Ask anyone who lives in BF Homes what they think is the most popular Korean restaurant here and…read morethey would probably say Sam Won. It's been around the block, or should I say avenue for some years already. It's has survived and outlived all the other restaurants that had early deaths and will continue to remain there for indefinitely. It's simple. The food is delicious, full with flavor and the prices within reason. They give a good selection of side dishes too, from the regular kimchi to other pickled vegetables. But what I like best about this restaurant are the slabs of meat you can order and grill on the in-table charcoal grill. Tips: 1. For first-timers, order the Bibimbap and pork belly. I guarantee you will love these dishes. 2. Order the fish ice cream after eating. It's fish-shaped ice cream with vanilla and beans inside.

I really don't really know a lot about Korean cuisine. I don't go out of my way to discover new…read moreKorean restaurants in Manila. I am much more interested in looking for new food establishments that can offer greasy, deep fried, and mouth-watering American food. When I went to BF Homes in Paranaque City to go to my friend's house, she decided to bring me to this restaurant called Sam Won. Apparently, Sam Won is one of the most popular Korean restaurants here in Manila. I wasn't really thrilled because I am not a huge fan of Korean cuisine, but I enjoyed the way they presented our food. For each table, there's a circular smoking grill in the middle which is used to cook raw meat. There were also bowls of Korean ingredients near the grill to add to your dish. I didn't know what to do because it was my first time there, but the personnel were more than happy to assist me. It was definitely a pleasant experience.

We'd been trying to visit here for a while! They only accept cash, and we usually only have gcash…read moreor cards to do our transactions with. It's a little confusing when you start out, but everything we tried was amazing. No complaints about the food at all. Agree with previous reviewer about the flies. We definitely had some! It was pretty busy when we got there, so it took a while to flag someone to get more meat, drinks, and check. Would be nice if they could add some additional ways to pay other than cash.

samgyupsalamat is me and my friends go to restaurants it was the best it was complete all package…read moreplus the staffs there are really nice!!

Yummy Korean place! Enjoyed the following Yukgaejang…read moreKalbi Jim Kalbi BBQ // a bit on the sweet side vs a true BBQ flavor...I.e. tocino vs bbq With friendly staff and a warm and cozy place.

This is one of my favorite Korean restos along BF Aguirre. They have ample parking and many seats…read moreso it is good for big groups. My family liked the Korean barbecue and they have overflowing banchan (side dishes). My faves were the kimchi and the Korean pancake. I always get the spicy squid it's so yummy!

It's a buffet for Korean bbq! I was pleased with the taste. Although it would take some time…read morecooking the meat yourself, it's the perfect time for talking. The service could be better, I would say more proactive. Aside from the smokey aura (this is due to the cooking), the food was excellent. The price is reasonable.

We were excited to try this place to celebrate my cousin's birthday and was extremely disappointed…read more I've been to dozens of Korean bbq places and this was the first time I was disappointed. There are about 3 categories that include the unlimited bbq and you can also purchase items ala carte. The pork is PHP 399, beef PHP 499, beef ribs PHP 499 which was unavailable! The restaurant was brand new and they didn't have the one item I wanted to try. All the meats were so fatty and for those prices, I would consider it over priced. The quality was extremely poor and I found myself trying to cut through the meat to remove the fat, without much luck since there was so much of it. Save your money. I wouldn't recommend coming here.

Worst experience ever! The event was booked 1-2 months ago. We reserved the Molave and Mahogany…read morefunction rooms. The air conditoners were not functioning and some chairs were broken. They must have taken cared all these defects prior to the event. We ended up using their IWATA industrial fan. They did not even put ice in the IWATA fan to make place cooler until we requested them to put some ice in it. no initiative at all. Only 1 industrial fan was provided and cannot even make the place a little bit cooler. We have 100 guests and we were all perspiring. They even put pails to catch all the water dripping down from the ceiling, it was really high risk for accident. Not recommendable for any event. Place and Service is not worth the price. Never again! They don't even deserve a star. But since I cant post my review then, i'll just add 1

Wanted to do lunch before I leave the country and spend time with my mom…read more Looks great until you start eating. Italian station had 3 pieces of dried up pizza and some pasta. Seafood station - health hazard. Chinese station- had dried up pans. Roast station had whole chickens, pork fat tips and meats that look like they are ready to be put on compost. The remaining left over food was inedible. Staff seemed so jaded and unaware that this place is poorly run. The dessert station was the worst. They have staff that should be working as prison guards. They shouldn't be accepting customer and hour and a half before the close when they know that they will not be refilling their food. Staff is completely clueless that they have horrible service. It's expensive here so there should be no room for error. Oh, I forgot to mention that their seafood less seafood paella was stale. Gave us the runs. This poorly managed scam and health hazard place that claims to be a restaurant is tops the list of the worst places I've been to.

