Revisiting Forum South Global after quite some time, I'm surprised that Seven on 7th Bistro Modern has been replaced by Yoree Korean Barbecue Dining.

I didn't know what to expect.  Judging from the outside, it seems high-end. 

As I went in, my assertions were correct.  It was a grand spacious Korean restaurant indeed.  Even Sariwon is no match in terms of size and seating capacity.

I love the interiors as even the floor has eccentric details.


It has a high-ceiling that keep the place well ventilated and cool even during full-capacity with each table a charcoal grill as we've experienced during our dinner.


After taking our orders, we were given a flat napkin which was later on poured with hot water to expand.

Food

Kimchi, Pickle and Muchim

Their complimentary banchan includes: Kimchi, Pickle and Muchim (seasoned cucumber).

There's also spicy vegetables that's a perfect add-on to every barbecue dish.
 
The lettuce, carrot sticks and chili are refillable.

These are also provided for dipping.


Al la Carte

Hae Mool Pa Jeon (200 php)

The Hae Mool Pa Jeon is pancake with clam meat, octopus, shrimp and green onion.  This is one of the best pa jeon I've tried!

Seafood Jap Chae (250 php)

The Seafood Jap Chae is sauteed vegetables with beef, carrots, shrimp, mushroom in sweet potato noodles.  This is another hit among us!  This is the most extravagant and satisfying jap chae I've had yet. 

Gyeran Jjim (130 php)

I've always loved steamed egg like the Japanese Chawan Mushi.  But, this is surprisingly the first time I've tried the Korean rendition.  The Gyeran Jjim which is a steamed egg on hot stone is very good because it's not jelly-like but more on the fluffly scrambled side.  And, yet it's not dried, rough but soft and runny.  I hope to encounter more of this in the future.

Jeonju Dolsot Bibimbab (380 php)

The Jeonju Dolsot Bibimbab is a stone-ware bibimbap with egg, seaweed, vegetables: cucumber,  raddish, carrots and sprouts, cheese and  beef strips.  This is another top-notch dish by Yoree.

Haemool Soon Tofu (380 php)

The Haemool Soon Tofu is soft tofu stew with seafood.  The default is served at medium spicy.  But, you can request to go less or even further.  I'm very impressed with this dish because you can taste the wild spicy kick together with the sweet seafood flavors hand in hand.  The tofu being soft, smooth and silky is another plus.

Charcoal Barbecue on the Table

Gochujang Samgyupsal (150 g) (400 php)

After being impressed with the first few dishes we ordered, I found out that the charcoal barbecue at Yoree is the highlight of the dinner.  The Gochujang Samgyupsal which is sliced pork belly and garlic with red pepper sauce is one of the best (if not the best) samgyupsal I've encountered.  It was so good that I didn't feel any guilt... just purely pleasure in devouring over it.  It is cooked with garlic and served with additional kimchi.

Premium 

Yangnyum Galbi 280g (720 php)

The Yangnyum Galbi 280g is seasoned short rib marinated with sweet and savory sauce with vegetable, shrimp and squid.

Yangnyum Galbi 280g (720 php)

The Yangnyum Galbi is expensive but definitely worth every peso.

Yangnyum Galbi 280g (720 php)

The server grilled it until ready and then cut it into strips before placing it on our plates.

Wagyu Kkot Deugnsim 130g (820 php)

The Yangnyum Galbi 280g is wagyu ribeye steak with mushroom.  It's "wagyu" need I say more? 

Desserts

Pot Bing-Su (170 php)

The Pot Bing-Su is shaved ice with milk, adzuki and mango.  This is not as extravagant as others I've tried.   But, I loved this the most!  It's simply refreshing especially after a savory meal. 

Drinks

Lemonade

Soju

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Yoree Korean Barbecue Dining is one of the best authentic Korean Charcoal dining restaurants in the Metro.  And, it's unmatched in terms of elegance too.  I'd recommend dining here if you're looking for quality Korean barbecue with excellent ambiance and service to boot.  But, note that it does come with the price. 

