Korean Reviews Korean Food in Manila! 🇰🇷🇵🇭 | PABORITO in Malate

[@AngryKittens]

The weird thing about being "laway conscious" in the Philippines, is it completely disappears when it comes to the drinking culture. EVERYONE drinks from ONE glass (tagay) that is passed around. And it's a very very ancient tradition (early Spanish explorers even described it). I still remember it feeling really weird the first time I drank at an upscale bar and we all had separate bottles. I remember thinking "so how are we supposed to know whose turn it is to drink?" 😅 P.S. It's also the reason why there's no equivalent for "Cheers" in Filipino languages. Because we can't clink glasses/bottles if there's only one glass. So when forced to translate "Cheers", we just usually say "Tagay!" (even though it doesn't make sense). A lot of people also say "Kampay", thinking it's a native word (it's not, it's from Japanese "Kanpai").

[@_lim1542]

kanpai origin is Chinese, but the Japanese use it also

[@AngryKittens]

@@_lim1542 Yes, the ultimate origin is Chinese, but we specifically acquired it from the Japanese. The Chinese version is "Gānbēi", which makes it obvious we didn't acquire it from them, but secondhand via Japanese. Korean also acquired their own version from Chinese: "Geonbae".

[@_lim1542]

@@AngryKittens oh yes they probably learned it during the japanese occupation of the philippines. They did horrible things to the Filipino people 😔

[@kawaiiafangirl]

YES! I'm Fil-Am so idk if younger Filipinos practice "tagay" or not. In the States, I don't think young Filipinos know of the tradition/ culture behind "tagay".

[@nechtuazon]

As always, I learn a lot in Jessica’s Channel. Even the comment sections are cery informative. 😂 Nice! 😊👌✨✨✨

[@artryanrock]

You can see how Jessica is passionate and hard-working. She want to have a great content to share with us. I have to try Korean when I go back to Manila. There are only few here in Italy

[@yorkshireterier9521]

she's cute. so as her flatted u know..

[@ElySunday]

Ano po paborito nyo sa italy na korean resto ? Thanks!

[@artryanrock]

@@ElySunday Ginmi ang paborito ko sa Milan

[@MjYosh]

I love how excited Jessica is in explaining everything in this episode.

[@celkarlocapati5938]

I like how Jessica asked first if she can film inside the restaurant, a sign of respect for the restaurant. Good job Jessica! 🥂

[@spartanwarrior1]

it`s called decency

[@charleslyndonduenas7832]

I was literally just binging on the series. I love how bubbly and how keen you are on learning about the daily Filipino Lifestyle. Ingat and Saranghae Jessica 👉👈💕

[@jolvald]

I learn a lot of Korean culture and foods through Jessica’s videos, she is truly an ambassador! Keep up the wonderful work Jessica!👏👏

[@yxlvllmr]

Jessica is so determined in making good contents for her viewers ❤ really enjoyed every episode of Paborito Series ❤❤

[@meatamusballonamew]

I’m so glad you guys added subtitles :D it’ll be nice if you can translate the Tagalog too for people who don’t understand Tagalog :)

[@angelmendoza7305]

I love this paborito series talaga 🥹🤍 Keep on making videos like this. ✨

[@mr_incredipaul]

Miga and Zhu Bajie are definitely two of my faves in Malate 💯

[@sara.cbc92]

Wdym Zhu bajie?? He's the pig in Journey to the West.

[@juunataku]

​@@sara.cbc92 my thoughts too lol theycooked himmmm

[@sara.cbc92]

@@juunataku yes lol

[@mr_incredipaul]

Journey to the west is very famous in South Korea, so that restaurant just used that name coz he's a pig and they sell pork. Sounds savage but hey, you do anything to advertise your stuff.

