Korean J Grill’s upper-tier unlimited package cost ₱899, plus ₱140 for the advertised USDA ribeye. During our visit, neither the food nor the environment justified that premium positioning.
Food and drinks
- “Wagyu” cubes: The texture and flavour reminded us more of unseasoned luncheon meat than wagyu.
- Ribeye upgrade: The meat showed little marbling, was not marinated and tasted ordinary rather than premium.
- Seafood: The small scallops tasted noticeably fishy.
- Buffet trays: Tempura, chicken wings and calamari were rarely available at the same time; trays repeatedly sat empty.
- Drinks: Four options were offered, but each tasted like sweetened, coloured water.
Service
The front-of-house area was unattended for about 15 minutes. My son eventually approached the counter for cheese and found several staff members talking. We repeatedly followed up on our second meat order, while lettuce requested at the beginning never arrived despite three reminders.
Atmosphere and verdict
The room was extremely hot—particularly uncomfortable when diners are cooking over tabletop grills. Between the heat, inconsistent replenishment and inattentive service, the “premium” experience did not materialize. We will not return based on this visit.
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