J. Park is a 24-hour spacious two-story restaurant fully surrounded by glass panes.  It's greens and classy interiors is like a paradise inviting every passer by. 


A step inside will even offer an overwhelming comfort with its clean, fragrant and cool vibe.  Aside from the casual dining area on the first and second floor, the second room also provides more privacy with individual rooms by the back hallway. 

Food
While J. Park offers unlimited Samyupsal for only 500 php (minimum of two [2] persons), we opted to order ala carte because the menu had a lot more to offer. 

Pajeori (파절이)

The Pajeori (파절이) literally means seasoned green onion in Korean.  This is a basic Korean barbecue companion especially for marinated meat. 




Beef

Special Wagyu Beef (Rib-Eye) (2800 php)

As indicated in its menu, all meats used by J. Park are Monterey Meat.  As you can see, the Special Wagyu Beef (Rib-Eye) is as promised.  Of course, this is so delicious when grilled perfectly!

Kkot Galbisal (Grilled Beef Prime Ribs) (1,600 php)

With delicious beef variants like the Kkot Galbisal (Grilled Beef Prime Ribs), you would agree that opting more than Samgyupsal is the best way right?


Pork

Samgyeopsal (Fresh Pork Belly) (400 php)

Meals

Bulgogi

Unfortunately, you can only cook either grill or hotpot in a single table.  We were lucky to dine in a big group so we were able to get some dishes from the nearby tables.  Both the grills and the Bulgogi we had were delicious and price-worthy. 

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Kimchi Jjige (Kimchi Stew) (400 php)

Dwenjiang Jjigae (Soybean Stew) (400 php)

The Kimchi Jjige and Dwenjiang Jjigae are both stews.  The Kimchi Jjige is dominated by the flavor of kimchi.  While the Dwenjiang Jjigae is dominated by soybean flavor.

Galbi Tang (600 php)

Who needs a chicken soup for the soul when you can have a healthy and comforting serving of Galbi Tan?  The pork ribs slowly falls of the bone as it simmers in the hot bowl.  Parts of it are melting and mixing into the mild tasting soup which is slightly sweetened by the juju berries.  

Side Dishes

Japchae (500 php)

What we appreciate with Korean restaurants is that the management is very hands on.  You can see that the Korean owners and managers are the ones doing the hard labor as well.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict

For years, I've been struggling to develop self-discipline and time management so I could prepare my own healthy meals for lunch.  Since I spend around 4 hours per day on travelling to work, I have found it convenient most of the time to have a lunch out instead.  With lots of good eats in Quezon City like Oh My Samgyup, it's not such a bad idea.



During my third time, I was in such a rush to go back to the office, I didn't notice that I dropped my wallet.  To my amazement, they even went to the extent of messaging me in Facebook before I could realise that I dropped it.  Because of their honestly and initiative, I added a star on service!



Food

Complimentary Ban Chan

Side Special

♥ Geran Mari (180 php)

♥ Kimbap (170 php)

Stew

♥ Galbitang (300 php)

♥ kimchi jjigae (300 php)

♥ Kimchi Bokkeumbap (200 php)

This is their best-seller!  Good to try but difficult to finish because of the strong aroma.  Being a minimalist, I still prefer the plain beef slices so I could devour more. 

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Oh My Samgyup offers awesome Korean food!  I hope it gains more popularity.  No bias here although I would also like to tell them wholeheartedly "Gamshamnida" for returning my wallet. =)

My friend Joei has long been urging me to try Gangnam Style.  So I mentioned it to the family and they agreed to try it.  While on the way, I was surprised that we were headed to Harbor Square when I thought it was in Makati.  We searched the net and all entries were also in Makati.  But, since we're already there we might as well try it right?  

It has a big lighted sign with a guy logo that looks a lot like Psy (the singer of the song.  It is located just above the worst branch of The Chicken and Rice Shop (their dessert items are hardly ever available).  

Taking a plight of stairs, we arrived by its entrance bombarded by promos.  We didn't stop to read and just went in as we were hungry.  Later on, we found out that they offer 6 free side dishes (we got this) and bingsu (this was not available during our visit).  

The interiors were really nice.  The dining areas each had a square table equipped with gas griller, pillows for seats and display shelves that serve as dividers.  Their was a background music too but not Korean as I would have expect.



Food

Banchan

The server took our orders and immediately served our complimentary Banchan.  We were surprised at how generous they are with Banchan.  There was the usual .  And, there are full serving size of the Gyeran Jjim (steamed egg) and Kimchi Jigae. 

