Located between Jaya One opposite the main entrance of The School, this is actually the biggest outlet of Apple Samgyupsal. Seating arrangement is semi-alfresco which is perfectly suited for a Korean BBQ restaurant.

The formula at Apple Samgyupsal is quite simple – you choose a set from the menu that comes with unlimited side dishes and Ramyeon (Korean instant noodles for the Apple Sharing Set and Apple King Set).

The set starts with the Apple Platter (RM88) that comes with 120g of Apple Samgyupsal (pork belly), 120g of Apple Moksal (pork neck) and Apple Hanjungsal (pork jowl).

The meat is to be enjoyed with apple wraps, Tteok (rice cakes), a homemade sauce, and an apple salad.

There’s also a BBQ Sharing Set (RM168) for three to four people and the Apple Jumbo Set (RM378) that’s perfect for eight people.

The Apple King Set includes the best of everything. Other than the three cuts of meat mentioned above (Samgyupsal, Moksal, and Hanjungsal), there’s also homemade sausages and Wang Galbi (King Ribs).

As the name suggests, the meat is marinated with apple sauce, then smoked and pre-baked before going on to the grill right at your very table.

This process helps seal in the flavour and moisture to ensure that the meat does not dry out from the BBQ process.

The BBQ is tended to by the server who carefully ensures that the meat is cooked perfectly and cut into bite sizes to be eaten traditionally with lettuce or more interestingly, apple wraps.

The taste is rather unique and the sweetness from the fresh apple adds an extra dimension to the experience.

Of all the cuts, the favourite was their signature Apple Samgyupsal and Wang Galbi. Gotta love those fat layers and the ribs.

For carbs, try the Joomuk Bap (RM25), a rice ball dish loaded with plenty of seaweed – a perfect on-the-go breakfast.

The unlimited Ramyeon is also cooked on the spot in a little pot and stove so you can have it just the way you like it. It’s not overly spicy, fortunately.

As for beverages, other than tea, try the makgeolli (RM28) that’s blended with extra fresh apple juice.

It is quite sweet and tastes a little like a good cocktail with not too much alcohol. It was just perfect for the afternoon.

Overall, eating here was a great experience and definitely a restaurant deserving of a second visit.

Apple Samgyupsal

G08, 09 & 10

Jaya One,

No. 72A, Jalan Universiti,

Petaling Jaya

GPS: 3.117537, 101.635680

Tel: 03-7931 3233

Trying to influence your cravings since 2005, Kar Yeong was Guest Judge on Versus 1001 Rasa Baba’s 2018, R.AGE Food Fight Judge 2015 and NTV7 Foodie Blogger 2014. To read more about Kar Yeong’s food journeys, visit his blog at www.KYSpeaks.com