Yang Gang

 

Kkokko

 

Samgyupsalamat

 

Bornga

Fantastic Chef

Matt passed his board exam and is now a certified engineer!  Congratulations are definitely in order, and Becca decided to take us all to Fantastic Chef in Malate, to celebrate the wonderful occasion.  This unli Korean BBQ joint has good meat and marinades; the resulting grilled meat flavors are unrivaled at its price point--a very reasonable P550 per person.  Flexible exhaust pipes located atop your grill work well in bringing unwanted smoke out of the dining areas, so you don't have to worry too much about the smoke.  Remember to ask for their cheese sauce for your instant fondue; variety is spice of life!

Vicky and Monique had a bit of a difficult time looking for a parking space though and because of the drizzle, arrived 30 minutes after the rest of the family had started to eat.  Being located near DLSU, the lack of parking space is the only drawback to this restaurant.  Otherwise, it's a good place to bring the family for a simple get together or a quick celebration.

Yoree

Romantic Baboy

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!

Matgalne