Korean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Manila

Hwangso-ga

81/100 (751 ratings)

Restaurants

Asian

Barbecue

Korean

Dinner

Lunch

Beef

Pork

"Been here twice and tbh I would come back a third time!Quality of buffet items is consistent, perfect meat, quiet (no annoying kpop music..."

Charlene

"One of our favorite samgyupsal places.--== AMBIANCE ==--Thr restaurant looks like a well-maintained local eatery. It's simple, nothing..."

Curious Couple Eats

"Authenticity at its finest, one of the first samgyupsal place before all the hype.This place has unlimited ban chan in the form of a buffet..."

Titikmen.Fred

"Superb selection and quality for only 499! 5 types of meat (plain beef, Beef bulgogi, plain pork belly, pork bulgogi and spicy pork) spicy pork was..."

Ross Lorenzo

"We've been there last March and the food was great. I'm such an introvert person that's why I like it coz it is self service buffet and you don't..."

Faizah Sayed Salazar

"I am always after the authentic taste of Korean dishes and this restaurant delivered well. Aside from that, they have huge selections for their..."

Kimchi Adventures

"Treated my sister's here for them to taste what's korean buffet's like and they didn't disappoint me. We'll difinitely coming back..."

Rechel Calar Librella

"Staff were really friendly and very accomodating, the food from the buffet table were good and their meat were of good quality too! Really nice and..."

Frances Ang

"I've tried a lot of K-BBQ places within metro manila but this one's so far is the most sulit considering the food quality and service. Tables don't..."

Chelle

"We went to this place for my aunt's birtbday dinner and we went out happy and full. The service is good. The staffs are mindful to your requests and..."

Adie

"The staff are accomodating and kind. Their side dishes are great. The meat is of a good kind. Another plus is that the place is spacious and..."

Joy Taneo

"I recommend this kbbq place! It is worth the money! For only P500 (for adult), you can enjoy unli pork/beef and a buffet of side dishes! From..."

Michael

"This place is one of the most underrated kbbq place. However, it’s not for the carnivores. Their actual kbbq is lacking, especially because..."

Mari

"We been here weekdays, there's a lot of empty tables. The food is good, have a lot of choices but some are already cold and hard to chew. If you want..."

Yellenalakwatsira

"The best ‘Eat-all-you can’ Samgyupsal I’ve had so far. The selection of food were nice and tasty, the place has high ceilings which makes the..."

Jace Navarro

"A buffet Lover?? A korean food lover??I think this place is really for you. I will give 5 stars for the cleanliness and for the goodtaste..."

Angel Jade Layos

"Best value for money! And ordering is simple, you just pick what meat you’d like—pork or beef. Then go to their buffet table for sides and other..."

Jaydee Medina

"One of the cheapest Korean buffets in Ermita. Come hungry and prepared to eat A LOT of grilled meat. However, you should also be ready to smell like..."

Kimmy_021

"Hwangso-Ga offers unlimited pork and beef samgyeopsal plus a buffet selection.As to the taste of the meat, I'm sure you'll say "I've tasted..."

Erica Dela Cruz

"My favorite Korean bbq go to. I think they’re one of the firsts to offer the Korean BBQ buffet in the the country. Been going here since 2015...."

Ann Torres

"One of my go-to koren bbq places in Manila. I've been here five times already and this place still doesn't disappoint. I love how there is a wide..."

Fat Kid

"My friend and I went here yesterday. When we got there, staff greeted us w/ a Korean greeting. They were really friendly and accomodating. Food is..."

Kenny Rose Luyun

"My most recommended Korean style dining. They have the most affordable buffet prices which are under PHP500. When Hwangso-Ga says "All You Can Eat",..."

Ellaine Donoso

"Great and attentive staff. The buffet is good! Unli pork and beef, + sides will definitely answer your hunger! Chicken is spicy (wc i love). + Soup,..."

HungryMaria

"This is the best Korean buffet for me. Dishes were always filled which I totally commend because other K-buffet that I've been to failed to..."

Noelle Esguerra

"Affordable and good unli samgyeopsal nearby. Worth the money tho coz you'll get satisfied already with their beef and pork. But their fruits are..."

Shona Peñafiel

"I was a bit hesitant to try their lunch buffet because of the previous negative reviews. However, as I was seriously craving for Korean food, my..."

