This is my favorite Korean restaurant! I've tried a lot of Korean restaurants from many towns in the Philippines but this is so far the best. They serve unlimited side dishes. They have the best samgyupsal and sundubu jjigae soup (the soup comes with rice already). The owners are Korean expats and they are very welcoming and they make sure that all your needs are attended to. I love Min Sok! ❤️
Our favorite go to place for samgyupsal before the unli-samgyup craze hit the metro. They serve authentic korean dishes and thick slices of pork and beef. You get a free soup when you have 2 orders of samgyupsal. The owner is Korean that have lived here for quite sometime. Staff are very accommodating, you can also see the owners Family serving the customers. Can't compare the quality of food that we have here versus the unli-samgyups. We'll definitely dine here very soon.
Reasonable price for the taste. I wish they would add a little bit more of the meat. I like their kimchi! It's the perfect heat level for those like me who don't eat spicy food that often.
Still the most authentic Korean restaurant for me! The place is simple but they serve really good food. Also, best soy bean paste is served here. Fight me. ❤️
Authentic Korean food in the heart of Makati. Portions were too small for the price you pay, but the food was great. We were pleased to see the owner, a lovely Korean lady, serving customers and making sure that everyone was enjoying their meals.
The place could use a do-over (it looks so old, and I actually felt like I was going to fall off my seat) but I guess that adds to the charm of Min Sok.
Jowell | FoodFlings.PH | Flingeros Philippines
+4
When we want sulit food, we always go to thw unlimited Korean restaurants. With just the side dishes, you are for sure full already.
(F)ood:
The meat were quite thin and will quickly burn but I love their side dishes specially the kimchi though the sidr dishes are limited too.
(A)mbience:
The place is conducive for group discussions and drinking with friends but gets a little smokey maybe due to the not so strong exhaust.
(B)utler Service:
Went to this restaurant on a Sunday during lunch time. We were expecting that they will have an unlimited offer for the pork and beef but they don't have it so we just ordered from their menu. It did not disappoint since their prices were cheap. The Korean owners were the ones who greeted us when we got in and they were also the ones who gave us our bill and change. Very courteous owners. :)
I will recommend this place to those Kbbq lovers out there. But if you're used to the unli-samgyupsal offer, this place is not for you.
In a place surrounded by bars and hotels, there is this Korean Restaurant, manage by Korean owners, serving authentic Korean cuisine. This is where I had my first samgyeopsal experience years ago.
Upon entering, the restaurant owner gave us a warm welcome and assisted us to the available table. It's unusual to see an owner managing his own restaurant to make sure every customer will have a great dining experience and for me, that's truly exceptional.
Samgyeopsal came with unlimited side dishes just like other samgyeopsal. The meat was of high quality and super affordable.
Service was excellent. Refilling of side dishes was fast. I'm not sure if the one serving the refills is the wife of the owner but she was nice.
The ambience is good. It has a homey vibe which I really like.
Parking space is limited.
Overall, it was a great dining experience.
This Korean restaurant reminds me so much of the restaurant that we tried on our last day in South Korea a few months ago. The food was superb 👍🏻👍🏻 and the ambiance can give you this "Korean vibe", maybe because the owner and most of the customers were Koreans so you really feel like you're in Korea. The serving of chadolbaki/grilled beef was kindah small but it didn't bother us that much because the food tasted authentic and the service was good.
Loved the food here in Min Sok. Ordered the Samgyupsal and the Chadolbaki. Although the servings were limited, the quality of the meat was top notch. Ambience was good too—the interior felt simple and home-y. Servers were nice and fast, even the owners were so nice too. Definitely going back here again.
This is one of the best-rated Korean restaurants in Poblacion. As we enter the restaurant, we were welcomed by the Korean owner. He was very warm. He directed us where we could sit. We ordered Yukgaejang and Sundubu Jjigae. Of course, side dishes were also served. The wife of the owner was also very accommodating. She kept on checking if we need anything else, and say “Enjoy you meal” a couple of times. This restaurant does not ask for any service charge, so you’ll only pay the price of your food.
This is where my first korean dining experience has been.
