Note: This location is already closed.
Escriva Drive is a haven of Korean restaurants in Pasig City. I've visited one of the restaurants, Kimbap Cheonguk, a few months ago, and was planning to try the other restaurants in the area. My friends and I decided to revisit the area and try Jang Ga Nae.
Jang Ga Nae was actually a few meters away from Kimbap Cheonguk, but it was easier to find.
inside Jang Ga Nae |
The place was quite full when we arrived, good thing there were 2 tables that were still vacant. The whole restaurant was more spacious than I expected.
While waiting for our orders, we indulged with the banchan!
Banchan Galore!!! |
I'm still not familiar with some of the banchan we had, but the dressing on the salad was surprisingly good! And yes, you can ask for a refill too. :)
We ordered Mandu (8 pcs), which we had fried. You can also have it steamed.
Mandu |
This is forgettable. I only settled with this because they don't have kimbap. :(
We also had Ra Myun (Php 200) and Tuk Bok Ki (Php 150).
Ra Myun |
Tuk Bok Ki |
Like the other Korean restos I've been, Jang Ga Nae's Ra Myun tasted like instant noodles. The Tuk Bok Ki was quite hot for my tastebuds, and my Tuk Bok Ki-loving friend almost didn't share this. :P
What I really loved was the Jap Che (Php 280)
Jap Che |
The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the sweetness of the dish combined well with it. Though I could find Jap Che almost anywhere, I'd definitely go back to Jang Ga Nae just for this.
My friends and I wouldn't miss having a Korean barbecue at Jang Ga Nae, as grilling is their specialty. Each table has an exhaust system however the smell would still stick to your clothes. hehe
For grilled meats, we had Nak Yup Sal or Grilled Beef (Php 500) and De Ji Gal Bi or Grilled Pork Ribs (Php 280).
Nak Yup Sal |
De Ji Gal Bi |
One of the staff did all the cutting and grilling for us. The grilled meats were also served with lettuce. I kinda forgot to wrap the meats with lettuce since it was so tender. I'd love to try their other barbecues next time.
My friends and I enjoyed our dinner at Jang Ga Nae. We were even surprised that everything was reasonably-priced. Our server/griller was also very accommodating. I'd definitely give this place another visit and try more of what they have to offer.
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Jang Ga Nae Korean Restaurant
Ground Floor, 8137 Plaza
Escriva Drive
Bgy. San Antonio,
Pasig City
Naglaway naman ako sa mga food... Nagugutom pa naman ako... Hindi ko pa nae-experience 'yang luto-luto na yan... Gsto ko kasi cooked na eh...
ReplyDeleteGo try this, Senyor! You'll love it! :)
DeleteWow! I miss eating teokbokki! If only this restaurant is near my place, I would go once in a week!
ReplyDeleteYou should visit Jang Ga Nae, Janine! :)
DeleteThe foods look delicious, I hope it tatse delcious too.
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It was!!! :)
Delete>>> * Taste ;)
ReplyDeleteI want this pero expensive
ReplyDeleteQuite reasonable, actually. :)
DeleteMukhang masasarap. Pero mejo may kamahalan nga...
ReplyDeleteGood for sharing, Pao! ;)
DeleteI think the true sign of a good korean restaurant eh yung mga may mala-octopus tentcles na naka-sabit sa kisame haha. I love koean food, I wanna try this resto kaso ang layo sobra from our part of town, sayang. ;)
ReplyDeleteI do hope you'll visit Jang Ga Nae soon, Ms. Jane! :)
DeleteI kinda have a love-hate relationship with Korean food. But one think I really like is ramyun. I like it sooo very spicy. Maybe because I eat instant Nong Shim ramyun?
ReplyDeleteNow I kinda miss that ramyun from Sagada.
~ Jakey Junkie (http://jakeyjunkie.blogspot.com)
Ramyun in Sagada? Interesting. :) Would love to try Nong Shim! Thanks for sharing.
DeleteThere's a Korean resto named "Kimchi Restaurant." It has a really cool interior. Rastafari-inspired, with loads of Bob Marley icons and they play Bob Marley music. As for the reason why it's that way, I think you just have to find it yourself so I won't spoil it. Anyway, yeah. Ramyun pretty much tastes like instant noodles for the most part, but theirs are special to me. Maybe because its sheer spice complements the cold weather.
DeleteAs for Nong Shim, Ministop has it for around 65 bucks for the big cup. So addicted to this... in moderation of course. :)
parang mukhang masasarap yung korean food. malas ko kasi first and last ko na ata sa korean resto na napuntahan ang pangit ng food. di kinaya ng taste buds ko. diko kasi alam ano iexpect sa isang korean food.nanibago ako
ReplyDeleteI do hope you'll give Korean food a second try! ;)
DeleteOMG! This I would like to try!! :D I super love eating at korean restos.. super sulit para saakin :D
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll give Jang Ga Nae a visit soon, Rhea! :)
Deleteinfairness I know how to read some of the food you mention for I watched korean reality show. ddeokbokki!!! i wanna taste you. say "aaaa"
ReplyDeleteGood for you!!! :) Hope you'll try Jang Ga Nae, Janine!
Deletenakakagutom pero di ko kilala mga pagkain... obvious na hindi nakakalabas ng lungga... hehe...
ReplyDeleteHope you'll go out and try Korean food, Anne! :)
DeleteI just went to a Korean BBQ place last week, but I'm already craving for more Korean BBQ! Anyway, dami palang Korean BBQ spots sa Pasig! Will try and visit Jang Ga Nae some time :)
ReplyDeleteYepyep! Super haba ng Korean resto list ko around Pasig pa lang.hehe :P
DeleteI Love korean food. I'll surely visit Jang Ga Nae. Thanks for the lovely review.
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