Marjeats

"Place: spacious and clean. You dont need to wait in such a very long line just to eat unlike the other k-bbq place i know that is so mainstream. Here..."

Marielle Mica Marcelo

"We've been bugging for korean restaurant i heard that there's a lot along malate area so I checked out this place for it's affordability and..."

Eat. Pray. Love

"Great place, good service and the food is good as well but the ventilation is not so good plus it's kind of hot. But the price is quite reasonable..."

Dana Marcelo

"P499 dinner, unli everything is a dream for anyone who has seen Kim Bok Joo and her eating techniques.It's the service that pulls this..."

Migz Cruz

"Medyo hindi maganda yung loob tsaka sobrang init kasi kulang sa ventilation. Pero kung usapang unli pork and beef goods naman kaso medyo frozen yung..."

Test

"I was craving for korean bbq and decided to dine here last night. They offer unlimited pork and beef at 499php per person. The place is always full..."

Claire Lu

"This is a great place to eat out when in a budget. Me and my college friends went here to celebrate our graduation so we occupied most of their..."

Romelito Manuel Clorina

"We often eat here to fill our craving for unlimited Korean barbeque. It offers only 2 kinds of meat to grill: beef or pork. The meat is unmarinated..."

Arianne Virata

"We went there a few weeks ago and we were the first to enter the resto upon its opening. The ambience was pretty normal for a low cost buffet. We..."

Ramon Alfonso

"This is one of my favorite korean restaurants. Price is cheap (Php 450) compared to other korean buffet in metro manila but don't expect a posh..."

ForTheLoveOfFood

"It was my first time to eat on a korean buffet. Hwangso Ga was a good place to eat and dine with your friends. They can occupy big groups and you can..."

Pau Piga

"We ate here last Monday. Dinner buffet is for ₱445 that worth because you can choose your sidedish and condiments on the bar. You should finish..."

Epicurean-Musician

"Its a great place for eating and chatting. The place is cool and the seats have enough space between them. They can also occupy big groups...."

Nemie Dayos

"MY (AND FRIENDS') FAVORITE GO-TO EAT ALL YOU CAN SAMGYUP! I love how affordable (P450) their pork and beef all you can is. They serve generous..."

Nicole Rivera

"Grill baby grill!!! If you're on a budget and craving for some Korean food this is the place for you. Nothing flashy but the unli beef and pork makes..."

ChudleyCannons

"Delicious and affordable food - if you're looking for unlimited thin slices of beef or pork.My family and I usually get their unlimited..."

Harvey Co

"TOO. MUCH. FOOD.This place is surely worth your every penny. They offer a variety of authentic Korean dishes to choose from. My favorites..."

Kathleen Nicole Uy

"A go to Korean buffet if you want an affordable place to dine in. They have quite a few selections of Korean foods that are good. Nothing fancy about..."

F

"This korean buffet rocks. The food is good and so is the service. Crew there are really friendly and accomodating. Me and my friends had our tummy's..."

Ricah Ella

"This place is only few blocks away from my condo. Whenever I want to eat korean nearby, this is the first place that come up to my mind maybe because..."

Jethro Garcia

"The pork belly and beef are the reason to go to this place!!The food is nice however only few Korean dishes are served. Hoping for more Korean..."

HungryMe

"Hwangso-ga has been my go to place for Korean barbecue since a close friend took me there last year. The eat all you can meat at PHP449 is such a..."

Toshi

"We had a Sunday lunch date here. For buffet, you can choose between lunch buffet unli samgyupsal 399 and dinner buffet unli samgyupsal and beef..."

Bisky_Freecs

"Our go to bang for the buck Korean buffet when in Malate. Unlimited pork and beef for grilling plus a widespread of ban chan to choose from! Another..."

TriciaOrtañez

"Affordable price for birthday treats! Staffs are very friendly and the restaurant is free from service charge! 😄but they really need to replace..."

Djam Eleazar

"Went here lunch time on a Friday and we were the first customers to dine. The servers were very eager to greet us and lead us to the table. We were..."

Cha Susano

"If you are craving for Korean food this is a place to be, affordable and good tasting food. Although I think it is better if they have fixed stoves..."

Afpsarile

"Really affordable Korean Buffet right at the very busy streets of Malate. It was my first Korean buffet experience, and it's so worth it! I'll..."

