Moving on with “My Five Favorite Places to Dine In”, next on the list is Red Table at SM City Manila. I really love this Korean fast food restaurant because the place’s concept, serving known Korean meals the fast food way, is new to me.
For PHP 180.00, the Bulgogi Sizzling Pan allows you to experience authentic Korean meal with a twist. Pair it with a glass of iced tea that costs PHP 30.00 and you’re gastronomic adventure at Red Table is complete!
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Red Table
4/F SM City Manila,
Natividad Almeda-Lopez cor. San Marcelino Street
Ermita, Manila
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| Red Table | SM City Manila Photo by Aki Libo-on |
Well, there is BonChon Chicken, but they specialize on spicy and soy garlic-glazed chicken. Red Table, on the other hand, serves wide range of Korean food such as Bibimbap, Bulgogi and Ramyeon—complete with complementary soup and Kimchi.
How I Met “Red Table”
I always think that it was fate that brought me to Red Table. Mama and I were doing some official business at SM City Manila that time when she noticed this Korean fast food restaurant. Knowing that I dig Korean food so much, she thought that we should eat here. I’ve been coming back to this place since then.
How I Met “Red Table”
I always think that it was fate that brought me to Red Table. Mama and I were doing some official business at SM City Manila that time when she noticed this Korean fast food restaurant. Knowing that I dig Korean food so much, she thought that we should eat here. I’ve been coming back to this place since then.
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| Red Table | SM City Manila Photo by Aki Libo-on |
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| Red Table | SM City Manila Photo by Aki Libo-on |
Aside from the affordable Korean food that they serve, I adore its quaint interiors. The combination of wooden wall and floor with white-leathered chairs makes the whole place bright and inviting. Not to mention that it looks clean and streamlined.
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| Red Table | SM City Manila Photo by Aki Libo-on |
The wooden wall and floor gives you the modern Korean restaurant vibe.
Hot and Sizzling “Bulgogi Sizzling Pan”
Red Table offers a variety of Korean food and among their best sellers is the Bulgogi Sizzling Pan. From the name itself, it is Bulgogi or thinly sliced marinated beef served on a sizzling plate. The meat is topped with stir fried vegetables and julienned scrambled egg. It is also a complete meal with bap (rice), Kimchi and complementary soup.
Hot and Sizzling “Bulgogi Sizzling Pan”
Red Table offers a variety of Korean food and among their best sellers is the Bulgogi Sizzling Pan. From the name itself, it is Bulgogi or thinly sliced marinated beef served on a sizzling plate. The meat is topped with stir fried vegetables and julienned scrambled egg. It is also a complete meal with bap (rice), Kimchi and complementary soup.
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| Bulgogi Sizzling Pan Set Meal - PHP 180.00 | Iced Tea - PHP 30.00 Photo by Aki Libo-on |
Although the Bulgogi Sizzling Pan doesn’t sizzle like a usual Sizzling Sisig does, the pan is definitely hot. As in I was close to gasping a curse word when I accidentally touched the metal plate. So be careful when you intend to remove the items from the tray. It's better to leave it at that.
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| Kongnamul (Bean Spout Soup) - Free Photo by Aki Libo-on |
The complementary soup of the day was Kongnamul (Bean Sprout Soup). Of course, it has a hint of that familiar mung beans flavor aside from being a bit spicy. What surprised me though is that I was able to finish the small bowl of soup since I don’t really like the taste of bean sprout. Meanwhile, its mild spiciness makes it an ideal appetizer since it stimulated my craving for Bulgogi.
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| Bulgogi Sizzling Pan - PHP 180.00 Photo by Aki Libo-on |
On the other hand, the Bulgogi is thinly sliced, tender and a bit sweetened just like what a home-made Korean marinated beef is supposed to be. It was also cut into small pieces and doesn't have ligaments, which made it easier for me to consume the beef. What I like best about this dish is that it is not oily compared to other Bulgogi meals that I’ve tried. Moreover, the stir fried vegetables' bland taste compliment the meat’s hint of sweetness.
For PHP 180.00, the Bulgogi Sizzling Pan allows you to experience authentic Korean meal with a twist. Pair it with a glass of iced tea that costs PHP 30.00 and you’re gastronomic adventure at Red Table is complete!
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Red Table
4/F SM City Manila,
Natividad Almeda-Lopez cor. San Marcelino Street
Ermita, Manila
Red Table is really new to me, definitely I want to visit and its cheap!
ReplyDeleteI'd rather say it's affordable. Red Table is indeed new since it only has a branch at SM Manila. They're not the authentic Korean restaurant, but I must say that they do offer good food. I highly recommend the Bulgogi Sizzling Pan, and go for their Original Ramyeon of you're into spicy noodles. :)
DeleteIt's also new to me. Korean food is like Japanese with a twist IMO. Hope they would open a branch here at Sm Fairview
ReplyDeleteI guess Korean and Japanese food have similarities, after all they're both Asian countries. But I think Japanese is more on the seafood side since they're an archipelago like Philippines, while Korea is a peninsula that is surrounded by both land and water so their cuisine is more on meat and vegetables.
DeleteIt would be nice if there would a Red Table branch at SM Fairview. You're going to love their food. Thank you for dropping by. :)
It looks like Bon Chon at a glance. The bulgogi does look yummy and easy to chew.
ReplyDeleteHehe... Maybe it's because of the sign? I really recommend their Bulgogi Sizzling Pan. You should try it when you have the time. Thank you for dropping by. :)
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