{"id":27117,"date":"2018-11-24T14:00:30","date_gmt":"2018-11-24T06:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=27117"},"modified":"2018-12-10T14:45:27","modified_gmt":"2018-12-10T06:45:27","slug":"gu-yi-ga-korean-grill-house-pampanga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/korean\/gu-yi-ga-korean-grill-house-pampanga\/","title":{"rendered":"Gu Yi Ga Korean Grill House in Pampanga: An Intimate Shabu Shabu Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Amidst\u00a0the Korean Town\u00a0in Pampanga comes one of the biggest restaurants in the area,<strong> Gu Yi Ga Korean Grill House<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The name, which means grill, is a famous method of cooking meat in Korea, which is slowly becoming a popular dining experience in the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27123\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_4-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Enjoy a healthy shabu-shabu at Gu Yi Ga along Pampanga&#8217;s\u00a0Friendship Highway<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27124\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_5-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_5-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>For a better dining experience, pair the grilled meats with their side dishes that are made in-house<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">One of the restaurants lined up on the highway is the Gu Yi Ga Korean Grill House, with an\u00a0interior\u00a0that is spacious and comfortable for any guest to enjoy a unique Korean grill experience. The booths are set apart from each other, allowing customers to enjoy their meal in privacy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The <strong>Gu Yi Ga <em>Samgyupsal<\/em> (Php 250)\u00a0<\/strong>is\u00a0considerably meatier and thicker than their counterparts in Manila. The meal is best paired with either rice or with the twice refillable side dishes wrapped in cabbage. Enjoy it with their hot, complementary soup.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27118\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_6-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Samgyupsal\u00a0(Php 250)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">With the <strong><em>Modeum Hanpar<\/em> (Php 1,000), <\/strong>which\u00a0is comprised of beef, pork, and vegetables, the meat\u00a0shrinks naturally, but still retains their flavor, especially when mixed with the sauces and side dishes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">End the meal with Gu Yi Ga&#8217;s seafood pancake&#8211;<strong><em>Haemulpajeon<\/em> (Php 500)<\/strong> is a palate cleanser with vegetables and egg.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27121\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_2-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Modeum Hanpar\u00a0(Php 1,000)\u00a0<\/em><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27120\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_1-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Haemulpajeon\u00a0(Php 500)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For first-timers on Gu Yi Ga, the grill on the table is set near the aisle to let the staff grill the meat properly. The exhaust pipe above the grill is also powerful in keeping the dining table smoke-free.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27122\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_3-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/guyiga_3-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>The stylish interior creates a peaceful atmosphere where all customers can enjoy their Korean dishes in peace<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The district of Anunas in Angeles was known for its wood carving and rattan furniture industry before the eruption of Mt. Mayon in 2009. As the ashes cleared and the city revived, the long street started opening Korean establishments, with mostly restaurants, spas, groceries, and motels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Overall, Gu Yi Ga is a good place to bring your family or friends for a fun time. They have a VIP room available by\u00a0reservation for your private functions. But the restaurant is also introvert-friendly as they have a high-chair area for those of you who just want to enjoy your own space!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">To experience Korean grilling at its best, be sure to drop by Gu Yi Ga!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/pampanga\/cafe-fleur-in-pampanga-serves-filipino-dishes-with-a-twist\/\">Caf\u00e9 Fleur in Pampanga Serves Filipino Dishes with a Twist<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>This also appears on Philippine Primer Japanese Magazine\u2019s November 2018 issue.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amidst the Korean Town in Pampanga comes one of the biggest restaurants in the area, Gu Yi Ga Korean Grill House. The name, which means grill, is a famous method of cooking meat in Korea, which is slowly becoming a popular dining experience in the Philippines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":27119,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,136,2695],"tags":[2601,2610,2600],"class_list":["post-27117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-korean","category-pampanga","category-pampanga-food-2018","tag-gu-yi-ga-korean-grill-house","tag-gu-yi-ga-pampanga","tag-korean-grill"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27117"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27154,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27117\/revisions\/27154"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}