It was my 21st birthday. I woke up at around 5 in the morning. Well, sort of a typical day for me. My phone beeps once in a while because of the greetings of my family and friends. I thanked God for another year of my life. I was thinking to take on my usual jeans and sleeves but because it's my birthday, I wore a red dress. You know! For a change.
As I entered the office, they teased me and named me as the "Lady in Red". When they discovered that it was really my birthday, they sincerely greeted me with matching a "Happy Birthday" song. (As they say, red is a lucky color for celebrators)
To sum it up, it was really a great day. What's most uplifting as a birthday celebrant is that, everyone treats you as a special person. You really think you're special on that special day of yours. Yes! You really are. From the past birthdays, you really were. That's why I grabbed that every opportunity to be treated like a princess, especially, by my bestfriend slash boyfriend. Although I was far from home, away from my dearest Inay and Tatay, he made me feel extraordinary on that day. He always loves to surprise me that's why he brought me into this place that's new and fresh for me (because I am not really fond of eating Japanese and Korean foods)
Let me share with you our #foodiethon.
Sambokojin: A Yakiniku's experience.
Yakiniku means "grilled meat" and originally referred to BBQ in western term.
Tip #1
You should call the branch of Sambo Kojin for a reservation. They have this promo where a birthday celebrant can eat here for free. They will just be requiring at least a valid ID with the date of your birthday as proof. You should also arrive early to maximize your quality time. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and assisted to your reserved seats. You may choose your preferred area.
Sambokojin is a buffet that caters to both Japanese and Korean dishes. This mind-racking experience will be unforgettable for young couple like us. We were fighting (well, not really that kind of fight that you're thinking) because I want to eat as many dishes as possible and yet, Kevin told me to take every dish one at a time. I was very hungry then. Believe me, it would really be a fight of your choices. And because it was my first time to experience smokeless grill, I enjoyed cooking my selected foods.
There were cooked and uncooked dishes but I preferred to take the uncooked because it was more exciting. We had a hard time choosing the set of foods for every round of picking 'cause there are really lots of dishes to choose from.
TIP #2
Be wise in choosing the dish. Some are backstabber, they can easily make your stomach full. Also do not drink plenty of water. If you do, you will feel that you're bloated already. In that case, you won't have that chance of going back again and choose another set in the array of foods.
Ambiance and look of this restaurant were so appealing and classy. Its design and all of its furniture were perfectly made.
Here are some food photos of Sambo Kojin. Taken from their Edsa Branch. One word to describe? Mouth-watering.
Sushi/Sashimi section
Sushi Bar
Before, I was not fond of eating these kind of foods until I finally ate them (in an unlimited manner). Instantly, I became Sushi and Sashimi lover. They have this wide array of sushi and sashimi such as salmon, tuna, tamago, ika ani, california maki, tekka maki, Futo Maki, Sakana Chiisu Maki, Thunder Rolls, Tropical Rolls, California Unagi Rolls, Dragon Rolls, Allligator Rolls, and Spider Rolls.
Korean Yakiniku includes marbled beef, tender beef, ox tongue, pork bulgogi, chicken, salmon, mahi mahi, prawns, shripms and many more
Bacon Rolls, Crabsticks, Fish Cake, Quail Eggs, Enoki, Shitake, and variety of vegetables
Grilling sea foods
You will be given a long chopstick or a metal thong for you to be able to grill your food. It would be up to you if you want it well-done or half-cooked.
Tip #3
Don't leave you're dishes unattended. It might get overcooked and worst, inedible.
From here, you can see the Janapanese signature foods like Tempura (Ebi Tempura, Kani Tempura, Kisu, Kakaage), Katsu (Hire Katsu, Rosu Katsu, Chicken, Menchi, Salmon, and Sakana Katsu) and Furai (Sakana Chiisu, Salmon Korooke, Sakana Furai, Ebi Furai). Sukiyaki, Gyoza, Nagisa, Tofu Steak and Yaki Udon dishes were great too!
I really love the Rosa Katsu, Gyoza, and Hire Katsu.
For those who might get bored while grilling their foods, here's a feast of cooked Korean and Japanese foods. Included here are Gyoza, Fish Nagisa, Sukiyaki, Tofu Steak, Beef Stew, Chapchae, pancakes, and clams with soft tofu
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| Gyoza, Tofu Steak, Nagisa, Tari Kuwayaki, Teba Chili |
Vegetables and Seafoods Yakiniku
Vegetables and Salad section
Dessert station
Of course, this dinner will be incomplete without a serenade from these guys. They even made a mini-cake for me with a birthday message. What a feeling indeed! Staff here are very accommodating and approachable.
Tip #4
Last but not the least, as a birthday celebrant, better be informed that you're stay here is free for your special day! You only have to be accompanied by one paying adult (which costs at P699 per head).
I had fun! It was a great blast. I ate what I wanted and cooked the foods I loved together with this sweet guy. Cheers to my upcoming years!
Rating:
Food: 8/10
Experience: 9/10
Cleanliness: 9/10
Accessibility: 8/10
Overall: 8.5/10
You can visit their website for more info.
Thank you for visiting my page! See you on our next journey!
Morena on Duty, now signing off.
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