We were reluctant to have stumbled upon a Korean restaurant at Kalayaan Avenue at Quezon City. The name of the place is Woorijib Korean Restaurant. From the outside, it doesn't look like an enticing place to have a good meal. But, a lot of people have said that the food here is great and should be worth trying. We just recently found out that Woorijib only has 2 branches, one at Quezon City and another one abroad (at the USA to be exact).
The food is very affordable. You'll notice once you get there that the price of the food is around 200+. But, the servings are big so each meal is good for around 3-4 people. You'll probably spend around 200-400 per person, and that's a lot of food already. Plus, they offer a lot of side dishes. The best thing about that is (drumroll please...) IT'S FREE! Yep, you can order side dishes forever without even paying a single centavo for them.
The place is not so much designed, but there's a part that a bit cozy, and we were lucky to be on that part. The waiters are very kind and are willing to give suggestions to first-timers like us who do not know exactly what to order. The waiter who even took our order joked with us and also suggested the best sellers of the place.
Here's what we ordered:
Soju, 190 php
Glutton Guy: When we ordered Soju, the waiter asked if we wanted the Soju which is a bit sweet or the Soju which is hard. Since it was lunchtime and it wasn't the time to really have a drink, we ordered the lighter version. We just wanted to try it out and see how it tasted. And oh boy, it really is a drink. It was still strong. And that was just the sweet version! It tasted kind of like vodka. I'm not saying it's not good. It's worth a try for those who want to try a different thing. I mean, I would have one again if I had one. : )
Glutton Girl: What a way to start lunch! Hahahaha A toast of Soju and you're all ready to go. I can't imagine the taste of the harder type since this one was really strong. Well, at least it was another experience to drink a Korean liquor during a Korean meal.
Jjampong, 250 php
Glutton Guy: Ever tasted the Jjampong flavor of Lucky Me? Well, it's way way better and way way hotter than that hahahaha The good thing is that this one is authentic Korean Jjampong. The seafood is good. The noodles are firm and not too soft, which is a good thing. I really think that they placed a pack of chili's in there, though. I almost drank a whole pitcher (or more hahahaha) of water because of the soup. It's a must-try for you guys, especially for those who like spicy food. : )
Glutton Girl: I liked this dish. It was very spicy, which I liked, and it had a lot of seafoods like the original one. The serving is also okay since it's good for about 3-4 persons or even more. Some might not handle the heat (especially those who don't like super spicy food) but it's really good and it's a must-try since this is authentic Korean noodles.
Bulgogi, 350 php
Glutton Guy: This one is probably the best dish for me. Basically, you have to wrap the beef in (I think) lettuce or Sesame leaves. One advice, though. The Sesame leaves are not good hahahaha The beef is very soft. It really wasn't hard to chew. The sauce is delicious. You'll still want some more sauce even if there's no more beef. The vegetables have that crunch that's really really good. Overall, it's a perfectly cooked dish. : )
Glutton Girl: It's a great dish. I loved the fact that the beef is really tender and the sauce is really sweet. Glutton Guy is right, though, regarding the Sesame leaves. They really don't taste good. The other one is better hahaha We even thought that the Sesame leaves were for display purposes. We actually finished this dish even though it's a lot. We didn't spare anything, even the carrots and the garlic. For me it's really delicious and it's probably the best dish we've ordered.
Bibimbop, 250 php
Glutton Guy: Another great dish for me. Every ingredient in this dish was just amazing. The vegetables also had that crunch that I loved. The beef was also soft and easy to chew, just like the beef in the Bulgogi dish. The rice and the egg really gave that balance that I simply loved. It's another must try in Woorijib. : )
Glutton Girl: I also loved this dish. For me a meal wouldn't be complete without rice. So, we ordered this dish. And we didn't regret it. It was really delicious, especially while it was hot. Like Glutton Guy, I liked the crunchiness of the vegetables. The rice was cooked perfectly and the beef was so tender. It's another great dish that I really loved.
Yep, dining at Woorijib would surely make you full. Not only that, it would also make your appetite satisfied. It's so good, you're gonna speak their language! So, the next time you have a lunch out with friends, or just a dinner with your family, or a date with your boyfriend or girlfriend, why not try this place for a change. You'll definitely see why Korean food is really worth a try. And why it's worth coming back for more. And more. And more. And more. ^_^
Rating: Buddhalicious!
(Woorijib is located along Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon City. It's at the right side if you're coming from the Quezon City Hall.)
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