People Korean Cuisine — Restaurant in Dauin

I laughed when I read someone complained about slow service. Have they been around the Philippines much? It's called Island Life just relax. You want speed go to McDonalds! When you turn off the highway go slow - don't worry you can do it. 200 feet away there is a Y intersection - go right not left. Road becomes even more narrow but it's OK it will be worth it. Park and short walk to the gate. Once you enter you will automatically recognize you're in a special place, beautiful manicured grounds, great view of the ocean and Apo Island, hotel rooms on the left and behind you, nice swimming pool and on the right side of the pool, the star of the show People Dining. After you gently push through the curtain entrance pay attention to the details and you will notice that great attention was given to the creation of the dining experience you are about to have. Enjoy! We ordered a banana shake, a cold San Mig Lite and a large bottle of water, as well as 3 dishes, viz., Dolsot Bibimbap, Ddukbaegi Bulgogi, and Kimchi Jjigae. Hard to name a #1 dish but if I was forced to I would say the Kimchi Jjigae. We did NOT notice a delay in getting our food. After we ordered we explored the manicured grounds of this beautiful ocean front property and took many maganda photos. Their beautiful dive/snorkel boat parked right in front of the property with world famous diving of Apo Island directly behind it. Shortly after our photo shoot our meals arrived and we immediately knew care was taken before each dish left the kitchen to be delivered - someone is a highly skilled chef! Every dish was lami - the sight, the smell, the taste were all rewarded. One complaint ... the food was so amazing we had no leftovers! But this means we have to go back and try more of this amazing food. Our server was very good. Overall People Dining is worth the drive and can't believe this was our first visit. So nice to meet you People Dining - we will...

BLUF: Select menu of tasty Korean dishes, stellar presentation, in an outdoor dining room.

WOULD I REVISIT?: Always!!!!

PRO: Meal presentation is perfection, excellent authentic Korean (not sugared up Filipino Korean-inspired), short menu of Korean dishes.

CON: Outdoor dining, appetizers are Not included (appetizers are frequently included at Korean restaurants).

DISHES: Bibimbap - Nice selection of ingredients with homemade gochujang sauce. Bulgogi (squid and pork) - Tender squid and pork in a kimchi inspired sauce, surrounded with rice noodles.

COMMENT: Outside dining room, bring your bug spray/lotion. The menu may be short, but the dishes are stellar.

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Going there can be a bit tricky because the road is unpaved and really tight. But once you find it and settle inside, you'll be surprised how nice their food is and the ambience is nice and quiet. They serve authentic Korean food as owners are Korean. It may not be your usual diving go to but their specialty is diving for photographers as ALDIVE has packages and facility for...