DOON Thai And Asian Fusion Cuisine — Restaurant in Makati

This restaurant is literally a hidden gem because you won't bump into it if you're walking along Pablo Ocampo Street (former Vito Cruz). You can access Dolores Street by walking from Dominga Street or Tramo. I must add that Tramo looks safer than before! But if you'll walk towards Tramo from the restaurant, there's a short and narrow path you have to take towards the end, but once you're through that, the path is much wider. If you want to simply your route, just take Dominga, walking by the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. If you arrive there and see the laundry business nearby, you know you're at the right place. Dine-in experience is alfresco but was really cozy for us shortly after lunch time on a sunny afternoon. There was even some breeze to enjoy! You order by writing down on a sheet of paper. No smoking. Restaurant is unisex.

Thai Milk Tea was typically delicious and the price was so impressive I had to remind myself not to order too much. It's served in a mason jar and you are given the option of adding pearls. Eating Thai Spring Rolls was like eating lumpiang shanghai; also packed with a crunch but with a twist of vermicelli. Doon BBQ Ribs was perfect! I could've had this dish alone but we were so excited to try so much for our first visit because of the price range of this restaurant! And the Chicken Satay is what most would probably expect, and yes, it was good too!

Service time was really quick...

Everything tastes like basil, in a good way. We loved the food we ordered. We dined in here during valentines day so it was full of customers, but during regular days they're usually empty since it's in the middle of nowhere. The place was well ventilated and tables are well disinfected in between customers who dine in here.

The highlight for me was the Vietnamese spring rolls. I could order three plates and I'm completely content with just that. The combination of the sauces provided was superb.

The tom yum soup also tastes delicious, although since this is a fusion cuisine the taste of the soup base bends towards the laksa taste. They also have that on the menu. There weren't much shrimps on it. I think just 3pcs. But the mussels included was fresh and it tastes delicious with it, and the bamboo shoots taste were refreshing. I liked that.

The crabmeat fried rice complimented the green chicken curry we ordered. The combination was on a sweet note and a hint of spicy, but the basil was a little strong. The chili beef was also strong on the basil, but overall we still enjoyed our entire meal and experience here.

I have yet to try the other things they offer from the menu. I'm sure it also tastes good. I also commend the serving size as it completely justifies the price range here. We were surprised it was a...

Fairly New to the restaurant and tried it tonight for the first time. Was in a hurry so i had to order 'to go'. I got the Fried Lapu-lapu with the Chili Basil Sauce, the classic Chicken Pandan, Chicken Sate, and of Course the Bagoong rice. I'm a quite long ways off so i kind of accepted it might not be as good as eating it there but Lo and Behold it was awesome! The Chicken Sate was tasty and the peanut sauce divine not watery but not too thick, and just the right consistency. Same for the Chicken pandan, it has the chili sesame seed sweet soy sauce but i guess i have gotten used to the sweet chili sauce so i had both. The best was the Fried Lapu lapu - very well presented and the Chili Basil Sauce just splendidly complements the fish. Heavenly - and it was a big fish too! The cost was a little uppity but man - it is all so very worth it. I will go back and try the other stuff in the menu - especially the Tom Yung soup which i forgot to get. Oh yeah.. the Thai Milk Tea is so far the best I had in the Philippines. Saan pa kayo kakain ng masarap at sulit na THAI Food? Saan pa? DOON! (Pun...