{"id":61052,"date":"2026-05-21T09:15:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T01:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=61052"},"modified":"2026-05-21T09:15:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T01:15:07","slug":"songtan-premium-bbq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/pasay\/songtan-premium-bbq\/","title":{"rendered":"Songtan Premium BBQ in Pasay: Authentic Korean Flavors Elevated with Hanwoo, Sotbap, and Soulful Stews"},"content":{"rendered":"

Songtan Premium BBQ<\/strong>, which opened its doors in Manila on July 5, 2024<\/strong>, has quickly become a standout destination for authentic Korean cuisine. Taking its name from the Korean region of Songtan, famed for budae-jjigae<\/em>, a hearty stew born from resilience and ingenuity, the restaurant honors this culinary legacy while introducing fresh innovations that elevate the Korean dining experience in the Philippines.<\/p>\n

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\"\"IMAGE from Songtan Premium BBQ<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Songtan Premium BBQ<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Recently celebrating its first anniversary, Songtan Premium BBQ is embracing a new chapter with exciting additions to its menu and dining concept. The restaurant proudly introduced sotbap<\/em>, Korea\u2019s traditional pot-cooked rice, using the only specialized sotbap machine in the country.<\/p>\n

This innovation allows diners to enjoy perfectly cooked rice with the crispy, nutty layer known as nurungji<\/em>, an authentic taste rarely found outside Korea. Complementing this are a range of new dishes and premium offerings, including Hanwoo, Korea\u2019s prized native beef, and expertly grilled pork BBQ.<\/p>\n

\"\"Beef Set \/ IMAGE from Songtan Premium BBQ<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Pork Set \/ IMAGE from Songtan Premium BBQ<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Songtan\u2019s menu centers on three signature elements that showcase the richness of Korean tradition. The iconic Budae-jjigae (Army Stew)<\/strong> tells a poignant story, originating in the aftermath of the Korean War when locals combined ingredients like Spam and sausages with kimchi to create a comforting stew. Today, it\u2019s a beloved \u201csoul food\u201d that blends history and flavor in every bowl.<\/p>\n

The newly introduced Sotbap<\/strong> highlights the art of rice-making, with its clean, savory taste and unique texture winning the hearts of diners, particularly those who value traditional cooking methods. Finally, Hanwoo<\/strong> takes center stage, a luxurious beef known for its vivid color, delicate marbling, and deep umami, offering an unparalleled BBQ experience.<\/p>\n

The menu features standout dishes that capture Songtan\u2019s premium yet approachable style. Favorites include the Kimchi Samgyeop Sotbap (Php 450)<\/strong>, a satisfying set of pot-cooked rice, kimchi, and grilled pork belly; the crowd-pleasing Budae-jjigae (Medium: Php 1,300\/Large: Php 1,800)<\/strong>, perfect for sharing and enhanced with ramyeon for extra indulgence; and the Special Hanwoo A Set (Php 6,600)<\/strong>, a feast of assorted Hanwoo cuts with traditional accompaniments, ideal for celebrations.<\/p>\n

\"\"Budae-Jjigae \/ IMAGE from Songtan Premium BBQ<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For adventurous meat lovers, the Hanwoo Gopchang Combo (Php 3,400)<\/strong> offers a flavorful mix of premium beef small intestines, abomasum, and brisket, grilled to smoky perfection.<\/p>\n

Other menu items that are a standout in their menu include Grilled Beef Shortrib, Pork Bossam, Pork Ribs, Seafood Deonjang Stew, and the Spicy Stir-fried Squid.<\/p>\n

\"\"Grilled Beef Shortrib \/ IMAGE from Songtan Premium BBQ<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Pork Bossam \/ IMAGE from Songtan Premium BBQ<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Seafood Deonjang Stew \/ IMAGE from Songtan Premium BBQ<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Spicy Stir-fried Squid \/ IMAGE from Songtan Premium BBQ<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

With its blend of heritage, innovation, and premium ingredients, Songtan Premium BBQ is more than just a Korean restaurant. It\u2019s a destination for those seeking an elevated, truly authentic Korean dining experience in Manila.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Songtan Premium BBQ, which opened its doors in Manila on July 5, 2024, has quickly become a standout destination for authentic Korean cuisine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":61066,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,26],"tags":[7484,7486,7487,542,453,7488,7485,7489,7483,7490],"class_list":["post-61052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-korean","category-pasay","tag-beef-set","tag-budae-jjigae","tag-grilled-beef-shortrib","tag-pasay","tag-pasay-city","tag-pork-bossam","tag-pork-set","tag-seafood-deonjang-stew","tag-songtan-premium-bbq","tag-spicy-stir-fried-squid"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61052","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=61052"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61052\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61067,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61052\/revisions\/61067"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61066"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61052"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}