THE server sets down a plate of fresh cuts of belly pork on your table, next to the grill that is already beginning to heat up. He then unloads a bevy of tasty side dishes for you to enjoy – kimchi, fried tofu, crisp lettuce, and more – before wheeling out a curious dome-shaped cover that he puts over the grill. He signals that everything is ready for cooking.
It’s the perennial Korean favorite – that has gained a massive following here in the Philippines, among fans of Koreanovelas and K-Pop and the gastronomically adventurous: Samgyupsal, delectable grilled pork belly paired with an assortment of equally flavorful side dishes… and Sot Ddu-Kung has a new twist on the popular dish.
Famed for its tender meat and its undeniable Korean roots, the Samgyupsal gives only a glimpse of the rich cuisine of Seoul – but arguably the best authentic Korean food is now closer to the Ilonggos, served by Sot Ddu-Kung, along Donato Pison Avenue, San Rafael, Mandurriao, at surprisingly affordable prices.
Enjoy a good-for-two Saeng Samgyupsal meal – with thick slice of pork belly, freshly bought every day – for as low as P280. The Samgyupsal set already comes with unlimited side dishes of kimchi, marble potato jorim (Braised baby potatoes), fried tofu, fresh lettuce, and much much more.
Sot Ddu-Kung is named after sottukkeong, the traditional Korean cauldron often used to cook rice. What sets apart the restaurant’s Samgyupsal from the rest is their use of this time-honored dome-shaped sot ddu-kung to grill their meat to the perfection.
Aside from Samgyupsal, Sot Ddu-Kung also offers a menu of other Korean favorites such as: Pork and Beef Bulgogi, Japche (sweet and savory stir-fried glass noodles), Galibitang (beef short rib soup), Dakdoritang (Korean spicy chicken stew), Dukbokki (spicy stir-fried rice cakes), and much more to taste, savor, and discover.
Sot Ddu-Kung also offers Gamjatang, a spicy hotpot of pork backbone stew, and Zeungol, a moderately spicy hotpot of goat and vegetables – while also serving good-for-family and barkada group meals between P1,200 to P1,650 with four main dishes and sides.
Explore new Korean cuisine with Sot Ddu-Kung’s on-going lunch promo, avail of a 20 percent discount when you dine at the restaurant between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every day.
Sot Ddu-Kung is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, located along Donato Pison Avenue, San Rafael, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. For inquiries, you may call (033) 327-10-44, 09156003937 (Globe), or 09286898006 (Smart)./PN