The food:
It was really good. You can really taste the authenticity of the food that they serve. They also have a lot of side dishes which you can refill as much as you want. Their kimchi soup is a bit too spicy for me, but if you love spicy food then you would definitely love it. Their pork slices were generous and not fatty like what other restaurants' offer.
The ambience:
It's simple. You'd feel really comfortable eating here for their homey ambience.
The service:
Excellent. The staff would happily help you out if you needed something so don't hesitate to call them if you need them.
The price:
They are moderately priced but their food is really good. It's worth it.
The place:
They are located outside the busy streets of makati so we had a hard time locating them at first, but you can always search them on google cause they're easy to find once you'd get an idea where they are located.
The Best Korean Restaurant in the Philippines!
Best quality of meat.
I will always go back to this place!
Lovely, thoughtful owner greetings is an extra.
I read a few people complaining about the interior or exterior design, but who cares about the design when the taste overwhelms it 💪🏻
the best samgyupsal place for me. it wasnt unlimited. it was 300-400 per plate of meat. but the side dishes were unlimited (except the rice). when you order 2 meats, yoi get free hot pot soup. this is my to go to place when im craving for some korean bbq.
Table For Me And You
+4.5
A and I visit here once every two weeks. 😂
FOOD:
💖 Samgyupsal (P320): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We always order 2 sets so they’ll give us free soup. :) Pork is good and it melts in your mouth. Yum.
💖 Doenjang Jigae (free!): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A and I come back here because of this soup. Ughhhh so good! Put it on your rice or slurp it using your spoon. This piece of heaven is seriously god-send!
SERVICE:
💖 We cook our own meat because that’s the way we like it.
😓 It’s a bit hard to get their attention so make sure to shout “ate~!” Korean-style. Lol.
💖 Side dishes are refillable! Up to 5x! (Yes, we tried...)
💖 Owners are usually there welcoming us and thanking us.
AMBIANCE:
😓 Nothing fancy - it’s like a house renovated to a restaurant.
But we come back here every.single.time because of the authentic, generous and yummy Korean food.
#WhatTheFoodPH
#GoodFoodintheHood
Min Sok serves the best Korean barbeque and soup in Manila. Something I want to put extra emphasis on because I'll probably give them 6/5 if the structure and location aren't asked. Simple, clean, authentic and good services.
After a disappointing experience in a nearby Korean restaurant which used to be my go to, I needed to undo it.
The Yukgaejang hits the spot: comforting, flavorful spicy soup with lots of beef and veggies . I just finished a get together with lots of beer and needed to sober up. I was in the Salcedo village and everyone’s favorite ramen house has a very long wait (as always). I’m glad I didn’t have the patience to wait, haha!
Minsok always comes up in discussions of best Korean restaurant in little Korea town in Poblacion and I will definitely be back. I love how they refill the empty appetizer dishes. It’s also very pleasant when the Korean lady who seems to be the owner is always smiling and welcoming, which I can say doesn’t happen all the time in other Korean restaurants.
Had the samgyupsal, beef brisket and steamed egg. The meats were good but the kimchi was the star of the show! The kimchi was great, not too spicy, with just the right tang/savory flavor which perfectly complements the meat. The steamed egg was free, as the meal comes with a complimentary soup and they considered the steamed egg as our soup dish. This place fills up quickly during peak hours time. They were packed when we went, so it takes a bit of time to get the server’s attention, but the owners were gracious enough to go around the tables to assist the customers. Will go back!!
Thank you Min Sok for your authentic korean food! We ate at this resto thrice and food was so good. For me, food was of generous proportion and price was pretty much affordable.
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Same as other reviews its a mix of good and bad points. Bad point is the service and good point is the food, let me break it down.
Minsok is the 2nd korean restaurant that i have tried. We went to Poblacion at a Friday night and as expected every dining establishment were packed. Our original choice was Joe's snack grill and it was so full that we have to look for some other place and we went to Minsok. There were a few people lined up so we waited for about 10 mins outside. After waiting to be seated and finally ordering, the food service was very fast at the beginning. The meat arrived together with all the side dishes. After finishing a fair amount of side dishes we asked for some refill and these refills will not come to you unles you followed it up a couple of times. Service aside the food was great and satisfying. Kimchi was onpoint and so are the vegetable side dishes and soups. All in all the food was great.
