Korean Food Trip @ Sing Sing Meatshop

January 28, 2017

Amidst the celebration of the Chinese New Year, Fireworks and Nian Gao (tikoys), who would've thought that dining in a Korean restaurant (instead of Chinese) is an option? Haha!

It's been months since the gang bonded, we're actually incomplete and the get-together was almost canceled (because someone in my side tried to ruin it) but we still pushed through with the trip. 

They suggested Sing Sing Meatshop & Restaurant, and since I haven't been there and my friends had me at "Unlimited beef and pork", of course, that's something I find hard to resist. 

We got there at lunch time. We waited for almost an hour for our table because the place is jampacked! I think we were 4th in line in the reservation? Upon entering the establishment, that's when I realized they included the word "meat shop" because they also sell sliced meat if you want to take-out and experience Korean dining in your home.

For the place, I was expecting for a bigger space since my friends told me it was a buffet and I thought the Sambo Kojin-kind-of-buffet but good news, you're not required to stand up because the waiters themselves will serve you the dishes! Isn't that great?

Beware, the pictures below will make you crave for Samgyupsal. Scroll at your own risk. ;)

What is Samgyupsal?

"This dish is usually served with a side of lettuce, spinach, or other leafy vegetables, which is used to wrap a slice of cooked samgyupsal. A dab of ssamjang (usually made of gochujang or dwenjang), kimchi, or other side dishes are also added and then eaten as a whole."

- www.trifood.com

Imagine three ladies finishing four plates of beef and pork, seems impossible but nope! We readied ourselves for that day, and by ready I mean we didn't eat breakfast!!

For PHP 380 per head, we were able to indulge unlimited pork and beef with several Korean side dishes like kimchi, egg rolls, fresh lettuce leaves, soups, and buchu jeon (Korean pancakes made with onion chives, the one that looks like an omelet). The side dishes can only be refilled twice, though. Sad. Anyway, if you plan to dine here, I suggest you don't order any beverages, just stick with the water and avoid ordering rice!

I apologize for not providing enough information about the establishment. I wasn't able to take a photo of the menu too because I let my friends in charge of what we're going to have. Just enjoy the photos I took, a picture is worth a thousand words anyway... Haha.

 Meet Therese & Nicole, two of my most favorite people in this world!

And that's me. Ew. Hahaha!

To complete the Korean dining experience, they give you an option to sit on the floor but don't worry, they also have long tables and chairs. Just give the waiters a heads-up where you want to be seated.

Sing Sing Meatshop is now one of my favorites to eat at when I'm craving for a Korean taste! The restaurant has a Korean Mart beside it so after two to three hours of enjoying samgyupsal, each of us bought two ice creams to satisfy our sweet cravings.

 The second batch of ice creams were not taken... Hehe

Overall review, for the food I will definitely come back! I have no problems with the place or location of the establishment as well, but what I didn't like is their service. We stayed for almost three hours, every time we ask for a refill the waiters kept a straight face. I know three hours is a long time to stay especially if the restaurant can't occupy a lot of customers, but they are offering a buffet. Long staying customers who want to get their money's worth should be expected.

As for the side dishes that can only be refilled twice, I don't like how the waiter questioned us if we haven't received the second refill of the egg rolls, which we really didn't. We waited for an hour just for a five pieces egg rolls. Another turn off is that when you've stayed for too long the waiters start to avoid you when you're calling them or raising your hand. I think that's their strategy to make you want to leave immediately. Last and the most disappointing of all, their wifi doesn't work! Hehe...

Poor service can easily be ignored if you have a fun company. I'd still recommend this restaurant because not only they serve fresh meats, they earn a plus point for maintaining their place clean. Aside from their poor customer accommodation, I still can't wait to go back here and stay for another three hours to annoy the waiters. Or maybe the second time I'll make it four to five hours max? Haha! Again, it's just a joke...

If you want to try here, they are located at 268-A Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, Parañaque City or you can call their hotline 02 7380673