Still into (or just getting into) the Korean fever? Then you should check out Metro Manila’s very own Koreatown in Poblacion, Makati. Aside from being Makati’s hip neighborhood with awesome bars, restaurants and art finds, Poblacion is also a place where you can find numerous Korean establishments: from delicious Korean restaurants and bars, to nifty Korean convenience stores and internet cafes.
Here are some Korean establishments that you can check out in Poblacion:
Korean Marts/Convenience Stores
Looking for some vegetables, ingredients or equipment for your Korean cooking? Or that famous extra spicy instant noodles that everyone was trying out? You can definitely find those and more at these convenience stores and marts:
Seoul Mart Co
Seoul Mart Co provides a variety of imported goods and groceries from Korea, from instant noodles, candies, to preserved fruits, spices, and consumables.
Address: 5064 G/F, D’Metyang’s Bldg., P. Guanzon St. cor P. Burgos St., Brgy. Poblacion Makati
Wang Mart
One of the big Korean grocery stores in Makati, Wang Mart sells goods such as imported kimchi, ice cream, Korean meat cut, and so much more. Also, they are open as late as 2:00 AM, convenient for people who loves to party around the area.
Address: 37 Polaris Street, Poblacion, Makati
Minantors Korean Grocery
Aside from your usual Korean imported goods and groceries, Minantors also offers some Korean dishes and side dishes, such as kimbaps and kimchi.
Address: Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati
Korean Restaurants
Gaja Kitchen
Located along Kalayaan Ave., they serve modern Korean dishes such as Galbi Jim, Yangnyeom Chicken, and Kimchi Fried Rice. After you have an awesome dinner with their yummy dishes, you can follow a lady in the painting that would lead you to…
Odd Seoul
A hidden speakeasy bar within Gaja Kitchen, Odd Seoul provides a place where people can enjoy popular korean drinks and cocktails such as soju with yakult and their classic Going South cocktail.
Address: 2/F, 8445 Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City
All4U Unlimited Grill and Shabu Shabu
Craving for some unlimited korean barbecue? You can try out All4U at Century City Mall, where you can indulge yourself with some korean barbecue goodness, some shabu shabu, and so much more.
Address: 4/F, Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City
Min Sok
Looking for a simpler Korean restaurant to eat at? Well, head over to Min Sok for some authentic Korean dishes, as well as some tasty unlimited Korean barbecue on the side.
Address: 5655 Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City
Korean Internet Cafe
South Korea is well-known for participating and enjoying esports competitions around the world. These culture developed and gave way to the modern Korean Internet Cafes which provide computer rental services with high-end gaming computers and high-speed internet to go with it, ready for players who take these activities seriously.
Coreon Gate
One of the first Korean Internet Cafes that was established here in Metro Manila, Coreon Gate still tries to provide a quality gaming experience as well as a place where you can work on with their comfy couches, tables, and fast internet speed.
Address: 2/F, Polaris Bldg. Polaris St. Makati
Buzz Internet Cafe
A hard core gaming Korean Internet Cafe, they are well known for their high-end gears, powerful units, and high speed internet that are enjoyed by seasoned gamers who go there to play.
Address: 3/F, Floor Villa, Jupiter, Makati
What's your favorite Korean place in Poblacion? Comment it down below!