I would definately go back here, the poor service is fairly compensated by the quality of food but i hope the management will also adress this issue.
One of my fave places around Poblacion. 😍😍😍 I even saw Andi Eigenmann when we last ate here. 🤣🤣🤣
They have my favorite kimchi and their fish cake is just ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Plus it's really affordable with no service charge. :)
We always order the samgyupsal and the chadolbaki. It's enough for two people since it also comes with soup. ❤️ There used to be unlimited refills but sometimes (depending on the waitress), they'll say only until two refills of the side dishes. But you can just not ask for a refill at once (cause they'll be on to you) and ask from different waitresses for refills. :) I used to get 5 refills (because I love the fish cake so much). :) Plus the owner is usually here and she really accommodates everyone.
It's definitely my go-to Korean place around Poblacion (aside from Joe Snack Grill, Jumong, and Korean Traditional Chicken). Waayyy worth the price. 😍
Our go to place when my wife and I are up for some Korean grub. Their Japchae is to die for. Their meat products are always fresh and the cut is thinly sliced it just melts in your mouth. The only complaint that I have is that their glasses are to small to the point that I had to request a pitcher (a subjective complaint since I drink a lot).
Great value on money and they serve fresh meat. The servers and the owner is very accomodating and friendly. They have well maintain CR. They observe cleanliness within the area.
The owner and the staff are all accommodating 💚💚💚 we always have a great time every time we dine here and of course the food is 5 out of 5.
Good points:
✅ Place feels like home. It's located in an actual house and the Korean owners are present to welcome and serve so the Korean vibe is very much authentic and present.
✅ Staff are attentive. They serve quickly.
✅ I have yet to see this place full but so far, based on my experience, you can easily get seats and not have to wait in line.
✅ Dishes taste authentic. No artificial-flavored nor subpar quality dishes.
Bad points:
❌ Place needs better lighting. It's a bit dim inside.
❌ It's a bit pricey here in conjunction with the serving size. Their servings are quite small. They're not friendly for sharing with big groups unlike most Korean bbq restaurants.
❌ Side dishes are limited. There are other Korean restaurants out there that serve unlimited side dishes // and sometimes even unli meat for a cheaper price.
Must try :
1. Deungsim - Meat are really tender (order 2 kind of grill meat free 1 soup)
2. Seafood Jeon - B'cos i like somthing like pizza.
Love their side dish kimchi, roll egg, another 1 i dont know the name. The veggie to wrap grilled meat was fresh
as far as my experience, the service was okay.
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I am craving for Korean foods and i'm glad that my friends felt the same so we go find one. Kim Sok has gotten our attention and went there. We came in almost 7pm and the place is slight packed. We ordered Samgyupsal, Chadalboki, Japchae, Kimchi Jjigae, Seafood Jeon and Soju.
First, Samgyupsal was yum that it easily ran off. So we ordered another meat and the server says that Chadalboki is their best seller so we choose that one. Since I was just enjoying, I forgot to take a photo. 😂 But Chadalboki is thinly sliced beef brisket. Also, a yum. I ate my meat dipped in oil, soybean paste and wrapped with lettuce. Plus a sip of Soju for added kick. It was perfect. 😍
Japchae and the rest of what we ordered was authentic as I know it tastes. Kimchi Jjigae comes with rice. Seafood Jeon is a must try. Well seasoned and tastes good. There are parts tho that are bitter, maybe the overcooked sides. So it would be better to cook it as evenly as possible.
We were also given side dishes. All tastes good but my faves would be the egg rolls, tofu and kimchi. We asked about the refills and the sever told us that we can get two free refills. So we add egg rolls because we like it heaps.
Servers were also nice and would attend to our needs as much as possible. The owners are also kind to check on us and accommodates our needs.
Overall, it was fun experience and would definitely go back and recommend. 👍🏻
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I love love love Min Sok! It's kinda hard to kind at first cos it's situated right in the middle of Poblacion's Korean Town. There were like 4 parking slots outside the restaurant.
A house turned into restaurant, Min Sok would really shock you. Don't be too quick to judge! Despite the old architecture of the house and its interior, Min Sok boasts their amazingly consistent Korean feels inside it. The ambiance is a bit homey, feels like I'm inside a Korean family's house.
