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Elevate your samgyupsal sessions with these picture-perfect restaurants that will satisfy your taste buds while you dine in style

From tv dramas and pop music, down to fashion trends and glass skin standard—South Korea’s culture imprinted on the Philippines faster than you can say ‘oppa’. But apart from the country being known for Lee Min Ho, Lalisa Manobal, the traditional clothing hanbok and cosmetics like Innisfree; Korea is famous for its spectacular food like kimchi, soju, fried chicken, and perhaps most of all, barbecue.

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Korean barbecue, otherwise KBBQ, is highly sought after as a feast you can enjoy with your family and friends for a special occasion, or simply to satiate your cravings, and have fun with the promising experience of cooking your preferred meat and preparing your own wrapped three layers. The Koreans’ innovative way of dining was first seen by many from K-dramas that featured mouthwatering samgyupsal scenes. Here are some must-visit locations to satiate your cravings:

Samgyupsalamat

Samgyupsalamat is one of the first that opened South Korean food, especially KBBQ, to the country and its popularity was no surprise. Restaurants that offer unlimited barbecue have popped left and right in the Philippines. It is undeniable that the KBBQ dining experience is a routine habit for many.

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Samgy Garden

Imagine the sun setting before your very eyes over a view of the Manila Bay while you indulge in the comfort that KBBQ brings, topped with the warmth of shabu-shabu and a seafood selection. You’ll love Samgy Garden with its al fresco dining setup which is also perfect if you’re not a fan of indoor smokey cooking. 

Gen Korean BBQ House

Gen Korean BBQ feels like a party with its lighting design plus you get both an indoor and outdoor dining options, a live band on stage (at times), and wine and cocktails too! Not only do they take pride in serving a wide array of premium meats, this restaurant chain originally from California, is all about providing the ultimate KBBQ experience with the choice of their prime USDA cuts, together with the lively events they often host.

Seoul Train Korean BBQ

You’re in for a wild ride once you hop on the Seoul Train. Just when you thought the exterior is a fresh sight, wait until you see the surprising areas inside. The train-themed restaurant offers unconventional dining and interactive experience in one. All aboard to try their vegetarian offerings, smokeless grill, plus dine around some cool artwork, and play with their mini-game section too. 

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Jin Joo Korean Grill

Murals, led signs, bar space, a lot of cheese, and a slab of ribs–what more can you ask for? Jin Joo is a great place for big gatherings and fun moments. There are many angles that could make it onto your Instagram feed, from food to selfies. Pets are even welcome in their al fresco seating area.

Sariwon

The atmosphere does matter when you’re searching for that exceptional KBBQ grilling experience. But at the end of the day, it still boils down to the quality of food. Sariwon has been recognised as “The Best Korean Restaurant” by the Seoul Metropolitan Government with its mouthwatering dishes. Nothing short of a banquet, the number of foods they offer and its arrangements are worthy to be on your feed. Frequent foodies of Sariwon delight in their menu even when at home, making sure to capture and share Sariwon’s signature meals through personalised photographs.

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