Redge Palma

"Went here last May of this year with my husband to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary. He's not into Korean food but the buffet brisket talked him..."

Raiza Camlian-Marquez

"Our experience here is nothing short of the best (yet) Korean place we've been to yet. The waiters are very attentive and all other side dishes are..."

TrulyCitadel

"Food quality is worth the price. They have grilling and buffet choices. Located near robinsons Manila, this place is near other Korean restaurants...."

Lorenzo Barroso

"Very very very sulit for the price. The crew is also very quick in replenishing our samgyupsal each time we would empty a plate :) The location is..."

Jeremy Gile

"Went to Hwangso-ga with work colleagues. We actually wanted to go to Yakimix but our reservation was forfeited because we were late. So we decided to..."

Pitchie

"With your 400 pesos, this is totally worth it! I love Korean food esp samgyupsal so this restaurant is heaven. so many side dishes to choose from and..."

Ianna Michelle Galvez

"Hwangso-Ga may not have the same appeal as with the other more popular Korean restaurants in Metro Manila. It’s a simple-looking restaurant hidden..."

Jerellt Andrade

"Small parking space, better park at Robinson's Place if youre going to eat here (2 minute walk) Place is ok, dont expect much. Price is just right..."

Loisa Ang

"It's not the cleanest of Korean restaurants. So if you're looking for more upscale Korean barbecue dining, this is not it. But for P499 you get to..."

Odie Taganas

"Bang for the buck!Love going to hwangso-ga when I wanna eat a LOT but don't wanna splurge. They serve relatively good food. There..."

Pat Del Rosario

"Favorite Korean place so far! The price is really cheap considering the variety of food covered. The staff were REALLY friendly and accomodating...."

Jacqueline Kate Mercano

" We had hwang-so ga for dinner and so they served us our meat in samgyupsal and brisket style (for lunch, they serve their meats only in the brisket..."

Bear Roa

"Korean grill where you grill your meat, dip in sauce then wrap it with a lettuce leaf. Everything (as in the meat and the side dishes and the rice)..."

Lara Liban

"Hwangso-Ga is a great place to go for an affordable Korean buffet grill and barbeque. They have unlimited servings of beef and pork belly. Aside from..."

Andrea

"What I enjoyed the most in Hwangso-Ga was their make-your-own-bibimbap station. I know this is subjective since you can assemble the bibimbap to your..."

Noel Peñafuerte

All 4 U Unlimited Grill & Shabu Shabu

81/100 (549 ratings)

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"My family loves it here! For only P600 per head, we get to eat “unlimited” pork, beef, chicken, and shrimps that can be cooked over their..."

Monique Santiago

"My family dined here and it was good. The waiters are even responsive and fast. They even offered as korean ice-cream after we eat which is really..."

Ms. Quality Checker

"A bit pricier than the average samgyup place but it's deffo worth it. The shrimps arebtge best!!!! Free ice cream..."

Thea Grace Ortega

"The best korean bbq buffet I've ever had in Makati. It costs only 599peso. Totally worth it. The beef is my favorite, and when you ask for ramyun,..."

Ceinny Kusuma

"We had a great experience with All4u Century City Mall branch. We liked the idea of getting the customer'scontact number upon walk in..."

Joeley Cada

"If you're looking for a place where you can enjoy Samgyeopsal with your friends or family, then, this is the perfect place for you. The place is..."

Carmen Galao

"Worth the money.. the foods served are all delicious and the crew are so attentive. Whenever we run out of pork, chicken, beef and shrimp (yes there..."

J’s

"All4u is one of my top samgyupsal places because you get your money’s worth. My favorite thing about All4u is that you can change the soup so you..."

Angela 🦄

"I came at the opening so it was super peaceful. Value for money was great, food was fresh, nice staff. The brand itself is a bit weird,..."

JJfood

"Great deal sya ksi di lang sya yung usual na unlimited na pork and beef.. may kasama n syang shrimp at chicken and shabu shabu.. masarap and great..."

APril Dela Cruz

"Liked this place! Unli pork, beef, chicken, and shrimp plus unli side dishes, soup, and drinks at Php599 per head. Very sulit. Loved the pork strips..."

Gia San

"My fave place to have all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ. Located at the top floor of Century City Mall with full glass wall. The restaurant is so nice. Wide..."

