Asian grill offers ‘unli’ steak-quality meats, hotpot set against Manila Bay sunset

MANILA, Philippines — Looking for a place to celebrate Halloween, Christmas, birthdays, or just any occasion or non-occasion at all? 

Perhaps, an ideal venue to be merry once you have "won" a big or small win is at Young Won Asian Grill.

Since it is nestled in Building J, SM by the Bay, Seaside Boulevard of Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, Young Won could be a good location for parties with the majestic Manila Bay sunset as backdrop.

Completing the grill’s “party with a view” vibe are its unlimited “steak-quality” barbecues with an added twist: unlimited Asian hotpots.

The restaurant offers over 600 square meters of space, including its kitchen, dining and events area, which can comfortably sit 120 to 130 diners or 160 to 180 guests for a full-pack party mode.

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Opened last June 20 as replacement for its sister restaurant in the same location, Gen Korean BBQ, Young Won Asian Grill has been conceptualized as an “Asian all-in with a twist” restaurant aiming to redefine the boundaries of traditional Asian cuisine with a modern twist.

From the original Korean barbecue concept, owners and managing partners Leina Bolinas and Raymund Magdaluyo added a hotpot twist, believing that it is a big and popular concept nowadays. 

Magdaluyo is also the founder of concepts like Red Crab, Seafood Island, Crustasia, and Gen Korean BBQ.

“Our name, Young Won, is rich in cultural and linguistic significance. It draws inspiration from the Korean ‘Youngwonil,’ meaning ‘forever, infinite, and endless,’ reflecting our commitment to timeless quality and endless enjoyment; Chinese ‘Yang Wan,’ translating to Sunshine Bay, symbolizing warmth, hospitality, and the radiant experience we offer; and English ‘Young one,' targeting the vibrant and dynamic spirit of the Millennial and Gen Z generations,” Ramon Agustin Tria, Business Unit Head, explained in an interview with Philstar.com.

Besides its peculiar name, what sets Young Won apart is first, “the combination of hotpot and grill,” Tria said.

“Although it is becoming more common, I think it’s still an innovative idea to have both your soup and your grill,” he said. “Second of all, our broths. Most hotpots only