Kimchi Stew (Kimchi-jjigae) *complimentary but menu price is 250 php

Complimentary Soup

BBQ
Soon, our BBQ orders arrived and server begun grilling them.  She overheard us talking about the Gangnam Style in Makati and told us that it is indeed a branch of it.  But, she said the one in Makati is more popular and they use charcoal grillers there. 

Grilled Chicken Ribs (Yangyeum Dak-Galbi) (350 php)

The Grilled Chicken Ribs marinade was successful in appealing to our tastebuds.

Red Pepper Paste Pork Belly (Gochojang Samgyeopsal) (280 php)

Red Pepper Paste Pork Belly rarely make a lasting impression to me but this did.  Just look at their beautiful thick, marbled and fatty pork slab and you can probably tell how flavorful it is and even enhanced by the red pepper paste.

This tray is refillable so enjoy these with your grills.  Add the spicy vegetables to boot.

Meal Special

Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbob) (250 php)

Since my mom loves Kimchi Fried Rice and wanted to try all versions of it, we ordered one.  It was good but still doesn't top our favorite.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Gangnam Style is a must try if you're looking for authentic Korean dishes.  With all their complimentary dishes, you're belly will be more than satisfied with much left on your wallet.

It's been almost three years since I last visited Ginzadon Japanese and Korean Restaurant so I'm wanted to refresh my memory during this revisit.

It has the same familiar ambiance that I remembered.

On a weekday night, it was packed with a mix match of diners.  They were business executives, tourists and families.

There is the sushi bar and teppanyaki bar.  The former seemed to be unoccupied.

Food
Their menu has two sections: Japanese and Korean so  its quite clear that they offer authentic cuisine and not fusion.

Okazu (Japanese Side Dishes) and Ban Chan (Korean Side Dishes)

I like their idea of having both Okazu (Japanese Side Dishes) and Ban Chan (Korean Side Dishes) served .


Japanese Menu: Sashimi

Sashimi Moriawase Matsu (1,870 php)

The Sashimi Moriawase Matsu or special assorted sashimi depends on availability.  As you can see everything is so fresh!  It had Hokkigai (surf clam), Ebi (shrimps), Ikura (roe), Sake (salmon), Maguro (tuna), Saba (mackarel), Hamachi (yellow tail) and Tako (squid).  It was actually my first time to try the Hokkigai and it certainly won't be the last because I loved it!


Japanese Menu: Uramaki

Tempura Ura Maki (770 php)

The Tempura Ura Maki is a platter of huge caifornia roll with prawn tempura. The rolls are so big I can't fit them on my mouth!  Each roll has nori bits on top roe on the side, quality sticky rice, crunchy nori, prawn tempura, cucumber, ripe mango and crab stick.

Dragon Roll Maki (950 php)

The Dragon Roll Maki is the king of all maki!  

Dragon Roll Maki (950 php)

It's a big roll with prawn tempura, crab meat, cucumber, ripe mango wrapped with sticky rice, crunchy nori and grilled salmon skin glazed with unagi sauce and sprinkled with sesame.  It is similar to the Tempura Ura Maki so you can skip that and order this instead.


Korean Menu: Classics

Kim Chi Jji Gae (400 php)

Being a spicy food lover, I often order the kimchi stew whenever offered so I've tried many renditions.  This Kim Chi Jji Gae is the best one I've tried yet!  The spiciness is exciting but not overwhelming.  Aside from kimchi, it also has 3 slices of soft silky tofu, green onions and sliced beef.


Japanese Menu: Tempura

Ebi Tempura (720 php)

You can judge by the appearance that this is high quality Ebi Tempura.

Galbi Bi Jim (1,440 php)

The Galbi Bi Jim first struck me as expensive.  But when it was served, I realized that it was a hefty serving.  It has several huge chunks of braised prime rib short ribs, big cuts of carrots, onions, bell peppers and potato.  This braised rib stew is actually a favorite dish of the family so I've tried quite a handful.  I have to admit, this version is way more superior than the others I've tried.

Desserts

Nuk Cha (110 php)

Since I loved the Shiratama Zenzai with green tea ice cream from my first visit, I opted to order the Nuk Cha or green tea ice cream.  It was as delicious as I recalled it to be!

Black Sesame Ice Cream (125 php)

The Black Sesame Ice Cream is just as good!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Ginzadon Japanese and Korean Restaurant offers authentic and quality Japanese and Korean dishes that doesn't scrimp on the serving size and quality of both local and imported ingredients.  The price is expensive but justifiable because it's situated in a hotel, it offers a great ambiance and service and the dishes are really top-notch.