Steamed silkworm pupae, known as ‘beondegi,’ are the highlight at Solaris Mont Kiara’s Chi Mac Korean bistro – the light, delicate crunch of the skin yields to the squishy-juicy squirt of the pupa’s core, with a flavour that’s earthy-nutty, a bit like briny canned peas with a wet, woody odour.

1. Chi Mac 2. Chi Mac - steamed silkworm 3. Chi Mac - steamed silkworm

Makgeolli is available if you need liquid courage before confronting the brown bowlful of beondegi soup (RM30), but if you truly can’t bear a bite of this protein-packed snack, take comfort  that Chi Mac’s patrons mostly order the Korean fried chicken in flavours like garlic, pepper, green onions, soy or sweet-and-sour (RM48 a sharing plate).

4. Chi Mac - korean fried chicken 5. Chi Mac - korean fried chicken

Location & Details

Chi Mac

J -OG-15 Soho KL Solaris Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2035-6838

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