La Terrasse: Upscale Dining in Palawan

2019-08-30 · Updated: 2026-08-11 · Original (Korean)

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Playing in the water, even if you're just splashing around, really drains your energy and leaves you starving. We didn't even feel like we spent that much time in the ocean, but our stomachs were growling and we were craving a cold glass of beer and some chicken. Our original plan was to get a massage and then enjoy a hearty dinner with our relaxed bodies, but we were so hungry we were willing to skip the massage. We headed toward downtown looking for something good, spotted a very brightly lit place, and walked right in.

Two people standing on a wooden deck stretching toward the sea, with sunlight shining through the clouds.

Restaurant interior with red walls, wooden tables, rattan chairs, and illuminated square ceiling lights.

Interior of an open-air restaurant featuring a dark wooden ceiling with ceiling fans and square lights.

Maybe because it was the off-season, there wasn't a single person inside. Still, looking at the interior, it didn't seem like a cheap place. We were hungry and wanted a nice meal, but we couldn't spend hundreds of thousands of won on dinner, so we hesitated at the entrance, unsure of what to do. The waiter, either reading my mind or completely oblivious to it, straightened his posture and immediately came over to guide us to a seat. Then we were handed the menu.

"Oh... it's cheaper than I thought?"

After I blurted that out, I don't even remember what we ordered. Every time we got a recommendation, we excitedly said, "Wow! That sounds so good," and ended up ordering so much food we worried if we could finish it all. Plus, the portions were ridiculously huge. As we gasped and took photos of our food when it arrived, the few other tables around us all stared. Then they pointed at our dishes and ordered the same things. At the very least, we definitely boosted this restaurant's sales today.

Fried rice generously topped with fried meat, green onions, and garlic flakes. — Duck fried rice that fell short of expectations. Was it duck? My memory is a bit fuzzy.

Fried rice mixed with shrimp and minced vegetables served in a white square bowl.

Cooked shrimp served over roasted potatoes and dark green vegetables. — The shrimp was amazing, but the stir-fried leaves underneath (whatever they were) were incredibly delicious too.

Crispy fried pieces sprinkled with finely chopped green onions and red seasoning.

Grilled fish generously topped with shredded green onions served on a white plate. — This unknown fish took the brunt of our initial attack. It was the best fish, making us polish off a bowl of rice in no time.

A person sitting at a table filled with various dishes, including fried rice, shrimp, and grilled fish. — All of this was about 40,000 KRW, or 20,000 KRW per person. For reference, this price includes 4 bottles of beer. Some might say, "That looks like a normal amount of food," but as those who know me are aware, I have a very small appetite.

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