Mindanaotoday.com | A feel of authentic Korean ‘samgyeopsal’ at Giwa Restaurant at SM Uptown CDO
KAGAY-ANONS looking for an authentic dining experience the traditional Korean way need not go far as a restaurant based in Cagayan de Oro is already offering its customers tasteful dishes that will make them feel they are in Korea.
Here in the city, the Giwa Korean restaurant is already a household name when it comes to the famous “samgyeopsal,” which lately has become a trend among Filipinos food lovers, thanks to the Korean pop culture that has made it popular in the Philippines.
In fact, the name itself is actually a Korean word, said Kristyle Berro, the Giwa branch manager at the SM Uptown CDO.
“‘Giwa’ means the traditional Korean roof. The roof symbolizes home, and when people dine here, they feel like they’re home,” she added.
Aside from its name, Berro said what makes Giwa unique from the other “samgyeopsal” places in Cagayan de Oro are its dishes that are prepared by a chef from Korea.
“Our diners are assured that what is being served to them are authentic Korean dishes. Our Korean chef is very hands on when it comes to recipes and the preparation,” she said.
Giwa’s owners, Dowha Lee and Chasang Yoon – both Korean nationals – also make sure that customers only get the best the restaurant has to offer.
The price is reasonable, too. For only P499, one can have his or her fill of four main dishes and 10 side dishes and drinks, all unlimited.
Giwa’s menu consists of pork, thinly sliced marinated soy garlic pork, beef bulgogi (a traditional Korean dish), pork stew, seaweed soup, oriental salad, Korean side dishes like kimchi, ssamjang, steamed egg, lettuce, and a new variety of side dish that is similar to the “achara” but with a Korean twist.
If you and your friends and loved ones are craving for authentic Korean food, you can’t go wrong with Giwa. They’re located at both the SM City CDO Uptown and SM CDO Downtown Premier. (PR)
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