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Anneyong haseyo! This blog will be regularly updated in the future. So please check this regularly for news and updates. The photo posted above is our very own Yangnyeom Chicken. Super red and spicy fried chicken, cooked perfectly the Korean way. Oozing with goodness. Splashed with our very own special sweet and sour sauce. Comes with free coleslaw. Good for 2-3 persons. Also try our Festive Crab Soup. It's a spicy soup dish with crab, shrimp, squid, mussels, seaweed and some veggies. Quite festive, thus the name. Comes with side dishes and rice. Good for 2 persons. Try these and other Korean dishes at the Hidden Korean Place, located in Marikina Heights, Marikina City. You may call us (02) 544-1684 for inquiries and reservations. Email us at hiddenkoreanplace@gmail.com.

29 comments:

  1. VenaJune 4, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Hi Bff! Sarap sana mag stay pa kagabo kaso nakakahiya naman kay Nelson kung papaunahin ko siya after ko siya yayain dun...hehehe...anyways, will surely come back to dine again, i sched ko lang with my friends. Gusto ko din isama family ko jan. Good luck sa business mo. I strongly believe na magiging click yan! Nowadays word of mouth na and hindi na public exposure ang technique para maging mabenta ang isang business. Kaya keep urs as it is, exclusive and with class :)

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  2. Kulas (Nelson)July 5, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Wencel,

    Ang ganda ng place. Nakaka-relax... First time ko kasi kumain ng Korean food, kaya sensya na. OK naman yung preparation and serving ng pagkain. Sarap ng soup, yun lang OK na sa 'kin. Goodluck sa bagong business!!

    Busog kasi ako. Hindi ko alam dami mo ise-serve samin ni Vena. Nxt tym na lang saka medyo ingat ako.. H.blood kasi... Goodluck sa bagong career.

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  3. VenaJuly 5, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Wencel, (and Robin :),

    This is such a great idea! I have a feeling this business will succeed. Anyway here are my comments:

    Place - I think you already knew what to do. Sarap tumambay kaya nga sabi ko, baka umagahin kayo parati...

    Food:
    Kimbap - OK! Although for Kulas, crabkstick is a no-no (hehe, HB... as in highblood)
    Soup - Sabi ni Kulas dapat daw superhot as in mainet! At saka papano ba sequence sa Korean dining. Nauuna din ba ang soup? Pero the soup is ok, like what I said, para similar to a native Ilocano soup.
    Grilled Pork - I prefer it to be a little thinner in cut/slice... The wine is very distinctive kaya sushal ang dating :)
    Barley Tea - Refreshing nga! Mura lang ba yung paggawa nun? Kasi matakaw inumin, kahit ilang galon ata di nakakabundat... Hehehe.
    Rice Water - Ang sarap ng rice water, isa pang matakaw inumin. Suggest ko, sa beverage ka mag-escalate ng price, wag sa food (technique... para magmukhang affordable).
    Utensils/Dinnerware - Perfect. Simplicity is always perfect. Ask daw ni Kulas kung hindi ka daw magbalak pagamit ng disposable chopsticks pag full blast na 'to. Menos trabaho din daw... Takaw nakaw din daw...
    Side Dishes - Quail eggs - Baka pwede 4 pcs. lang heehee (cholesterol)... Kaadik kaya... Super dami ng side dishes ha... Okay sya...

    Goodluck! Your BFF.

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  4. RCL Batch 94July 7, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Wens,
    Tnx for inviting. Side dishes are perfect. Yung liempo dapat less taba. Sarap naman lahat. Good luck. Gambarimasu!

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  5. Steph :)July 7, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Kua Wencel,
    Two words - "super satisfying!" :) Masarap yung version nyo ng Maki, yung taste ay di masyadong matapang, tame siya, tame! Haha :) Pero really masarap. The chicken is truly delicious, suubra! :) Ambiance is also good, nakakarelax. Thanks for inviting me here. Wonderful experience. Ayiee! :)

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  6. MadelaineJuly 7, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Kuya. Love your place, it's very relaxing... Also, masarap yung food - quail eggs at yung dilis. Before, hindi po ako masyadong kumakain, but after makakain ng food niyo, I will be coming back for more! Haha.
    Kimbap-Very different from the ones I've tasted before. Masarap siya ha... Masarap!!! Ska hindi nakakabigat sa tiyan, hindi rin matapang.
    Chicken-Tender, perfect spicy dish.
    Rice Water-Sweet, good and refreshing.
    Jjajangbab-Different but delicious taste.
    Surely, I'll be back! Im craving for more of your dishes :) God bless! More power and good luck to your business.

