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.
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 KBBQ in the Metro:
QUEZON CITY
Leann’s Tea House – Mother Ignacia St.
Serving up authentic Korean food, Leann’s Tea House is a certified KBBQ master. Barkadas based in Quezon City can gorge on their unlimited samgyeopsal, incredible kimchi, and their bestselling seafood pancakes.
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105R Mother Ignacia St, South Triangle, Quezon City
(02) 7917-6356
Seoul Train KBBQ – Tomas Morato
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
(0917) 772-2203
Seoulgyupsal – Banawe
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 Z Square Mall, Banawe corner Del Monte, Banawe, Quezon City
PASAY
Gen Korean BBQ – MOA Complex
Gen is a popular Korean restaurant chain from Los Angeles, California. The word “GEN” means “the beginning” and is actually an open invitation to the art of Korean BBQ.
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Bldg. J, Unit 1-16, SM By the Bay, Seaside Blvd, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay
(02) 8541-2766; (0917) 621-8249
678 Korean BBQ – MOA Seaside
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
(02) 8877-0678
TAGUIG
Sariwon – High Street
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
(02) 7621-3205; (0915) 900-9272
ORTIGAS
Ye dang – Meralco Ave.
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
(02) 8631-9086; (0917) 812-0286
MANILA
Fantastic Chef – Malate
Fantastic Chef is fantastic for those who are hungry and can’t get enough of the KBBQ craze. A restaurant that specializes in unlimited Korean BBQ, at Fantastic Chef, you can get full and get drunk on good food, good drinks, and of course, good experiences.
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Sibyullee – multiple branches
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. Read our full feature here.
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Jin Joo – multiple branches
Jin Joo offers classic and innovative Korean specialties like their signature 8-flavored samgyeopsal and cheese dung galbi (baby back ribs wrapped in cheese).
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Samgyupsalamat – multiple branches
Samgyupsalamat is a Korean BBQ restaurant popular for their Grill-All-You-Can during weekends. Order their Gochujang Samgyupsal, sliced pork belly with sweet & spicy sauce.
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Premier The Samgyupsal – multiple branches
Premier The Samgyupsal is an underrated Korean restaurant in Malate, near Robinson’s Place Manila. They have Unlimited Samgyupsal for Php 580/head.
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Masil – multiple branches
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 – multiple branches
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!
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Romantic Baboy – multiple branches
Quickly becoming one of Metro Manila’s favorite unlimited KBBQ grills, Romantic Baboy has made enjoying great barbecue easy and affordable! From their signature cheese dips to premium cuts of beef and pork and more, you’re guaranteed a flavorful and filling time at Romantic Baboy.
Here’s a crystal clear guide on how to be a pro at KBBQ.
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