Why our Sons Love Bonchon?

Our son Aidan always prefers going to Bonchon whenever he hangs out with his friends because he loves the glaze of their chicken. I still remember how excited we were when Bonchon first opened in 2010 at the height of the double fried chicken craze in Manila. I’m impressed how they’ve innovated their food offerings over … Continue reading Why our Sons Love Bonchon?

KYOCHON PHILIPPINES: Inventor of Double-Fried Korean Fried Chicken Technique Opens in Manila! @KYOCHONPH @SMMegaMall

Featured as MEGA FASHION HALL: 10 BEST New Restaurants @SMMegaMall in 2014! KYOCHON, which started the double-fried chicken craze in South Korea in 1991, is finally in the Philippines! But Filipinos are not that familiar with the brand despite its #1 double-fried chicken status in Korea.  (For reference, BonChon was founded in 2002 but they are more popular … Continue reading KYOCHON PHILIPPINES: Inventor of Double-Fried Korean Fried Chicken Technique Opens in Manila! @KYOCHONPH @SMMegaMall

K-PUB BBQ: Meat-All-You-Can at K-Pop-Themed Resto :)

K-PUB BBQ Meat All You Can is a K-Pop Stars-Themed resto owned by a Filipino-Chinese. It promises a “funtastic” Korean BBQ Experience while watching K-Pop MTVs. We were curious about the facade but had hesitations going in because we thought it was a Korean Super Pub. But I’m glad our curiosity won out, and we … Continue reading K-PUB BBQ: Meat-All-You-Can at K-Pop-Themed Resto 🙂

SARIWON’s Bulgogi and Galbi Korean Barbecue!

The Korean craze in Manila just got even more interesting with the opening of the first branch outside Korea of the legendary Bulgogi of Mrs. Bun-Im Koo (from the Sariwon town in North Korea). Most Filipinos are not familiar with the brand except for the Korean community that immediately patronized the restaurant. Filipinos tend to … Continue reading SARIWON’s Bulgogi and Galbi Korean Barbecue!

Bulgogi Brothers now in Manila!

The first international franchise of Bulgogi Brothers (with 29 branches in South Korea) finally opened in Manila! 🙂   At first, I thought it was just one of those franchises capitalizing on the booming expansion of International Chains here in the metro. I’m usually not a fan of restaurants based in a mall, but the … Continue reading Bulgogi Brothers now in Manila!

The Original Bon Chon Chicken is Now in Manila!

  Bon Chon Chicken, the Korean foodie favorite in New York, is finally here in Manila! This is the official Philippine franchise from Korea and NOT a franchise of the 4 Fingers Bon Chon in Singapore. Bon Chon is the original double-fried chicken from Korea. The first fry removes all the fat and makes it … Continue reading The Original Bon Chon Chicken is Now in Manila!