6.141 Bon Jovi on Fire

6.141

26 (Tue) May 2015

Dweji Bulgogi

1.5

at Hwaroin

-Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines-

with JL, TL, et al.

Try Every Korean Restaurant in Ermita and Malate (34) (see all posts on TEKREM)

Surveying the Korean eateries, including those serving Korean-Chinese fare, located in the neighborhoods of Ermita and Malate, nearby work and home. Minimum of 1 dish per place. Currently 45 establishments. Though anticipating that most of the places will be mediocre, I look forward to exploring more of my environment.

Hwaroin is a Korean restaurant. As the name of the place would suggest – “fire oven/stove (hwaro) + person (in)” – the emphasis is on barbecue.

Whereas “hwaro” implicitly promises grills over live coals, the meat was cooked on a flat stainless steel pan fired by a portable gas stove – very disappointing.

Anyway, the food was mediocre.

The service was painfully slow.

* * * *

24 (Sun) May 2015

Jeyuk Bokum

1.0

at Bon Jovi

-Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines-

solo

Try Every Korean Restaurant in Ermita and Malate (35) (see all posts on TEKREM)

This post covers two restaurants, same dish, different dates. I will do this more often to accelerate the completion of TEKREM.

Though way off the beaten path, it seems to be a popular destination for Korean tour groups, as suggested by the tour buses that are frequently parked out front.

Because Bon Jovi and Garfield go so well together.

I wonder if Mr Bon Jovi is aware of this place.

Bon Jovi is a Korean restaurant.

The jeyuk bokum was not good, ickily syrupy sweet.

I find it difficult to believe that the feedback from tour groups would warrant repeat business, so management probably has some kind of exclusive arrangement with the travel agency.