Long lines are usually a good sign that the food is worth the wait. While the line to be seated…read morewrapped around the building, we couldn't leave the area we were exploring without partaking in this Korean BBQ experience! Once the waitstaff understood that we were there to eat our hearts out, they kept the bottomless accouterments coming! At one point, we had 4 different waitstaff stopping by our table every five minutes to bring us more of something delicious. Everything was fresh and good quality. Know before you go: 1. Make sure you know what's included in your order and what's extra. The waitstaff is more than happy to help make sense of it all. 2. Come wearing stretchy pants! You will undoubtedly eat more than you intended! 3. Bring your own hand wipes. The paper towels provided just don't cut it! I mean, it's BBQ! Plan on getting messy. Between the healthy portions, attentive waitstaff, and the casual atmosphere that teeters on gritty, we had an amazing culinary experience! I would definitely come back to this restaurant.

I love Korean BBQ but I honestly love it more in the Philippines. Why? Restaurants get their meat…read morestraight from the butcher shop so it's guaranteed fresh and never frozen. This is the reason why meat tastes better and tastier. We are glad to have a host family while I'm visiting the Philippines who knows good food, like honest to goodness must places to eat. One day, we were brought to this place right in the heart of Manila. The place might be small but the dining experience was gigantic. We enjoyed an AYCE for Php 580 with unlimited choices of pork and beef. The choices were so many that we just opted to get all beef. So many also were the banchans. When the server brought them out and laid in our table, there was no space left uncovered with these tiny plates and bowls of side dishes. Aside from that, we also requested for the steamed egg and tofu soup. Best part of the meal? You don't do the grilling because the server cooks all the meat for you. Ha! That's nothing unheard of here in the US. Overall, excellent service not just by the server but the entire staff. Definitely worth more than the money you pay for. I will definitely come back on my next trip to the Philippines.

The side dishes were all tasty. My favorites were marinated pickles and singkamas with red sauce…read more The meat was okay, but it could have been better if the meat were softer when cooked. All in all it's good for its price. I enjoyed cooking and it's nice to know that they were using charcoal.

This is the second time I've been to Samgyupsal, the wait was a brutal 2.5 hours but in the end it…read morewas well worth the wait. Food was amazing and there's something about making your own food on the grill that makes everything taste good. Staff are friendly and happy to make suggestions too, give it a try!

Ahhh. San Sung. San…read moreSung was my first Korean love. It taught me all the food I have to order as I taught my taste buds to navigate its brilliance. This was the restaurant where I learned about Sam Gyup Sal (P250), my only Korean lover. It introduced me to unlimited ban chan goodness. It introduced me to gochu jang paste that I love putting so much of it in my Bibimbap (P250). I even had a quiet birthday celebration here in one of their private rooms. Imagine this, for P500 at San Sung, you're already covered. You love your rice, you got your Bibimbap. You love your meat teamed with lettuce and all sorts of ban chan (side dishes), you got Sam Gyup Sal! This is such a steal! If you don't leave this place full, I'm treating you to another dish of Sam Gyup Sal, 'till you do. But let's be honest, just one order of it is enough to beg you to stop them from serving you their awesome selection of ban chan. Note that this has happened to me a lot of times. Sometimes I regret it but it was for the best. My pants begged me to. San Sung used to be that off-white creepy house along Makati Avenue. They changed addresses about two years ago and is along P. Burgos already. Still painted white (and with orange accents). You won't miss it!

We usually go to the rockwell branch. I like their sides, banchans, the food is usually good…read morebut the portions have been getting smaller and smaller while the price keeps going up.

By far best Korean restaurant in town! Must come back…read more Lunch and dinner! To go is a great choice too! Authentic and original. Each dish is delicious!!! My best to go place!!!!!

It was our first time to try Korean BBQ in the Philippines (April 2016). We wanted to experience…read moretheir take on Korean BBQ. Because it was our first time, we were lucky to have the server that we did. She was so helpful and made the experience easy and enjoyable. She was friendly and was able to speak english very well. I must say, We weren't too happy with the banchan (side dish) selection, but the barbecued meats made up for it. Plus, we were fortunate to catch the live entertainment, which was very very impressive. All in all, it was an enjoyable experience. I wouldn't mind going back again, but hope that they improve or change up the side dishes.

Kpub is a solid choice for all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue. When K-pub first opened they were…read morepretty much the only restaurant serving this cuisine in the BGC area. But as of 2019, there are many, many choices. They have a solid selection of meats such as thin sliced beef, pork belly, bacon, thin sliced pork, marinated chicken and others. The flavors and quality are all good. For a minimum of 599, you can eat all you want for 1 hour. They used to bring a number of side dishes and sauces to your table too. But recently they changed it up so that there's now a buffet and you can get your own soup, salad, side dishes and sauces. What really sets K-pub apart from other all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue places is its sheer size. You're eating in a three story tall cavernous space facing a large stage with a huge television behind it. Most nights they have bands on stage. But on nights when they don't, or while the band is resting, they play Korean K-pop videos that can be a lot of fun to watch. The only really downsides are sometimes the ventilation is not enough and it can be smokey inside. There are no individual smoke vents per table. This can be especially bad if they're busy and your only option is to sit upstairs. It can also be a bit warm. Despite lots of air conditioners, its just a huge space to cool and sometimes it can be warmer than you might like. Lastly, if you're a really big or leisurely eater, the one-hour time limit might put you off. But the one hour starts from the time the food arrives on your table and you can still eat past the one hour mark, you just can't order any more. Overall its a fun experience, good for groups or parties as well.

