KOREAN BUFFET UNDER 500: DONDAY KOREAN RESTAURANT

The flourishing korean culture in the Philippines mainly brought about by Kpop and K-Drama draws Filipino to everyone’s first love – food.

Korean food, in my perspective is overall a colorful, healthy, and fresh dish. Some can even be so versatile that you can add noodles, rice, and vegetables to the broth. (Thanks to Home Food Rescue, 3 Meals A day and all of TVN’s cooking show, I was able to learn more about kfood)

Korean restaurants are now abundant in the metro, commonly with grills for meat and wide selection of authentic korean dishes – and Donday is a no exception.

Donday Korean Restaurant has a branch in Antipolo, just lying along the circumferential road. It is located at the 2nd floor with really narrow staircase – not advisable for wheelchairs.

Upon entrance, the korean couple and the staff will kindly greet you. Its homey ambiance is just  perfect if you’re planning to eat for longer hours while having a nice chat with your friends. The dining area is not intimidating at all – as it seems the place is really designed for family and friends gathering.

Just tell the staff what package are you availing upon entrance.

PHP 199 – Unlimited Buffet only (with no grilled meats)
PHP 299 – Unli Buffet + Unlimited Pork
PHP 399 – Unli Buffet + Unlimited Pork and Beef

For a very budget friendly buffet, do not expect so much of a variety – but Donday makes sure to have balance and freshly cooked meals ready everytime.

The buffet includes (but not limited to): plain and fried rice, eggdrop and seaweed soup, korean style fried chicken, chapchae, Gyeranmari (omellete rolls), kimbap rolls, fish fillet, spicy musell stew, Wanja-jeon (fried tofu), Buchujeon (Vegetable pancakes with chives), Meat Patty, Potato salad, stir friend spinach, the all-time favorite, kimchi and a bibimbap and samgyeopsal station loaded with all the lettuce, sauces, and spices you need. – It’s really “sulit” considering the price of the buffet.

You can also order Soju (100php / bottle) and 1.5 liters coke (75/bottle). Desserts include fruits slices (included in the buffect) and korean ice creams.

Wrapping it up, our DonDay experience has always been wonderful - the reason why we keep coming back. The staff are always attentive, friendly and polite. The place and ventilation is decent enough, and the meals all tasted savory and freshly crafted.

Oh, and there’s no service fee I might add.

Visit Donday Korean Restaurant for an authentic korean grill experience.

How to get to Donday:
From Antipolo Church, or anywhere in Antipolo Town Proper, grab a tricycle and tell him to drop you off at Donday/La Salle Antipolo. Fare is 10php/person or 20php if you’re alone.
Donday is a few blocks away from Max’s.

Donday is open everyday, 10AM – 9:30PM.