TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in San Juan - Updated November 2024

Sodam Korean Restaurant

87/100 (1315 ratings)

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Pork

"It is one of the few Koreans I really liked. The quality of the meat was very good and easy to eat. The service could be improved a little bit, but..."

Doreen Graham

"Awesome food! Chapchae is a must try! The best kimchi ive ever tasted. Love the service always ready to assist customers and willing to help. Kept on..."

Atris

"One of the most affordable samgyup place in the Metro! I love their variety of side dishes especially their korean chicken. 🤤 For 350 pesos you..."

Jamie

"We all know that Korean BBQ restaurants can be found everywhere. But as time goes by, our cravings for samgyupsal don’t just satisfy us anymore. We..."

The Hungry Traveler PH

"The place was a bit hard to find at first but once I found it I was surprised by the crowd. It was already 8 PM and the place continues to full up..."

Kristian Marfori

"Sodam Korean Restaurant is not that big but spacious and clean and well taken care of. They offer different side dishes in buffet style. The best..."

Rizanoia

"For 349 may UNLI Korean BBQ, Hotpot and buffet kana 😋FOODUNLI Pork, UNLI Beef, UNLI Lettuce, UNLI Sushi, UNLI Pasta, UNLI Fish, UNLI..."

Elle Bongon

"SERVICEMabait ang lahat ng staffs and yung owner napaka accomodating 👍🏻FOOD Hindi pako nakapuntang Korea kaya di ko alam..."

Jerome Bongon

"An overwhelming number of Korean restaurants offering unlimited Samgyeopsal have been flooding the food scene nowadays. Come to think of it, all..."

Dea Mariano

"Set amidst variety of restaurants lining Jose Abad Santos in San Juan, the aroma coming from Sodam allures bypassers outside—during dinner most of..."

Hungry Byaheros

"The place has a great ambiance. The range of prices is really affordable compared to the other Samgyeopsal restaurants. The unlimited side dishes..."

Richelle Geronimo

"I've been here numerous times and by far the most affordable korean restaurant i have been to! Buffet+hotpot+samgyup all in one! No need to look for..."

Saan Aabot?

"I love this place, although AT FIRST (((some))) staff were a bit confused to what they were doing and not so accommodating but overall we still had..."

Patti

"Knowing the cheap rates of the resto, I didn't expect much of the food. But wow, I shocked! The meat was very fresh, buffet dishes were attentively..."

Jiyu Han

"Food quality is great, you'll know it is an authentic korean food. Sobrang haba lang ng pila nung nag punta kami. It was raining that time wala kami..."

Ruth Isbl

"This is a good restaurant. Crew are not friendly, but who cares... The buffet has a big enough spread, considering the price. The meat just keep on..."

Madel Pornobi

"From a small venue to the two storey building it is today, Sodam is the pioneer in korean food in the Greenhills area based on my knowledge. What..."

Guilty Pleasures Seeker

"ONE WORD: SULIT! I love how the meat and the condiments are perfect for each other and a lot in terms of variety. The wait is pretty long yet I..."

Betsy Clemente

"Super sarap lalo the side dishes!!! The meat itself is super yummy.. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone who loves samgyupsal!..."

Pau Orteza

"This is one of the best korean buffet ive ever had. So many side dish to choose from. This is worth the price for a buffetThe service is..."

Dodots

"It's affordable and aside from samgyupsal, they have cooked food available. Their pork and beef slices are thin and cooks quickly. They also have..."

Pinky Ballesteros

"Ever since the K-drama invaded the Philippine television some years ago, quite a number of Filipinos have been caught up with the K-pop bug, no..."

Joyce Lamela

"One word: Sulit!The place is big and not crowded with people, even on a Sunday. A bit hot, maybe coz of the grillers. For a place with..."

Rej

"Sodam is a well-known Koream Restaurant even before the trend started.And now, it is worth coming back because of its new offerings. But..."

Marj Liwag

"Food is flavorful and tasty. I really like that they put on different food in the menu and it's not just the same thing over and over. I also like..."

Airachiii

"Good place for family gatherings or even reunion with friends. Much quieter than the typical Korean BBQ places, but offers the same kind of meat..."

Chez

"Great value for money and they have lots of meat selections and side dishes. Staff are attentive. I would have given 5 stars but our stove kept on..."

Patricia Reyes Vega

"Everytime I crave for Korean dishes, Sodam is definitely the first to come in mind! I may not be that much of a fan of the meat they serve, but what..."

Quilers

"Best Korean Buffet around! Remember to always book in advance, otherwise you need to wait for seated guests to leave. 100% recommend this place to..."

Lewis

"I would rate their meat 2/5. The slice is too thin. However, they have excellent main and side dishes. Also, the staff and the owner are very..."

