Da Rae Jung Korean Restaurant

Christian

3.0

I first tried Maru back in college, when there was one in Rob Manila, and we liked it back then. I remember the kimchi jjigae best, since it was what started my search for other places with good kimchi jjigae in Manila. It's my first time back in the chain since then, and the first that struck me was the prices. 1,400php for galbi jjim??? Excuse me mdm. Anyway, we ordered galbisal, jeyuk bokkum (stir-fried pork), and saewoo twigim (deep-fried battered shrimp). Let me just say, thank goodness jeyuk bokkum is universally hard to get wrong, so this one is good. I liked it! Although the serving size is somewhat on the small side, what serving there is packs a flavorful punch. Galbi and twigim were ok, not that great. Galbi had some chewy bits, and beef was not that tender. The sesame oil and doenjang that go with the beef were a good accompaniment to the (otherwise) bland dish. The side dishes were great though! The cubes of tofu, seasoned eomuk (fish cake), and jeon are favorites. There were also flies around the table. The candle didn't do much. Air con wasn't that cool either, or just didn't reach our area. All in all, good, but not that great. Come for the jeyuk bokkum and the side dishes!

Sya'diah

4.0

Sad to say that the Robinson's Manila Branch is closed now! But anyway...they deserve "Rate #4" #GreatAmbiance #FreshMeat #UnliSidings You will surely enjoy this place!

Erdem Yavrutürk

4.0

I love this place. Prices are so worth it. Big servings, freshly made food, staff are very accommodating — they know what their food is made of and help you choose considering they are non Koreans