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    1st Colonial Grill

    4.1 (12 reviews)
    InexpensiveFilipino

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    Tinapa Rice
    Catsi C.

    Lunch like a local for our first meal in Legazpi Albay. Filled-in our hungry tummies with authentic Bicolano dishes at 1st Colonial. The flavors of the province is distinct on its own. There is something about the spice that sets it apart from the many other local culinary flair. I loved every dish it deserves an individual rating! /5 Sili Ice Cream - priced at Php80 you can choose your own level but I'm weak enough to go for the basic. It's literally a flaming ice. /5 Pinangat - it was love at first try! /5 Tinungtunang Manok - platter of chicken drenched and coconut sauce /5 Tinapa Rice - thought of ordering plain rice but it surprisingly complements with Pinangat Our total bill only costs Php1200. We are seated on the 2nd floor but we were accommodated well. Staff are friendly and gives honest recommendations on what to order. I appreciate it when they give remarks: "Baka sobra po sa inyo masyado pong marami ang isang serving". It reflects that they care for their customers.

    "Where eating is more than just an experience."
    Dawn O.

    1st Colonial Grill Express is one of the most memorable places I've eaten at due to the fact that they are the home of the original SILI ICE CREAM. (Sili means chili in Tagalog, by the way.) I actually had the pleasure of eating here twice during my summer 2015 vacation, but all I remember is the ice cream. (And that's because I'm just a big kid.) So there's three different levels of sili ice cream. 1 being the mildest and 3 being the spiciest. I have tried every single one. Level 1 has a slight bit of spice, but more than anything, it is sweet. Level 2 is about half and half, but I would recommend it if you're willing to take a dip and not jump in. Personally, I loved level 3. It didn't blow me away, but it definitely had me craving the relief of sweetness which comes seconds after the spice settles on your tongue. If you ever find yourself at one of 1st Colonial Grill locations (and I believe there's at least 2 or 3), definitely check out the chili ice cream! The food is pretty awesome as far as I can remember too!

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    Review Highlights - 1st Colonial Grill

    My mom had a great idea of mixing the Sili and Pili ice creams together which brought forth an interesting flavour profile.

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    1st Colonial Grill - Tinapa Fried Rice

    1st Colonial Grill

    4.5(2 reviews)
    3.2 km

    On Wednesday February 25,2026 have decided To Have Lunch on Ayala Mall Branch. As we were escorted…read moreand seated and gave us the menu to order. After 20 Minutes All Our Orders Arrived. Food Is So Savory and Portions Were Large. The Store Ambiance Were Clean And Spotless But

    I read from many food blogs and travel sites that 1st Colonial Grill was a must for anyone…read moretraveling to the Albay area. So, we had dinner at the 1st Colonial Grill in the Ayala Malls, conveniently located to much of the city center. We were able to be seated immediately and though it's in a mall, it is a restaurant within, so you don't feel like you're eating in a food court. The place quickly filled up during dinner hour once we arrived. We ordered the Tinapa Fried Rice, Bicol Express, Pork Sinigang, Half Grilled Chicken and ice cream samples of Tinutong Na Bigas, Pili and Ginger. Food came out as it was ready and for the savory, most of what we ordered was fantastic! The Tinapa Fried Rice is a dish I'd recommend trying, as it's a popular Filipino and Bicol dish that isn't on many menus. It's a fried rice that's cooked with leftover rice and tinapa fish, so you get a lot of that flavor throughout the scoops. It was also topped with tomato, shreds of mango and hard-boiled egg. It's a hearty fried rice dish and with the portion, it was more than enough for two of us. The Bicol Express was my favorite of the savory dishes. If you're traveling to the Albay province, it's a crime to not try Bicol Express! The coconut-curry like dish had tender cuts of pork and peppers and was spicy! For anyone who likes coconut curries then it's a dish to try, especially since it's a native dish from this area. Love the spiciness, too! Pork Sinignag was solid, with yummy tender pork pieces and eggplant throughout the soup. The broth could've been more sour, but it was good and the portion was more than enough for two of us. The Half Grilled Chicken was my least favorite and would not recommend ordering. The chicken was dry and though it had a sauce with, it could not help the taste of how dry and bland the meat was. And we made sure to save room for ice cream, which is what 1st Colonial Grill is famous for. Specifically, the Sili ice cream flavor is made with red peppers and ranges in spice level, depending on how risky you feel. It's an eating competition, to try the sili ice cream at the highest spice level. We were wusses, so didn't try the sili, but saw the many sili ice creams pass by our table by everyone else getting this popular flavor! However, they do have an ice cream sampler which allows those to try three different, small scoops of ice cream of your choosing. We decided on the Tinutong Na Bigas, Pili and Ginger. Of all of the flavors, I loved the Tinuton Na Bigas, which is a rice-flavored ice cream that had a smokiness to it. It was like eating a rice pudding dish with coffee. It was really good! The Pili flavor was my boyfriend's favorite and I thought it was good, too. Pili is a nut based in the Philippines, so tasted like a lighter peanut flavor. The ginger ice cream was very distinct with lots of ginger flavor, which is probably why I didn't like it so much, since I'm not too keen on ginger. But I'd recommend it for anyone who likes ginger. Overall, we had a great dining experience at 1st Colonial Grill! For as famous as it is, it's a casual eatery with friendly staff and lots of options for classic Bicolano food and ice cream worth trying! Even if you're not hungry, just got for the ice cream, which has made 1st Colonial Grill famous. It's a Bicol must!

