits like watermelons, peaches and grapes. Not just it is a healthy treat, it also gives out cool sensation and help you stay hydrated. So everyone, remember to stay healthy and boost your energy during this hot weather with nutritional food! And have some sweet treats as sugar creates and provides energy to our body as well 😉 Till next time, annyeong~

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