Aside from K-Dramas & K-Pop, another Korean influence we love is samgyupsal! It instantly dominated the restaurant industry in the Philippines. Why do people love it? Well, in one sitting you can try several Korean dishes and drinks that you can only admire before in your favorite K-Dramas. Plus, most samgyupsal restaurants offer unlimited servings of meat and side dishes at an affordable price.
Here, we present you the top 10 budget-friendly unlimited samgyupsal in Metro Manila that will satisfy your cravings! (This is ranked based on each of the restaurant’s regular rates)
10. Samgyuniku
Photos from: Samgyuniku’s Facebook Page
Samgyuniku is a well-known samyupsal restaurant, especially in the south of the Metro. They also have a branch in Lucena City, Quezon. It is a bit more expensive here than others but from time to time they run promos which cuts the price down. Their unlimited menu is also longer than others. This is a great choice if you want more offerings than other typical samgyupsal. And oh, there’s more! They also have KTV rooms available in their Festival Mall and Better Living Paranaque branch. That’s awesome, isn’t it?
Regular Rate: P700 per head
The regular rate includes 6 choices of beef, 5 choices of pork, and 3 choices of chicken flavors. It also includes 16 side dishes served upon request plus unlimited iced tea and cheese. If you want to try their unlimited wagyu cubes, just add P180. For unlimited cheesy scallops and grilled shrimps, just add P150.
Services: Dine-in / pick-up / take-out / delivery
Dine-In Rules: 2 hours per table / P500 leftover charge / P500 take-out charge
Branches: BGC Fort Strip / Uptown BGC / Santana Grove / Festival Mall / Village Square Alabang / BF Homes Paranaque / BF Resort Las Pinas / Vista Mall Taguig / Lucena City Quezon
Website: https://samgyuniku.com
9. Geonbae Modern Korean Bar and Grill
Photos from: Geonbae Modern Korean Bar & Grill Facebook Page
Geonbae offers authentic and premium Korean food. They started as a one-branch restaurant in Quezon City. Now, they have added 2 more branches. Their offerings are a different approach than what we are used to seeing in other samgyupsal restaurants. There are unique Korean dishes here that you can rarely find in their competitors, like their Spicy Yakinuku Moksal (meat), Fried Mandu (appetizer), and Hobak Jeon (side dish). If you want a more premium experience, they also have a VIP lounge.
Regular Rate: P599 per head
Their package starts at P499 (lunch rate) and P599 (dinner rate) per head. It comes with 15 kinds of meat that include pork, beef, chicken, sausage, and odeng. It also comes with 8 choices of appetizers and 8 choices of side dishes. At an upgraded set of P649 per head (dinner), you can enjoy 20 kinds of meat and a wider selection of appetizers and side dishes that includes tteokbokki and bibimbap.
Services: Dine-in / take-out / delivery
Dine-In Rules: 3 hours maximum staying time / P599 leftover charge
Branches: Tomas Morato, Quezon City / UP Town Center, Diliman / Marikina Heights
8. Leann’s Tea House
Photos from: Leann’s Tea House Facebook Page
There are lots of good reviews about Leann’s Tea House. And yes, we can say that they are one of the best Korean restaurants in Metro Manila. They serve a generous serving of great quality meat, especially their pork bulgogi and their popular meltique beef that is so good it even gets out of stock from time to time. There are fewer choices of side dishes here but all of them are flavorful. It is also noticeable that the servers are attentive to customers’ requests. In and out, the ambiance of the place is simple and neat.
Regular Rate: P549 per head
They have Unli Pork & Beef set for P549. It consists of 5 meat- pork bulgogi, spicy pork, woosamgyup, beef bulgogi, and spicy woosamgyup. They also have CBP Premium set for P749. It consists of all the meat in the Unli Pork & Beef set plus dak galbi, meltique beef, buchaesal, and kimchi rice. Both sets includes unli side dishes, cheese, corn, and egg. 5% service charge is not included in the given prices.