Chynna Tolentino

"I’ve been to several Samgyupsal places before, and so far, Sodam is one of the best. They have a buffet for the side dishes and thu replenish the..."

Kat Nobleza

"Everything was really really great! From food, ambience and service! Really really worth the price too!Overall experience was superb!..."

Lee Teope

"Nobody’s perfect but close to it? Sodam surely is. From the time I called for our reservation to the time we drove out of the parking lot we were..."

Renato Mercado

"My favorite place for my Korean craving! Its my nth time here. I keep on coming back because its very affordable and everything they serve is edible..."

Cee Vee Gee

"Good day! I'm calling your 2 number posted here but apparaently none of them cant connect. Kindly please check your landline is not in service......"

Ana Custodio

"Wanting to wash away the taste of an awful Korean buffet we had at Tagaytay, we made the trip to Sodam based on the reviews here. I must say that the..."

Dianalan Family

"The food was good though some of it was a bit sweet for my taste. Make sure to make a reservation before a week you plan to eat there. Staffs were..."

Jewel Rose Matawa

"High rate for the service. Very responsive to customers. Food is great. Love the cuts of pork and beef easy to cook. You can get the food for buffet..."

Precian Marie Cervantes

"Sodam is one of the first unlimited Korean restaurants near my vicinity and I’ve been able to enjoy their make-your-own Bibimbap way before they..."

Justine Lauren B. Chan

"Food is really good. Aside from the unli beef and pork you get you can also have the side dishes, which are freshly cooked and high..."

Calvin Tan

"Our first time here, the experience was great.. Though we were walk-ins( and the place was fully booked due to advance reservations) they still..."

Daffodilpabearofficial

"Sodam is great value for money Korean bbq. All you can eat beef and pork bbq for just Php 399 with a large array of side dishes. We arrived at 8pm on..."

Ravisiva

"This is my go-to Samgyeopsal place at San Juan, great slices for both pork and beef, lots of other dishes to choose from, they have great tteokbokki..."

Erica Intal Del Rosario

"The ambience is nice, the crew are attentive and snappy... but hopefully, they should have name cards for the served food for those not familiar with..."

Tuliao Hyacinth

"My go to samgyeopsal place! Aside from it’s only 400 pesos, you can have more food with their buffet and I love the thinness of the pork and beef...."

Sabina Cruz

"I have been here twice and will definitely come back for nth times! Food is great, including the unlimited meat. Above all, servers are very..."

Maricris Johanna

"This is what you would call a boutique buffet. If you dont need all the amenities and what you are looking for is more bang for your buck, then this..."

Sherryl Legaspi Llorca

"Service is good! The food is great! The meat is thinly sliced so it cooks fast. It's better if you get a reservation so you won't have to wait long..."

Ina Andrada

"The place was in between two mid-rise buildings, looks like an old house converted to the restaurant. The meat was of two kinds pork and beef, the..."

Budoy Lim

"Food is great. There is a cycling menu set and meat is very good. A good value for your money although service is a bit slow due to the influx of..."

Kimberly Ong

"The place is simple yet cozy, we didn't wait too long since we first entered the restaurant. Pork, beef and all other korean dishes are so yummy...."

Dexter Deloria

"Best bargain for a korean buffet under 500. Has good set of main courses from the open buffet. And also hands down for the thin cuts of the..."

David Perlada

"This place is pretty impressive. I made sure to make a reservation a week in advance since I heard that this place gets packed especially on..."

Anika Molina

"The place can get crowded especially on weekends and ventilation inside is not that great. BUT, this is still one of the most ‘sulit’ Korean bbq..."

Sarah Balana

"Searched thru Zomato to find a good lunch place on a weekday within Little Baguio area and we found this Korean buffet worth braving the noon heat..."

Tablehop

"Been here a couple of times, Sodam never failed in providing us with quality food and services. To sum it all up - had a really commendable..."

Maria Carmela May Marcelino

"One of the best Korean Buffets I've tried. Very good quality of meat, finely cut not too thick and not too thin. Their staff is also..."

Sha Moldez

"One of the most "bang for your buck" Korean BBQ buffets in Metro Manila.It can get crowded and smoky so expect to come out of the place..."

Dalmathia

"Finally tried the much heard Sodam Korean Restaurant with my friends last night!! The Samgyeopsal part about the restaurant is very ordinary, I’ve..."

Paula Andrea Paguio

"Best priced Korean buffet I've ever had! We went here for dinner during holiday and it was definitely worth it. We waited quite a bit to go inside..."

Mela De Jesus

"Sodamgood! Love their unli pork and beef. I also love their additional menus on the buffet. I just hope that it’s not that hard to book a table..."

Eena Samonte

"We went on a Sunday but we were not able to reserve seats. After a few minutes of waiting, we were already seated. There is a variety of side dishes..."