[@allanchujr4316]

Hello Jessica. You're one of my favorite Vloggers because you are true with your comments and opinions. I started to appreciate your style in your Trabaho series. By the way, I am based here in Bacolod and I am a Songwriter, I am one of the songwriters of Jolina Magdangal. Hoping to collab with you, especially that I'm planning to make a theme song of your channel.. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@NielmarRamlein-bg5zo]

I love Jessica ,,, Ang healing Nyan sa lahat Ng blog Nyan parang Pinoy na Pinoy na talaga sya, iBang klase ka Jessica mabuhay ka 🥰💪

[@aejoymamotosfermin2497]

Pinaka espesyal na episode talaga Kasi she recommends herself to her favorite resto in malate . Hahaha you're so cute, Jess, you deserve a special episode. Salamat din recommend mo ung fav resto mo sa amin... Ang saya mo nakakain ulit sa favorite resto mo❤❤❤

[@aaronkylearador9253]

npc spotted*

[@klager2828]

@@aaronkylearador9253 Spamming her npc spotted... It seems you are the NPC HAHAHAHA

[@aaronkylearador9253]

@@klager2828 lmao 😂

[@larocomel]

without finishing the video it's already obvious which is the paborito just by seeing the happiness on Jessica's face, btw she can be a good tagay gunner lol. Hopefully you'll find time teaching us how to cook korean dishes from buying ingredients to the finish product.

[@KenGamboa199]

So cute! Ako lang ba. Pero pag nanonood ako ang sarap kumain ni Jessica. Pati ako nagugutom eh haha.. Ingat kayo guys lalo sa team ni Jessica ❤️

[@ellehciream9773]

True and very entertaining din sya magsalita 🫶🏼

[@maxfinity5640]

Just discovered you while watching people trying filipino foods. Love your style, vibe, and energy. It's great that you are bringing filipino culture to the world. FilAm from Dallas, Texas. Keep it up, miss!

[@francisanthonyh_]

I'd actually recommend the place at 5:42 , which is Erras Vest Ramen! Not Korean food, I know, but they serve really good ramen in very affordable prices. There are also other food choices and you can drink, too! Inuman sa tabi ng kalsada (na may ramen) experience hahaha

[@paen1230]

Petition for Jessica Lee to make a vlog of the best restaurants in Korean Town 😩🕯️🙏

[@aejoymamotosfermin2497]

Ang bait ng Team(videographers) ni Jessica💕💖💕. At buti di na lasing si Jessica sa ininom nyang Rice wine😂😂❤❤❤ God bless and ingat kayo!

[@aaronkylearador9253]

npc spotted*

[@ReyatzuPH]

Eto talaga inaabangan ko ang paborito series 🥰🥰🥰 , sakto habang pinapanood ko to di pa ako kumakain 😂😂😂

[@fredbigornia1814]

"They honk when they see a beautiful woman come by, Typical Filipino" they see you as gorgeous, pretty and cute Jessica you should know that by now! You've been in the Philippines for a long time now! I am laway conscious espicially in the church when the priest share the sacramental wine in one chalice with everyone during mass.

[@johnraymondrobastoofficial4966]

This is probably my favorite episode. I love the fact that Jessica's team allowed her to recommend this one time - we actually see more slices of Jessica's life as Zhu Ba Jie is her favorite K resto. Really loved the makgeolli part. I learned a lot more about the Korean culture and norms and the best part is I enjoyed the duration of the whole episode. Jessica - the best K ambassador 🥰😍

[@julianlora_]

The taxi at 5:12 kept honking because you had your arm up. He probably thought you were trying to flag down a cab XD

[@jeivaugn]

HAHAHA! gusto ko yung transition ng facial expression nya nung may na realized sya ( from 17:18)

[@banappleee]

제시카님~ 제일 좋아하는한식당 공유해줘서 고마워요!!!! 이번꺼 진짜 재밋게 잘봤어용!!!!!!! 수고하셨어요!!! ❤

[@jocelynmanuel69]

Nagutom ako ah.😋😋 Sarap kumain ni Jessica. You are really good at explaining the viand you eat. Thank you for your hard work just to make sure your viewers satisfied and happy. Goodluck.... More quality vlogs to come....🥰❤❤❤

[@aika3nidad769]

i don't understand who made up the idea that pinoys use serving spoon coz we're saving the food for later. I heard it from one korean vlogger as well. it's more of a hygiene thing lol and its not just filipinos who use serving spoons.

