{"id":53300,"date":"2024-07-15T15:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T07:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=53300"},"modified":"2024-07-15T17:50:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T09:50:31","slug":"daraejung-korean-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/daraejung-korean-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"DaRaeJung in BGC: Korean BBQ and Wagyu Galore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Korean bbq<\/strong> in general and <strong><em>samgyeopsal<\/em> <\/strong>(grilled pork belly) in particular have skyrocketed in popularity in the country over the years due to its generous portions, accessibility, and most importantly, affordability. While the influence of Kpop and K-dramas has certainly helped boost its demand, there&#8217;s another key player contributing to its widespread appeal: authentic Korean joints such as <strong>DaRaeJung Korean Kitchen <\/strong>in BGC!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53303 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-exterior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-exterior-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-exterior-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from DaRaeJung Korean Kitchen<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>DaRaeJung&#8217;s interior has rows of semi-private booths separated by sleek partitions with intricate patterns, ideal for small groups of diners. Each table has built-in grills and exhaust vents for smokeless K-bbq session. The amber ceiling lighting creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere and adds a hint of industrial feel to it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-53304 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-interior-1-796x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-interior-1-796x600.jpg 796w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-interior-1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-interior-1-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-interior-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from DaRaeJung Korean Kitchen<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Open 24\/7, DaRaeJung&#8217;s menu is a celebration of Korean and other East Asian specialties, grilled meats, and many more. Although the restaurant offers something for everyone, there are certain signatures that simply cannot be missed. Among its must-try signatures include <strong><em>pajeon<\/em> <\/strong>(traditional savory pancakes), <strong><em>jjampong<\/em><\/strong> (spicy seafood noodles), <strong>wagyu <em>salchisal<\/em> <\/strong>(chuck flap tail), <strong>hotpot<\/strong>, and <strong><em>sashimi<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Pair these with their alcoholic beverages that perfectly complement the grilled meats. Sip on some sweet and fruity <em><strong>Bokbunja<\/strong> <\/em>(black raspberry wine) or try <strong>Bekseju<\/strong> (traditional herbal rice wine), known for its smooth flavor and subtle ginseng notes that enhance the savory bbq experience. Of course, no Korean feast is complete without the classic <em>soju<\/em> \u2013 its clean, crisp taste pairs wonderfully with the rich and smoky flavors of the grilled meats!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53326 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-samgyeopsal-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-samgyeopsal-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-samgyeopsal-1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-samgyeopsal-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Samgyeopsal \/ IMAGE from DaRaeJung Korean Kitchen<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53321 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-cuck-flaptail.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-cuck-flaptail.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-cuck-flaptail-290x152.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-cuck-flaptail-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Wagyu Salchisal \/ IMAGE from DaRaeJung Korean Kitchen<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53322 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-sashimi.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-sashimi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-sashimi-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-sashimi-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Sashimi \/ IMAGE from DaRaeJung Korean Kitchen<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53323 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-kimchi.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-kimchi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-kimchi-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/DaRaeJung-kimchi-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Tofu and Kimchi \/ IMAGE from DaRaeJung Korean Kitchen<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The restaurant also offers set menus great for groups of diners to enjoy the complete Korean dining experience with a handful of side dishes that complement the entrees; lunch specials, boxed meals,<\/p>\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re in the mood for an exceptional Korean bbq experience, head over to DaRaeJung Korean Kitchen at The Fort Strip. It&#8217;s a grilling adventure you won&#8217;t want to miss!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the influence of Kpop and K-dramas has certainly helped boost its demand, there&#8217;s another key player contributing to its widespread appeal: authentic Korean joints such as DaRaeJung Korean Kitchen in BGC!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":53313,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,12,811],"tags":[324,1879,419,5749,972],"class_list":["post-53300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-korean","category-taguig","category-the-fort-strip","tag-bgc","tag-korean-bbq","tag-korean-restaurant","tag-samgyeopsal","tag-the-fort-strip"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53300","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=53300"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53300\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53351,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53300\/revisions\/53351"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}