Food Trip: Sambokojin Yakiniku Smokeless Grill

For those curious about the name Sambokojin, here’s a quick introduction: Sambo-Kojin is a Japanese kami (god) depicted with three faces and two pairs of hands, revered as the God of the Kitchen. Meanwhile, Yakiniku means grilled meat in Japanese, and as for “Smokeless Grill,” the concept is self-explanatory—a modern twist on traditional grilling.

Sambokojin

Sambokojin Details

Sambokojin - Las Pinas City, Philippines

As the saying goes, “Nuff said!”—after all, what more could you need to know about a restaurant named after Sambo-Kojin, the Japanese God of the Kitchen? Just kidding! While the name already promises a divine culinary experience, the real excitement comes from exploring the restaurant itself. Join me as we embark on a food trip at Sambokojin Smokeless Grill, or simply Sambokojin, where you’ll get to savor an extensive buffet of Japanese and Korean dishes, from fresh raw seafood and premium meats to sizzling grilled specialties and delectable cooked meals. It’s a feast for the senses, combining both flavor and fun under one roof.

This is probably how Sambokojin looks

Ella and I are now ready to eat! Let's go!

You can see the crew preparing Japanese dishes

For those who aren’t familiar, Sambokojin is a buffet restaurant with multiple branches across the Philippines, celebrated for its wide selection of raw, grilled, and cooked Japanese and Korean dishes.

What I particularly enjoy about the restaurant is its layout—specifically at the Southmall branch, though other branches may be similar. The buffet area is centrally located in an oval structure, which helps reduce crowding and ensures that every guest has easy access to all the dishes, allowing everyone a fair chance to sample everything on offer.

Itadakimasu!

Sambokojin Food Selection:

Raw seafoods

Raw meat

Japanese dishes

The seasonings

Cooked meals

Japanese foods

Fruits

Sweets

As of October 2025, the buffet rates at Sambo Kojin SM Southmall are as follows:

🍽️ Buffet Rates

• Monday to Thursday

  • Regular Price: ₱958

  • Reservation Promo: ₱778

  • Walk-in Price: ₱978

• Friday to Sunday & Holidays

  • Regular Price: ₱958

  • Reservation Promo: ₱878

  • Walk-in Price: ₱978

Note: Prices are VAT-inclusive and do not include a service charge. A ₱200 fee applies for leftovers

Promo

Free Birthday Buffet - Birthday celebrants are free to dine within three days before or after his/her birthday at any Sambokojin branches. 

Here's the birthday promo

Mechanics:

1. The birthday celebrant must present a valid ID showing proof of their birthday.

2. The celebrant must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.

3. The celebrant is required to complete a registration form.

For more info, you could visit Sambokojin's site. 

Team Nicerio dines at Sambokojin

Update:

Sambokojin is just getting better and better. As of March 31, 2017, they introduced more Korean dishes and the lechon/US Roast beef corner. Now that's more "bellicious"!!! 

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