Monnani Kkwabaegi-Korean Twisted Donuts (Zion Food Court)

mmm-yoso!!! is being written by Cathy (again).  Kirk and His Missus are enjoying a vacation which you will soon enjoy, vicariously. Located at the 'corner' of the Zion Food Court in the former location of Wok Bar and before that, Spotted Cow, Monnani Kkwabaegi recently opened.  (Soo wrote a post last month). 
 Walk up, order, pay and wait about five minutes.  All items are made fresh.
 One day, I had ordered my meal at another Food Court business and decided that my 'side dish' should be a cheddar-mozzarella ($4.45).  This is probably now my favorite item here; quite large and wrapped in the delicious, slightly sweet fried dough.  The condiments of 'cheddar cheese' and 'cheese mustard' are tasty additions to add a variety to each bite (I add condiments on the second half of most menu items, enjoying the intended flavors on the first bites).
 One day I decided to try the Sausage Kkwabaegi ($3.25).  Not very large, a good sausage surrounded by the same light, sweet dough.  This was a nice snack. 

Other fried dough items I haven't tried yet are the sweet potato and the red bean kkwabaegi.  
 Of course, the traditional Kkwabagi (two for $4.49) are what most people order.  The Mister chose matcha and ube flavors, saying he thought they were 'photographable'.  Very true and very nice flavors.  The matcha mixed with sugar had a nice 'background' flavor of green tea/tannin and the ube was lightly flavored but still the starch of ube was discernible.  The light crunchy exterior and chewy interior of these yeasty, twisted doughnuts is enhanced because they are still warm when served. 

Other flavors available on the twisted doughnut are sugar, cinnamon, cheddar cheese and Oreo. 

A nice snack, before or after your Zion Market shopping.  

Monnani Kkwabaegi - Zion Food Court, 7655 Clairmont Mesa Blvd San Diego 92111 Open daily 10:30-7

Comments

[kat]

interesting!

[Kenneth]

Can we get a pronunciation guide to go with this review? What a tongue twister!

[Soo]

I like the sugar and cinnamon flavors.

[Cathy]

The yeasty 'dough' on the regular donut is sort of a mochi-chewy, Kat. The 'dough' used for dipping the cheese and sausage is the same, but thinner because of its use. The fry is good/not greasy and another choice in the Food Court.

Hahaha, Kenneth. I am Polish and not much can get me flustered, but I cannot find a firm answer on the last syllable pronunciation- a hard "G" or a softer 'jhee'. Let's just call it the "twisted donut place".

I think the sugar will be my fall back order, Soo. Also, am thinking the red bean might become a favorite. It's not like we don't eat before grocery shopping!