Their event center is enough for small intimate occasions. The food taste yummy…read more Reasonably priced.

It's not the best out there, but for the value, you really get what you pay for. I have been to…read morethis place 4 times and I have always enjoyed it. Their customer service is also superb. Even when the place is packed with people, they still pay attention to your needs. 3 star quality food (average) , but customer service and value for money makes up for it.

We enjoyed the atmosphere and how accommodating the host and servers were. We had ordered pizza,…read morebut it was a bit tough to slice. Thankfully the hosts were kind to order us a fresh batch and we packed it for to go. Our fave dish was the okoy and pasta! We came in on a weekday and there were 7 of us! Beautiful restaurant!

My friend and I have had The Souq on our foodie bucket list for a long time. After a tour of the…read moreSan Fernando Heritage District, we were elated to find out that the restaurant was close by. We followed Google Maps to the place. The sign was small and we almost passed it. What caught my eye was the building blanketed in vines, yeah, I like plants. We parked in front and walked through the entrance into a large room with a very high ceiling. The best way I could describe the place is that it's something between a conservatory and barn with antique furnishings. The low lighting and candles gave the dining area a cozy feeling. Staff are friendly and helpful. There are many servers, that are all willing to help you with your needs. The table for two is tiny, so I had to ask for an extra chair to rest our purses on, to make room for our food. WE SHARED: - Mango shake was thick and sweet. - Sicilian salad with mango, grapes and candied nuts. We don't know what made this salad Sicilian, but it was tasty nonetheless. - Aglio Olio pasta with olive oil, garlic and shrimp was good After our meal the staff gave us the freedom to roam the grounds. On the second floor is the Hamanda Hotel, a boutique hotel owned by a Swede who happens to be an interior designer. We enjoyed our lovely lunch at The Souq: good food, decent prices and nice ambiance.

This is a fantastic, traditional Philippines restaurant and resort. You can spend the day here,…read morethey have these adorable huts complete with bedding to snooze in. With aircon! Amazing. But the main attraction is the food. Well presented and representing the local cuisine. I ate about half the menu throughout the day and everything was delicious. Star attraction was the pako salad and their crispy pata. I don't think you can go wrong eating anything here.

Ancestral farm of the famous Abe restaurant with good ambiance . A must try when traveling…read moreexcellent food and entertainment.

good food, nice place! I like inihaw na may gata, sinigang na hipon. green mango shakeread more

had a great experience on this place ,had a delicious food and kind crews .especially the time to…read moreserve the food its very fast

Food was great, super impressed with every dish, they were cooked fresh and seasoned nicely. You…read moregotta go here. Authentic Pampangan food cooked with fresh vegetables 4 dishes for 14$.

Php 199.00 all you can eat organic veggies. The meat dishes are only served once but trust me you…read morego there for the veggies. They grow organic veggies on the property which they pick and cook. All the food is fresh and seasoned perfectly. The owner is very nice and cares about the quality of service and food they provide. Visit this ace and and you will not be sorry!

I've heard so much about Aling Lucing's restaurant and decided to come by and check it out. You…read moreknow its good when they are busy and there is a wait to be seated. The restaurant itself is a decent size, more of a hole in the wall type place. The staff are nice and move fairly quickly with our orders and getting our food. The food was delicious. We ordered the crispy kare kare, dinaguan, sizzling sisig, (which they are known for) and everything was good! The only reason why I did not give a 5 star rating is because of the cramped spaces and tendency for bugs:s/flies coming in since the restaurant is open and not enclosed. But for the food, its worth it.

The original Sisig lives up to the hype. The sizzling platter comes with the mixed bits of fat and…read morepig parts, it's an amazing combination. Even better when adding some Calamansi and a bowl of rice. It was the best Sisig I have ever had. The lechon kawali at Aling Lucing is solid as well. My biggest beef with this restaurant is they don't have half the items on the menu. The bulaklak chicharon wasn't available. The Kate-Kare wasn't available. I imagine it's hard to run a business without having half the menu. Fortunately they had the namesake Sisig. Overall food was good but whoever is in charge of the restaurant food ingredients needs help.

Bonus points for the astounding view, excellent service, and side shop to buy takeout goodies…read more Went for early lunch and got: - Kare Kare: Oxtail was stupendous - tender yet chewy, all around great texture. Generous amount of veggies. Would have liked the sauce to be thicker and have a stronger peanut taste. - Squid Sisig: Never had squid as sisig before and this was interesting. They did it well as it wasn't rubbery at all. Good portion size. - Garlic Rice: Good amount of garlic flakes, would have liked a stronger garlic undertone. - Halo Halo: The star was the two scoops of icecream. The rest of it was meh. A bit heavy handed on the ice. - Icecream: Got a scoop of the taho and it came with the classic syrup and boba. The icecream was smooth and the flavour came across strongly. Pricey but I guess you pay up for the ambiance. Go early as this place gets absolutely packed and frenzy. Explore the rest of Tagaytay while you're there.

