Neul Bolm Korean Restaurant

Agustin Adis

4.0

Ever since the extended family discovered the wonders of Korean cuisine that Tagaytay has to offer several years ago, a sojourn here is hardly complete without a meal at a Korean restaurant. One such eatery is Neul Bolm Korean Restaurant which has moved to a new location since our last visit.  (Incidentally, it is tagged on website as “Permanently Closed” but as confirmed by the wait staff and this review, it is still very much in operation.)

Mehmet Erdem

4.0

Nuel Bolm doesn't look quite appealing from the outside. Just a few meters from Sky Ranch and a few blocks away from Summit Ridge, this lone single floor building looks old and you'll barely see the resto sign. If you go inside, you'll notice right away that they don't have airconditioning systems (now that's a personal preference); personally, I didn't really mind. Dining furniture pieces like tables and chairs are also pretty old but pretty clean. But don't be afraid--the general vibe is the kind of old that doesn't make you feel iffy about the food. It gave off a dining experience that's similar to visiting my grandparents' house for lunch (if you know what I mean).Anyway, the food...The food was tasty. They offer an array of side dishes for every order of grilled meat. If you order two plates of grilled somethings from the menu, you get free two servings of rice and two bowls of kelp soup. We only ordered one pork dish, so we didn't get to use the table griller and they cooked it for us. But I must say, they prepared our Jeyuk Bukum really well. It had a delightful amount of sweet chili sauce sautéed with onions, leeks, and sesame seeds. The Dolsot Bibimbab was served sizzling in a stone pot, filled almost to the brim with vegetables and strips of grilled beef, topped with one raw egg that cooks off from the pot's heat. Some side dishes I recalled: a plateful of fresh lettuce, thin slices of pickled radish, kimchi, korean rolled tamago, and fermented soy chili paste. All of the sides can be refilled only once. Also, if you don't want to order drinks, fret not-- they serve a complimentary pitcher of cold tea.

Bianca Bonifacio

3.0

Went back to Neul Bolm after more than 5years, this time, with my family. I didn't realize right away that it was the same restaurant where I tasted Korean dishes for the first time. That since then, I've been in loved with Korean food. I guess their prices didn't change that much.Cha Dul Begi - These are thin slices of marinated beef grilled on our table. Best to eat after grilling as the meat tend to get tougher. I also noticed there were less side dishes than the first time I went here.Dolsot Bibimbap - I love their Dolsot Bibimbap and it was good to be shared by two people (for our case, three). It was on the spicy side but it was the kind of spice that I would want another spoonful! I love how all the ingredients -- egg, vegetables, rice, and whatever that Korean sauce is -- and flavors mix well together, literally.Jabchea - I was surprised to see that it was of big serving, can be shared by 3 to 4 people, and was loaded with ingredients too. I am not sure if it was really how it is, but I find the noodles a bit soggy or maybe slimy. I would prefer it sweeter also. We had Korean ice cream for dessert. No pictures though. Mine was like ice cream sandwich, which both my son and I enjoyed. It was nice to be back in this place after some years, with not much have changed. I know I'll get to visit this place again someday.