[@10Anshe]

This is my favorite PABORITO episode so far. You should do an episode where it's only Jessica's favorite restaurants. ❤

[@eydriyan]

I was literally in Malate a few hours ago!!! Too bad I just saw this video now, but thanks Jessica, this gives me another reason to go back there 🤭

[@choichoitv4522]

I accidentally watched your vlog, at sunod-sunod na 😅 Ang galing mong mag explain, nakakalibang ka Ang sarap panoorin pati ung mga vlog last year pa pinapanood ko na Rin 😅 ung vibe na parang nakaen ko na Rin ung mga food na pinuntahan mo , sana more vlogs pa ❤

[@marklestercustodio4523]

Hi Jessica, !!! i would Highly Recommend you should try the JINJOO KOREAN GRILL Restaurant at the SM Aura taguig, thats a very cozy and Korean style restaurant very different style from the other restaurant please try that i promise you wont regret it, GODBLESS TAKE CATE JESS LOVELOTS 😊

[@aejoymamotosfermin2497]

Yeyyy! New episode Ng Paborito series! Love it❤❤❤. Salamat sa hard work mo magshoot ng mga series mo Jess. We love and support you always 💖💖💖

[@aaronkylearador9253]

npc spotted*

[@bretheartgregorio1886]

Gusto ko talaga yung sobrang Honest ng mga review mo. Power sayo palagi Jessica 🤗☝️

[@jj9268]

im not even from the Philippines but I enjoy watching your videos!! love from Malaysia❤

[@gorganhorn6872]

I'm learning so much from Jessica's channel about the food scene in the Philippines. Great content as usual! 👍 Why are you becoming even more cute Jessica !?!😊

[@rheadalisay3009]

I learned a lot from this vlog, not only about k-food but also the korean culture. Great content! ❤☺️

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Damn your super CUTE Jessica Lee 😍😊❤️💕

[@winterlookatme]

Thanks Jessica for your hard work! You are very much appreciated! ❤️

[@june61892]

Kudos for the effort. Authentic feelings, Reaction, Situation. This is a raw vlog 👌❤

[@MjSakalam]

So adorable Jessica guapa enjoy vlogging pretty girl

[@RC_Hershey1104]

I really enjoy watching your vlogs Jessica! Salute to your content creator and I hope you continue to do what you love! ❤🎉

[@christopherm.cianfrocco5685]

I do not understand why, supposedly Filipinos dislike spicy food because I am Visayan American, and I eat Bicol express with bids eye chili and jalapeños at the same time with the seeds and even in Hiligaynon style Dinuguan plus I eat Samyang 2x spicy!

[@mcgaspar-mt3yd]

Lage ka mag iingat Ma'am Jessica Lalo na kung gabi ang vlog mo

[@adcefg261]

Woahhh ate Jessica you're back ❤🫶 very fun and informative watching you😊

[@erikolsen4473]

Greetings from Norway, awesome channel Jessica. Are you going to do a paborito in Makati or BGC?

[@reymartaberna8254]

Hi miss jessica you are very beautiful deep inside in or out a humble women keep it up your good deeds...❤❤

[@leechansbodyroll5749]

I think this is nice that by the end, Jessica also includes her paborito or recommended restau ^^

[@Mr.SouthEast]

So much love you jessica always takecare keep doin this kind of vlog be always good as you are ❤❤❤ im having fun watching you always..

[@cryztalcruz8995]

Ang cute, nakakatuwa naman sya panuorin. Sobrang nag enjoy ako sa episode na to. 😊😊😊😊

[@TVKiDoOfficial]

Well that's cool to see the new Adriatico street, way back decades ago it has only 1 Korean restaurant and 1 Korean grocery. I used to live at 1750 josefa building but now it's a backpackers apartment for traveller's.

[@rhonalakwatsera]

Ay ako, Jessica, If I see you, I’d accommodate you hehe. I wish we had the Malate restos here in Batangas. Missing going to Korea and eating authentic food!