Services: Dine-in / take-out / delivery
Dine-In Rules: 2 hours time limit / Strictly no sharing / P400 leftover charge
Branches: Sole branch at Mother Ignacia Street, Quezon City
7. Samgyupsalamat
Photos from: Samgyupsalamat Facebook Page
Samgyupsalamat is one of the pioneers of budget-friendly samgyupsal in the country. They are also one of the most popular and they have lots of branches in and out of Metro Manila. When they started, their unli package only costs P399 per head but due to the rising costs of premium imported meat and market inflation (as they announced in their social media accounts), their pricing has increased. They are also one of the first samgyupsal restaurants to offer cheese dips, everyone’s favorite! What we also love here is there’s no time limit! So you can enjoy eating without the rush.
Regular Rate: P549 per head
For P549, you get to enjoy 5 types of pork and 6 types of beef slices. Side dishes, rice, and soup are unlimited.
Services: Dine-in / pick-up / delivery
Dine-In Rules: Ala carte packages cannot be mixed with an unlimited course in one table.
Branches: Fishermall Malabon / Century City Mall Makati / Ayala Malls South Park Alabang / The Forum Taguig / Araneta Coliseum Cubao / Banawa Quezon City and more on this list: Samgyupsalamat Branches
6. Romantic Baboy
Photos from: Romantic Baboy Facebook Page
Most of the time, when you pass a Romantic Baboy restaurant, you will see a line of people. That’s a sign of how good they are. Compared to when they started, one will really notice the consistent improvement of their food and service. From the quality of their kimchi up to the service of their staff, they really stepped up their game! Aside from the superb meat, their cheese dip is highly praised by the customers, it is what made them popular. Plus, they also have cute gimmicks like giving a rose to the customers.
Regular Rate: P549 per head
The unlimited package consists of 15 types of meat and seafood (pork, beef, chicken, duck, & scallop), 6 kinds of side dishes, and unlimited rice & vegetables. It also comes with gochujang jjigae (spicy stew), kimchi, egg, and of course their famous cheese dip!
Services: Dine-in / pick-up / delivery
Dine-In Rules: Compliance with the standard safety protocols based on IATF and LGU regulations is a must.
Branches: Festival Mall Alabang / Alimall Cubao / BF Homes / Bonifacio Fort Strip / Eastwood Citywalk / Makati Ave / Mckinley Hill / SM South Mall and more on this list: Romantic Baboy Branches
5. Fantastic Chef
Photos from: Fantastic Chef Facebook Page
Another restaurant that offers unli samgyupsal for 549 per head is Fantastic Chef. The ambient of the place is nice and modern. The presentation of the food is neat and cool. The quality of the meat is outstanding, you should try their Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Jowls Meat, and Seasoned Chicken BBQ. The side dishes are flavorful, especially their kimchi and japchae. Korean ice cream and soju are also available here.
Regular Rate: P549 per head
For P549, you can enjoy 7 types of pork meat and 2 flavors of chicken barbecue. Just add P50 to also enjoy beef plates and fried chicken dishes. The set also includes delicious topokki, side dishes, and cheese dip.
Services: Dine-in
Dine-In Rules: Child below 3ft is free / P200 penalty for leftovers
Branches: Sole branch at 590 Remedios Circle, Malate Manila
4. Premier The Samgyupsal
Photos from: Premier The Samgyupsal Facebook Page
Dining at Premier The Samgyupsal is a great experience. You can enjoy both K-BBQ grill and shabu-shabu here. The ambiance is modern and relaxing. The service is superb. The price is quite cheaper here than in others but the quality is not compromised. Plus, their Mabini main branch is open 24 hours to satisfy your midnight samgyupsal cravings!
Regular Rate: P478 per head
You can avail of their Unli Pork & Chicken set for only P478 per head (lunch rate) and P528 (dinner rate). If you are also craving beef, avail of their UnliMix set (pork, chicken, & beef) for P528 (lunch rate) and P598 (dinner rate). Included in the set are complimentary side dishes, soups, and top-quality rice.
