In the Solaris town full of Korean marts and eateries, Zuilong set itself apart and caught our attention of serving up a Korean-Chinese menu – a fusion that is rarely seen in Malaysia. Here’s our full review:
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First impressions
Zuilong is situated on the upper floor of a noodle shop. You’ll be welcomed by their mascot – a dragon in an orange top. This branding is carried across their modern interior (You’ll be welcomed by warm orange tones in the restaurant), menus and cutleries.
We went on a Saturday evening without a reservation and there were still seats for 2. Service was quick and friendly.
What we ordered
- Set 5: Jjajang Myeon + Jjamppong Myeon + Tangsuyuk (Small) – RM88
- Cream Saeu (Small) – RM55
Our review
First thing that struck us was how big the portions were, there was a substantial amount of noodles in both the Jjajang Myeon and the Jjamppong Myeon. The noodles were fresh, silky smooth, and cooked to the right chew – perfect to slurp on. The sauce and broth coated nicely on to the noodles too, making the noodles the perfect vehicle to combine everything into the perfect bite.
The Jjajang Myeon was not overly sweet, as the flavour of the black bean paste and onions were more prominent. We really liked this dish as it was fragrant but not too heavy as it may look. The Jjamppong Myeon on the other hand was a little too spicy for us as the broth had a good amount of chopped cili padi in it. It was still a delicious dish but may not fare too well for those who can’t take a lot of spice, but we wish it had more seafood in it.
The sticky and sour sauce paired well with the Tangsuyuk’s lightly fried pork fillets, while the huge prawns of the Cream Saeu were served with a coating of light mayo sauce with a zesty lemon finish. Following the theme of big portions, the individual pork fillets and prawns were all a few-biters.
Overall, the dishes at Zuilong are on the pricier side, but they are extremely generous with their portions. The flavours are daring but well balanced, and we’re sure we’ll be back for our Korean-Chinese fix again soon.
Parking
Street parking can be full during peak hours. Consider parking at Soho KL Solaris Mont Kiara, check out our full guide on the parking rates here.
Menu
The full menu can be found on Zuilong’s Instagram story highlights.
