So full at Seoulful Kogi Bulgogi

11:24 PM

Go on a quest, satisfy a craving and hunt down one of the best restaurants that serves on-trend Korean menu specialties and you might end up in the heart of Manila, specifically in Cubao area, where good food is visible and celebrated in every corner.
Yep, you heard me.
Kogi Bulgogi , a Korean restaurant and bibimbap house in Gateway Araneta Center, Cubao, is the complete package.

The customer's interest in Korean food and flavors ( myself included ) are rampant nowadays.
Korean cuisine is really making constant news, thanks to their flavor, versatility and a reputation for being both healthful and lively.
Recently, an outstanding feast was held at Kogi Bulgogi Cubao, highlighted quite a selection of Korean specialties including Ssam, a dish in Korean cuisine in which usually leafy vegetables are used to wrap a piece of meat such as pork or other filling , bibimbaps and soups out-of-the-ordinary.
I was already sort of familiar with that because a known dish called lettuce wraps are often seen in chinese cuisine. It is, a matter of fact, a favorite of mine.
This lettuce wraps on the other hand are chicken lettuce wraps are partnered with an oyster flavored sauce.
Ssam is often accompanied by a condiment known as ssamjang or gochujang and can also be topped with raw or cooked garlic , onion , green pepper , or a banchan such as kimchi.
But i have to initially commend the ambiance and interiors for it is in line with the raw minimalist industrial design that is currently trending but still boasts with a "seoul-ful" character.
Complimentary Barley tea drinks are served for the guests.
Although i hesitated whether Barley tea is more popular in Japan, i savored a cup or two due to it's therapeutic claims and improving one's digestion.
 The red surfaces and some of the furnishings are truly eye-catching.
It is said that REDs have the ability to stimulate one's appetite so many of restaurant owners adopt the idea.
The feast started out with a collection of tasty appetizers like sweetened bananas (which was my personal favorite and I happen to order 2 more saucers of that, lol), nuts, bitter melon soaked in vinegar, sweetened baby potatoes, cucumber , kimchi and anchovies which are common in Korea.
 KPOP chicken is the combination of Sweet Soy Wings and Spicy Soy Wings with cabbage salad on the side. This is the better version of the other wings dish from a known fast food korean restaurant for me, because it is flavorful in the inside as well.
 Forgive me but i seemed to have forgotten the name of this dish. With Tofu and Pork and bit of spiciness to it.
 This, my friend, is the star of the feast, Dak Gui ,which is the grilled chicken Ssam or wrap, in chili sauce. Romaine lettuces are beautifully arranged on the side with some of the add-ons like kimchi , pepper and pickled papaya.
See how perfectly grilled they were?
These will leave you with a satisfied tasted buds and a happy tummy.
 Bibimbap is known as the signature Korean dish. Although I'm not really a fan of this, still it has a seoul-ful touch to it that will make you crave for more.
 This Kimchi rice is a stir fried rice with pickled cabbage, white radish and cucumber. Flavored with chicken, garlic, green onion and chili pepper. Fireworks in my mouth!

The yummy kimchi fried rice

 Bo Ssam is another dish in line with the Kogi Ssam wraps. This is pork belly boiled in spices and thinly sliced. The crust was a bit hard for my liking but still juicy on some part nevertheless.
 The barley tea famous for it's healthy benefits to the body.

 The Suygogi Gui is the grilled beef which was unsatisfying for me.
Not a fan of beefy dishes here:(  The taste exudes a strong taste plus a chewy texture.
 So, according to them, this is how you eat the Ssam wrap.


The Tuk Bulgogi is a well marinated premium imported beef with golden mushrooms, tofu, vegetables, and glass noodles on light sauce. Cooked and simmered right on your table.
I once bought a box of korean ice cream which i regretted a lot because the taste was too much for me. Sugar overload. But this ice cream fish is far more different. 
 This is vanilla ice cream sandwich at it's finest! I have a weakness in anything vanilla. I should have bought this the last time!
 This is yet another heavenly dessert! I gloriously devoured this chocolate ice cream cake without hesitations and fear of calories.
 The taste buds did a lot of somersaults upon enjoying on this food for the gods. Seriously you have to order this.
Mango and watermelon shakes are also available :)

I've been meaning to try Soju for months now because I have seen a lot of those from korean movies Ifollow. They say it is "vodka-like"--strong with high potency.
Although I have never tasted a vodka before, pretty much got the idea already.
They let us try a Soju lemon and unfortunately for me, both didn't compliment each other.
They should try to mix it with another juice that is sweeter i think?
Seriously, if you live in that area, you must check out Kogi Bulgogi Korean Cuisine pronto!

I'll be visiting this place again with my family some time soon and i hope to see you there! BURP!

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