I saw Samgy Garden on TikTok. It has really a nice concept - samgyupsal with a view. Most Korean BBQ restaurants are air-conditioned but this one has an al fresco setting which is nice because we don't have to worry about the smoke odor sticking in our clothes and hair after grubbing on some BBQ.

They've been open for a week and initially, one has to book a reservation 2 days prior the actual dine in. So my friend and I thought that we won't be able walk-in but good thing we checked their IG page and they do accept walk-ins now on Mondays to Thursdays from 11am to 2:30pm. But be prepared to wait for 30 mins to an hour depending on the queue.

They have unlimited samgyupsal and shabu shabu. Option 1 for 599 all meat with side dishes like fish cakes, japchae, kimchi, candied sweet potato and sticky rice wrapped in seaweed, I don't know the name lol. Option 3 for 849 with All meat + Seafood and Wagyu. We tried option 2 which is all meat with shrimps and scallops for 699. All has unlimited iced tea.

I love their presentation of the meat. It feels so premium. They put it in a wooden board. Their griller is also a lot better compared to other places because the heat is evenly distributed on the plate and they have spaces around it for butter, egg and cheese. I love that the butter and cheese is constantly heated for easy dipping. Their cheese has a right balance of sweetness and saltiness. Their pork and beef are sliced nicely, not too thick, not too thin and it tastes clean. No porky/ ironish after taste. They have the regular meats with no seasoning and one which is marinated. If you're not gonna eat rice or wrap your meat in a lettuce, it's better to order the meat with no seasoning because the marinated one is so tasty and eating too much of it makes you feel "umay" and you'll end up not wanting to eat more of it. They only have 2 dipping sauces,the oil based one and the bean paste.

I'm glad that we're seated near the balcony overlooking the Manila Bay. We came at 1pm and it would've been too hot if it's not cloudy that day but it's fine because the food, the view, the fast service and the very accommodating staff would make you want to come back for more. Their staff will even cook for you and they would even go to your table and ask you if you need anything. I never had that experience. I hope it's not just their way of redeeming themselves after so many bashings from social media. That itself would make the customer dine in again.

I can't wait to book a reservation around sunset time and try their unlimited shabu shabu. It's a perfect place catch up with friends over a good Korean BBQ or to take your SO for a romantic date. Grab a melona ice cream for a sweet end to your day. 💯🥰🥓🥩🫕