Met the new king in Korean barbecue - SamgyupKing

While everybody is busy getting their carts full for 11.11, I met with a few friends and checked out a new Korean barbecue restaurant in Quezon City. I don't go much to Fisher Mall and it's quite a treat to be able to try out SamgyupKing which offers not just the usual Korean barbecue fares but they have some Filipino street food favorites that would lure you in to try.

Located at the 4th floor of Fisher Mall in Quezon Ave, near the cinema area, SamgyupKing is quite spacious and help yourself with their refreshing milk teas before you decide on what to get for your table at the buffet area.

They had pork, beef, and sausages. As I've mentioned, they have Filipino street food so expect some isaw, sliced pork intestine, and pig skin. Feel free to fill your bamboo tray with all the flavorful skewers of your selection before you cook them at their unique mechanical grill.
They also have galbi pork and chicken and on the other counter if you want to do it traditional with your tongs or chopsticks.

Banchan is also quite easy to reach. I had my favorite baby potatoes and kimchi that makes my samgyup meal complete with a dollop of gojuchang and rice rolled into fresh lettuce for that scrumptious bite.

Did I mention that it is only P499 per head? Quite reasonable for an unlimited samgyup-party that is perfect to enjoy with your family or friends. It is open during Fisher Mall hours, 11:00am til closing.

Follow their social media accounts: @samgyupking on Facebook and Instagram.

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8 Seas Food Park Adventure

There's a new food park that's got the flavor of eight great seas. 8 Seas Food Park Adventure opened in November 2018 and now has 16 tenants that serve fares and beverages that will transport your taste buds across the seas and your tummies in the waves.

Conceived by 5 partners who have a passion for culinary, a boat welcomes you at the center of the entrance with interiors complete with life savers and cleats like you're really inside a huge ship.
  For music lovers, 8 Seas also has live band performing every night. For rock tito's, Alamid band were previously seen performing every Tuesdays. Sing your heart out with favorite hits playing in the background while enjoying the food around.

For example, if you're into bite-sized delicacies, try ChickaPig that offers deep fried bagnet or chicken balls, etc that matches perfectly for pulutan.

There's a wide variety of choices inside 8 Seas Food Park Adventure but the highlight for me is trying out Samgyeop sa Timog at the second floor that offers Korean BBQ. For only 299 (Pork only) or 399 (Chicken, Pork, Beef) per head, get unlimited servings of galbi, bulgogi and more. It also has 9 different side dishes: kimchi, fish cake, pickled cucumber, atchara, raddish and carrots, peanuts, vegetable curry, lettuce, japchae to dip in Ssamjan, Yangnyum and sesame oil with salt and pepper, PLUS melted cheese and kimchi soup. A serving of dessert like coffee jelly to cap for a sweet ending. A great group meal for a payday night out or just enjoying a weekend.

On February 14 Valentine's Day, bring someone at Samgyup sa Timog for a special surprise.

If you're in for some fun beverage, try these inexpensive but yummy refreshments from Kocco Tea Kitchen. They have pearl shakes, fruit shakes, teas, etc. depending on your desire.

8 Seas Food Park Adventure is located across GMA Network in Timog Ave. cor 11th Jamboree in Quezon City and opens from 4pm to 12mn or extending until 2am.

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Charlie's Grind and Grill and a chat with Jen Rosendahl

If  you've been watching Pepito Manaloto on TV and the monotonous maid gets your guts to laugh, it's Jen Rosendahl. You'll remember her as a former Viva Hotbabe and now, she spices her life up with a business venture, Charlie's Grind and Grill.

Jen owns Charlie's Grind and Grill branch in Quezon City that offers great burgers that you can try on and the place invites you to a glimpse of her life not seen on TV -- as a wife, a mother, and a foodie as well. She said it's important to have a foresight of the future, not just for yourself but also for the family that's why she ventured in this business.

Me with owner, Jen Rosendahl

She invites everyone to dine in and try the amazing and celebrity-famous hamburgers that she adopted from her German roots. Charlie's is famous for their Angus and Wagyu beef burgers that are served fresh and hot and most importantly, flavorful. Match them with chicken wings or fries and their house blend iced tea and you're in for a great meal.