For shabu-shabu lovers, they also have a set for P528 per head (lunch rate) and P598 (dinner rate). It includes unlimited vegetables, balls, beef, and pork meat. If you want to enjoy both K-BBQ grill and shabu-shabu, they also have a package for P678 (whole day rate).
Services: Dine-in / Delivery
Dine-In Rules: Reservation and walk-in guests are accepted / Proof of vaccination is required
Branches: Mabini St., Malate / The Shops Grand Central Park, BGC / Festival Mall Alabang / Tomas Morato, Quezon City / Mayor Hill Fernando Ave., Marikina / Mandaue City, Cebu / Aeon Towers, Davao City
3. DonDay Korean Grocery & Samgyup Restaurant
Photos from: DonDay Samgyup Restaurant Facebook Page
DonDay is not a fancy Korean restaurant but is a good place with a homey vibe and a value for money. For an affordable price, you will still get to enjoy unlimited samgyupsal complete with side dishes and cheese dip. It is easily accessible along the highway. You can also enjoy shopping for Korean products here like noodles, fish cakes, and beverages.
Regular Rate: P299 per head
For only P299 (lunch rate) or P399 (dinner rate) you can have unli servings of plain and marinated pork with side dishes such as kimchi, fish cake, potato marbles, etc. Lettuce and cheese dip are also included. Just add P100 to add beef to your order.
Services: Dine-in / take-out / delivery
Dine-In Rules: Reservation and walk-in guests are accepted
Branches: Sole branch at 26-A Bristol St., North Fairview, Quezon City
2. Uncle Hwangso Jip Restaurant
Photos from: Uncle Hwangso Jip Restaurant Facebook Page
Uncle Hwangso Jip Restaurant is an affordable Korean samgyupsal restaurant in Malate, Manila. You can really feel the Korean vibe here because it is owned by a Korean. According to them, this is their 2nd branch and the 1st one is located in Korea. The unique thing here is, that you can have your samgyupsal in a private room with a television, where you can access YouTube and Netflix! So you can enjoy watching movies or your favorite K-Pop music video while eating.
Regular Rate: P299 per head
You can enjoy unli pork set for P299 only. It comes with unlimited rice, soup, lettuce, steamed egg, and 9 side dishes. Just add P100 for unlimited melted mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
Services: Dine-in
Dine-In Rules: Reservation and walk-in guests are accepted
Branches: Sole branch at 610 J. Nakpil, Malate, Manila
1. UKB199 Unlimited Korean BBQ
Photos from: UKB199 Facebook Page
UKB199 is probably the most affordable unlimited samgyupsal in Metro Manila. As indicated in their name, yes, you can satisfy your samgyupsal cravings for only P199! Most of their branches feature outdoor dining or alfresco style. It’s quite different here because they also include food such as sisig (Filipino dish) and siopao (Chinese dish) with their unli samgyupsal sets.
Regular Rate: P199 per head
The P199 rate includes unli pork with 4 flavors- plain, barbeque, pepper lime, and curry zest. It also comes with sisig. There are more than 10 choices of side dishes such as kimchi, chapsit, siopao, and ssamjang. Other sets are also available for P249 (unli pork and chicken) and P399 (unli pork, chicken, beef, and squid). Cheese dip is not included with the mentioned sets and is available as an add-on item for P35.
Services: Dine-in
Dine-In Rules: Minimum of 2 persons to avail unli / no sharing / no takeout / no leftover / no outside food & drinks
Branches: Congressional, Pasong Tamo, Quezon City / Gil Fernando Marikina / BF Homes Paranaque / Novaliches Quezon City / Pob Station Food Park Makati / Montalban Rizal / Calapan Mindoro / City Center Park Tacloban City / Robinsons Tacloban Marasbaras
Website: https://ukb199.com/
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