From my previous visits, the owners were always there. Nice and friendly, accommodating their customers as soon as they enter. They never failed to check on us, make a little conversation and smile at us!
The wide variety of Korean food is just as overwhelming as their yummy complimentary side dishes!!! And mind you, they are all yummy!!! Especially the omelette (cooked in two diff ways) and the kimchi and the sweet baby potatoes ahhhh! My boyfriend fave is the soup! We always opt to get the cheapest set (as always), the sangyupsal, that's worth 300 pesos, and we get like 2 orders of it (for me and my boyfriend), with 600 pesos plus 50 pesos for the rice - which mind you is off the charts! Perfectly cooked! (2x), our usual bill would always be 700 pesos flat! 😂 super cheap! Affordable and quality food!
But, the refill of the complimentary dishes is based on the meats you ordered. Say, I ordered two sets, I'd only get two refills. My first visit wasn't like that, I just knew about it during my last visit. Sad.
Ahhh I love everything Min Sok! I just wish they would fix up and improve the place... better ventilation so that the smell wouldn't lock up inside. Also, better AC units please! 😀 it would be better too if they organize their staffs well, train them with more uniformity, politeness and efficiency.
I strongly recommend Min Sok! 💯
Korean restaurants are definitely taking over Poblacion, Makati. Every turn you make, every step you take, you'll find Korean restaurants. Kidding! But you will find lots and lots.
We saw Min Sok here at zomato, and gave it a try. The problem about Min Sok is it's a bit hard to locate. Especially when you are trying to be Dora, walkin' and just explorin'... 😅😂
Min Sok's interiors are practical and simple. For the food, try buying two meats and you will get a FREE jiggae soup. Yes, FREE!
Also, you will have at least five side dishes and a plate full of kimchi.
Now, how do you cook the meat? Well, the lady servers will do the job for you. Just eat away and enjoy.
🔥 Must Try 🔥
Samgyeopsal, Kimchi, Kimchi Jiggae, Beef Jiggae
We were supposed to try a new place that offered unli wagyu but upon arriving the place, we were told that they are fully booked. So, we went to another samgyupsal place before we ended up in Min Sok. Yes, it's open today, December 31. I didn't mind that the place does not offer unli samgyupsal since I thought the serving will be enough for me and my siblings.
A Family Favorite. If you really want to enjoy korean - this is one of the best we have been. Their Samyupsal, Cadolbaki, Kimchi jijjae, Bimbimbap, Dubu jijjae, Seafood jeon, and Gamjatang is our usual order. The side dishes are all sumptuous :). Yeh.
The korean owners are serving and taking orders themselves. They were very polite and happy to see family filipino dinners :)
The filipino servers are 3/5 - they might be tired but I numerous follow-up on my additional order for the samyupsal and cadolbaki. Well it is a sunday dinner :).
Parking is okay too, they have people outside that will assist in parking and watch over.
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I stumbled across this place while driving around in search of a good but reasonably-priced Korean dinner. (It looked almost abandoned from the outside, which meant that the food would make up for it, as is the usual custom with Asian hole-in-the-wall style restaurants.)
Not gonna lie, the ambience is nonexistent, the service is slow, and the place is understaffed. I say this because there were some tables that weren't bused until closing time and it took us a few minutes of waiting before having to ask for a menu. It wasn't so bad, but my issue here was with one of the waitresses who acted as if smiling and saying, "You're welcome," would kill her. Quite unprofessional, but I digress. The other staff members were polite and very helpful in helping you pick if you're inexperienced with Korean cuisine.
The menu posted here on Zomato is dated - they've kicked their prices up since then. Their kalguksu and seafood jeon on the menu, for example, is now Php300 each and not Php280.
Side dishes (banchan) were scarce that night and we weren't able to ask for more. I guess Min Sok gets a lot of patrons. The owners were apologizing profusely to the patrons, so it's probably not a common occurrence. The kimchi and beansprouts were excellent. On any other night, I would have asked for a few refills.
Despite my gripes about this and that, the food was indeed satisfying, not mind-blowingly so, but has a down-to-earth goodness to it. Portion-wise though, you won't be too thrilled with the samgyupsal. One order's good for two - provided you order another dish to share. The kalguksu was thick, filling, and hearty - highly recommended for a rainy day's date - and the haemul pajeon/seafood pancake was tasty and is perfect with rice (which, I'm sorry to say, is local).
