On another series of “Korean Food Cravings,” we tried yet another small restaurant in Lucena City, this time the Daeuggu Omma Restaurant.
Daegu Omma’s Restaurant is located near SM so we’re able to drop by and pick-up our orders. They also deliver, charge to our location in Gulang-Gulang is Php 100. My sister was actually craving for Kimchi Stew that’s why she found this restaurant.
We ordered their Kimchi Jjigae, Samgyupsal Kimbap, and Kimchi.
Samgyupsal Kimbap – we weren’t pleased by the way they packed the kimbap in aluminum foil. Not that we think it was bad but rather since we have tried KoreYana’s Kitchen’s kimbap which was neatly packed in a microwavable container. The packaging also maintained its freshness and aesthetics.
The kimbap does not have a sauce which was surprising. Maybe they just forgot to add it? We don’t know but it definitely affected our overall experience. The rice to filling ratio was good but we are looking for more flavor. I also don’t like that they did not remove the pork’s skin. Maybe it would be better if the pork’s skin was soft and the kind that melts in your mouth but it’s not. It was rubbery. Another thing is, I don’t eat pork skin unless if it melts in my mouth or if it is crispy. Nevertheless, my sister and mom didn’t like it as well.
As for the overall taste, it was pretty decent but we really do hope that they have a nice sauce that goes with it since it was a bit bland. Fairly good but we’re not buying it again.
Price: Php 220
Table for: 10 pcs
Food Rating: 3/5
Kimchi Jjigae – loaded with kimchi, tofu, and pork. Just like in the kimbap rolls, the pork’s skin was also tough. It was good but there’s a weird sour aftertaste. Or rather a bit sour to our liking. My sister reheated it and tried adding gochujang and it tasted better! I also added a few more kimchi since it was too soupy. It also tasted better after adding their kimchi.
Price: Php 300
Table for: 1-2 persons
Food Rating: 3/5
Cabbage Kimchi – finally found a pretty decent kimchi! Would definitely buy this again since it is a bit hard to find good-tasting kimchi here. Also tried it on Kimchi Fried Rice and I love it!
Price: Php 200
Table for: 100 g
Food Rating: 4/5
Maybe next time, we would try their Korean Corndogs, and lunch boxes. What other Korean food in Lucena City could you recommend? Let us know!
Service: 5/5
Value for Money: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3/5
By the way, if you are planning on dining in, you should do a reservation beforehand and contact them on the details below.
They also sell some Korean cosmetic products.
And even have Jung Kook waiting for you. LOL.
Contact Details: 0920-483-6559
Facebook Page: Daegu Omma’s Restaurant
Instagram: @daegu.omma
Location: LKS Bldg, Enverga Blvd., Site, Lucena City
Disclaimer: We paid for our food and this review was written with an honest opinion.