Lie Siang

"I ate here with my officemates last week and we had a great time. Service was efficient and fast. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was really..."

Kristina Vitug

"Went here on valentines day with my boyfriend the line was long but not really a super long wait. Good thing they are open late. I really love their..."

Sam Fitzpatrick

"Unli samgyeopsal has been a trend recently and so far we’ve tried the brand with which people always fall in line for (min of 2 hours wait!). In..."

Beverly San Juan

"What I love about this place is their staff is very attentive. They even offered us ice cream when we're done eating. The food is great and it is..."

Customer Service Reviews

"Value for money and I love how they offer shrimp as well. Whenever kbbq cravings hit me, All4u is the first place I’ll go to! My only complaint is..."

Dyana Dizon

"Went here to catch up with friends and we did not regret it.The food. All the meat they served were seasoned. Just the right amount of..."

Erika Caritativo

"When I miss eating samgyupsal. This place is my top choice. It is all you can eat restaurant that serves good organic soup. Our choice is bulgogi..."

NotFAYEatot

"All4U is the best k-bbq in the Metro! Super worth our money! My boyfriend doesn’t enjoy eating at korean restaurants but when I told him they offer..."

Rachelle Parian

"The servers were very attentive which is very good for an eat all you can set up. It was not really smoky inside. They offer both grill and hotpot..."

Hensee Uy

"Lunch at All4u with my siblings today! It was my first time there. Not too many people around on a Thursday noon so we were seated and served right..."

Angela Viola

"They only have few choices of meat which were not marinated. But they have fresh shrimps and fishcake to make up for it. They also have mini shabu..."

MyEmptyPlates

"My favorite Korean Restaurant in Makati. Went here with my bestfriends when I came home from the UAE. It was the best. They also gave us free ice..."

Carla Canta Bocaya

"I've been here twice and it never disappoints. Value for money. Sobrang sulit. Super love ko ung beef nila, you don't have to add any seasoning..."

HangrySha

"All4u has soup options, Shrimp, Chicken breast and free Ice Cream where other KBBQ places do not offer. I love their unli beef brisket and pork..."

Epicurean Foodies PH

"a sponsored dinner with family through the generosity of my only son. that was a good meal, indeed.1. food & drinks - when they said it's..."

CinderElla

"Will definitely be back here because of their high-quality meat plus shrimp! Minus 1 star cause of the ventilation. But overall this place is worth..."

Ann Maureen Manansala

"FAVORITE UNLI SAMGYUPSAL OF ALL TIME! I’ve eaten to a lot of korean restaurants in Metro but my heart always belongs to you!..."

Janeeva Kaila Verceles

"To be honest, I sort of of doubted All4U when it became out contingency plan, in the case that the “other” famous Samgyupsal place, that was also..."

Charlotte McLean

"Sulit!!! If your craving for something different or like SHRIMP this place is good for you. This resto is not your typical samgyupsal place. They..."

Marian Grace Sarria Tiongson

"Very polite and good vibes staff! Super excellent service! I was really satisfied. Place is spacious with enough airconditioning. They refill the..."

MJ Rodriguez

"All4U Unlimited Grill & Shabu Shabu is a game changer in the unli-food category. The food is beyond expectations. Its tasty and healthy too. The..."

Piggus In Town

"We had a few problems about their reservation policy but they did their best to accomodate all 20 of us last July 23. The event was a mini class..."

Dett Rimando

"This is my favorite Korean Restaurant in the entire Metro. You really get your money’s worth because of the Korean Hot Pot and Grill concept. Best..."

Ens Manahan

"Found ourselves in century mall one sunday evening. The quest to find a delish korean bbq is still on for me and my husband. So far all4u did not..."

Foodie_Bee

"The staff are nice. Good place to bring your friends or get together. I love how the meat is cut, perfect for frying and there a lot of options for..."

Andrelene Parola

"All4u is our favorite place. Me and my boyfriend even got obsessed dining in here every night straight for a week. hahaha! Pork galbi is the best :) ..."

Tsu Tsu Quidlat

"Original plan wa sto eat at samgyupsalamat but the line was really long (we were 14th on the waiting list) so we decided to eat here instead. they..."

Sam Villanueva

"We were supposed to eat at Samgyupsalamat but line was crazy long so we went to the next floor and saw this cool resto. Boy, my eyes lit up like a..."