[@Pinakanakapagpapabagabag]

Ive been waiting for this episode I really want to know what Jessica’s paborito . As in favorite personal pick. Great work Jessica

[@steffig9444]

I feel like Jessice looks the happiest in this episode. hahaha

[@mikzdelosreyes]

Try mo din po mga exotic foods in provinces ☺️ and discover mo mga iba't ibang klase ng luto ng mga ito. Hope ma notice mo ito lodicakes 😇

[@marygraceconcepcion3521]

@3:10 but that's why it's easy to use 😅

[@roddizon2242]

When I went home in the Philippines, I saw so many Koreans . I thought maybe Koreans are investing in the Philippines but I was amazed so many Koreans restaurant for Koreans even in the tourist area,. So many Koreans tourist eating at Koreans restaurant, what I am saying is , I thought this tourist help the Philippine restaurant but is not, the Koreans are helping themselves.

[@ncf7]

When i first tried gamjatang in korea i instantly fell in love! I eat it everytime I'm there! Soooooo delicious!

[@kwiyopta2024]

The Pajeon(파전) in your favorite restaurant that cost 400 here in Korea it's around 1300 pesos. That's my favorite!

[@atventurejournal]

I just love how you can speak Tagalog like a true local! 😊

[@pugward]

lol san banda? her accent is thicker than Jessica Soho

[@bayareatanders]

Koreans are the number one tourist visiting the Philippines.

[@louiesitto9043]

next episode in batangas☺️🎉 You need to taste LOMI AND GOTO

[@kyutyongwooinme]

Thank you! Been looking for a good Korean resto in Malate! Will try your paborito!

[@amlona4162]

I can only be in Manila but everytime you're here (Sampaloc, España, Intramuros & Malate) I never got a chance to see you! I can revommend you my paboritos! Hahaha

[@Mhike177]

Flatter chopsticks is easier to use. I don’t know about being better for precision using that because it’s easier. Try using round steel chopsticks, I bet you’ll easily find out that it’s the one that truly needs better precision. For me, anything square-ish or flat chopsticks are for children because it’s the easiest to use and learn from. I’ve noticed Koreans and Japanese are similar holding their chopsticks. Like children lol. I hold mine Chinese style and Japanese think it’s harder for them to do it that way. I live in Japan so I don’t know why Koreans hold their chopsticks same as Japanese because I can’t ask them in person lol.

[@lalainejardiniano3170]

Hi Jessica, thanks for your effort in this vlog. The best part was you share where is the best restaurant to eat authentic korean food and feel the korean vibe. I am here in the Philippines for vacation and I am living in Dubai. So one of the countries that I know I can eat authentic korean food is here in the Philippines😄 that is why I will not miss the oppurtunity to dine in Zhu Ba Jie. Kamsahamnida🫶🏻

[@jeyeyjey]

Just started binge watching Jessica's videos and so far her Paborito series are my (and my parents') fave. I even found myself asking random taxi drivers and even one of our tour guides what his "paborito" food locally is😆 It's a pretty good convo starter tbh👍 More power to you Jessica🤘

[@anneimperial8580]

hello Jessica! Hope you also visit Tanay or Antipolo area. There are a lot of cafes/resto there too. 🩷

[@brynels.9189]

Your channel is becoming like a food and culture TV show. Love it!

[@heyyhan196]

Had fun watching this EP 🙂♥️ i suddenly crave for Korean foods. hope to really see you in person Jessica🙂

[@gemmaarcenal6886]

during 90s korean village is the most known korean resto there.its so famous that all japanese tourist go there.hope still there until now.yum miss the kalbi its in the corner in the center of adriatico there in round about

[@bernardbarroga1497]

Now I’m really HUNGRY!😜😋Jess got a huge appetite but it surely doesn’t show!!😅😂

[@jessieryalbutrabalboa9630]

I love your vibes also informative nakakagutom nakakatakam foodtrip salute

[@sherylbayo6708]

Wow sanaol Englishera si Ate na unang ininterview. Sana ganyan din ako ka fluent mag English huhu

[@Sofia-ud5hc]

I hope you guys can do a taft episode! As a taft kid i would love to see Jessica to try some food from taft that i love growing up!