Charlie's Grind and Grill's regular customers include celebrities from nearby entertainment studios ABS-CBN and GMA. And sometimes, catch Jen herself in the restaurant to accommodate you and your orders. Chariz Solomon and Michael V usually order Angus burgers and Charlie's QC branch also can deliver up to 5km radius from Sgt. Esguerra. Just call 0917 709 6861.

Charlie's Grind and Grill is also located at Kapitolyo and coming soon in Paranaque. Follow Charlie's Grind and Grill QC's Instagram @charliesgrindandgrillqc.

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Devour Food Hub opens for all types of character

A new food hub opens for people of all walks of life at the center of entertainment in Quezon City. Devour Food Hub recently made its floors available to hungry individuals who have the urge to satisfy their cravings in not just food, but includes fashion, music, sports, and style. A friendly place to hangout with friends and families aged 0 to 70 or even older.

Devour Food Hub actually has been operating since November 24 but formally opened in April 14. 24 food concepts to choose from with stylish and contemporary set ups and presentations that are truly eye candy and would make every head turn. There is no 2 tenants alike as the owner believes in the variety of flavors that will cater to different types of visitors. Indulge in tastes as your eyes feast on colorful and delectable courses and desserts.

There are Japanese, Filipino, American, Chinese, Korean, Italian and more. You will never ran out of options when you take a stop and dine at Devour.

With two dining floors operating, this is also the first food hub in QC which I visited that has air-conditioning. Its sports-themed dining area invites everyone to watch for a game or something that has general public has interest to. The AC room can also reserved as your own private area for events. There is also an al fresco area where you can look over the tenants where you will next be ordering to.

Aside from food, Devour Food Hub also has retail shops that you can buy items for personal use. They have cellphone accessories, clothes, and my personal favorite, designer items for decorating your home.

Devour is not only catering to people who'd like to satisfy their cravings, they also encourage different NGOs to conduct their activities in the spacious parking area. Multi-advocacies are welcome to have their causes be heard by visitors and that's a good thing. During the launch last April 14, they had 30 children cancer patients enjoying origami making at the second floor.

Kids also enjoyed a short cookie decorating session with Barnyard.

Lastly, Cube Coffee has presented a coffee cupping demo with Ethiopia Suke Quto and Brazil Fazenda Cachoiera da Grama variants.


Devour Food Hub is located at 1216 E Rodriguez Ave, New Manila, Quezon City. Find it from the map below.

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Where to eat pizza in UP Town Center?

When craving for something round, rich in toppings and flavors, PIZZA for short, I don't have to go far. Katipunan itself, particularly in UP Town Center has a variety of restaurants that provide good slices of flavorful pizzas. Residents as well as students from nearby universities can enjoy the tastes in less than a 20-min drive.

Pizzeria Amore
Located near the cinemas in UP Town Center, Pizzeria Amore cooks its pizza from firewood in a customized brick oven. Watch the chefs knead the dough and put the toppings. Perfect smokey-ness of pizza is ready in just minutes for you to enjoy.

Instagram: @pizzeriaamoreph

Pezzo
Get your hands on numerous pizza flavors from Pezzo. Aside from its pizza offerings, the playful and IG-worthy carnival backdrop is worth a snapshot. They also offer thick slices, different pizza flavors in one plate, you name it.

 

Instagram: @pezzoph

Peperoni Trattoria
If you need more space than Pezzo, go to Peperoni Trattoria. Its comfortable space can accommodate big groups while you feast your eyes on great interiors. The chefs are also friendly and a pizza making show awaits you at the counter. They serve great pizza and pasta too.

 

Instagram: @peperoniph

Friuli Trattoria
Coming from the famous Maginhawa Street in Quezon City, Friuli Trattoria takes its place in UP Town Center to open its doors to people who can't come to Maginhawa. From the owners who just love food, Friuli makes an Italian ambience with its murals and pizza and pasta offerings.

 

Check out Friuli's price list

Instagram: @friuli_trattoria

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