Grace Lee's Venture Hoolala Korean Chicken Opens In Ortigas!

We do have to admit that the Koreans has introduced us into many new cuisines with the boom of Korean themed restaurants and serving Bulgogi, Kimchi and Bibimbap. DJ-Host Grace Lee recently embarks on a new point of her career here in the Philippines by having her own restaurant that serves authentic Korean Chicken with Hoolala Korean Chicken in Ortigas Center.

Located in Escrive Drive (near Astoria and Shaw boulevard), Hoolala opened its doors to serve Korean Chicken. And unlike the usual, they come up with a very affordable menu yet authentic Korean Chicken to the core as she is also working with her mother in this enterprise. 

Hoolala represents the fruition of Grace’s dream of showcasing her family’s closely-guarded culinary concoctions for several generations now. With her mom overseeing the kitchen’s day-to-day operations, Grace makes sure that all the little details ensure quality, consistency, as well as the restaurant’s claim to authenticity.

#KogiFunMeet Presents KPOP Chicken

For the first Kogi Fun Meet with Bloggers, it was a gathering of food lovers and adventurers. Kogi Bulgogi, known for its distinct Korean cuisine is heading toward new menus and also more branches.

It was an afternoon with the best of Kogi Bulgogi has to offer, starting with their appetizers called Banchan which are a variety of sweet, spicy, and neutral flavors. Of course they also have spicy choices like Kimchi and Jjamppong. 

One interesting featured service in the restaurant is the option of spice levels (from 1-10) of your chosen dish that can give you a mild to wild spice flavor depending on one's preference. 

Sam Concepcion is New Endorser of Chef’s Noodle

Chef’s Noodle, the new favorite go-to restaurant for hearty Korean dishes, introduced its new endorser—actor, singer and dancer Sam Concepcion.

Sam is the newest addition to the roster of celebrity endorsers of Chef’s Noodle, including TV host Grace Lee and gorgeous couple Lloyd and Shamcey Supsup-Lee. One of the most in-demand teen actors today, Sam exudes a fresh and youthful vibe that is characteristic of Chef’s Noodle. The first international master franchise of the Chef’s Noodle brand from South Korea, the restaurant is fast becoming a diner’s haven for those who want a taste of the land of K-Pop and kimchi—and more.

Share Your #KogiBulgogiMoments!

Love to Dine at Kogi Bulgogi? Well you would want to join their latest promo where you just need to share your captured moments and share them on Intagram. Here are the mechanics of joining:

1. Take a photo of your best moments with Kogi together with your loved ones on Instagram. (At least 2 or more people)

2. Tell us how perfect it was. Tag them at @kogibulgogiph and use the hashtag #KogiBulgogiMoments. 

3. Share it and let the people know how awesome your Kogi experience was!

Those who will participate will get a chance to win 500 gift certificates from Kogi Bulgogi. Three lucky winners will be chosen weekly for their best photos. 

This promo is valid from February 14 - March 13 only. 

FOOD STOPS: Bulgogi Brothers SM Mall of Asia

Well we will take a break from Thai, American, Japanese for now as I stop over to Korean Cuisine with Bulgogi Brothers located in SM Mall of Asia. And with this stop we also got to check out new on their menu that gives more diverse choices aside from the Beef Bulgogi and Kimchi.

Well speaking of Kimchi, I admit I am not a fan of it because I used to be a sweet fan forever, but being exposed to many spicy cuisines like Thai and Singaporean converted me to appreciate the flavorful taste of spices. And knowing that Korean food involves spicy choices, then I guess its time to be love kimchi.

FOOD STOPS: Bon Chon Chicken

The best chicken in America (as per the New York Times, GQ, and Esquire) -- now in Manila!

This made me interested to try BON CHON chicken now growing in number of stores and patrons Originally from the US but with a unique flavor made from Korea makes it a great east meets west inspiration and the product is a one of its kind.  On a fun afternoon food bloggers went to Bon Chon's first branch in Ayala Triangles and had a taste of their best sellers and get to experience the new chicken many are raving about even in the US.