Now Open: We Ate at Every Restaurant in the New H Mart Food Court in Convoy

First Stop: Myungrang Hot Dog

A chain restaurant from Korea, Myungrang serves a popular Korean street food twist on the American corn dog. Hot dogs are deep-fried in a chewy, crispy rice batter that are customized with an assortment of fillings and condiments.

I decided to order the most popular hot dog on the menu, the sausage and mozzarella cheese hot dog.

Before they handed it to me, the batter-fried dog was rolled in sugar and drizzled with cheese sauce.

My first bite and created an intense cheese-pull of gooey mozzarella filling. The sugary outer coating of the chewy rice batter imitated the taste and feel of a donut, which paired surprisingly well with the savory meat and cheese.

The additional cheese sauce I drizzled on was also slightly sweet, which was harmonious with the overall sweet-savory flavors.

I look forward to trying other unique combinations, like the squid ink hot dog and their potato hot dog on future visits.

Third Stop: Katzya

Katzya specializes in Korean breaded pork cutlets and Korean fried chicken. The menu features different flavors of fried chicken as well as a variety of pork cutlet rice plates, such as pork cutlet curry and cheese filled pork cutlets.

The cashier recommended the regular seasoned fried chicken, which came doused in an orange sauce and scattered with sesame seeds with a side of sliced radish.

Let me tell you. The chicken was DELICIOUS. I loved biting into it and first being met with an extra crunchy exterior that gave way to tender chicken on the inside.

The sweet, tangy, sauce had just the right tinge of spicy heat and the overall effect was a balanced, flavorful snack accented with a hint of nuttiness from the sesame seeds.

Bites of bitter-sweet diced radish were the perfect palette cleanser.

I polished off all six Korean fried chicken wings, and I look forward to trying the other flavors, like the spicy seasoned chicken or the soy-garlic.

Fourth Stop: Bann Cuisine

Bann moved from its previous location in Miramar to re-opened in the market. They specialize in classic Korean dishes like tofu soup, kimchi fried rice, and marinated meat plates created by their executive chef who trained at the Cordon Bleu in Seoul.

Tofu soup is not only a classic Korean dish, but also a personal favorite, so I was eager to try Bann’s seafood tofu soup.

Served in a stone pot garnished with chives, it came with side dishes including a boiled egg, pickled vegetables, seaweed, rice, and of course, kimchi.

My first thought as I sipped the soup was: this is comfort food.

The broth was light—not too salty, and not too fishy—with a generous amount of clams, shrimp and squid.

Every spoonful had bits of tofu that were incredibly soft tofu that paired well with the savory, salty flavors of the soup.

I look forward to trying some of the other classics, like their kimchi fried rice.

Fifth Stop: Kangnam Chef

Kangnam Chef is a Korean-Chinese fusion restaurant specializing in noodle and rice dishes such as jajangmyeon and jjampong, which are extremely popular in Korea.

Jajangmyeon, or black bean noodles, are one of the most popular dishes in Korea. The version at Kangnam Chef came ready for me to mix myself.

The slick of sweet sauce wasn’t too oily and was studded with bits of meat and vegetables that paired well with the flat, thin, pleasantly chewy noodles.

The portions are huge, so bring a friend to share with.

Bonus Round: Asian-French Bakery

Near the entrance you’ll find Tous Les Jours Bakery,  a South Korean franchise serving distinctive pastries, breads, and cakes ranging from sweet pumpkin buns to hot dog pastries and kimchi croquettes.