Hannah Garcia

Sodam Restaurant

83/100 (870 ratings)

Restaurants

Asian

Barbecue

Korean

Dinner

Lunch

Beef

Pork

"It is one of the few Koreans I really liked. The quality of the meat was very good and easy to eat. The service could be improved a little bit, but..."

Doreen Graham

"Awesome food! Chapchae is a must try! The best kimchi ive ever tasted. Love the service always ready to assist customers and willing to help. Kept on..."

Atris

"One of the most affordable samgyup place in the Metro! I love their variety of side dishes especially their korean chicken. 🤤 For 350 pesos you..."

Jamie

"We all know that Korean BBQ restaurants can be found everywhere. But as time goes by, our cravings for samgyupsal don’t just satisfy us anymore. We..."

The Hungry Traveler PH

"The place was a bit hard to find at first but once I found it I was surprised by the crowd. It was already 8 PM and the place continues to full up..."

Kristian Marfori

"Sodam Korean Restaurant is not that big but spacious and clean and well taken care of. They offer different side dishes in buffet style. The best..."

Rizanoia

"For 349 may UNLI Korean BBQ, Hotpot and buffet kana 😋FOODUNLI Pork, UNLI Beef, UNLI Lettuce, UNLI Sushi, UNLI Pasta, UNLI Fish, UNLI..."

Elle Bongon

"SERVICEMabait ang lahat ng staffs and yung owner napaka accomodating 👍🏻FOOD Hindi pako nakapuntang Korea kaya di ko alam..."

Jerome Bongon

"An overwhelming number of Korean restaurants offering unlimited Samgyeopsal have been flooding the food scene nowadays. Come to think of it, all..."

Dea Mariano

"Set amidst variety of restaurants lining Jose Abad Santos in San Juan, the aroma coming from Sodam allures bypassers outside—during dinner most of..."

Hungry Byaheros

"The place has a great ambiance. The range of prices is really affordable compared to the other Samgyeopsal restaurants. The unlimited side dishes..."

Richelle Geronimo

"I've been here numerous times and by far the most affordable korean restaurant i have been to! Buffet+hotpot+samgyup all in one! No need to look for..."

Saan Aabot?

"I love this place, although AT FIRST (((some))) staff were a bit confused to what they were doing and not so accommodating but overall we still had..."

Patti

"Knowing the cheap rates of the resto, I didn't expect much of the food. But wow, I shocked! The meat was very fresh, buffet dishes were attentively..."

Jiyu Han

"Food quality is great, you'll know it is an authentic korean food. Sobrang haba lang ng pila nung nag punta kami. It was raining that time wala kami..."

Ruth Isbl

"This is a good restaurant. Crew are not friendly, but who cares... The buffet has a big enough spread, considering the price. The meat just keep on..."

Madel Pornobi

"From a small venue to the two storey building it is today, Sodam is the pioneer in korean food in the Greenhills area based on my knowledge. What..."

Guilty Pleasures Seeker

"ONE WORD: SULIT! I love how the meat and the condiments are perfect for each other and a lot in terms of variety. The wait is pretty long yet I..."

Betsy Clemente

"Super sarap lalo the side dishes!!! The meat itself is super yummy.. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone who loves samgyupsal!..."

Pau Orteza

"This is one of the best korean buffet ive ever had. So many side dish to choose from. This is worth the price for a buffetThe service is..."

Dodots

"It's affordable and aside from samgyupsal, they have cooked food available. Their pork and beef slices are thin and cooks quickly. They also have..."

Pinky Ballesteros

"Ever since the K-drama invaded the Philippine television some years ago, quite a number of Filipinos have been caught up with the K-pop bug, no..."

Joyce Lamela

"One word: Sulit!The place is big and not crowded with people, even on a Sunday. A bit hot, maybe coz of the grillers. For a place with..."

Rej

"Sodam is a well-known Koream Restaurant even before the trend started.And now, it is worth coming back because of its new offerings. But..."

Marj Liwag

"Food is flavorful and tasty. I really like that they put on different food in the menu and it's not just the same thing over and over. I also like..."

Airachiii

"Good place for family gatherings or even reunion with friends. Much quieter than the typical Korean BBQ places, but offers the same kind of meat..."

Chez

"Great value for money and they have lots of meat selections and side dishes. Staff are attentive. I would have given 5 stars but our stove kept on..."

Patricia Reyes Vega

"Everytime I crave for Korean dishes, Sodam is definitely the first to come in mind! I may not be that much of a fan of the meat they serve, but what..."

Quilers

"Best Korean Buffet around! Remember to always book in advance, otherwise you need to wait for seated guests to leave. 100% recommend this place to..."

Lewis

"I would rate their meat 2/5. The slice is too thin. However, they have excellent main and side dishes. Also, the staff and the owner are very..."

