It’s impossible to sit through any K-drama episode without drooling at the food the characters eat. This is especially true once they bring out samgyupsal — that delicious, juicy cut of pork belly that is so satisfying to watch sizzle on the grill. So when your craving for mouth-watering Korean barbecue is strong, but your need to stay at home is stronger, it’s time to invest in the finest barbecue grills that money can buy.
The good news is that you have plenty of choices for your Korean BBQ grilling station at home, from multi-functional grills you can bring on camping trips to smokeless grills that will prevent the fumes from sticking to your clothes. Check out our picks for barbecue grills in the Philippines below.
Also read: 8 Easy Korean Recipes for Your Next K-Drama Night
Product: Iwatani Grill Set
Where to buy: Lazada
Price: ~₱2,700
For Korean BBQ lovers who also love to travel outdoors, the Iwatani Grill Set is perfectly suited for camping trips or having a picnic with your friends and family. Delivered in a special gift box, it includes the essential equipment you need for a KBBQ cookout: a portable gas stove, a barbecue grill plate, two butane gas cartridges, and a plastic case for easy storage and transport. With heavy-duty pan support and a non-stick grill, Iwatani’s complete grilling set is a reliable choice for both indoor and outdoor cooking.
Product: SAMGYUPSAL SET Hanaro™/Lotte™ Fondue Grill Pan
Where to buy: Shopee, Lazada
Price: ~₱2,780
Anyone who’s ever eaten in a Korean BBQ joint knows that the banchan or side dishes make up an important part of the experience. If you miss dipping your samgyupsal in melted cheese, for example, then Hanaro’s non-stick grill pan will come in handy for whipping up restaurant-worthy dinners at home.
Around the pan is a section you can use for fondue, where you can dip succulent pork belly strips in cheese or different sauces of your choosing. Heat is also distributed evenly throughout the grill plate, which reduces your chance of overcooking or burning the meat too quickly.
Product: LIVEN Electric Barbecue Grill and Hot Pot
Where to buy: Shopee, Lazada
Price: ~₱1,699 to ₱2,999
What if you’re in the mood for shabu-shabu as well? You can satisfy two different cravings with the LIVEN Electric Barbecue Grill and Hot Pot, which lets you enjoy sizzling Korean barbecue and hot pot at the same time. Everyone at home can participate in grilling the meat or adding different ingredients to the simmering broth, such as meat, vegetables, and seafood.
Made of cast aluminum, this multi-purpose electric grill comes with a tempered cover, a non-stick grill pan, an anti-scald handle, and a rotary knob for adjusting the heat.
Product: Hanabishi Hotpot BBQ Griller
Where to buy: Shopee, Lazada
Price: ~₱2,750
If you’d like to take your kitchen essentials up a notch higher, the Hanabishi Hotpot BBQ Griller is a worthy investment that wins people over with its innovative design, versatility, and affordability. Like our previous recommendation, this multi-purpose grill is equipped with a boiler for your soup and a grill for your samgyupsal. There are two temperature knobs that you can adjust to your liking: one for the grill and the other for the boiler.
Product: Tefal Plancha Compact Griller CB500
Where to buy: Shopee, Lazada
Price: ~₱3,250 to 4,895
For your everyday grilling needs, the Tefal Plancha Compact Griller CB500 boasts a slim and streamlined design with a non-stick coating surface. The cooking plate distributes the heat evenly to give you control over the doneness and tenderness of your meat, while the removable tray makes for simpler clean-up afterwards.
The grill also comes with an adjustable thermostat, so that you can cook dishes other than Korean barbecue, like fish, vegetables, or even eggs for breakfast.
Product: Zojirushi EA-BNQ10 Electric Griller
Where to buy: Shopee, Lazada
Price: ~₱5,525 to ₱6,500
Barbecue, steaks, chicken, fish, vegetables, seafood, and burgers. As long as you can grill it, you can trust the Zojirushi EA-BNQ10 Electric Griller to do it well.
Health-conscious eaters are going to love this electric grill as it contains a cooking plate with a fluted surface that drains oil away from your food. This way, you can enjoy your samgyup guilt-free and take bite after delicious bite without getting a greasy feeling in your mouth. Zojirushi’s grill also boasts a ceramic cooking surface with titanium enhanced non-stick coating, which makes it easy to clean.
Product: Baumann True Indoor Smokeless Grill
Where to buy: Shopee, Lazada
Price: ~₱5,795
Smokeless grills are essential to condominium living, especially if you love to cook but don’t want your home to smell like an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant. For healthier cooking and a fresher-smelling indoor environment, the Baumann Indoor Smokeless Grill is equipped with a built-in smoke-extracting fan that sucks up the smoke.
Other standout features of this premium electric grill include the non-stick ceramic plate, the large cooking space, the adjustable temperature control from 0 to 220°C, and a removable drip tray that catches the extra fat from your meat. Plus, it comes in handy if you prefer to avoid that oily, umay feeling as you dig in for seconds.
Also read: 10 Samgyupsal Home Delivery Packages in Metro Manila
Between these barbecue grills and the Korean restaurants that deliver food in the Philippines, satisfying your Korean BBQ cravings at home just got a whole lot easier. Complete your grilling essentials with a comforting K-drama lined up, and you’re all set for a proper feast.
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