Location and menu of Pearl Meat Korean

Pearl Meat Korean is located near the center of Baguio City, near “Good Taste,” the most famous restaurant in Baguio, and has a very high rating of 4.3 Stars (207) on Google map. Two Korean restaurants are located in a row, but please be careful not to confuse them.

Seating is quite plentiful. The main hall can accommodate about a dozen groups of four, and there is also seating in the back that can accommodate a group of customers. It is a popular restaurant, so it is crowded, but it is seldom impossible to sit down.

The menu has two patterns: all-you-can-eat and individual orders. The all-you-can-eat buffet costs 499 pesos per person and includes about four kinds of meat, vegetables such as sunchu, side dishes such as pancakes, rice, soup, etc. for 1 hour and 30 minutes. The first soft drink is free.

On the other hand, in the case of individual menus, you can order what you want to eat. Basically, the menu only describes the type of meat, but the accompanying dishes such as sunchu and kimchi are included in the price, so it is essentially a set menu.

This time, I have eaten both the all-you-can-eat and individual menus, so I will introduce both!

For the all-you-can-eat menu

In the case of Unlimited, it is buffet style, where you go and get your own meat and vegetables. Regarding the meat, when we visited, there were “for samgyeopsal”, “for bulgogi”, “pork (neck)”, and “thin slices of beef”. The meat is probably cut in the restaurant, but it is already thawed.

There is a gas stove and a griddle in the middle of the table, and approximately 4 or 5 people use one stove to grill the meat. The main dish is samgyeopsal, so basically we grill a long slice of meat, about 20 cm long, and cut it ourselves.

The taste is definitely delicious. The meat is all chewy, not too tough and not too tender, but the texture is familiar to Japanese people. In the Philippines, where the meat tends to be fatty, I can honestly say that the quality of the meat is delicious.

In fact, there are countless other samgyopsal restaurants in Baguio. Moreover, you can get the same unlimited menu for about 300 pesos. What is wrong with that is that the meat is too thin. In this respect, the quality of the food here is high enough to satisfy even international students in the real Korea.

And the side menu is also substantial. The accompanying raw vegetables include sunchu, Chinese cabbage, and finely sliced green onions, among others. Personally, I was impressed by the wide variety of pickles, including kimchi. There is even kakuteki, and I personally devoured the cucumber kimchi, which had a familiar taste to me.

These may seem spicy at first glance, but they are mildly seasoned. I am not a fan of spicy ramen so much that I cannot eat spicy ramen, but I enjoyed all the dishes!

For the individual menu

Next, let’s take a look at the individual menu items. You can order beef from 250 pesos and pork from 150 pesos. As I mentioned earlier, if you order these items, vegetables are also included and you can enjoy them.

This is pork belly meat called PORK BELLY, which is the most standard meat for samgyeopsal. As you can see, the thickness of the meat is definitely different from that of the all-you-can-eat. The meat is of the same quality as that of the all-you-can-eat samgyeopsal.

This one was recommended by a Korean senior. The meat is cooked on a griddle covered with foil as if it were stewed with sauce. I forgot the name, but it was definitely delicious as well.

Summary

This time, I introduced a good quality samgyeopsal restaurant that is talked about among Korean students. Of course, it is also suitable for the Japanese palate, so if you want to enjoy a gutsy grilled meat meal at a reasonable price, I can confidently recommend this restaurant.

However, they are a little strict about leftovers. You will be told in advance that you will be charged if you leave any leftovers. In our case, we ate all the meat and left a few scorched pieces and vegetable scraps, but we were charged 80 pesos. We wanted to go all out, but we had to be moderate.

バギオでガッツリ肉が食べられるレストラン

留学中だってガッツリ肉が食べたい！ということで今回は学校近くの肉料理専門のレストランを紹介します。一人でも、英語が堪能でなくても入りやすいという点でオススメです。

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That said, the waitresses are very nice. They seem to know that foreign students often come here, so they responded perfectly even in my poor English. When I thought the juice was free and tried to order again, they asked me in advance if it would be OK if I had to pay.