Great place to savor authentic Filipino food with an amazing views…read more Service was great. Emyl our attendant was so mindful. They worked as a team so our food was served on time. We ordered Kansi Pusit sisig Kangkong with sili Fried salted pork Fried Tawili with suka Tried their Biko pie was ok Turn with Langka Halo halo Overall it was great. I just hope that they warmed my Biko pie before serving.

After seeing my friend's wife post on Facebook photos of manam CAFE's Crispy Pancit Palabok, they…read morewere automatically added to my bucket list. Needless to say, as we were planning our November, 2024 trip to the Philippines, I made sure to add manam CAFE to our itinerary. Part of The Moment Group, a premier, fast-growing restaurant group in the Philippines known for creating popular homegrown brands like 8cuts BURGER BLENDS and ooma, manam CAFE is a casual, all-day dining version of the popular manam COMFORT FILIPINO restaurant. They are widely celebrated for serving Filipino classics in two ways: Classics (traditional recipes) and Twists (modern reinterpretations). My much-anticipated visit to manam CAFE was for lunch at the MOLITO Lifestyle Center on Sunday, November 17, 2024. We were a large party of 13 persons, so when we arrived around 11 AM, we had to wait a few minutes for a long table nearby the entrance. The dining room was quite busy with most if not all tables occupied. The venue was clean and bright with natural light shining through the windows despite the light rain that day. The vibrant setting was perfect for lunching. manam CAFE's extensive menu boasts a curated, diverse culinary offering tailored to satisfy every palate. From traditional Filipino dishes like Sinigang na Baboy sa Sampaloc (₱235, ₱430, ₱795) and Chocolate Champorado (₱185) to innovative creations like Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon (₱295, ₱530, ₱925) and Ube Champorado (₱185), the dining experience is fit for curious eaters. We ordered: Fresh Lumpiang Ubod (L, ₱295) - Is it just me or is ubod (heart of palm) a new lumpia filling? I never saw this before this trip. The sweet-savoury peanut sauce was tasty, but I do prefer lumpiang sariwa (fresh) with sautéed vegetables over ubod. Crispy Pancit Palabok (L, ₱745) - One of their signature dishes, this rendition of palabok with a fun twist was what reeled me in to manam CAFE and it did not disappoint. After the wow factor from the savoury orange sauce creatively poured atop the mound of crisp noodles, the unique pancit transformed into a pleasantly chewy noodle dish with layers of textures. Crispy Pata with Garlic Chili Bits (M, ₱685) - The golden-brown crispy pork knuckles stood out as the star dish of the lunch for its burst of flavour in every bite and lasting crisp from the crunchy, spicy garlic-chili bits. Munggo & Chicharon - (M, ₱340) - This is one of my favourite stews, definitely comfort food for me. manam serves this as more of a hearty mung bean bisque, creamy like ginataan (cooked with coconut milk). While it still embodied the heartwarming flavours that I expected, I wasn't into the creaminess. Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon (L, ₱295) - Despite Kuya Peter telling us that this sinigang with watermelon "sounds weird, but it works," this adaptation of the Filipino tamarind soup was not a favourite of the family's due to the sweet flavour. I wasn't as disappointed in this dish as everyone else was, but I was the only American-born of the group. Does that make a difference? Not-so-dirty Ice Cream (₱115) - Our party ordered two; one Ube and one Macapuno or maybe it was Vanilla? Both cups of sorbetes were fully enjoyed. Turon of Mango & Kesong Puti with Ice Cream (₱175) - Banana lumpia with a modern twist, incorporating mangoes and Kesong Puti (Filipino soft, aged white cheese) and served with ice cream. Interesting, but I prefer the classic. Bibingkang Galapong with Salted Egg (₱145) - The Filipino rice cake made with fermented glutinous rice and salted egg wasn't bad, but I was looking for the banana leaf wrap. Puto Bumbong with Muscovado Butter (₱130) - This seasonal dessert, one of Mom's longtime favourites, is usually served only during Christmas, but, thanks to manam, aficionados can enjoy it here all year-long. The muscovado butter's rich, caramel-like richness is meant to elevate the purple earthy-sweet chewy rice cake, but Mom longed for the traditional version instead. Ube + Sago (₱175) - A purple glass of happiness with ube's satisfying earthy notes perfectly complemented by the chewy sago (tapioca balls). Namnam Halo-halo (₱185) - This Filipino-style shaved ice made with sweetened beans, fruits, and jellies and topped with milk, Leche Flan and Ube ice cream was vibrantly colourful and refreshing. Iced Coffee + Black Sago (₱205) - The mouthwatering shake-like coffee drink with chewy tapioca could have double served as a dessert. Guinumis (₱155) - Yum, this cooler highlighted the creaminess of the coconut milk, the silky smoothness of the pink gulaman (a gelatin made from agar or carrageenan extracted from edible seaweed), and the lovely toasted flavour of pinipig (flattened, immature grains of glutinous rice). Service was attentive and friendly. Serving local favourites alongside modern, reinvented dishes, manam CAFE caters to both traditionalists & adventurous eaters who want to try new twists on old staples.

