masil

masil is probably one of our favoritekoreanrestaurants. good service and great food.

during our stay, we ordered the galbi jjim, also known as thekoreanbeef stew, the gyeran jjim, also known as the steamed egg, the haemul pajeon, also known as the seafood pancake, and 2 set meals, namely the masil set b which comprised of pork and chicken, and the premium set b, which was more of a beef plate. the nice thing about ordering the set meals is that they are brought to the table raw, but cooked right in front of us, by their very friendly staff.

galbi jjim (korean beef stew) - 5/5
price: 490 php
this was perfect. the sauce was just the right amount of sweet, the meat fell right off the bone effortlessly, and it left us craving for more.

gyeran jjim (steamed egg) -4.5/5
price: 150 php
although this dish was nice and fluffy as it's supposed to be, there were tiny little holes in the egg. the texture could have been much smoother if it was strained thoroughly.

haelmul pajeon (seafood pancake) 4/5
price: 350 php
the dish was interesting to eat because of the variety of textures. it was crunchy on top and creamy in the middle. inside, we were really able to taste the squid and shrimp. this dish is also served with sauce that had a strong vinigar taste.

the masil set b -4/5
price: 2,100 (good for 4-5 pax)
this was great! it was cooked and seasoned well but we found it to be pretty simple.

premium set b - 4/5
price: 3,300 (good for 4-5 pax)
this was really yummy. we actually prefer this over the other set, but one of the non marinated beef dishes was too bland for us.

apart from what we ordered, the restaurant also serves sides made to be refillable up to a total of 3 times. their water was was also different as it had pandan in it.

overall, we loved masil. akoreanrestaurant that we will always enjoy eating in.

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anotherkoreanbbq on the higher price end of the spectrum.

its great that you can reserve a private room for parties.

they have the typical meat selection as otherkoreanbbq restos would. highly recommended is the fluffy airy steamed egg. and oddly good is the marinated raw meat ( forgot the name)

one of the best and legitkoreanrestaurants out there!masil is owned by akoreanwho married a pinoy. the owner was very hands-on and she speaks filipino fluently. many koreans eat here both for lunch and dinner and as for my experience i'll be listing them below:

the staff here are very attentive and accommodating. if you don't know which to order they will proactively assist you.

my number 1 favorite here aside from their tender and very very flavorful premium short ribs would be the gyeran jjim (steamed eggs) priced at only p150! their version is a bit on the soupy end compared to mostkoreanrestaurants that only serve it dry. it's really good and kind of like resembles chawanmushi. the galbi jjim also known askoreanbeef stew (p490) was very good and would make you eat more white rice. i highly recommend that you order their set menus so you can sample their bestsellers all in one set.

premium set a is p3,800 (good for 4) and this one already has 6 meat viands plus plain 4 pcs plain rice and a korean-style spring onion pancake.

premium set b is p3,300 (good for 4) and this one also has 6 meat viands plus some japchae and 4 pcs plain rice

all sets are served with side dishes and salad. not refillable though.

if you want a fabulous dining experience, masil is your place. unlike the now popular all-you-can-eatkoreanbbq joints, masil offers an array of different meats and flavors. whatever you choose, they cook it in front of you, and it's quite an enjoyable experience not having to navigate eating ang cooking at the same time. it's on the more pricey side, but worth every centavo.

bestkoreanbbq i've had in the metro to date. food and service are excellent! you still come out smelling like food and smoke.... but worth it!

bestkoreanrestaurant in manila. premium meat cuts, superb banchan, and very attentive staff even if it’s super crowded. wish they would add more tables because the lines are always long and there’s a considerably long wait time to get seated but the lines are understandable because the food is just super good. only bad comment is they stopped serving yukhoe. please bring yukhoe back!

food 5, ambience 5, price 4, service 4: it’s a solid 4.5. so far, it’s probably the bestkoreanrestaurant we’ve experienced. what we loved about the menu is the availability of cheaper cuts to the more expensive cuts. so if you are scared of the usual samgyupsal fatty cuts, go for the more expensive ones to really enjoy the food. don’t come here just to order the cheapkoreanall you can eat cuts. but even when we ordered the more expensive cuts, it felt like a buffet. we ate all the barbecues and took home the japche, beef stew, and beef ribs soup. the servings are indeed generous. as for the price, you have to pay for quality cuts. the place was clean and not stuffy despite everyone cooking. as for service, it took a while to be served and a friendlier cook would have been better. anyway, it was a busy lunch. but overall experience was great and worth returning to.

definitely the best place to satisfy yourkoreanfood cravings. masil has the best marinated meats + cuts! their price is higher than your usual go-to unli samgyupsal restos, but surely worth it.

in my other food reviews, i mentioned that i judge akoreanresto by their appetizers. masil passed with flying colors. i highly recommend the following dishes: samgyupsal, bulgogi, sundubu jjigae and their cold noodles. a+! i cap off my meal by grabbing a melona ice cream. another rare 5/5 review!

very deliciouskoreanfood. great service as well. iove the free tea they have the lobby of the restaurant.

the service is fast and staff really accomodates your every need. the place is very enticing too.

the food is delicious. i love their kimchi.

my new addiction. been searching for a goodkoreanresto for a while now ever since i got disappointed with another restaurant i've been going to for a long time. their meats are superb and the appetizers great. 10/10 would come back.

of all thekoreanrestaurants we’ve been to, this is the only place that my parents love so much. the staff were all nice, very friendly crew and security. the manager is very hands on too. such a nice experience to dine here every time. will always visit whenever we are craving for kbbq.

ps: i hope you’ll include morekoreandishes or snacks sooner (tteokbokki, ramyeon, jjajangmyeon, etc)

nevertheless, kudos to the team! 😊👍🏼

rate 3.7/5!😋

so far one the bestkoreanrestos in town! they were generous with the appetizers. the waiters were all polite and accomodating. the manager/owner is also courteous. the kimchi didnt taste as fresh&good as before its a bit stingy. the cold noodles were delicious. masil's beef bulgogi, the bestseller, was superb! whereas their bestseller pork was just fine. their free soup and free steamed egg was a delight!. their rice became hard wish they would use the softerkoreanjap kind of rice instead. we missed their freekoreantea&coffee dispenser near the entrance/exit. although theirkoreanice cream freezer up front is quite tempting. the place is clean& pretty ambience although their sofa seats need to be repaired. nevertheless, its always lovely eating at masil! a place to bring family& friends. worth the trip.

incredible restaurant! definitely the bestkoreanrestaurant in manila. we come here almost once a week and they never fail to deliver an excellent service. keep it up guys 👍🤩

our current favoritekoreanbbq! their meat quality is the best! so juicy and yummy. the staff cooks it perfectly for us. wide range of side dish and you must try the caramelize sweet potato. oh my!! queue is pretty long though during dinner time. better come early.

the best value for moneykoreanresto with high quality meat in the metro. the set meals are so worth it, regardless of which one you choose. the soup is also savory and perfect for the rainy season.