Also, the owner, who is probably Korean, often treats us to ice cream after dinner. We have received it every time we have used the restaurant. Maybe it is a service for all customers, but we are not sure. After the meal, let’s thank the owner and say, “It was delicious! and thank them for their hospitality. See you soon!

Location of Goodtaste Restaurant

Goodtaste Restaurant is located in the center of the city, just a 5-minute walk from Burnham Park, and has a rating of 4.4 Stars (9740) on Google Maps, which shows its popularity. It is the most well-known restaurant in Baguio. It is open 24 hours a day.

The entire building in the photo above, from the first to the fifth floor, is occupied by Good Taste Restaurant, which has an area larger than a Japanese family restaurant, and can accommodate more than 500 customers.

Although the restaurant is of such a scale, the line waiting for a table extends outside during lunch and dinner hours. This is true on both weekdays and holidays, and there is never a time when I did not see a line. So when you visit, try to avoid the peak hours and arrive somewhat early to avoid waiting in line.

Restaurant interior and menu

Goodtaste Restaurant’s menu is of the “Filipino-Chinese” genre. Basically, the menu features dishes that are familiar to Filipinos, but the flavors are Chinese-like and match the Japanese palate. The menu is easy to understand with pictures as shown below.

The secret of the restaurant’s popularity is that it is inexpensive despite its generous portions. You will almost never feel that you have had enough after eating here. They serve surprisingly large portions. Basically, it is common to order mainly from the platter menu and share the food.

The Combo Meals shown above is a one-plate dish. In addition to the platter menu, there are also set menus that can be completed by one person, so small groups of people can visit without worry.

There is also a full drink and dessert menu.

There is also a morning menu available early in the morning from 5:00 to 10:00. It includes a drink, and the contents are gutsy.

The restaurant is spacious, but always crowded with people. Seating is determined by the number of customers, so if you are given a card, show it to the staff upon entering the restaurant and sit in your assigned seat.

One of the unique features of this restaurant is that there are several catering robots in operation, which can be seen in Japanese family restaurants. I never expected to see such a sight in the mountain town of Baguio. They are fulfilling their duties as an important labor force in the Philippines. Perhaps it is because of my imagination, but they seem to be working with more satisfaction than in Japan.

ComboMeals !

Good Taste Fried Rice 190 peso

I ordered this menu item, which has a recommendation mark and the name of the restaurant. The appearance says it all, and it’s still delicious. This half-fried chicken seems to be the signature dish of the restaurant. The vegetables are also seasoned like those at a Japanese Chinese restaurant, which is somewhat reassuring.

Below is the menu my friend had.

Fried Rice with Beef 170 peso

Fish, Shrimp Tofu Rice 200 peso

The platter menu is also available!

Buttered Chicken 280 peso

Birds Nest Soup 230 peso

Fried Rice 70 peso

This chicken was recommended by a local teacher. There were two sizes, but this is the regular size, not the large size. The rich texture of the chicken was delicious, and it was not too sticky, so I was able to finish it easily. This is a must-try on your first visit to the restaurant.

Breakfast menu!

Almusal1 170 peso

(Fried Chicken, Corned Beef, Garlic Rice and Egg w/ iced tea)

I was alone at the time of my visit, and I was placed at a sharing table. The taste is still very good, but it may be heavy in the morning because of the strong flavors and the lack of vegetables. If you want a hearty breakfast, I recommend this menu.

Summary

In this article, we have introduced the most well-known and recommended restaurant in Baguio. Since there are many articles about this restaurant in Japanese, I had to put off introducing it. I have been to the restaurant, and I can see how popular it is.

【Day76 in Baguio】The third special edition of “Food Court”!

Day 76 (92 days to go) of my temporary language study abroad program in Baguio, Philippines.This is the third installmen

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As an added bonus, below is one of the desserts, “Buko Pandan Salad” 100peso (about 260 yen) Buko means coconut, right?

One of the teachers recommended it, so I tried it and was surprised by its unbelievably intense sweetness. It was like eating a cake with whipped cream, and the coconut had a crunchy texture inside, and while it was delicious, it was so sweet that it made me thirsty.