Wayne

"Staff was accommodating and the food was really good. Hope that they include unlimited Melona. They’re the only ones who serve Ramyun with..."

Justine Lauren B. Chan

"We dine here at around 2:30 and was surprised that they don’t close after lunch. and there were just 3 tables! So asking for pork, beef, and sides..."

Foodie Bebey

"By far my most favorite samgyeopsal place. For the discounted price of 599 per head, you’ll get to have unlimited of the following: pork belly,..."

Rinah Canilao

"We came there at almost 10PM already and it closes at 11PM. It was a late dinner but we did enjoyed it. This one is a good deal, will probably come..."

Stephanie Valmoria

"I’ve been here twice. Their beef is good for me. The staff were nice. However, the soup doesnt taste good.. I was able to eat 2 plates of their..."

Katrina Mupas

"Probably at par with the more frequented korean bbq grill downstairs even if this one’s a bit pricier by Php100-150, this one’s still worth it...."

KrenKrenAnn

"On recommendation of a friend, we celebrated my nephew’s actual birthday dinner here just for the immediate family (12pax) Was worried that my..."

Pihikan Si Nanay

"My Children WHO are picky (hard-to-please) eaters instantly loved the place. The staff are courteous and are very attentive! Worth every centavo!..."

Sharette Mari

"Recently, I found myself trying this place out during a night out with friends. With the fact that this is an unlimited buffet, I suppose P599 is not..."

Ivanne Villones

"Food was better than other unlimited grill, as it includes unlimited shrimp, not just pork, beef and shabu shabu. The food also tastes good. My..."

May

"For the price of ₱599 per person for unlimited Korean meats, seafood and side dishes (grilled & shabu shabu style), I’m giving a rating of almost..."

Ria Pe | RIA_litybites

"This is probably the best unli korean bbq resto I have eaten at. Their beef is very thinly sliced and this makes it easy to cook and eat. Could have..."

Alyanna Ong

"We've been cravimg for K-Bbq and couldn't decide where to get our fix of it without breaking the bank. So we foums All 4 U and we gave it a shot...."

Maixee Francisco

"Good food. Good service. Love that they are so attentive to our needs and all approachable! You don’t need to ask them if you want more meat, they..."

Ann Margarette Miranda

"Unlimited shrimp, beef, pork, ramen, vegies, ice tea... this is a great deal. We had three refills and unlike other establishments where the amount..."

CoffeeKat

"I highly recommend this restaurant. The overall place has an explicitly grand ambience. It was laid back and imviting. Service is splendid as our..."

Pamela Iris Cruz

"I think it’s pricey for a korean grill restau cos I tried other korean grills which cost around 300 to 400 pesos. Anyway, we got a 50% discount for..."

Darren Vega Ansay

"My problem with unlimited Korean BBQ restuarants is that you expend so much time and attention to cooking your food that you don’t get to enjoy and..."

Jellybeans In The City

"Of all the kbbq restaurants I’ve tried. This is the best. Your 600 pesos is so sulit. Unlimited Beef, Pork, Shrimp, Fish Cake, soup and ramyu...."

Jm Ching

"Just like other restaurants that offer all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, All4U is another spot to try in Makati.Aside from the unlimited meat..."

Tracy Ann Perez

"Excellent sauces that go with really good cuts of pork and beef! Try their pork galbi kimchi soup with their ramyun noodles (which are all unlimited..."

Kiara Lagrisola

"I have learned about his through facebook. I immediately thought of comparing the 2 buffet restaurants; Lee Hak and All 4 U. Definitely I..."

Toni Stacy Ainnah Aquino

"Eat-all-you-can style of resto. Unli beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, lettuce, rice, iced tea, side dishes like kimchi and unli refill of their sauces. I..."

Ghen Vivero-Gayotin

"We had lunch here and enjoyed the experience and the food. The shrimp, as most reviewers have mentioned were fresh and of very good quality...."

Labrador Lady

"Promo price of P600 for eat-all-you-can meat, plus side dishes and soup! Plus noodles! Definitely deserves another visit. Cozy place, nice location...."

Pam Antig-Aportadera

"All4U offers unli shrimp, fish cake, beef and pork ssamgyupsal with your choice of soup base. I had kimchi jjigae (kimchi soup) and the wide array of..."