Korean: Shin Dang Dong (Reblogged)

SHIN DANG DONG, a Korean restaurant located somewhere in Makati (you can see the complete address at the end of this post :p). It is known for their best seller COOK-YOUR-OWN Ddeokbokki or Spicy Rice Cakes (떡볶이).

Philippines have kwek kwek, fish balls and squid balls as our best bought street foods and in Korea, Ddeokbokki is one of their popular snack purchased from the street vendors.

Unlike to other Korean restaurants in the Philippines in which they only served ordinary Ddeokbokki with just the gonchujang, fish cakes and some ground beef, Shin Dang Dong offers the traditional Ddeokbokki  variation which consists of the spicy chilli paste of Korea known as gochujang, fish cakes, pan fried Mandu (Korean dumplings), boiled eggs, sausages, ramyeon (Korean instant noodles), a variety of fried vegetables (onions, carrots, cabbage, onion leeks) and of course the special ingredient, the CHEESE. Not just that, Shin Dang Dong lets you cook your own Ddeobokki.

All set up for cooking :D YEAAAAY!

You can see from the photo above is the traditional Ddeokkbokki with Boiled Eggs, Gonchujang, Veggies and Fish Cakes.

Each serving is good for 2-3 persons and prices ranges from 450-600PhP. It also comes with FREE DRINK, a pitcher of Iced Tea already. Sulit na, di ba?

Additional ingredients: Pan Fried Mandu, Sausages, Ramyeon

STAR OF THE DISH: CHEESE!!!

The cheese made a twist on the dish's spicy taste, it gives more flavorful taste on the dish aside from the flavors that the fish cakes, sausages and mandu bought. I can say that it adds richness to the dish's flavors. I SUPER LOVE THE FEELING IT GIVES!!

Ready for our growling tummies! waaaaaaa!

You can also decide the level of hotness you want for your Ddeokbokki, from Mild to Hot to Super Hot. It all depends on your courage to face the hotness! hahaha But for me, I would recommend it to be Hot for you to be able to savour every element of the dish.

Spice up your meal more with the available side dishes they serve to you for FREE! Additional Kimchi = FREE!

korean-radish something

Korea's traditional KIMCHI

Miyeok Gook (미역국), Korean Seaweed Soup

To end up our full blast meal, we tried the Patbingsu or Patbingsoo (팥빙수) or Korean Halo Halo.

It is made from shaved ice and topped with red beans, fruits, yogurt, milk, syrup, rice cakes and corn flakes. Sweet tooth = SATISFIED!

having fun at the restaurant

my friend, Danica

So far, this was one of the best korean restaurant around the Metro. The service is good and fast, the waitresses dressed in Korean style clothes are friendly, and the price is worth it.

Location:
 
       SHIN DANG DONG
       1st Level, A. Venue Mall, A. Venue Mall
       7829 Makati Ave. corner Valdez St., Antel Lifestyle City
        Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines


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