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  7. Roni FloresJuly 8, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Hi Wencel! Ikaw din yung author ng Biyaheng Pinoy, right? :D so glad to meet you online! We will definitely drop by this place, the idea of a Korean restaurant in Marikina is so exciting! See you soon!!

    Roni

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  8. MarieJuly 8, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Kuya Wencel,
    Anyeong Haseyo! Love the Bulgogi... and the side dishes. Okay din yung ambiance, relaxing... Parang ang sarap matulog... Hehe! Goodluck sa business niyo! I enjoyed the Korean experience. Kasahamnida!

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  9. MilaidaJuly 8, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Kuya Wencel, The wooden floormat caught my attention. It's very comfy for me to sit in. I like the tofu and the other side dishes as well. The Kalbi was good, only the beef is medyo matigas pa. Til next time.

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  10. Lhen Garcia, Johnson Garcia, Artus CollagaJuly 10, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Wencel & Friends,

    It's nice to know there's a place like this... Hidden Korean Place, very homey. Foods are great. The Kimbap, your own version of California Maki tastes good, as well as Bibimbap and even the side dish. Light on taste, no "umay" factor. Surely, I'll recommend this to all my friends.

    Goodluck... God bless... More power to your business venture! "A perfect place to be..."

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  11. CristeeneJuly 10, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Wencel, Anyong haseyo! Nice place. I love it. I miss Korea tuloy dahil dito. Promise balik ako dito with friends. Kamsamida Chingu.

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  12. MyrineJuly 10, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Wence, Thank you for sharing your place. We enjoy... Balik kami madalas dito... Cool. Sound's sarap talaga pakinggan...

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  13. Jam and RichelleJuly 11, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Wencel!!! ganito gawin ko, habang nag-aantay kami ng food, sabihin ko na observations namin tapos update ko mamaya sa baba after namin kumain. :)

    1. wooden floormat - awesome! san mo ito nabili? gusto ko nito hehe.
    2. ambiance - out of 10... considering na house/resto siya, 8 pts :) siguro kapag may budget na kayo for the design, pwede nyo gawin na para kaming nasa spa! hehe :) nature inclined dapat so mas maganda kung may live panda bear!
    3. side dishes - dilis - i like! spicy-sweet-spicy
    kikiam, togue, quail eggs - good
    4. kimbap - no comment! saparaparpar... nakakabulol sa sarap.
    5. festive crab - again, yum. siguro may konting kulang lang sa sabaw pero can't think of anything to suggest hehe... shell of crab is soft enough to open, just be ready sa paghugas ng kamay.
    6. grilled pork with wine - meat grilled perfectly! i love the idea of eating it with all the vegetables instead of the usual rice.
    7. overall - good food! good job to you and your staff. will come back sometime soon. thank you and good luck to you all.

    ps: pictures ko pa-email ah. :)
    add. suggestion: sana may board games.

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  14. AyeeJuly 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Wenchel,
    Aneyong Haseyo! High times! Cool place... Perfect ambiance... Great food! Babalik ako dito with my other friends. Thank you so much. I love it! Highly recomended! Good luck sa biz.

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  15. JebuJuly 13, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Si Wencel (at ang nakatagong Koreanong pagkain),
    Lufet mo! First time ko sa ganitong place... Para kong bata sa pagkain ng meals mo! So much fun! To sum it all up... in two words:

    HIGH TIMES!
    GOOD JOB!
    LOVE IT!

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  16. JhennieJuly 13, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Wencel,
    Thanks for the acomodating place. Relax background and delicious foods. Yummy.