This is a must-try for those with a sweet tooth, so please give it a try when you visit this restaurant!

The Philippines is all about bananas. Bananas are the Philippines. Such an image is already well established in Japan, isn’t it? If you have never paid attention to where they come from, please take a look at them at the supermarket. The share should be Philippines, Philippines, Philippines…sometimes Vietnam and Ecuador.

Bananas are cheap and nutritious in Japan under high prices and inflation, and are great for breakfast and snacks, but we have investigated what they are like there. This time, we compared four types of bananas and ranked them in terms of taste, price, etc. Before ranking them, we would like to tell you about the market.

Banana sales area at a city market

At the market, each bunch of bananas is sold carefully. Personally, I had an image of piles and piles of bananas overflowing, but this was not the case. Prices are set in detail according to size and ripeness, so that you can shop according to your preferences.

It is also surprising that the range of pricing is quite large. The prices listed here are per kilogram, so the prices vary depending on the size, but they range from 20 pesos to 130 pesos, which is quite a wide range.

By default, they are sold in bunches of 10 or so, so you may wonder if you will be able to eat that many, but don’t worry. Also, the color of the pesos may seem a bit dark, but this is nothing to worry about. But don’t worry, it’s not that bad. The reason will be introduced in the ranking.

4th：SABA BANANA　30 peso

This banana is characterized by its thick and short form. At a quick glance, it may look dark and overripe, but the inside is moderately hard and yellow as you can imagine. This is why I said earlier that there is no need to worry about the longevity of the bananas, and this is why the color is just right.

The taste is nice with moderate sweetness, but the center of the banana is a bit scabby and uncomfortable. In Japan, this mackerel banana is sold in green color for cooking. In that case, it is said to be handled like a potato, and it may be a variety that does not ripen easily due to its thickness.

The price is 50 pesos for a kilogram, and this size costs about 30 pesos, which is quite reasonable, but the taste is not as important as the price, which is why it is ranked 4th.

3rd：LAKATAN BANANA 90 peso

Next is LAKATAN BANANA. I should mention first that this was the most expensive banana among all the bananas I bought this time. At 90 pesos for a banana of this size, it is almost the same as the ones we buy in Japan. It has a familiar shape with the yellow color and curved shape that we imagine.

The taste, however, is quite good for the price. Not only are they sweet, but their texture is chunky, unlike cheaper bananas. I think there are bananas in Japan that you can buy for 100 yen or 200 yen, and this one is closer to the flavor of the latter.

The taste was definitely good, but 1 kg costs around 100 pesos. Considering its cosmetic value, it was not suitable for everyday use, and thus it came in third place.

2nd：NATIVE LAKATAN BANANA 60 peso

These are also LAKATAN bananas, but they are much smaller in size. Eating three of these will finally give you the satisfaction of eating one banana of the normal image. These are also quite dark and look like they are ripening, but they are not damaged.

The taste is delicious, as it bears the same LAKATAN name, and since it is labeled NATIVE, this is probably the original one, but it is inevitably different from our image of bananas, isn’t it? Unfortunately, because they are small, they don’t feel chunky, but you can eat them without getting tired of them.

The taste is fine, and the price is 50 pesos for 1 kg, which is a fair level, so it is ranked second.

1st：TUMOK BANANA 14 peso(約37円)

It is no exaggeration to say that I wrote this article to introduce this banana. The price is surprisingly low: 14 pesos (about 37 yen).

The reason for the low price is that this store specializes in these bananas. They change their pricing based on the ripeness of the bananas, which is why I was able to buy them when they were at their lowest price. This banana is unique in that it has a whisker like thing on the top of the connecting part.

The taste and texture are average, nothing special, but nothing bad either. If the taste is not bad, and the cost is not too high, there is no shortage of reasons to give it the No. 1 position. This is a product that only those who know that even if Philippine bananas are black, the inside is okay can buy without hesitation.

Summary

In this article, I introduced bananas for breakfast and snacks. Inevitably, the Japanese image of black on the outside makes you think that the inside is soft and crushed, but that is not true. I did not encounter any bad quality ones.

