My family is a big fan
Korean Cuisine but since we've tried on too many Korean restaurants in
Malate Area which is near our home, we've decided to explore more in the
Makati Area where we spotted
Manna Korean Garden near Kalayaan and P. Burgos, Makati.
Although that area is swarming with Korean restaurant and grocery stores, Manna Korean Garden is one of the biggest so it's pretty hard to miss. Although it has parking spaces in front of their establishment, it was not enough so we had to park at the nearby Korean grocery store which according to their guard is under the same management.
As we went in, we were greeted by the staffs and the Korean owner herself. She then instructed our server to lead us to the second floor since the first level was fully occupied. I could not pinpoint why but the place gave me a homey feel.
As we were seated, I noticed that they have a call system so that we can be accommodated even though all the servers are stationed on the first level. We've used this several times and the staffs responded promptly.
Food
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| Banchan (Korean Side Dishes) |
As expected from an authentic Korean restaurant, we were given a set of Banchan or their complimentary Korean side dishes.
Meats
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| ♥ Special Bulgogi (400 php) |
Manna Korean Garden has an extensive menu. But, it appealed to me that their meats were their specialty so I ordered the
Special Bulgogi. Our server prepared the table top cooker and then served as a platter filled with imported thinly sliced seasoned beef with leeks, onions and mushrooms.
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| ♥ Special Bulgogi (400 php) |
The thickness of the meat made it easy to cook and soft to bite. The flavor of the sauce is very tasty so its great to eat with rice. The blending is not to sweet and very appetizing. I probably had more than my fair share with this dish.
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| ♥ Samgyopsal (280 php) |
The Samgyopsal is pork belly barbecue served eated with lettuce, cucumbers, garlic and onions. For some reason, the pork belly felt chunky rather than fatty and I loved that.
Seafoods
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| ♥ Ojingoh Bukkom (400 php) |
The Ojingoh Bukkom is stir fried squid and crunchy mixed vegetables in red and thick chili sauce topped with sesame seeds. I enjoyed this not only because I love spicy dishes but because of the great contrast of textures between the soft chewy squid and crunchy vegetables. The sauce is also tasty and fragrant because of the sesame seeds.
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| Kongchi Gul (250 php) |
The Kongchi Gul is a fried pacific saury. It's great that the size is quite generous. But, there is nothing spectacular about it. In fact, I find this dish similar to the Sanma dish of the Japanese.
Meals & Side Dishes
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| ♥ Hemul Pajeon (400 php) |
The Hemul Pajeon is the famous Korean onion, leeks, seafood and vegetable pancake. The texture is fluffy and chewy at the same time which is good.
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| ♥ Soondooboo Chige (250 php) |
The Soondooboo Chige is a soft bean curd stew. The key to this dish are its tofu pieces which are smooth and soft. The spiciness is just right so you can enjoy this to the last drop. The onions, egg and leeks were great complements to its already flavorful broth.
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| Bibinbap (250 php) |
The Bibinbap is another favorite dish of mine because it is a complete and healthy meal in itself. This version with fresh and crunchy vegetables and seaweed is simply delightful.
Noodles
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| ♥ Japchae (250 php) |
The Japchae they serve is one of the best I've tried. The glass noodles together with the fried crunchy vegetables and meat is simply delightful to eat. Because I'm not a fan of dry noodles, I appreciated the sauciness of this dish.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Manna Korea Garden is one of the best Korean restaurants in the Metro. It's a great place to go to when craving for a Korean meal. It's best to come in groups because most of their dishes are good for sharing. The service is also great. The staff responds quickly to our call and are happy to serve.
| Manna Korea Garden |
| Business Address |
5650 Don Pedro St.
Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours |
11am-10pm |
| Payment Options |
 Cash |
| Service Charge |
10% |
| Budget/Person |
250-600 |
| Free WiFi |
No |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks |
None |
| Contact |
(02) 897-6799 |
| Other |
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