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    Spice Market

    Spice Market

    2.0(1 review)
    22.5 km

    The dining area within Misibis Bay Resort has a lot of pros and cons going for it, but overall is…read morelacking. PROS: Great atmosphere. The dining hall is immaculate and the set up for buffets is very clean. Food is also presented beautifully. Menu has good variety of Filipino food and the food is made to order, ensuring a hot dish. The portions are generous and very filling, you won't leave hungry. The Adobo sa Asin was my favorite dish. Good flavor and tasted fresh. The bar right outside is probably my favorite part. Drink menu is quite expansive and drinks are made so carefully. Every cocktail I ordered was also cheap and strong, can't complain. CONS: Terrible customer service. For lunch, our check came 20 minutes after we finished dining and this took away from our time to explore the resort. For breakfast, over 40 minutes for someone to take our order. The staff kept walking past our table in both instances and simply neglected to be mindful enough to check up on us. This was extremely frustrating. The chicken I had for lunch was very dry and had no flavor. Pancakes for breakfast were also dry and the blueberries were not fresh. Menu indicated it was to come with bacon but it didn't. Overall, the customer service here is disappointing and makes the dining experience quite awful. I wanted to enjoy my food, but was unable to since the staff was neglectful and slow. I truly wish the resort would allow guests to bring their own food so that I didn't have to be so disappointed.

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    Bob Marlin

    Bob Marlin

    4.5(2 reviews)
    78.0 km

    We had a great time at this location. For a first time experience at a Reggae Themed restaurant, we…read morewere pleased with the quality and quantity of food. The service was excellent and food was fairly priced. We paid close to P1500 for (4) Adults and (2) children and still had enough food to take home. We ordered the Beach Bilao and it did not disappoint. The Shanghai rolls hit the spot along with the Adobo Rice. Pork chops and Laing Bikol complemented the combo making it perfect for a shared meal. We didn't stop there though, my brother in law and his wife ordered Big Kahuna Chops and Tenderloin tips. All I could see were big smiles during their meal and a 5/5 rating on their dishes. We also ordered Pancit Guisado and Krispy Sisig. Despite the Sisig being a bit salty, the flavor melded perfectly with the rice giving it a very nice balance. All in all we received great service here. The food was served within (20) minutes after order was placed. The servers were expedient when we asked for ice refills or water. We will definitely be back to this location based on our experiences.

    Service staff was quick on their feet when we came through. Food came out fairly quickly as well. I…read moreenjoyed the ambience, it was almost homely, the restaurant had that laid back vibe. From memory we ordered garlic rice (size was perfect for 3 people), crispy pata, bicol express and I forget what type of fish we ordered. I really enjoyed the crispy pata, the meat was soft, juicy and very clean. Like, it wasn't over-the-top oily, which was a major plus... Full review: purplecuriosity.wordpress.com/2020/03/01/bob-marlin/

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