Monique and I were supposed to have a burger but somehow it didn't seem to be the right food for that rainy Saturday morning. Driving around the Tomas Morato area, we realized that the much-dreaded long-winding waiting line at Romantic Baboy was no where to be found. It seemed like the novelty for samgyupsal had already worn off, and on a whim, we made a bee-line for the restaurant. Not bad at all, unlimited BBQ at P500 per person.
It was my first time to try the place, so Monique cautioned me to go easy on the side dishes that was served as we sat down. Sauteed veggies, sweetened potatoes and spicy kim-chi. I think was a bowl of tofu in soy sauce too. I had to stop myself from eating too much lest my tummy space be filled up too quickly. The beef and pork strips started to come in several plates and we grilled with much gusto! Scrambled eggs and melted mozzarella are served on the side, and in my mind it felt like I was like having a Korean breakfast with cheese fondue.
The plain salted meats were more to my liking as compared to the marinate meats which were on the sweet side. True to its "romantic" theme, the restaurant gave Monique a rose as a souvenir, which was really sweet. One other good thing about the Tomas Morato branch is that the building has basement parking. The only drawback of eating in grilled samgyupsal restaurants, however, is that as you leave the restaurant, you realize that the scent of smoke and grilled food sticks onto your clothes. Your friends automatically know where you have been eating!
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