Ambiance - Clean, typical family style restaurant. We were a party of four and were seated almost…read moreimmediately. Food - I appreciate having choices (small, medium, large) on the serving sizes for all the dishes. We ordered the traditional pansit palabok, crispy sisig, beef watermelon sinigang, fresh lumpiang ubod and beef salpicao. The palabok and the sisig were a perfect combination. The sisig was so crispy and flavorful. The palabok tasted even better with calamansi and had the right amount of sauce. The watermelon flavor in the sinigang was recognizable but did not take away from its original flavor. We ordered the medium size but it did not seem to have enough veges or beef. The salpicao was very good, maybe a tad salty. The beef was tender. The fresh lumpiang ubod was delicious. The ubod tasted fresh. We loved every dish. Oh, we also had the buko pandan shake and ube shake. Soooo good! I know I will miss this place when we return to the U.S. Service - our water glasses were always filled. Appreciated our server's wit and humor. When we all made fun of ourselves for whipping out our senior ids at the same time when he asked for our ids, he immediately said, "student ids po." Of course, we all laughed at his quick wit. We were so hungry and excited to eat, we forgot to take pictures of the food. Bottom line, Manam is one of my favorite Filipino restaurant. The food is great and the prices are so reasonable.

As an American from California on vacation in the Philippines, I sometimes find it hard to find…read morefood that I'm comfortable eating. Unlike most if not all Filipinos I know, I do not need or eat rice with every meal, so I tend to go for burgers, sandwiches and such. I've been eating at McDonalds & Burger King and although it is familiar and enjoyable, I must say at this point of my vacation it's getting old. I stumbled upon Charlie's and had a delicious breakfast. So I went back there again to try more of their menu. I'm so glad I did because they have many dishes that will satisfy someone with similar tastes as I do. (and if rice is your thing, they have it and you can have it with your meal) Next time I'm staying in Clark, I will come back again for sure. By the way, they have excellent coffee & desserts.

A typical turo-turo carinderia which was a favorite of my late father serving Filipino food. We…read moreshared the following- adobong pusit, sisig, bulanglang, bulalo, lumpiang sariwa ( drowning in sauce), nd paksing bangus. For dessert, we had halo-halo (I still prefer Chow King's regular). Home cooked meals, reasonable prices, and quick. Nothing fancy, a local hole-in- the-wall.

Kpampangan cuisine is probably one of the best in the world. Unfortunately, if you've been to this…read morelocation or the one in Angeles, you're probably with a handler, relative or a tour guide who have their own ideas of what you'd like. Worse, they'll bring you to their relative's restaurant and make you eat things that are most likely Ilocano. Ditch them, put together 500 Pesos and look for this place along a not so busy highway. Don't bother looking for the sign, it's not visible from where your coming from. Instead look for the the cluster of parked jeeps and SUVs. The place is airconditioned which is good but, don't be discouraged by the wooden benches, plastic chairs, concrete slab floor and the usual patrons: government officials, cockfight aficionados, gamblers, businessmen, jeepney drivers and the local police. The food, which is what you came for should be your only concern. Take your 500 bucks (about 10 US Dollars) and order any or all of the following: rice, chicharon bulaklak, stuffed fried frog, pako fern salad, tomatoes and salted duck eggs, lechon kawali, bulalo, tocinong kalabaw, beef barbecue, kamaro roasted grasshoppers, sisig, beef morcon, pampanga sweet longganisa, crab omelet, stuffed crab, frog's legs, fermented buro, camaron rebosado, crispy tempura kangkong leaves and beef mechado. Wash it all down with soda or beer and order the halo halo. You should have enough leftover for bus fare home, but you'll be back a couple of times.