Taste of Korea: DAEWANG

It’s been after a year since I first eat in this restaurant. It was my friend Nel Gumalog who suggested to try out here in Kalayaan, I was with my group of friends Nel, Mark and Chelina. 

I liked the food so I invited my brother/food buddy Mike to try it there and it became our favorite Korean Restaurant. We go there almost every time we have something to celebrate or sometimes even if we just feel to eat Korean food.




Daewang is located along Kalayaan Ave., Quezon City. They offer various Authentic Korean Dishes, but the most popular in their menu is the unlimited samgyupsal (grilled pork belly). For the price of P300.00/person, you can enjoy unlimited pork, charcoal-grilled right in front of you while you wait. And I kid you not, it is unlimited! Right beside the front door is the buffet table where you can get some sidings, veggies and for Filipinos, rice of course!


I used to have a Korean employer so I've been used to seeing them eat samgyupsal where they wrap the grilled pork with lettuce and eat it just like that, almost like tacos. The lettuce tastes bland of course so it’s up to you to put in some more spices and seasoning. It’s also a good alternative for those who want to cut on rice and carbs.


The place is simple, there is no air-conditions running, but there are fans around the place. Like a typical barbeque restaurant in the Korean dramas, the tables have a big hole in the middle where the charcoals and grill are placed to cook the striped pork belly. We usually visit the place afterlunch-hour;  like between 2 pm to 5pm where we find ourselves the only customers being served at. And we like it because we have freedom to always go back and forth to the buffet table. lol


It’s advisable to bring extra shirt, if planning to go somewhere after eating there, because the smell of food always clings to the clothes.

Try my other Korean Food Resto Reviews on this link: Taste of Korea: Bulgogi

Korea: A Foodie Paradise

Taste of Korea: Wang Mart

and my latest entry You had me at SAMGYUPSAL

And YES: Good Food is sweeter when shared with Good Friends.


Until our next foodtrip adventure,

Bibo

Taste of Korea: O Ga Ne (You had me at Samgyupsal)

I frequent Tomas Morato, but I never really realized that there is a good Korean dine in this area near ABSCBN. A korean joint that is worth your money. 

TWO WORDS: UNLIMITED SAMGYUPSAL! How much? 350 pesos! with one serving of rice and a bunch of korean side dishes (Kimchi will always be my favorite) and boy, you gotta see how thick their meat is.

On this food trip adventure, I was joined by my brother Mike, it was our first time to eat there and I already see myself going back again this week. It was about midnight and we just came from an audition, we were looking for a good food. And I'm glad that this resto is 24-hours open. We were able to eat around 5 plates filled with meat. It was tasty and soft. Their sauce paired off really well with the meat including the sides. Mike especially loved the baby potatoes and seaweeds that were extra salty. 
We had fun cooking the meat. The smell though is quite strong but with the food, i didn't care about it that much. 

Taste of Korea: Bulgogi Garden (Revisited)

This time a date with my sister Em.

Bulgogi Garden

Kalayaan
125 Kalayaan Ave Central, Quezon City

(02) 382-3915

And this post is brought to you by her generous wallet. Lol

My sister and I are very close (we all are), since we grew up together and up until college where we came to Manila to study we were each other's watchdogs- reporting to Mom if one is not acting in accordance to well; what is just and right. hahaha.

I was so fascinated when Ian and I came here for his birthday dinner that I told myself I will definitely come back. ( this is the link http://bibobayona.blogspot.com/2014/02/taste-of-korea-bulgogi.html )

I tried the Samgyupsal and it was really good. We asked the waiter for their bestseller and they wouldn't name their Restaurant as Bulgogi if it's not their best.

and the usual side dishes. That night, there were close to 10 appetizers or banchan served to us. The two that stood out among the rest were Kimchi and Sweet Potato.

our main course: Beef Bulgogi (with egg)  good enough for 2 people

My San Mig Light Beer and her Mango Shake (our table is well- a little messy)

Thanks to the polite and very friendly crew for more photo ops with my sister.

All in all is was definitely a great foodtrip adventure with my sister. The place has high ceiling, and very roomy feel. The tables are spaced very well. Toilets are clean. Ample parking space.

Until our next foodtrip adventure;

Bibo

Taste of Korea: Bulgogi

It's IAN's Birthday!!!

Bulgogi Garden

Location: Kalayaan

125 Kalayaan Ave Central, Quezon City

(02) 382-3915

With a limited crowd and very friendly crew, this is really a good place to celebrate something special, like one right here with my college pal and dear friend Ian who celebrated his birthday here with me.

Bulgogi offers a look of an expensive place to dine. The tables and chairs were not the usual casual dining place and the menu was a little heavy that looked like a portfolio. And surprisingly the price is just right.

It's on Ian's tonight. (Well dapat lang since it's his birthday) 

As we wait for our order to arrive and some catching up moment (we don't really get to hang out a lot lately just like we used to), a waiter went to our table and started placing side dishes and there were lots of it. These are all part of the order. We only ordered one meal and it looks as if we ordered a lot with no additional cost.

This is the best part. We ordered Samgyupsal (Pork Tenderloin) and we get to do the cooking. uhmm.. grilling yes! It always gives me excitement if i do the cooking part.

And came another friend, who happens to live just across the street, Emil. Dropping-by to said Hi and greeted the birthday boy as he was in a hurry for a prior commitment.

And another photo-ops.

Can't wait to bring my sister here whom I share the love for Korean food. (We both worked in a Korean firm before Hossana)

Until our next foodtrip adventure,

Bibo

Taste of Korea: Wang Mart

Wang Mart Korean Grocery
Location: Polaris

Bel-Air, Makati
Philippines

One of those sleepless nights because your biological clock has turned upside down and at 2 AM you are craving for something. 

I tried going to a convenience store, 7-11 and Mini-stop, but most of the items can be found in all other regular stores, so I figure there are more choices in a Korean supermarket and one right here operates 24 hours a day.

You see- I am not a big fan of meat not that I am a vegetarian nor for some ethical reason (though I am trying to live a healthy lifestyle), so Korean food really fits my palate.

I once work with a Korean employer before (and i have very good relationship with the food that they serve to me). So once in a while I crave for the Taste of   "annyeonghaseyo".

A Milk tea at 40, Korean Cup Noodle (Chili Ramen)at 60.00, Kimbap ( korean rice rolls with vegetables and seafood) at 99.00 and a free single serving of Kimchi)- korean Craving Satisfied for just PhP200.00

Dig in.

I'd say "haengboghan sigsa"; until our next food adventure,

Bibo