Sambo Kojin | A Japanese-Korean Buffet

Have you heard of the smokeless grill buffet craze? No, it's not Yakimix, that's so last year! Here's the latest, and may I say the upgraded version of a Japanese-Korean buffet: Sambo Kojin.

Sambo Kojin at Eastwood City
move over Yakimix!

For only P595/head, I gave it a shot. My friend Rhye and I decided to check it out. We confirmed our reservation and after a moment the staff assisted us to our seats. Everything is well organized, I'm impressed.

trust me, you need to make a reservation before going here
or else wait to be seated

Sambo Kojin is located in Eastwood, at the 2nd floor of Something Fishy to be precise. Tables and seats are well-spaced. The buffet table is filled with Japanese and Korean delights.

the staffs always make sure that there's enough food in the buffet table

plus points for Sambo Kojin

I've been to a few buffets including Crossover at Dusit Thani, HEAT at Shangri-la, and Dad's/Saisaki - but I always find the tempura baskets empty, or almost. And to be able to have some, I need to wait for the chefs to refill them. I guess you have experienced this too.

That's the plus point I experienced in Sambo Kojin, the chefs are always alert to refill the almost empty dish right away. Perfect!

Let the Food Porn Session begin!

Ika Rainbow, Torikatsu, Sakana, Veggie Tempura
Tonkatsu, Fish Tempura, Kani Tempura, Ebi Tempura
freshly refilled plates from time to time

Beef Curry, Yakisoba, Katsudon, Tofu Steak
Yasai, Gyoza, Beef Stew, Chapchae, Spicy Wings and a lot more
the best part: you can request for a Sukiyaki and Katsudon! woohoo! ^_^

Closer Look

the smiling chefs with the meat/fish/prawn/veggies to be grilled
the variation is crazy!

Sushi and Sahimi section
I got some Unagi Maki (eel), the taste is awesome

Sashimi Lovers Delight

Again, for P595 Im not expecting much. For this kind of buffets, I accept that some of the food may be bland. Surprisingly, Sambo Kojin is way different. The food are freshly cooked and flavorful.

your own set of condiments are placed in your table

the best part of a Japanese meal - Sukiyaki
their version is good, I want another round

Varieties of Tempura
that ika rainbow tempura is outstanding

Tempura, round 2!

hot and steamy Kamamechi Rice Bowl
the rice is rich and very flavorful

Chilly Wings and Yakisoba
surprisingly good

Now it's time to try the smokeless grilling pot right infront of your table.
May aliw factor ito! ^_^

asparagus, shitake, some unidentified veggies wrapped in bacon
everything tasted yummy

salmon, prawn, teriyaki strips, etc
the salmon is heavenly

I dont know how the chefs did it, but they did the flavorings well

Rhye while waiting for our grilled items

grilling is easy and fun afterall!

the finished product
finally luto na, it's time for me to eat!

the hungry blogger
ako na ang walang poise kumain ^_^

As much as I wanted to eat everything again and again, my stomach can't bare it. Im fully satisfied. There's not even a room left for dessert.

Cakes and Pastries
not the highlight for me

Chocolate Fondue and Ice Cream station

not a fan as well

I got a Vanilla Ice Cream and some Pastries

Thanks Rhye for reminding me that Im beginning to be chubby now. You're such a true friend. I stopped eating the moment you said that. Hahaha


All the reviews and raves I read from the forums and blogs are correct. Sambo Kojin offers a remarkable Japanese-Korean Smokeless Grill buffet experience. For the price of P595/head, this is the best buffet / yakiniku I tried for its price range. Grill all you can + Eat all you can, til your stomach burst! ^_^

Sambo Kojin
branches: Eastwood City Walk and 201 EDSA
reservation / contact no. 421-0145 to 46 / 726-4520
website: http://sambokojin.com/

i love Eastwood!

specially this dancing fountain show - for free!