Here are six samgyupsal restaurants that we consider as the best in Metro Manila and even in provincial areas.
The popularity of samgyupsal (or samgyeopsal) restaurants among Filipino diners is undeniable. As proof of the popularity of these food outlets, if
you google "samgyupsal near me," you have a very good chance of finding one
just close by.
The 6 Best Samgyupsal Restaurants in Metro Manila
Before the COVID-19 pandemic happened, you would often hear groups of friends or families planning for a dinner in a samgyupsal restaurant. But even with
the pandemic, unlimited Korean barbecue restaurants around Metro Manila and
even outside continue to thrive.
While dine-in options might be limited or even suspended depending on the
quarantine classification, samgyupsal fans can still opt for food pick-up or
delivery.
Our favorite samgyupsal restaurants
We love samgyupsal as well. If there’s one thing that I love about the Korean craze that took the Philippines by storm, it’s the food. Samgyupsal restaurants have popped up here and there and Korean convenience stores are
just around the corner so it’s easy to enjoy Korean food when we crave it.
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From the first time we tried Korean barbecue, we’ve already been eating regularly in samgyupsal restaurants. if dine-in isn’t possible, we’d buy
samgyupsal, banchan, and ramyun from a Korean store near our place and cook
them at home.
Anyway, here are 5 restaurants that we consider as the best samgyupsal
restaurants in Metro Manila:
1. Romantic Baboy
At the top of our list is Romantic Baboy. It’s our favorite samgyupsal restaurant because we love the quality of the meat that they serve, plus the banchan servings are always abundant.
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| Romantic Baboy |
We also consider Romantic Baboy’s kimchi as the best among the Korean barbecue restaurants that we tried. On top of
that, the service is fast and efficient, and doesn’t feel like the servers were shortchanging us whenever we asked for refills.
Lastly, Romantic Baboy’s price of P499 which includes unlimited meat and side
dishes is already a bargain.
For the complete list of Romantic Baboy’s branches and our full review, please
read this post: The Ultimate List of Romantic Baboy Branches [2023 Update, Menu, & Review].
2. Samgyupsalamat
Samgyupsalamat is our second favorite samgyupsal restaurant and also a good choice if you want a high-quality Korean barbecue. It’s the very first samgyupsal restaurant that we tried and we quickly fell in love with it. We
had to fall in line for around 30 minutes or so but it was worth it.
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| Samgyupsalamat |
What we love at Samgyupsalamat are the unlimited delicious marinated meat choices and the plentiful sidings for a price of P499. Samgyupsalamat’s kimchi is noteworthy, at least in the first restaurant that we tried. However, the
kimchi in the second Samgyupsalamat restaurant where we ate was not as good as
the first.
All in all, the experience at Samgyupsalamat is generally good but it can get
inconsistent in other outlets where the queue can really build up and the restaurant itself can get too crowded.
For the complete list of Samgyupsalamat’s branches and our full review, please
read this post:
The Complete List of Samgyupsalamat Branches + Review.
3. All4U Unlimited Grill & Shabu-Shabu
One of the most recent samgyupsal restaurants that we tried is All4U Unlimited
Grill & Shabu Shabu. Metro Manila was already in quarantine when we ate at
All4U so it’s worth noting that the restaurant adheres to strict health
protocols such as getting customer information, providing alcohol sprays, and
limiting the number of people who can dine in.
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| All4U |
The food at All4U is good but what sets it apart is that customers can enjoy
unlimited delicious soup (shabu-shabu), on top of the unlimited meat options
and shrimps.
What is notable about All4U is the promos that they offer. When Khris and I
ate here, we enjoyed the happy hour promo plus the birthday promo so we
enjoyed a total discount of around P480.
For my full review of All4U Unlimited Grill & Shabu Shabu, please
read All4U Unlimited Grill & Shabu-Shabu: A Superb Choice.
4. nice two Meat u
First off, I’d like to clarify that nice two Meat u doesn’t offer unlimited samgyupsal although the side dishes can be enjoyed as much as you can. That
said, it’s still an awesome choice for high-quality meat and side dishes for a
price of P1,749 (may vary depending on the set meal that you will choose).
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| nice two Meat u |
The only way that I can describe nice two Meat u is that it serves premium quality cuts of meat that is cooked in cast iron grills. On top of that, the server will cook the meat for you so you won’t have anything to do but sit
back, relax, and enjoy your meal.
For my full review of nice two Meat u, please read the post nice two Meat u: Treat Yourself to Premium Korean barbecue.
