An sim jae , located inside Okada Manila, is a restaurant where you can enjoy Korean cuisine in a modern setting.
The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, from grilled meats to stews, bibimbap, braised dishes, à la carte items, and Korean alcoholic beverages, making it a great place to enjoy a meal or drinks.
Inside the store
The interior has a calm and refined atmosphere, typical of a hotel restaurant.
The ceiling lighting and wood-grained interior create an impressive atmosphere that's neither too casual nor too formal. The spacious table seating makes it perfect for those who want to enjoy Korean cuisine at a leisurely pace.
With private rooms available, it seems like a convenient place for family meals, dinners with friends, business dinners, and celebrations. It's a great option when you want a more relaxed dining experience within Okada Manila.
Recommended dishes
At An sim jae, the first thing you should consider is samgyeopsal , a classic Korean dish. It's a great choice when you want to enjoy a hearty meat meal or when you want to share a meal with a few people.
Also worth noting is the Jeon-bok Butter Gui, which is featured as a popular menu item. It's a dish made with abalone, and it has a slightly special feel to it, befitting a hotel restaurant.
If you want to enjoy an authentic Korean meal, kimchi jjigae is a must. Jjigae, enjoyed with white rice, is very satisfying and recommended for those who want to experience a full range of Korean cuisine, not just yakiniku (grilled meat).
The menu also includes bibimbap, soups, stews, seafood pancakes, egg dishes, and lunch boxes. What's great about this restaurant is that you can choose not only grilled meat, but also stews, rice dishes, and other à la carte items.
My impressions after actually going there
When I actually went there, I found the interior to be calm and the atmosphere was just right for when you want to enjoy a leisurely meal at Okada Manila.
This Korean restaurant boasts a solid menu, allowing you to focus on grilled meats, or enjoy a full meal with stews and rice dishes. They also have an alcohol menu, making it a good choice for enjoying drinks with Korean food.
What I particularly liked was the wide variety of the menu. They had meat dishes, stews, à la carte dishes, rice dishes, and noodles, so it was easy to find something to eat even if everyone in your group had different preferences.
This is a restaurant I'd recommend considering if you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy Korean food at Okada Manila. It's perfect for meals with family and friends, as well as for when you want to enjoy Korean cuisine in a slightly more upscale setting.