The proprietors, especially the wife, were very warm and personally saw to it that we were taken care of. For all its shortcomings, it's a mom-and-pop establishment, and it's just this kind of charm and sincerity that creates a loyal following. And a follower I now am, not for its service, but for the homey backstreet charm that it houses. Unpretentious and honest, this place is keen on doing what it does at its own pace, offering humble and authentic home-cooked Korean meals without regard for competition.
Korea Garden and Sariwon it is not - and that's exactly what makes it so awesome. Min Sok is the place to go if you're looking to sate that persistent Korean craving but still need to pay the landlady. Definitely coming back soon.
FINALLY! Finally I got to try this quaint korean resto next to Z-Hostel. I've noticed this ever since I started going to Z, which was like during the time they just opened. It was interesting because despite being hidden on the inside street there seemed to be a lot of cars parked outside which basically means there are a lot of people inside right? (Lol heck yes!)
When we got there, just last Sat, the Korean owner welcomed us and it got me more excited bec it's gonna be one legit korean meal! What made the experience more amazing is that she cooked and prepared our samgyupsal! ( I really wanna go back now!) They pork and beef was really good. 2 orders of the main entrees will give you a free soup. 2 rounds of banchan and veggies for your samgyupsal :) amazing! Worth every fat in my belly 😜😜 I think we spent around Php 1,000 for this meal, with 2 servings of rice and 3 cans of mango juice. Haha fat a$$
YellowTravelingboots
+4.5
YellowTravelingBoots once again stays true to its name searching for another gastronomic place to eat. YTB couple stumbled upon a hole-in-the-wall place in the heart of Makati that offers a delicious yet affordable Korean dining experience. As a starter, “banchan” or appetizer will be served. Banchan is equivalent to what Filipinos like the most – “sawsawan” or the sauce that goes along with any meat! The appetizers will tickle your taste buds as flavors vary from spicy to bland.
Always my favorite Korean restaurant. I love going to small house-like Korean restaurants because they're cheaper and they offer more unique dishes. Love their cold noodles and soup with glass noodle & beef (can't remember the name). Love their dolsot bibimbap, I ask then not to mix the bottom part so it can get toasted and crispy. But most of all, love the fact that I can buy Rabokki and Kimbap from another nearby restaurant and bring them here!
Iv'e been here quite a lot of times but this place never failed to bring relief when craving for Korean food.
If not for the location, parking challenge and old interior,i would have given the place a 5. Its one of those low profile, sketchy at first, Korean resto's located in the streets of Poblacion, Makati. I find it a hidden Gem in this bustling central business district that gives a taste of authentic Korean soul food.
We ordered the Samgyeopsal (Unsesoned Pork Belly) and Galbi (Beef "batok")
Both served in the same fashion and cooked on a grill with kimchi together at either side. Commonly grilled with garlic and onions, dipped in sesame oil and salt mixture and wrapped with ssamjang in lettuce.
All the side dishes are refillable! Very fresh, crunchy, tasty and light.
And oh yeah, don't forget to order your ice cold beer.
Together with 4 bottles of brew, we only paid 1,000.
Situated near the Z Hostel. The place is not new but clean. All of the food we ordered are freshly made and delicious. You can taste the authenticity. If I get to swing by again to the place, I would definitely come back.
The prices are a bit high specially for the small serving of the meat. But other than that, this restaurant is recommended.
It was my first time to try out Samgyupsal. The ambience of the restaurant is like an old house that has been converted into a restaurant. As we enter the owner and her staffs pleasantly welcomes us. I did enjoy my first Samgyupsal experience here but my boyfriend is insisting that there are other Korean restaurants that is much better.
This resto is about a five minute walk from our place and we just discovered it recently. The place isn't that fancy but food and ingredients are fresh, plus they give you unlimited amount of appetizers. Love it!
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Whenever I have the need to relax and catch my breath, Min Sok is the first one that comes to mind, even when I am not hungry.
Ambience - it is like walking into someone's kitchen then being invited to the dining room. The place is unassuming, giving a school-canteen vibe. It definitely is not for fine-dining, but it has a cozy family atmosphere that just makes you come back over and over.