5. Sambo Kojin
Sambo Kojin is another unlimited Japanese yakiniku and Korean barbecue restaurant that offers some of the best food choices in Metro Manila. Sambo
Kojin is actually a full buffet restaurant that happens to offer a variety of
Western and Asian cuisines and that includes samgyupsal.
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| Sambo Kojin |
The price of the buffet package at Sambo Kojin is higher at around P1,500 per
head as compared to the other restaurants on this list but that is
understandable because, again, this is a buffet restaurant.
For my full review of Sambo Kojin, please read this post:
Sambo Kojin: Delicious Unlimited Yakiniku and Korean Barbecue.
6. UKB 199
I decided to include UKB 199 in this list because it offers a good price for its unlimited samgyupsal packages. At P199, you can enjoy beef, pork, and side
dishes like lettuce leaves, fish cakes, and kimchi as much as you want.
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| UKB 199 |
I understand that UKB 199 has mixed reviews from diners but I guess it all boils down to setting your expectations when you do plan to eat here. At
P199, don’t expect the same caliber as Romantic Baboy and Samgyupsalamat from
UKB 199. However, that doesn’t mean that they are serving rubbish as other people claim.
The food is okay; the pork might be a little fatty but there is enough meat that you can enjoy. The same goes for the beef; it’s not of the best cut but
they’re just fine.
For my full review of UKB 199, please read this post:
UKB 199 Unlimited Korean BBQ: Affordable Korean Barbecue Buffet.
Epilogue
These are what I consider as the best samgyupsal restaurants in Metro Manila and even in provincial locations. What is good about these unlimited samgyupsal restaurants is that their rates are relatively more affordable as compared to regular buffet restaurants and the food is just as delicious.
Want to add more to this list? Tell us about your favorite samgyupsal
restaurant in the comments section below.
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I had never been to Manilla but I wish too. However, I love the reviews of restaurants as the food looks yummy!
ReplyDeletenever been to Manila but it is on my list. I would definitely enjoy visiting the city and eating there
ReplyDeleteMasarap din talaga ang samgyupsal kaya nung nauso ang kdrama dito sa atin bigla din nauso ang food nila😅 Anyway i like your list po pag back to normal na balik na ako manila visit ko din ito list mo po lalo na affordable lang din ang food nila.
ReplyDeleteVery curious tlaga ako sa samgyupsal. Anu ba ang meron dyan> is that a korean hype food? or related to Keto diet? Even my mom is so addict with samgyupsal every week ata nasa restaurant kaya curious tlaga ako, dito hindi sya masyadong hype...
ReplyDeleteof course sambokojin is love kasi ang dami na other choices ng food eh. pero if we want pure samgyup. id go to salamat or RB ano man mas malapit sakin.
ReplyDeleteI love the list Ivan!!! I agree with Romantic Baboy being your number one, as I love the meat quality and of course --- cheese! Nagutom tuloy ako while reading this. I also like Nice 2 Meat U (pero di lang sila unli) but agree that meat quality is superb as well. All4U got me with its Shrimps and Shabu shabu! haha almost same pala ang nasa list naten :)
ReplyDeleteI miss samgyupsal get-togethers with my friends! I'm in Bicol so our options are pretty limited, so this list has made me crave even more! A few cousins of mine tried Romantic Baboy before and it seems like they truly loved it! Once this pandemic passes, I'll be coming back to this list to try 'em all!
ReplyDeletePerfect list! Grabe I miss samgyup already. My fave are Romantic Baboy and Samgyupsalamat. When the pandemic ends, you should also try Gen Q Korean BBQ. Their selection is delicious :)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Cielo Fernando | The Girl Behind the Pen
I love Samgyup! But my favourite now is the one that we DIY at home, hehe. We realized it's not that hard, and even if we don't have the equipment, our stone pan can take its place.
ReplyDeleteI miss eating in Romantic Baboy! Puro korean at home nalang kame since last year LOL.
ReplyDeleteRomantic Baboy the best sakin kahit na one time pa lang din ako nakakain dun. Nakakamiss na magsamgyup sa labas with friends talaga yung without a care in the world huhuhu
ReplyDeletewow! surprised soban ktown is not on this list as it's one of my faves. i really miss eating out worry free with my friends :(
ReplyDeleteBefore the pandemic and nung nagketo diet ako sobrang lagi kami dito ng husband ko. We tried lahat ng makita namin na samgyupsal hahahah you may also check Fantastic Chef, isa sila sa favorite namin
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