Best chami ever! Their version of tamis anghang was very satisfying! Same as their lomi and crispy…read morepata! Definitely will go back here, very cheap price yet BIG SERVINGS and very authentic taste..i cant believe that ive found the best stop over place whenever i will travel from manila to bicol or bicol to manila :)

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AMBIENCE They are located right across Sacred Heart College…read morealong Merchan Street. Dine-in had no air con but acceptable ventilation with fans, and it is best to go there willing to wait because they cook only when orders have been placed. That way, everything is freshly cooked. "Pay as you order" set-up there. We went there after working hours but were the first ones to arrive. There is a chance customers prefer going later so the weather will be cooler, but that's just an impression. FOOD Baked Tahong (Mussels) with Cheese, Buttered Garlic Hipon (Shrimips) and Kalamares (Squid) were our orders. Tahong and shrimps were a little small but we got what we paid for, especially some tasty cheese and butter. Kalamares was a safe choice and still good too. Basically, everything was simple and flavorful but the magic word is AFFORDABLE! SERVICE Everyone was accommodating and it was an honor to meet and have conversations with the family behind the restaurant's seafood concept. We wish them good luck and prosperity!

If you happen to stumble on this hidden gem in Lucena, you have to stop in. The restaurant is…read moretucked away behind an old antique shop which gives this place an old world ambiance. This is an outdoor-ish type restaurant, so don't expect air conditioning and white linen. Nonetheless, it's gorgeous and comfortable in its own special way. A wonderful treat for the palette, Filipino / Quezon provincial delicacies at its best for your tummy to enjoy. The food takes a while but totally worth the wait, I'm not sure if the food is prepared fresh when you order it, but nonetheless, it was well worth the extra wait. The view from the main dining area is beautiful, a stream running just below, with beautiful trees and a mountain as the backdrop as the cool breeze runs through. The servers are friendly and always helpful with a smile. The service overall is OK. The food: Binagoongan: a house specialty: I haven't had this dish prepared so well before today. The skin of the pork was crispy and meat was tender. The dish was not overly salty considering its contents. I'm no expert on Filipino cuisine because of my inexperience with it specifically, yet this is one of my favorite dishes overall, just superb to the palette. Chima: noodles which are stir fried with vegetables and meat: dish was very good, noodles had a perfect al dente texture which is rare for me here in the Philippines, noodles are usually cooked all the way through making them soft. Delicious! Pako Salad: my first time to have this: One of the best salads I've ever had. I cannot quite describe the taste, the greens were fresh, crisp, and I'm not sure if it's the vinegar based dressing or the greens themselves, but I enjoyed this salad throughly! Topped with onions, tomatoes, and salted egg, who would have thought this salad is one of the best I've ever had. Must must try! Halo halo: The ice is smooth and not chunky, so right off the bat, there's something going right here. The milk they used or cream was a coconut base, of course! We're in Quezon the coconut capital. Overall just a simply fantastic put together dessert. Whether you have room for dessert or not, you have to try this as well. Overall, 4 stars. The food alone does it for me, the rest was pretty much negligible. Simply awesome food!!! Al la cuisine! Stay hungry!

The food is prepared well, and the view is gorgeous. I'm from the U.S., so for other foreigners,…read moreplease don't expect nice bathroom facilities. Also, someone is raising chickens nearby, so sometimes you get wafts of that. Of course, there are mosquitoes, since the place is outside. With that said, if you want a great take on Filipino food, I would definitely recommend this place. Egg rolls, pinakbet, and the pako salad were all great. Wasn't the biggest fan of their version of Halo-halo--I could have used a bit more variety in the mixings, so it was average for me. The view of the river and the forest around is spectacular. The waiters were nice. Again, the food is the thing at this place. I wasn't disappointed. Also, the place is kind of hard to find. Don't trust your smartphone GPS. Good luck. The compound on which the restaurant is located is interesting: some kind of antique shop with beautiful plants and trees and a well. It's definitely a memorable place. There weren't many people around when I visited, so the antique areas were cool/creepy to see.