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  17. Eliza JasminJuly 28, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Wenz and your Shy Chef,
    I had a very satisfying meal, as in "bundat" sira diet ko, sumptuous! The food is superb! Ambiance very cozy.
    Rice Water-Can't stop drinking, may I suggest bottomless, o di ba parang iced tea lang. Very refreshing after a very spicy meal, loved the spice!
    Beef Kalbi-Very tender perfectly seasoned, sugar and spice! Very balanced sweetnedd and spice.
    Side dishes-Never eaten zuchini, was my first time enjoyed it naman. At and pinakasusyal na dilis "anchovies." Never thought of it as a side dish, pero it was perfect appetizer or should I say pulutan? :)
    Homemade Ice Cream-I will be definitely be coming bacl for these. Yumm!!!
    Over all it was a very good experience. Goodluck to both of you. :)

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  18. Anna O.July 28, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Wencel and Chef,
    Thanks sa good service and good food. Andaming kanin. Nakakabusog. Place is nice. Utensils are very pretty. First time namin to try Korean food so:
    Beef Kalbi=Meat is very nicely done. Malambot.
    Bibimbap=Ok yung taste, although we don't now if matabang ba talaga ang dish na yun, or less tasty.
    Japchae=Very good, tasty xa.
    There, next time namin try yung ibang dishes mo and I'll bring my other friends.
    Other suggestions: A shoerack maybe?
    Home slippers if nakadami ka na ng profits :)
    Plus an "outfit" that maybe suits a little close to the theme/place.
    It's a good place and your service is great! God bless you and your partnership, and this business. More clients to come.

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  19. Ate MengJuly 28, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Wencel and Korean Friend, Komapta! Loved the food, the cozy place and most especially the way you personally attended to us!
    Food was great - esp. the chapchae, the very tender Kalbichim, and Bibimbap. Have yet to try the Yangnyeom Chicken when I get home. Super bundat na with just the Bibimbap, side dishes, and Kalbi.
    Kung may Secret Garden si Hyun Bin at Haji Won, may Secret Resto k anaman na worth going back to.
    Felt like sleeping on the pretty mat after bringing on your good food.
    Oh, and not to forget-the Korean songs added to the memorable experience. Sana may soundtrack ng Secret Garden and Boys Over Flowers! Hehe. :) I shall return...

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  20. YuanJuly 28, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Kuya Wencell,

    Thank you for the meal and the water. We'll come back. ☆

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  21. Liby de GuiaJuly 28, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Wencell and Korean Chef,
    Komapta! Nice place. Maiste (delicious). Hula lang ang spelling. Good luck!

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  22. Roni FloresJuly 30, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Hi Wencel and Chef Roby, thanks for the wonderful dining experience! See you again soon!

    http://allovermarikina.blogspot.com/2011/07/hidden-korean-place.html

    Cheers,
    Roni

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  23. Lilibeth and FamilyAugust 1, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Robin and Kuya Wencel, Great Korean dishes. Thanks for a wonderful experience. Hoping for the best to come.

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  24. Michelle GarciaAugust 1, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Kuya Wencel and Robin,
    Napakasarap ng food, SUPER!!! At napaka-hidden talaga ng place. Sana magkaroon ng franchise... :)

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  25. Nicole :)August 1, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Thank you for the food that you serve for us. May God bless you.

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  26. PhenieAugust 1, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Dear Wencel,
    Thanks for the mouth watering, delicious Korean cuisine. I enjoy the Grilled Pork with Petchay Baguio. First experience.

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  27. Jeanet Frogosa and Ferdie ReyesAugust 1, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Wencel,
    Arigatu! (Hehehe...) Korean food resto pala ito. Well, thanks for your warm accomodation and great Korean dishes. May the Lord God bless your little business... Good job! Hope for your success!!!

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  28. Len and JerryAugust 1, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Dear Wencel,
    Thank you for inviting us to your Hidden Korean Restaurant. Take note (Super Hidden hehehe). We enjoyed the food. Congrats and best wishes.

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  29. WowieAugust 1, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Weng 2x Rapsa ng food... They forgot one man... The cook. Hehehe. Good luck sa business.

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