Yum Yum Baboy

Since the time I spotted this place back when I was craving for some Ginabot one hypertensive night. I failed to blog about them under my "Coming Soon" short posts. In any case, pardon my lack of time management skills. After almost a few weeks from that night, we decided to check if they are open last Friday. Sampyupsal for dinner is always a foolproof way to end the day.

I have had my Samgyupsal from my previous post and I had to share the experience with a good friend of mine. We headed out to Yum Yum Baboy to try the place out and see if they are up to par with what I had in Chosun Galbi. The name does sound appetizing and I do hope they outlive their brand name: YUM YUM!

First off: It is really affordable here! One serving of Sampyupsal is only Php150! Woot! Where in the world can you find this low of a price? Maybe in Korea yeah? This would have to be one of the best way to start our first visit. We ordered one of each and went all healthy with just water which they served when we got seated. The staff greeted us with beaming smiles. That's really nice of them and it felt authentic too! I love friendly waitstaff, not only does that count for a good reason to come by again it also proves that they really value you as a customer! Great job at that! :)

Our assigned staff started filling our tables with the side dishes, plates and all that jazz. They had this small towelette wrapped in sealed plastic. Curious as a cat, I checked it out wondering what it was. It was a moist towel for you to wipe your hand as this cuisine can get really messy. That was a lovely touch, if I may add!

Here are the side dishes, you can ask for refills which are by the way UNLIMITED!

I liked this one because of the added crunch.

Kimchi, a Korean staple.

This was of fishy smell but I liked it.

Cucumber and Carrots ready for muching.

Onions soaked in soy sauce.

Gireumjang or Sesame Oil with black pepper , used when you want to eat the meat alone and Ssamjang or Chili Paste  if you eat the meat with the side dishes.

Potato Salad

Fresh Iceberg Lettuce to wrap the meat and the veggies.

Each set includes all the side dishes above and 5 slices of pork belly, slices of onions and garlic. The belly had a good mix of lean meat and fat. Om noms! 

This is our 2 orders of Sampgyupsal! 10 slices of meat! Weee~

We sprinkled a bit of black pepper to add taste and started to grill the meat along with the spices! The grilling process begins. The grill gets its fuel from a gas line which extends below each table. A table can accommodate up to 4 guests and they have long tables as well that seats 8 guests! On the ground floor, there are a few tables and there are tables upstairs. 

While we were waiting for the meat to cook, the Korean owner helped us with our meat! She used the meat scissors to cut them in smaller pieces and even turned them over to cook evenly! Wow, I didn't expect that! It was a surprise because she also caters to non-Korean guests which was truly appreciated! 

After the meat is cooked, you go crazy with the combinations using the side dishes and the condiments. Here are some of my masterpiece-s. :P

You get free Miso Soup per order.

What happened after? Clean bowls of plate and the chili still intact on the Lettuce basket. The owner asked before we left, "Yum, yum?" My friend and I exclaimed, "YUM YUM YUM!!" :D

Yum Yum Baboy

SSY Business Center, Salinas Drive

Lahug, Cebu City

Contact Number: (032) 266-8390

Business Hours: Monday to Saturdays only from 11AM - 2PM; 5PM - 12MN 

E-mail Address: yumyumbaboy@gmail.com


Here is a map to guide you.

The photo is a bit sucky however the star is the location of this Yum Yum goodness.