There are many other types of bananas in the Philippines. I think it will be hard to find one that surpasses the TUMOK BANANA that took first place this time, but if I come across another interesting one, I will introduce it to you again!

Please note that the food court introduced in this blog is not the type of food court often seen in commercial facilities in Japan, but rather a collection of outdoor food stalls with a strong local flavor.

Location of Foodies Boulevard

Foodies Boulevard is located about 5 minutes north of Burnham Park. The location is listed on Google maps, but no reviews are available. Despite its easy accessibility, it is somewhat difficult to find, as it is located in a slightly secluded area.

It is difficult to find at first sight, and it looks like a restaurant for those in the know, but it is quite crowded during lunch time. It may be that people like me who happened to find the place are heavy patrons. As for seating, there are only about 10 seats for roughly 4 people, so I recommend getting there early.

By the way, the name of the restaurant, “Foodies,” refers to travelers in search of good food, and “Boulevard” means a boulevard. It’s a good name, and it’s just like the name says it all.

List of stores

In the food court, there are “Filipino restaurant with nearly 40 kinds of menu”, “Filipino restaurant with mainly meat menu”, “Takoyaki & Pancake”, “Korean food”, and “Milk tea shop”. Although these are the only stores, the menus are varied and you can choose dishes according to your mood.

There are enough dishes on the menu that I could finally conquer all of them using the entire duration of my stay. Moreover, the prices of everything are somewhat cheaper than the restaurants in the area. And, as I will explain later, the portions are generous, so you can be satisfied with just one dish.

Unfortunately, no alcoholic beverages are served here. However, the waitress told us that it is okay to buy alcohol nearby and bring it to the restaurant. If you wish to purchase alcohol, please ask the waiter for permission before going to buy it.

Tasting the four items !

Pork Sisig 85 pesos (about 221 yen)

First, let’s start with the sisig, a well-known Filipino dish. Other restaurants charge over 100 pesos for this dish, but here the price is an astonishing 85 pesos. The taste is unquestionably good, and with a visual like this, how could it not be delicious? The portion size may be a little small, but it is well worth the price.

Pork Limpo 85 pesos (about 221 yen)

This is another familiar Filipino pork dish. With a visual like this, how could it not be delicious? The meat is firm, juicy and moderately chewy, and goes well with rice. The only drawback is the lack of a fork, which makes it difficult to eat, but I have no complaints about the taste or price.

Pansit Bihon 100 pesos (about 260 yen)

This is a Filipino noodle dish that is a beef noodle version of the common fried noodle. It tastes just like you would expect it to taste, with plenty of vegetables. It is hard to tell from the picture, but this dish is for two people, so even an adult male could fill up on this wonderful dish.

Sundubu Jjigae 100 pesos (about 260 yen)

Finally, we ordered Sundubu Jjigae from a Korean restaurant. As I do not like spicy food, I asked “Spicy?” and was told “Not so much. While I was waiting for my order, I was served kimchi as an appetizer.

The chige, which was served hot, contained tofu, shirataki mushrooms, and a clam-like shellfish. As we confirmed in advance, it is not that spicy, but mildly hot. The tofu was enough to satisfy me even without rice, and it filled my stomach quite well.

The amount of clams was ridiculously large, about 12 pieces.

Summary

This time I introduced the third food court that makes me want to go there every day. Cheap, tasty, and filling, and with such a wide variety on the menu, there is no reason not to repeat.

The only problem is that it is a bit far from the school. Even so, my desire to go back to the restaurant has won out, and I always have a reason to go back, such as on my way to the supermarket or to the city market. I love it so much that I would definitely go there every day if it were nearby.

【レストランに飽きたらココへ！】開放的なフードコート！2【バギオ留学】

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Also, the staff are very nice. When I asked for beef noodle, they were very considerate and asked me if I wanted two servings. When the menu was out of stock, one of the waitresses even said in Japanese, “This one is recommended. I think I will probably write a second review of this place. I’ve said it many times, but that’s how highly recommended it is!