Chynna Tolentino

"I’ve been to several Samgyupsal places before, and so far, Sodam is one of the best. They have a buffet for the side dishes and thu replenish the..."

Kat Nobleza

"Everything was really really great! From food, ambience and service! Really really worth the price too!Overall experience was superb!..."

Lee Teope

"Nobody’s perfect but close to it? Sodam surely is. From the time I called for our reservation to the time we drove out of the parking lot we were..."

Renato Mercado

"My favorite place for my Korean craving! Its my nth time here. I keep on coming back because its very affordable and everything they serve is edible..."

Cee Vee Gee

"Good day! I'm calling your 2 number posted here but apparaently none of them cant connect. Kindly please check your landline is not in service......"

Ana Custodio

"Wanting to wash away the taste of an awful Korean buffet we had at Tagaytay, we made the trip to Sodam based on the reviews here. I must say that the..."

Dianalan Family

"The food was good though some of it was a bit sweet for my taste. Make sure to make a reservation before a week you plan to eat there. Staffs were..."

Jewel Rose Matawa

"High rate for the service. Very responsive to customers. Food is great. Love the cuts of pork and beef easy to cook. You can get the food for buffet..."

Precian Marie Cervantes

"Sodam is one of the first unlimited Korean restaurants near my vicinity and I’ve been able to enjoy their make-your-own Bibimbap way before they..."

Justine Lauren B. Chan

"Food is really good. Aside from the unli beef and pork you get you can also have the side dishes, which are freshly cooked and high..."

Calvin Tan

"Our first time here, the experience was great.. Though we were walk-ins( and the place was fully booked due to advance reservations) they still..."

Daffodilpabearofficial

"Sodam is great value for money Korean bbq. All you can eat beef and pork bbq for just Php 399 with a large array of side dishes. We arrived at 8pm on..."

Ravisiva

"This is my go-to Samgyeopsal place at San Juan, great slices for both pork and beef, lots of other dishes to choose from, they have great tteokbokki..."

Erica Intal Del Rosario

"The ambience is nice, the crew are attentive and snappy... but hopefully, they should have name cards for the served food for those not familiar with..."

Tuliao Hyacinth

"My go to samgyeopsal place! Aside from it’s only 400 pesos, you can have more food with their buffet and I love the thinness of the pork and beef...."

Sabina Cruz

"I have been here twice and will definitely come back for nth times! Food is great, including the unlimited meat. Above all, servers are very..."

Maricris Johanna

"This is what you would call a boutique buffet. If you dont need all the amenities and what you are looking for is more bang for your buck, then this..."

Sherryl Legaspi Llorca

"Service is good! The food is great! The meat is thinly sliced so it cooks fast. It's better if you get a reservation so you won't have to wait long..."

Ina Andrada

"The place was in between two mid-rise buildings, looks like an old house converted to the restaurant. The meat was of two kinds pork and beef, the..."

Budoy Lim

"Food is great. There is a cycling menu set and meat is very good. A good value for your money although service is a bit slow due to the influx of..."

Kimberly Ong

"The place is simple yet cozy, we didn't wait too long since we first entered the restaurant. Pork, beef and all other korean dishes are so yummy...."

Dexter Deloria

"Best bargain for a korean buffet under 500. Has good set of main courses from the open buffet. And also hands down for the thin cuts of the..."

David Perlada

"This place is pretty impressive. I made sure to make a reservation a week in advance since I heard that this place gets packed especially on..."

Anika Molina

"The place can get crowded especially on weekends and ventilation inside is not that great. BUT, this is still one of the most ‘sulit’ Korean bbq..."

Sarah Balana

"Searched thru Zomato to find a good lunch place on a weekday within Little Baguio area and we found this Korean buffet worth braving the noon heat..."

Tablehop

"Been here a couple of times, Sodam never failed in providing us with quality food and services. To sum it all up - had a really commendable..."

Maria Carmela May Marcelino

"One of the best Korean Buffets I've tried. Very good quality of meat, finely cut not too thick and not too thin. Their staff is also..."

Sha Moldez

"One of the most "bang for your buck" Korean BBQ buffets in Metro Manila.It can get crowded and smoky so expect to come out of the place..."

Dalmathia

"Finally tried the much heard Sodam Korean Restaurant with my friends last night!! The Samgyeopsal part about the restaurant is very ordinary, I’ve..."

Paula Andrea Paguio

"Best priced Korean buffet I've ever had! We went here for dinner during holiday and it was definitely worth it. We waited quite a bit to go inside..."

Mela De Jesus

"Sodamgood! Love their unli pork and beef. I also love their additional menus on the buffet. I just hope that it’s not that hard to book a table..."

Eena Samonte

"We went on a Sunday but we were not able to reserve seats. After a few minutes of waiting, we were already seated. There is a variety of side dishes..."

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