My mom, little sisters and I are huge Korean nobela fans.  In fact, one of the biggest necessities in our home are a box of tissue and internet.  When my little sisters come home after work, they'd watch an episode of some subtitled Korean drama online.  And they'd be "kilig" over it and then cry... thus, the tissue.  On the other hand,  as a logical type of person, I also try to watch them from time to time because it makes me familiar with feelings.

One of the Korean cafes featured in Korean shows is Caffe Bene.  So when we spotted it in Eastwood City Walk, we couldn't pass up the chance to try it.   We have always been an easy bait for "As Seen on TV" stuff anyway. =p

It had the same interior as its Korean counterparts delivering a cozy woody ambiance.  It had a very inviting view from the outside that one can't help but be lured in.

On the first floor is the counter and a couple of tables. 


The second floor had a more comfortable feel to it.  But, both areas are packed when we arrived so we had to wait awhile.

Hyun Bin as Kim Joo-won in Secret Garden

One of their endorsers is the famous Hyun Bin!  He was so appealing with his mysterious and ominous character that turns romantic in his role as Kim Joo-won in Secret Garden. 

Song Seung-heon (송승헌) from Autumn in My Heart with Han Ye-seul (한예슬) from Forbidden Love

Also, Song Seung-heon from one of the best Korean dramas of all time, Autumn in My Heart.  I'm sure he made you teary eyed!  I wonder why Forbidden Love did not become famous here in the Philippines but it is definitely one of the most unforgettable dramas for me.  Han Ye-seul played her role well.

Jang Keun-suk (장근석) from Mary Stayed Out All Night and You're Beautiful

I have yet to watch him in Love Rain but it looks interesting too even though some say it's a lot similar to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.  But aren't most romance dramas and movies?  So yeah, I'm pretty sold with Jang Keun-suk drinking a cup of Caffe Bene coffee.


Oops! Sorry about the sidetrack...  It's all those romance dramas' fault that girls are hopeless romantic right? ^_^  Let's get back to the topic.  Caffe Bene had a chiller filled with enticing gelato.

They also have cakes, pastries and drinks. 

After ordering and paying at the counter, we were handed our buzzer.  

Drinks

Coffee

Caffe Latte Regular (110 php) and Caffe Mocha Regular (125 php)

My brother who doesn't want to load too much caffeine at night ordered the Caffe Latte.  On the hand, my caffeine addicted little sister chose the Caffee Mocha.  Both of them seemed please with their drinks.

♥ Cappucino Regular (110 php)

My mom had the Cappucino and again, she was impressed!


Bene Gelato (Italian Gelato)

Green Tea Single Gelato (95 php)

My youngest sister who isn't fond of caffeinated beverages, opted for the Green Tea Gelato.  It was delicious but I personally prefer a stronger flavor.

Bingsu (Iced Parfait)

Coffee Bingsu Large (195 php)

I tried the Coffee Bingsu.  I just have a soft spot for cold treats so this was the obvious option for me.  The fine and smooth shaved ice, crunchy cocoa flakes, beans and creamy coffee gelato transformed this into a magical treat! This was so good, I wanted it all for myself. =p

Bakery (Freshly Made)

Honey Bread

♥ Choco Banana Honey Bread (155 php)

Seeing honey breads on almost all the diners' tables made us add this on our order.  It was my first time to try a Korean style toast which they refer to as honey bread.  The Choco Banana Honey Bread is a big thick slice of bread cut into cubes and topped with nuts, banana, whipped cream, cocoa powder, sugar powder and chocolate chips.  It also had chocolate syrup underneath.  Although I'm not a toast lover, I enjoyed this. 

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
We're so fortunate that Caffe Bene is now here in the Philippines.  I definitely see why it's one of Seoul's coolest cafe with over 800 branches there with a total of more than 1,000 stores internationally.  If only this was nearer to our place, I'm sure my family would frequent it.  The price is also quite reasonable given the great ambiance and product quality.