Perfect for an after-tour meal!
Malate is known as a place of culture in close proximity to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. What most people don’t know is that located in the area is Metro Manila’s Koreatown, with a variety of restaurants serving authentic Korean cuisine.
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Whether it’s to satisfy a late-night craving or you need to fill up to endure a long day of touring the historic Malate, here are some 24/7 Koreatown Restaurants in Malate that serve kbbq, traditional dishes, fried chicken, and more!
Sinsun Guiya
Located near the popular meet-up point, Remedios Circle, Sinsun Guiya is a great place to eat right after linking up with your friends. Aside from Korean bbq, they also serve classic dishes like short rib stew, japchae, and cold noodles.
1821 Adriatico Corner Alonzo, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Myung Ga
While most popular Korean restaurants probably serve Kbbq, Myung Ga specializes in making soups and stews. Definitely order the kimchi jiggae, mu guk or radish stew, and chung guk jang which is a soybean soup.
558 Gen. Malvar St, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Wang Jok Bal
The keyword to look out for in this restaurant is jok bal. Wang Jok Bal specializes in cooking jokbal or pig’s feet. Whether you’re feeling adventurous enough for pig’s feet or ok with classic Korean dishes like pajeon, there’s something for everyone.
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571 Malvar st, Bocobo cor, Malate, Manila
(0927) 083-3008
Pal Tong
If Korean fried chicken is your thing then definitely visit Pal Tong. We recommend ordering yangnyum, garlic, and soy chicken. They also serve other dishes like spicy chicken soup, tteokbokki, and odengtang.
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603 Remedios St, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
Makchang
Opened in 2001, Makchang is one of the original Korean bbq places in Metro Manila. Choose from a selection of premium meat cuts such as short ribs, angus short rib, pork belly, and more!
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1547 M. Adriatico St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila
Buk Gyeong
For authentic Korean noodles, look no further than Buk Gyeong. From spicy to sweet and of course with a side of kbbq, Buk Gyeong has it all. We recommend trying the Jajangmyeon, Jjampong, Jeyuk Bokkeum
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Dakota Residences, 555 M. Adriatico St, Malate, Maynila
(0995) 977-5695 | (0968) 595-0415
DaRaeJung
If you’re looking to eat Korean cuisine while also craving other Asian dishes, then DaRaeJung is the best place to go to. Not only do they serve classics like bulgogi and kimbap but they also serve Chinese dishes, sashimi, and even wagyu.
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Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Pasay, Metro Manila
SongDoWon
SongDoWon is a great restaurant for any after-drink bites. It offers set bbq meals fit for a barkada trying to sober up. We recommend ordering the buddae jiggae and the aged smoked pork belly.
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HK Sun Plaza, Macapagal Blvd, Pasay
(02) 804-0757 | (0927) 744-9988
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