Kumsugangsan in Makati: Faithfully Recreated Korean Dishes You’ll Fall In Love With

Sometimes, nothing beats the classics. This is especially true when it comes to comfort food. If you’re looking for faithfully recreated K-food, you should visit Kumsugangsan Korean Restaurant in Makati!

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Kumsugangsan’s dining space has high ceilings and open layout, with ample seating for small or large groups of guests. The upstairs loft area, meanwhile, offers a slightly more private dining experience while still maintaining the open feel of the main floor. The overall neutral color scheme adds to the minimalist yet cozy touch to the Korean joint.

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Now, let’s talk about the food…

For starters, you should try So-gopchang or grilled beef small intestines. This dish is savory and chewy, served with aromatics (slightly charred whole garlic cloves, onions, and leeks) which help offset the gaminess of the offal. It goes really well with alcohol too!

So-gopchang / IMAGE from Kumsugangsan Korean Restaurant

For the health-conscious, Boribap is a great choice. It’s a nutritious and tasty version of bibimbap as it contains pigeon barley for a delightful texture and more health benefits. You may add pickled vegetables, grilled meat, gochujang, and all the good stuff as toppings to create your very own mix of deliciousness.

Boribap / IMAGE from Kumsugangsan Korean Restaurant

For mains, get the Sukgalbi or roasted ribs marinated in the chef’s homemade Korean sauce, or the recently added Wagyu Ribeye, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Super tender and flavorful, you may eat them as-is or with rice which complements the savoriness of the grilled meats.

Sukgalbi / IMAGE from Kumsugangsan Korean Restaurant

Thanks to their authentic Korean dishes using ingredients directly sourced from Korea, Kumsugangsan will make you feel like you’re in the Land of Morning Calm. Come try their dishes for a dining experience definitely worth a visit!