Food - decidedly authentic Korean. The menu has not changed much over the past 6 years. Meats for grilling; soups with traditional Korean base (jjigae), i go crazy over their deunjang jjigae together with bibimbap; and the various jeons (pancake Korean style) with the savory sauce/dip. The kind Korean lady who owns the place is very strict with the food she serves that she once discouraged me from mixing deunjang on my bibimbap because that was simply not how soy bean paste was eaten!
Service - again, everything is just homey. The waitstaff would take time to explain the food if you ask them (the menu is in hangul with accompanying pictures), plus the owner actually goes from table to table to ask how guests are doing. All this plus the good food makes Min Sok sort of a home away from home for Koreans who are homesick for mama's cooking. And we pinoys are the better for it, culinarily.
OKAY I THINK I NEED TO TELL THIS STORY. It's embarrassing but I'm owning up to it.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
After a late night drinking spree at Z, I got hungry. Went straight to Min Sok. Asked Ate, what's the nearest bulalo-like food they had. Ate said Galbitang!
I ordered that. NAKAKAHIYA MAN but this place serves one of the best BULALO lol. Okay bone marrow wasn't in the bone anymore to suck on but it was floating with the green onions. SOBRANG SARAP.
Nakakahiya kasi nanghingi pa ako ng kalamansi with PATIS. Ano na? Binigyan naman ako nila Ate hehehehe. Yun lang. I thank you. Bow.
Worth your visit as I guarantee you, this stands out among the many Korean restaurants sprouting in the metro. Service is remarkable because the crew pays attention and gladly gives description of the food your about to enjoy. I'm definitely coming back!
This is one of our fave korean restaurants in Makati. Aside from chadolbaki and samgyupsal, we always order their spicy beef soup. The broth has a lot of flavor plus it really is spicy. Best paired with rice! Just add it to the bowl of steaming spicy beef soup and you're good to go. They are also generous in serving side dishes or banchan. Just ask the waitstaff what banchan you want. Affordable, great food, ambiance was okay, well ventilated and the waitstaff were all attentive.
My friends and I love to eat Samgyupsal. We were in a searchfor the best Korean restaurant ever. A friend of a friend recommended Min Sok. It was delicious but not the best. The place is a like a home transformed into a restaurant. We met the owners, a Korean couple. They were very nice and jolly. :)))
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The first restaurant to ever pop our Korean cherry, way before The Missus got heavily into the K-Dramas, Min Sok was the one that started our appreciation for this distinct cuisine. We had to take instruction from a friend who is a frequent guest of this place; how to eat the samgyupsal, what to wrap it in and which banchan goes well with what. We've been to Min Sok many times after that preliminary tasting, and discovered another treat from their menu; their spicy beef stew, with those veggies that mimic the chunky strands of beef, slow cooked to perfection,.It is guaranteed to dissolve any type of nasal blockage you may have at the moment. The place is very utilitarian, no unnecessary decor, which is quite cool. The owner, a middle aged Korean lady is very gracious and treats her customers well; even excuses herself whenever she needs to go out. Definitely one of our favorite Korean haunts.
Up: great food priced just right
Down: limited banchan if you order just a few dishes or when you're a small group
Great place to get your grilled meat/samgyupsal+kimchi fix! They have a good variety of side dishes, some of which aren't available in other Korean restaurants like fish cakes and omelette. Other recommended dishes to order are the seafood pajeon (pancake) and kimchi jjigae.
Ambience-wise, it's pretty quaint and charming like an old neighborhood restaurant.
I am a huge Korean food fan and this place never fails to satisfy my Korean food craving. I love their meats and veggies and all the side dishes. A hole-in-the-wall, this is a place worth traveling to when you are not from Makati. Frequented by other foreigners ie Chinese, Japanese, etc, this proves that this little resto truly delivers.
