I've always referred to the Jupiter/Makati Ave/Kalayaan side of Makati as the "Little Korea" that doesn't get as much credit because of all the underrated authentic Korean restaurants in the area.
Donu can be found in the rotonda on Polaris st along Jupiter, behind the Makati Citadel Inn. It was a frequent late night haunt for my friends and I when we craved some dirty korean comfort food. There hasn't been anything on their menu that hasn't satisfied us and stuffed us silly.
Don't expect a fancy setup here. This place looks plain, but the food sure ain't! Also, you know you've come to the right Korean restaurant when there are lots of Koreans dining around you.
My personal favorites are their Yookgejang (spicy beef soup), Galbijjin (beef ribs stew) Beef Bulgogi, Japchae, Pajeon (spring onion egg pizza) and of course, the self-grill menu. The flavors and spices are totally worth getting a runny nose and bloated belly for. Don't be fooled by the priciness, their portions are big and are meant for sharing! The after your meal, grab some korean ice cream pops from their freezer and just try to wipe that satisfied smile off your face. (Here's a tip: you won't be able to.)
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