Korean Shabu Shabu at Bulgogi Brothers and Modern Shanghai, Glorietta 2, Makati Philippines

We've had our fair share of Shabu Shabu nights. This time around, we were trying something different, Korean Shabu-Shabu to be exact. 

Ohh.. and did I mention that they offer crossover dining? ;)

To fully enjoy our Korean Shabu Shabu experience, we chose to sit in the Bulgogi Brothers side. While waiting for our orders for the night, they served us these appetizers. Liked everything except for the kimchi... not a fan.

Modern Shanghai Signature Xiao Long Bao (Php 188)

Xiao Long Bao makes its appearance. As you bite into one, you get to taste the usual pork filling.  Modern Shanghai's version of this soupy dumpling was pleasing on the tongue. A nice start to our meal.

Deep Fried Squid with Spicy Salt & Pepper (Php 388)

This lightly breaded crunchy squid seasoned with salt & pepper dish was okay. Cooked nicely & had none of the rubbery texture that screamed overcooking. Serving size though was a bit of an issue. 

Deep Fried Crispy Chicken with Garlic (Php 688)

Here's another crunchy dish from Modern Shanghai. Well cooked; crispy on the outside yet still moist & tender on the inside. This would've been a great dish except for the price. Honestly, you'll be able to get this dish for half the price in other Chinese restaurants.

Soon after, our server began setting up the mini on-table stove. 

Mixed Seafood (Php 695)

I couldn't wait to see what a 3-way Shabu Shabu is all about. Our Shabu Shabu choice for the night was the Mixed Seafood Set. This was comprised of clams, blue crab, mussles & squid. The soup pot is placed on the table without the broth; pouring the spicy orange soup over the seafood is counted as the first way. 

Each Shabu Shabu set comes with noodles & rice. 

Cooking the noodles in the broth was the second way.

By this time, the server portions the shabu shabu.

Here's my share! ;) 
Hang on to your taste buds 'coz they weren't kidding about it being spicy. 

And now for the 3rd way. 
Once you've finished the seafood & noodles, its time to make the rice porridge (lugaw). 

The rice included in the set is approximately 2 cups, enough to soak up the broth & still leave enough liquid for a porridge.

In our case, we ordered an extra cup of rice since we didn't want it too soupy.

After much mixing....

Ta-Dah! Here's our orange spicy rice.

Food-Stars Verdict? I actually felt a little cheated about the promised 3-way shabu shabu. Adding the broth shouldn't be counted as one since any shabu shabu comes with broth already. As for the taste, definitely something to try once but I'm not going back for any time soon. The novelty of the 3-way wears off too soon & you're left with mediocre food with a hefty price tag to boot.

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Bulgogi Brothers/ Modern Shanghai
3rd Flr, Glorietta 2, Ayala Center,
Glorietta Complex, Makati City Philippines
8282931 / 5564167