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it was my birthday and i wanted to eat korean cuisine, and since my friends whom I'm inviting just went to korea in January they agreed to find a good place to dine. i've heard of min sok from my cousin and recommend the place, we throughly searched and read reviews about min sok to see if it is indeed worth to pay a visit (btw im from north of manila).
we actually got lost in getting into the place, (thanks to waze lol) but good thing the korean establishments in the area seem famous thus asking around was able to lead us to the place.
we arrived at almost 4:30pm and we were the only customers, the customers usually flock the place beginning 6pm onwards.
we ordered samgyupsal and we were offered a variety of side dishes-not just aplenty but actually good. we liked the bean paste a lot. as long there is food, they will continue to refill the side dishes. we have seen a lot of koreans come in and go to the place to dine, as per our server it seems that min sok is the most preferred korean food place among the koreans in the area as it closest to the real thing. the price ain't bad either, as it seems you are getting more than what you paid for four. so min sok is a good place even for not an avid korean foodie, definitely coming back.
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I am not really an ultimate Korean food eater but I eat it and would join friends whenever they crave for it. Until I visited Min Sok in Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati. Kimchi? Not a fan. The first time I tried it, I wanted to shout, "WHY?" Why was it created? What was the purpose? Why do they need to do that to some really good cabbage? Funny, but true. I respect it, I do. I know we Filipinos have some really weird food around so I think somewhere out there a Korean is also yelling "WHY?" after eating a Filipino dish. Anyways, back to the review. Surprise, surprise! I enjoyed Min Sok's kimchi. Like I ate a small plate of it. Like I put it in all the lettuce-wrapped Samgyupsal I ate that night. Yes, if you are a kimchi virgin, this is the place to have your first. It was really good and it didn't put me off. Yes, I'm still talking about the kimchi. Focus, people, focus!
Aside from the kimchi, we ordered Samgyupsal (we ordered pork first and then we saw beef at another table, we just have to try that too, so we did), Japchae and Bibimbap (because we have to have rice somewhere). Everything tasted delicious. Even the small side dishes were good and by the way, refillable. The prices are also reasonable, not too expensive, given that most of the dishes can be shared. The interior of the place was like eating at someone's home. It doesn't boasts of new furniture or velvet seats or fancy tables and curtains but I don't think anyone really cared. Because people were enjoying their food. Because the owners are all smiles and greeting incoming customers. Because there's no loud K-Pop playing at the background. Just the sound of steel chopsticks and spoons on plates, the chatter of happy eaters and the sizzles of the grill-tops. Really enjoyed this one. Happy tummy. Definitely satisfied!
One of the better Korean bbq places in Poblacion, Makati. Their free spicy soup which comes with your meat bbq order is very good. One drawback is that the meat they served us was too fatty (see photo). Priced just right at P400-500/person.
A Korean/American business associate of mine brought me here for lunch. As soon as the door opened, I thought I was in Korea and I been an lived in Korea. Authentic food, decor and ambiance. Well priced and well worth it, I knew it would be good by the number of Koreans eating here. Better be familiar with Korean food as the menu is not a lot of pictures like some places. Great Chigae.
Allen Michael Gurrea
+3.5
Min Sook is not that hard to find if you are on the correct lane but unfortunately for us, we were not so we had to take a tour of Rockwell before we can reach Min Sok.
Our first order would be the grilled meat where you will wrap it in lettuce or cabbage then devour it in one bite. The owner was kind enough to show us a demo and she literally fed to me the sangchu ssam she created.
The procedure was…
Get a piece of meat from the electric grill and dip it in oil.
Bend the end of the lettuce/cabbage and place the meat on the valley created by the bend.
Add the sauce (ssamjang), garlic or onions, and chili
Wrap them all in a circle
Devour in one swift motion
We also had the following dishes
Min Sok Seafood Jeon
This was their squid omelet and they sliced it into 8 pizza slices. The squid was flavorful even without using the sauce.
Min Sok Grilled Mackerel (Godeungeo gui)
Min Sok Ginseng Chicken (Samgyetang) – PHP 600+
The dish is very familiar. It tastes like congee or Arroz Caldo with chicken. The chicken has been boiled to the point where you can chew on the bones easily.
Also, load yourself up with the side-dishes as you would expect from Korean Cuisine.
I am a regular here though. I just enjoy the feel of the rustic look of an old korean restaurant.
You'll definitely go back for more once you've tried Min Sok. Delicious food, good service and refillable side dishes. Also, you get a free soup for every order of two meat!
Price: reasonable, taste: good, portions: large, side dishes: UNLIMITED.
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