This is a gamjatang and pork bone restaurant on the main road near Korea Town on Friendship Highway in Angeles. It is a brand that also has a branch in Manila, and it opened in Angeles in mid-2023. The restaurant's name is said to come from the Chinese pronunciation of Zhu Bajie (Pigsy) from Journey to the West.
For the signature gamjatang, many reviews say the meat is cooked so long that it falls off the bone with just chopsticks, and that even the small pot holds plenty of large pork spine bones, making the portion big enough for two. Some reviews say the broth is rich but not overly intense. On the other hand, one review says the meat was tough at first and they had to boil it for a good while longer before eating. The restaurant is spacious, the tables are spaced comfortably, and there are private rooms, so many customers come for family gatherings or group meals. If you come with kids, you can choose a pork cutlet dish. The basic side dishes are said to be simple: just kimchi, onions, and chili peppers.
The basic gamjatang is ₱1,199, and the aged kimchi or mala gamjatang is ₱1,299. If you are dining alone, you can order haejangguk (hangover soup) served with rice (₱549–599) or a single-serving kimchi stew (₱549). Several reviews recommend the spicy grilled pork bones (₱1,199) as a drinking snack. The Thai-style spicy pork spine soup, Leng Saeb (₱1,199), and the thick, chewy honeycomb pork skin (180g, ₱399) are also frequently mentioned. Grilled Iberico cuts are ₱799 for 180g.
One review says that when the gamjatang broth cooks down it gets salty, so ask for more broth. Another review says the Volcano Ribs take about 15 minutes to cook, so order them together with your first order. Several reviews say it was quiet in the afternoon after lunchtime. However, there is also a review saying they waited a long time for food even though there were few customers, and that the bill did not match the order, so it is a good idea to check the itemized bill before paying.
According to Google Maps, there is free parking and free street parking, and reservations, takeout, and delivery are available. 1000cc Coffee is about 50 m away, Jeju Joon Haejangguk about 100 m, and Starbucks about 200 m. You can make inquiries by phone, Facebook, or website.
Information verified: November 2026 (based on online reputation cards, Google Maps, Google reviews, and Naver blog reviews). Prices and menu items may change, so please check before visiting.