Serye is formed from the lineage of the Reyes' back in the early 2000's. As the name implies,…read moreSER-YE is actually a mispelled Reyes. Known for their family legacy of BBQ with Java Rice and Java Sauce, they created or highlighted the age old tradition of classical Filipino food instead of leaning to the grill side of the cuisine. I have been a fan of the Aristocrat legacy since I was a kid. In our family, we often dine either in Aristocrat or Alex III, and I would always get the pork bbq with 2 cups of garlic rice with tons of java sauce and pickled papaya. It has been my habit ever since childhood. Up until now, I even bring my foreigner friends to Aristocrat and enjoy the flavorful bbq they're known. Serye wants to focus more on the Filipino classics like Kare Kare, Bonelesa Crispy Pata, Laing, etc. Here's my verdict: Kare kare is one of the iconic dish of Filipino cuisine. It is oxtail and tripe cooked in peanut sauce served with bagoong. I like how they make their own peanut butter and bagoong from scratch, like me, I believe it is better if you make your own components for a dish. I like the consistency of the dish which is not too thick nor runny. It has a nice nutty flavorful thats is balanced with the bagoong. Although I find the bagoong on the salty side, but when paired, its just perfect! A dish that would make you eat more rice than your average diet. Laing con Camaron is their personal pairing of laing dish (taro leaves cooked in coconut milk) topped with the Filipino tempura. This is the best laing i've tasted so far. The leaves were cooked soft with the coocnut cream is starting to separate from the coconut oil and its solids. I like how the leaves has absorbed the rich flavor of coconut. The camaron acts as a palate cleanser for the rich dish. Bangus ala Bistek is their version of bistek tagalog instead of using beef, bangus! Its a great dish that gives the bangus a nice level up on flavor. Savory, citrusy, sweet like how we create our own personal dip for our fish dishes, (toyo, calamansi). Pansit Guisado i find it ordinary and nothing special with the dish. Its not something I would go to serye for. Boneless Crispy Pata is the best way to eat it, boneless. No more hassle of deboning then eating. This is just a stress free dish. Grab a slice and eat. It has a balance of the glutinous collagen, meat, and crispy skin. I just find It a bit dry or overcooked due to uneven diameter of the meat, but its a dish I would look forward to. Their desserts are proudly made by the owners wife, Manila Bake. Pandan Cake is the highlight for me. It has a nice, light, spongy pandan cake covered with royal icing that gives it a nice creamy, finish. Pies has a nice flaky crust that is perfect with a cream filling that compliments the flaky and creamy texture of the dish. Overall, the image of an ordinary Filipino family feast is vividly shown in its array of dishes. It is another milestone that we can show the world what Filipino cuisine is all about. Family. Love. Hospitality.

Serye is from the same people who built Aristocrat and Reyes Barbecue, so I was expecting a…read moresatisfying meal during my visit. I wasn't disappointed. I got the chicken barbecue (I made a mistake of not buying the boneless one). Well, the chicken is good. It's what you can expect from a place brought to us by Aristocrat. They served it with peanut sauce, which I'm sadly allergic to. But the people I was with enjoyed it so much, they remarked how it goes well with the chicken. Pricing is pretty good, too. Let's just say around Php 200-300 per head for a full meal. And the servings are huge, I think they can last you the whole day. So yes, it's better to bring company along when you plan to eat here. As a small eater, I couldn't finish my quarter chicken by myself. It's super sulit and super good.

As a self-proclaimed foodie, I'm pretty easy. Give me a basket of crispy chicken fingers with…read morehoney mustard dip and I'm good. So it's no surprise that I'm drawn to diner-type places like this. I was really sad when their spot in BF Homes Paranaque closed down (I was a regular there). Thankfully, a new branch opened up in Commercenter Alabang. I love coming to this place for their laidback feel and delicious Buffalo wings. Even my mom who prefers home-cooked meals over diner food loves it. She prefers the Chili N' Cheese Nachos over the Chili N' Cheese Fries though, and I make sure we order both, along with a triple sampler of the chicken wings in Garlic Parmesan, New York's Finest and Honey Barbecue flavor. But what I really keep coming back for is the Chicken Tenders with the zingy honey mustard dip. I'll say it fares better than the ones served in those American joints, for a much lower price. The new place they moved into has more space than the previous one, so I can take my time enjoying my food without worrying about other patrons waiting in line.

The thing with dining out is that restaurants sometimes disappoint with their hit-or-miss menus. It…read moreis almost inevitable to be presented with a menu that has its pitfalls. You may like some dishes, but the others are totally horrible. Such is not the case for Buffalo Wings N' Things. I don't think I ever ordered anything here that I didn't like. I have been a very huge, HUGE fan of this wing shop even during the time when it only had its first few branches. I frequented the one in Solaris so much because I worked nearby, enough for their entire staff to know me by name and anticipate my order the moment I walk in the door. My absolute favorite is their garlic parmesan wings, which is just different levels of perfect. I have tried hacking the recipe at home, but there is just something about their seasoning that makes this chicken really tasty. I have long tried to embrace a veg diet, and when I do relapse (I make meat-eating sound like a disease or an addiction that I want to curb, sorry), I always find myself munching on garlic parmesan wings from here. I love it with their dirty rice (which I have successfully hacked at home, yes! but I still love the store bought one) and their bleu cheese dip. I would also order their crisscut fries, and this would make up my usual spread. This branch is very memorable to me because my best friend and I ate at this place the night before she got married (We stayed at Parque Espana, the hotel across the street). We pigged out on wings so much that we worried she wouldn't fit into her wedding dress (fortunately, she did). I love this branch because it is so chill , and the usual BWNT interiors (rustic wood, red leather) make it so homey and casual enough so that you could just let your hair down.

Most people resort to online shopping when it comes to toy-collecting. Hey, they're not just toys…read more They're "the" toys. I may not be much of a figure collector, but I have a bunch and I love them enough to understand how an avid collector feels. What I love about toy shops like these is how most of them interact to the customers. If there's something you want to buy that aren't anywhere to be seen locally, you can contact them and they might be able to order a piece just for you. That's how it usually works for the rare pieces, as far as I know. Now, Hobbypro Central is one of the places to go to if you're into Magic cards. My brother was interested in joining Magic: The Gathering tournaments and didn't know where to begin at first. So word of advice: ask the hobby shopkeepers.