Get Unli Korean Fried Chicken, BOGO Soju + More at This Makati Joint
Check if this Korean resto has a branch near you.
Eataewon
Branches in SM Fairview, SM Megamall, Robinsons Manila and Glorietta
eataewon.manila@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/eataewon.manila
Branches are open following their respective mall hours.
(SPOT.ph) Whether you were a pandemic convert or an OG supporter of the Hallyu wave, there’s no denying Korean media's chokehold on Filipinos, and the food space is no different. What started as primarily samgyupsal restaurants has now diversified to include under-the-radar eats, convenience store fare, and K-street food. You can’t tell us that watching your favorite K-actors munch on odeng, hotteok, ramyun and the like hasn’t got you craving. If you’re looking to munch on K-eats like your favorite idols and actors, you best head over to Eataewon. We recently discovered this chain of K-eateries in the Metro, and we can confirm that eating can cure you of the FOMO.
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Here’s why Eataewon is a great Korean restaurant to sate your K-eats cravings:
Eataewon has several branches in the Metro. They have a branch at SM Fairview, SM Megamall, Robinsons Manila, and Glorietta. We visited their spot in the Makati mall, and it’s not where you think it’ll be. While most Japanese and Korean restos are located at the Top of the Glo or in Koreatown, this spot is right by Glorietta’s food hall.
We found this spot thanks to its brightly lit neon-inspired signs and its constant playing of Korean top hits that’ll give you an intense earworm. It’s a small space that can seat around 30 to 40 people, but despite a modest size, it packs a ton of your favorite K-eats.
Nosh on all-you-can-eat samgyupsal for only ₱459. Just note it’s not the cook-it-yourself kind, which is either good or bad depending on you. It comes with an egg, unlimited rice, and a side of housemade kimchi that'll make kimchi naysayers say yes for once. Fun fact, Eataewon's business concept actually started from a pandemic online business that sold kimchi. You can say it's the backbone of the business, but yes, it's a heavily requested side, so don't sleep on it.
Although, if you're craving samgyup but aren't keen on eating a whole buttload of it, you can also get a Samgyup Rice Topping for P199, which is basically the same thing sans the unlimited servings. There are also other rice bowls available, like the fork-tender and juicy Galbi Jim Rice Topping and Bulgogi Rice Topping, each at P199, perfect for quick lunch outs with your officemates.
Don’t think it’s all samgyup here. Eataewon is home to a variety of eats from rice bowls, to soups, kimbap, and many more.
They take serious pride in what they dub to be the Metro's best Korean fried chicken. Stuff yourself with as much KFC, a.k.a. Korean fried chicken, as you can for only P599 with unlimited rice. These chicken wings come in three flavors: Soy Garlic, Sweet and Spicy, and our personal favorite, the Honey Mustard, thanks to its tangy, slightly spicy, yet creamy flavor.
If all these are a little too dry for you and the cooler weather’s got you craving something soupy, they also have a selection of spicy soups for you. Ramyun (P199), The Romance of the Eumok Guk (P249), a.k.a Fish Cake Soup, and the Legend of the Sundubu Jjigae (P349).
Be warned. Though they look and are comforting to the belly, these soups are for those who can handle spice and intense heat. These are authentically spicy and will blow your head off if you can't handle the spice.
Our favorite eat from Eataewon has got to be their jjangmyeon or what they fondly call The World of Jjajang (P299). For those unfamiliar with this dish, it's a black bean sauced noodle dish, or that bowl of black noodles that your favorite K-characters order from their friendly neighborhood eatery.
Slice through that egg and mix the black bean sauce with the noodles to get a creamy, umami-rich saucy noodle bowl you wouldn't want to stop eating. If you're afraid of spice, know that this dish is marked safe. You can comfortably eat this without fear of the heat. Eat this hot or not, either way will easily transport you to any K-eatery straight outta Seoul.
Like a true Korean, you can wash down all these eats two ways. One is going wholesome with a cup of coffee. Eataewon's Glorietta branch also has a cafe serving coffee made from Korean beans which, in our opinion, is on the fruitier, fresh-tasting side of the coffee spectrum.
If you like your coffee with a little more pzazz you can also order other kinds, like their Spanish Latte (starts at P95), Cappuccino (starts at P70), Cafe Mocha (starts at P95). Your pockets won't bleed out as all of Eataewon's coffee is priced under P150.
Your other option to wash down all the K-eats you'll be having at Eataewon is by ordering soju. Yes folks, they serve alcohol here. Just make sure you can handle your dranks as Eataewon is located in family-friendly malls, otherwise have a bottle or two. We hear they even have a promo from Mondays to Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. where you can get BOGO soju drinks.
Whether you're there to eat, to drink, or to just vibe with the K-pop hits they're playing, hit up your nearest Eataewon branch anytime you've got a hankering for all things Korean.
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