It took us awhile to forgive Samgyupsalamat. At their Kapitan Tikong branch months ago, we were…read morevery unsatisfied with the tough meat they served us. We used to be regular customers there so we knew our meat. Our visit at this new branch redeemed us as regular customers again. We were so happy to be surprised by the extra space they have at the back; you'd think the branch is small if you only took a peek from the outside. It was a bit warm at first but they adjusted the aircon later on. Walls were painted black even in the restroom. Overall place looked simple and had that hole-in-the-wall vibe. Cleaning the front windows looks necessary though it amusingly matches the restaurant vibe. Service was good since they always got what we needed at fair waiting times. Refills came back loaded with food and the water pitcher really kept the service water cold. The free veggie leaves, dips, side dishes, steamed egg, and soup were impressive to the eyes and tongue. Be careful with the steamed egg because the bowl was insanely hot! We ordered two meats ala carte and they were excellent both in texture and flavor! To the management team: Thank you for impressing us, and we can only hope and wish you maintain the good quality of your food and service. Forget what I said about the windows; they still pass! :p

The food was good, meat were fresh, service is good. Could…read morestill be improved though on varieties of meat

Highly recommended place!!! Marinated pork and beef ribs are awesome~~ If you try these with garic,…read moreIt's even better. Also, you can seat outside patio areas.

A VERY spontaneous find cuz we were looking for a late open Korean restaurant; open 24 hours. I was…read morewith my cousin and saw that this was rated well. So this was located on a corner street close to Burgos street. A very shady place but we said what the hell! Door was always left open. I consider this a 'hole in the wall' kind of place. Only for the brave!! Lighted sign outside and many customers in and out but the place is not one of those restaurants that is 5 star that is super clean or for customer service. We just wanted a quick bite and drink than leave. We only shared a bottle of soju and seafood pancake. Pancake was excellent and was crispy with sauce. This could easily fit three people. The veggie sides were ok. I can only rate this place for soju and pancake and cheap prices but not for place or service! Also, there was a humongous Ratatouille who visited us a few times while we ate!! Ahhh! Hope our food was not effected. I will only come back if I am brave enough! Hahahaha [104/100]

DEATHBED FOOD POISONING…read more I really hate to make complaints about a business but I have been running a 104 fever bound to my bed for the last 5 days. I got ameobiasis from their food(which can kill you if not treated). The place isn't very clean or organized but I try to still have good faith but that was my mistake. Idk what level of negligence it must take to get this deathly sick but it greatly upsets me. The people handling the food must be playing in the toilet. DO NOT COME!!!

I won't eat there again. The staff had no manners, especially the older one. It felt like we were…read moreeating in a cheap diner. Before we started eating, we asked if we needed to move since the table was for six, and they said it was fine. But while we were eating, they suddenly placed items on our table without saying anything and seated two other people there. They could've at least informed us but just stared and did what they wanted. While grilling, the fire was a bit strong. The same staff member used the tongs we were using for food to adjust the charcoal and only wiped them with tissue afterward. It was shocking. This was our first time at Romantic Baboy, and out of all the samgyupsal places we've tried, this was the worst experience.

This is a special place for me and Carlo because this is where he brought me on our third date! He…read moretold me he would never bring other girls here before because it's a little sketchy and, well, the smoke. Good thing he did bring me here! From that date onward, we knew we were connected for our addiction for a) Pork and b) Korean food! :D Seoul Galbi is located along General Luna Street near A. Venue. Tip: park your car at A. Venue since parking is limited and just walk to the restaurant (enter the street after Wendy's). It's an authentic cooked-at-the-table Korean charcoal barbecue restaurant. The meat plates and dishes we order are priced at Php220-400. We always order the Samgyeopsal, Wine Samgyeop, Chadolbagi and Galmaegisal for our meat. Additional dishes are the Steamed Egg, Kimchi Jigae, and Mul-Naengmyeon. The banchan is unlimited! The servers will cook all the meat for you but, I prefer to cook it myself. I love to make the pork extra crispy! Hehe! Their meat is always tender, fatty, and seasoned just right. You have to order their Steamed Egg! Don't ask why, just try it. Also, I always drink Makeoli when I'm here. Even if Carlo doesn't drink, I will drink it all by myself! If you want the authentic Korean charcoal grill experience at a very reasonable price, this is the place to go in Makati! Love, Love, Love this place!

If I could give this zero stars I would. Just goes to show…read moreyou that you never want to base going places on two online reviews. Service was horrible, beef was bland with no seasoning, portion sizes tiny. Bottomline..a huge rip off. The steamed egg came out 35 mins after the rest of the meal, and it was mostly liquid. Been to Korean BBQ all over the world and this was the worst I've had. The owners explanation for bland and plain meat was "the kitchen got busy" with no thought of rectifying it. Let the buyer beware

If it's not obvious yet, we love our Korean food. Unlimited AKA All You Can Eat (AYCE) Korean in…read morethe Philippines? Why not? The banchans were plentiful and the food was good. Of course the food is enjoyed more by the company you eat with and we ate with a dear old friend and her partner. This was the tail end of our trip and we're already in a coma from the all the food we ate in the last two weeks. Would visit this place again. Do come with an empty stomach.

Second time to visit here and took my family for lunch today. Good service and quality of food is…read moregreat. Highly recommend. Not smokey or you smell like the food after.