$15 for $30 Worth of Mongolian and Korean Cuisine at Tsenguun

While the Great Wall of China has won the accolades of history, the great horses of Mongolia are popular icons of the Chinese neighbours, famed for moonlighting as stunt horses when not engaged in war. Feast upon equally symbolic Eastern creations with today’s Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of Mongolian and Korean Cuisine at Tsenguun.

Residing in Joo Chiat’s belt of restaurants, Tsenguun offers traditional Mongolian and Korean food to hankering and hungry hordes. The authentic culinary creations from both nations marry harmoniously within the lively restaurant without one overwhelming the other. Stemming from the victory meals of ancient Mongolian warriors, exotic dishes like Niislel Salad (potato, mixed vegetables and sausage salad, $5), Guriltai Shul (beef soup with noodle, $6) and Khuushuur (deep fried minced beef fillet, $7.50) remain rooted to their historical roots without compromising innovativeness for the discerning Singaporean foodie. The extreme continental climate of the motherland has affected the Mongolian diet; hence meals focus primarily on dairy products and meat instead of vegetables and spices. Chinese and Russian influences are also noticeable due to the country’s geographic proximity and deep historic ties with both powerhouse nations.

Peckish patrons can also cross borders without fear and feast on the relatively familiar Korean menu. March forth into Korean territory with regular fare such as Hae Mool Jeon (Korean pancake mixed with spring onion and seafood, $9) Kimchi Soup ($9) variations of Bulgogi ($9 - $10) and perennial favourite Bibimbab ($8.90). Or enter a meat induced trance with a myriad of BBQ meat options ($15 - $22 per 200g).

At Tsenguun, tongue buds weary of common local tastes get whisked away on an Eastern culinary journey, while patrons bask in the restaurant’s balmy ambience amid whiffs of delicious grub.