Korean Restaurants in the Philippines

According to the Philippine Business and the Retire Abroad websites in 2007 and 2009, Koreans were the number one tourists in the Philippines. One reason for the country's popularity is that Korean students prefer to pursue their studies in this Southeast Asian country known for the use of English as Second Language. With the influx of Koreans, it is no surprise that Korean restaurants have become common dining places in the Philippines.

  1. Kaya Korean Restaurant

    • The Kaya Korean Restaurant in Makati is a popular place for enjoying authentic Korean dishes. Given its good service and reasonable prices, it caters to both dining and bonding sessions of family and friends and also business meetings. The natural light within the restaurant premises and the modern furniture with Korean accents create a homey atmosphere. Kaya serves Korean soups, noodles, spring rolls, meat and seafood dishes and various types of kimchi. As Korean meals are generally more spicy compared to most Filipino dishes, guests can personally request their orders to be cooked moderately spicy or very spicy. Fruit juices, soft drinks, beer and the famous Korean alcoholic drink soju are also available to complement the dishes.

      Kaya Korean Restaurant
      62 Jupiter St.
      Makati City 1209
      +632-899-0640
      Philippines

    Jang-Gun Korean Restaurant

    • Jang-Gun Korean Restaurant is a favorite dining place for Korean cuisine in the Philippines. It is located along Libis, Quezon City, a top restaurant and nightlife spot in the east of Metro Manila. Like the typical Korean meal with abundant number of appetizers, every order in Jang-Gun offers complimentary appetizers like the kimchi, which is always a part of a Korean meal. Kimchi, also called the Korean cabbage pickle, is made of spicy napa cabbage seasoned with garlic, spices, green onions, ginger and other flavorings. It also serves caramelized potato, spicy dilis (very small flavored dried fish), spinach and other traditional Korean favorites. Korean meals offered in Jan-Gun include a variation of seafood and meats often grilled over charcoal, or chunks of meat added to a broth.

      Jang-Gun Korean Restaurant
      7 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave.
      Libis, Quezon City, Metro Manila
      Philippines
      +632-437-4432

    Namsan Korean BBQ Restaurant

    • Strategically located at the Waltermart Mall in the commercial hub of Makati City, Namsan Korean BBQ Restaurant best serves the Korean barbecue which is one of the Korean dishes particularly appealing to the Filipino taste. Serving meat Korean-style usually means offering chopped meat into bite sizes before being cooked. And as it is a Korean habit to prepare meat in barbecue, there are a number of such barbecued meals offered in most Korean restaurants including Namsan. Other restaurant favorites include beef ribs and variations of kimchi. The staple food bap (rice) is usually offered with bulgogi (barbecued meat), along with the Twoenjang or Korean soybean paste. This is a fermented soybean pounded into a thick, reddish brown paste often used for soup-based dishes as well as sauces to create a natural spicy and salty flavor to the food.

      Namsan Korean BBQ Restaurant
      2nd Floor Waltermart 790 Chino Roces Ave.
      Makati City, Metro Manila
      +632-809-2155