[@RockingMarshall]

Sounds like a dream. Wanna explore K-towns everywhere. 😍😍😍

[@maskofsanctuary3820]

Just stay there, and learn about Korean food here in the Philippines, welcome your visited,성공하시길 바랍니다 goodluck❤️❤️❤️🇰🇷

[@aldrich585]

Hey you should try friendship road in pampanga, there are many Korean restos/marts in the area

[@adenineeee]

Visit Pasig next time please! Watching your vlogs as a way of break from reviewing for my exams. 🥹💗

[@candidinretrospect]

Came here to say how much I love your content! Also, being ‘laway conscious’ is better for stomach health. A bacteria called ‘h-pylori’ can be easily spread through sharing food and saliva. It can be painful for some and not for others. It is a really serious condition and needs to be treated to kill the bacteria. I learned this the hard way after having an endoscopy when I moved to Taiwan. Just something I thought I’d share as a fellow foodie. Love the content

[@MYLOLA79]

So much enjoyed watching you pretty Jessica 😍 Thanks for sharing your experience here in Malate

[@angelotabudlong1073]

Always looking forward to every Paborito and Trabaho episodes

[@crisclaudiomolina7850]

Ate Jessica lee Cris 👼😇🙏❤️😃 happy good evening god bless thank you heart love ❤️❤️❤️ Mr Cris Claudio Gomez molina bicol Naga city Philippines filipino 🇵🇭🇵🇭 ate Jessica lee Cris Joy 🥰😘😍🤩

[@cHinitocHunk]

Coming home in September, I will drag my family in Malate to try the paboritos here. I hope it's as good as what everyone says it to be. 😊

[@AngryKittens]

I'm shookt that I've actually eaten at one of those restaurants. LOL I only visit Metro Manila rarely, so it was nice seeing a restaurant I actually recognized. Sadly it's the one where the manager didn't approve filming.

[@kweengkween]

Hi jessica! Any other food that you can recommend at your fav resto? TIA we’re planning to go there☺️

[@1970daywalker]

Hi Jessica. Just a suggestion, do a review on the best gimbap. Or at least the top 3 choices where to go. Thanks in advance.

[@y_una06210]

serving spoon is not just a laway conscious purposes only it also makes food life much longer. Saliva will speed the breakdown of food, and human mouths are also full of various bacteria that will speed the spoilage of food. especially Filipino food, which is known for having a lot of ingredients like kare-kare, which can get easily spoiled. para sa Sharon. hahahaha

[@meowyyyfilms]

So many changes in Malate area na....omg I must visit it again huhu

[@roseannnoguera7917]

Its been a while since the last time i watch a vlog 😅 its nice to watch again ❤️

[@argelynjames188]

Try the restos in BF Resort Village in Las Piñas.😊

[@marianne.mabunga123]

Ang lakas kumain.. Sana magsama karin ng pinoy para Para ma try nila if masarap ba talaga. Ang kfood ingat kayo lagi.

[@misseunice1998]

OMG i love your vlogs ! Good vibes always :))))

[@christiansingian23rd]

try to go in CLARK pampanga, thier is few foreign town in their like mostly american but their is a lot of korean in their or a korean town and i guess a japanese town too

[@KusineroNovoRecords]

So love it the Korean Cuisines most especially the traditional Bibimbap i love it so much and i love you.. Have a great day. Take care always.. Love here from Kuwait to Philippines.. DJ MO-KING ALVAREZ l KUSINERO NOVO RECORDS

[@senri329]

next time sana may mafeature na authentic jajangmyeon resto. matagal na akong curious sa lasa non 😂😂

[@raizapaicaglino6844]

OWEEMJIIIIII UPLB namaaan🤩😭😭😭 taga lb lang akooo huhu, hindi po tayo nagkita 😭😭😭😭

[@twistedcoffee1187]

Ate Jessica being exhausted somehow makes her more attractive unlike me being trash while tired.

[@samcs1453]

Learned something about Korean food. Thank you.

[@avakiin6614]

Thank you for this video! Now we have an idea of where to go to this Mother's Day lol

[@priscrist9136]

Watching this, I think I will go to Zhu Bajie sooner! Haha Thanks Jessica! ^__^