Annyeonghaseyo!
It’s obvious that Korean culture has a huge influence, especially K-Pop. But when it comes to food, there has been a noticeable surge of Korean restaurants all over the country serving up familiar (and unfamiliar) Korean food.
Read also: Best Korean Restaurants in SM Mall of Asia
While Korean cuisine has so much to offer – top-notch street food, chicken + beer, noodle stews, and so(ju) much more – one rising star has set our food scene on fire. 3 words, say it and we’re yours: Korean Barbecue Grill.
If you’re going to give in to temptation, you might as well go to the best! Check out some of our favorite spots for K-BBQ in the Metro!
Where to eat samgyupsal in Metro Manila
Fantastic Baka
Probably one of the most sulit unli-samgyupsal restaurants in Metro Manila, Fantastic Baka offers a ton of variety when it comes to their meat selection. With over 19 different kinds of meat from pork to beef, seafood, and even chicken, go here on an empty stomach
Sibyullee
Sibyullee, being the third concept of the Happy Foods Group and award-winning Korean restaurateurs Mr. Sung Rah and wife, Mrs. Yoo Chang, serves modern Seoul BBQ and street food dishes.
Other kinds of Korean food you should try that they offer are the Galbi Cheese BBQ, Cheese Ramyeon, and Bungeoppang.
Jin Joo Korean Grill
Jin Joo offers classic and innovative Korean specialties like their signature 8-flavored samgyupsal and cheese dung galbi (baby back ribs wrapped in cheese).
Samgyupsalamat
Samgyupsalamat is a Korean BBQ restaurant popular for its Grill-All-You-Can during weekends. Order their Gochujang Samgyupsal, sliced pork belly with sweet & spicy sauce.
Premier The Samgyupsal
Premier The Samgyupsal is an underrated Korean restaurant in Malate, near Robinson’s Place Manila. They offer unlimited samgyupsal for P580/head.
Samgyuniku
A very popular Korean grill found mostly in the south, Samgyupniku is also conveniently located in BGC’s Uptown mall. Whether it’s after work or after shopping your way through BGC head to Samgyuniku for freshly marinated meats, seafood, authentic side dishes, and more.
Giyummy
A very popular Korean grilling restaurant, some Giyummy branches like the one at Timog Avenue are actually open 24 hours. Visit Giyummy at any point of the day to try their cheese dip samgyupsal and moksal cuts.
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Timog Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Romantic Baboy
One of the og Korean BBQ restaurants in Metro Manila, if you haven’t been to Romantic Baboy then this is your sign. From go-to K-BBQ cuts like woosamgyup to premier cuts like smoked duck, Romantic Baboy has got you for the small price of P549.
Masil Charcoal Grill Restaurant
Masil Charcoal Grill is an authentic KBBQ that was formerly known as Seoul Fusion. They’re known for their Saeng Samgyupsal and the Galbi Jim. Insider tip: Free coffee or tea after your meal.
Soban K-Town Grill
Inspired by “K-Town” communities in L.A, New York, and Hong Kong, Soban offers unique Korean-Mexican fusion dishes like K-Tacos and Korritos.
But their Korean food specialty here is Soban’s 6-Flavor Samgyupsal Set that comes with 540 grams of marinated pork belly, namely: original, fruity, chili bean, soy garlic, doenjang (Korean miso), and, wine!
Best samgyupsal in Quezon City
Leann’s Tea House
Serving up authentic Korean food, Leann’s Tea House is a certified KBBQ master. Barkadas based in Quezon City can gorge on their unlimited samgyupsal, incredible kimchi, and their bestselling seafood pancakes.
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105R Mother Ignacia St, South Triangle, Quezon City
Songdowon
One of the most authentic K BBQ restaurants in Quezon City, you know this place is good when K-Pop idols visit this restaurant after concerts. Songodowon might not be unlimited but their woosamgyup and LA galbi are worth every penny.
Gogii Yolii
Located in Timog, Gogii Yolii serves everything from fresh meat, fresh seafood, side dishes like kimchi stew and egg souffle, and more!
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67 Timog Ave, Tomas Morato, South Triangle, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Sam Stew
Under the prestigious Vikings group of restaurants, Sam Stew is the most buffet-like experience among all the Korean barbecue restaurants on this list. Aside from freshly marinated meats, it also has Korean fried chicken and unli beer.
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Level 2 KTown, Ayala Malls, Vertis North, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Seoul Train Korean Barbeque
Seoul Train Korean Barbecue is a locomotive train-themed restaurant that offers Korean grilled meats, galbi tang, and other traditional dishes. Take a photo inside the train and its graffiti walls and win a prize from their arcade crane machines.
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#28 Sergeant Esguerra Ave, near Tomas Morato, South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City
Seoulgyupsal
Seoulgyupsal is a new Korean restaurant in town with specialties such as the Special Spicy Samgyupsal, Yangnum Samgyupsal, and Unli Grilled Chicken.
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2/F, 42 Tomas Morato Ave, Metrofocus Bldg., Tomas Morato, New Manila, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Best samgyupsal in Pasay
678 Korean BBQ Restaurant
678 Korean BBQ is a famous global franchise with branches around New York, Hawaii, Sydney, and more! Enjoy grilling your KBBQ in their charcoal griller and try the Egg Wrap (filled with oozing cheese) as well!
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Seaside, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay
Best samgyupsal in BGC
Sariwon Korean Barbecue
Awarded “The Best Korean Restaurant” by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Sariwon is also famed for its Legendary Bulgogi and Galbi or Barbecued Beef Short Ribs, with the New York Times proclaiming it as the “The Most Tender Succulent in Seoul.”
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UG/F Bonifacio High Street Central, West Superblock, 7th Ave cor 29th St., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Best samgyupsal in Ortigas
Ye Dang
Ye Dang takes their cooking to heart and serves only the most authentic Korean food. Try the Pork Cutlets and Grilled Chicken and once you’re done grilling, wrap them up together with rice in their fresh lettuce, and eat away!
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88 Meralco Ave, Ortigas, Pasig
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