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

Ambience: For an afforadable outdoor barbecue experience, we…read moredecided to try their chill corner location. Apparently you can just park your car along the street near the establishment. Food: Grilled Porkchop and Grilled Liempo were both equally delicious! Serving size was fair, price was affordable, and grilled aroma was very appetizing. Quantity of fat was reasonably minimal. Chami was downright amazing! Firstly, we were impressed with the huge serving a Small can give you. Noodles had a lovely texture and the saucy flavor was as amazing as any chami should be! Service: They grilled our food on the spot, making us hungrier every minute. Although it's Pay As You Order, they still allowed us to pay after eating everything. :)

This branch is the widest I've seen so far. It was hardly crowded with lots of breathing room to…read moremove around. Water is self-service and although they have a friendly sign indicating you need to push the button, you need to instinctively lift it up before pushing it towards the back. We regularly order the Buddy Pizza Regular and the flavor is still just right: very simple and tasty. It's so good we don't need to try the other flavors anymore. It was our first time to try their recipe for Calderetang Baka and it was so-so, the type we wouldn't really look for anymore. Paksiw na Lechon is our favorite dish with rice. Flavor always succeeds in impressing us, though in our opinion, the quantity isn't enough for two people. But with a pizza, we're all set! Service was good since waiting time for the food was reasonable. We'd definitely return.

AMBIENCE & LOCATION You can find them near the intersection…read moreof Pearl and Ruby Street in Pleasantville (where Star Shop used to be). Parking is just along the street and they have shaded seats outside. Entire place came to life as evening approached and aircon inside was pretty chill. Dine-in space is a bit limited but our group managed since we arrived early. Expect lots of wood! It is self-service for utensils and claiming food orders and buzzers are given so you will know when to get up. BEVERAGES Roasted Almond Milktea is an acquired flavor to appreciate but pearls were chewy. As soon as I tried the Caramel Popcorn Milktea, I wanted to swap drinks already because the latter was super good! Caramel is one thing but this particular bev truly tasted like caramel popcorn, so expect it to be really sweet. Cucumber Lime was typically good though I noticed a tiny pinch of powder in one sip. Maybe it could have been mixed better but at least it was refreshing. FOOD Grilled Sausage Trio with cilantro rice (schubling, Italian and kielbasa) was delicious though a bit pricey; it really is expected of such a dish. At least the cilantro was fairly scattered within the rice. Honey BBQ and Southern Style Chicken Wings with jollof rice were tasty too, but flavors were typical. They are still like usual fried chicken but with a fancy presentation; actually everything has such an impression! Singaporean Cereal Prawn with jollof rice was my top choice followed by the sausage trio. Texture and flavor of the "cereal" was addicting. Considering the number of shrimps served, it is pricey in my book but not as expensive as those found in Metro Manila. And for those wondering what jollof rice is, I just finished reading that is it famous West African country rice with rice, tomato, tomato paste, onions, cooking oil and goat meat or beef as main ingredients. SERVICE Although their restaurant is self-service, they helped us with our beverages and some of our food items.

Ambience & Location: This restaurant has been around for the…read morelongest time and it still remains as a landmark when going through the town proper. Conveniently located at an intersection, it's actually hard to miss even though the entrance is more to the side facing Quezon Avenue instead of the actually corner of the building. When the restaurant name changed, the name Antigua still stood strong. On a side-note, I think the restroom could use some good cleaning. Siopao Bola-Bola: I was recommended to try this over Asado for its flavor, slightly disregarding the limited quantity found in the middle. Being ready not to expect too much but after a few bites, the quantity wasn't a big deal; it was enough to get full for a simple snack. It comes with a plastic filled with sauce but I was already okay not putting any, though most customers still might prefer placing sauce inside.

AMBIENCE Quite a number of parking spaces are available in…read morefront of their establishment and it is a relief that they aren't along the road. After spending some time inside, it seemed the restaurant could use more maintenance and cleanliness. FOOD Menu is HUMONGOUS! Several food items were available so we tried to take our time browsing. Bicol Express Rice Topping had too much fat with hardly any meat while the Bacon Mushroom Burger was delicious and okay for its price. Oreo Milk Shake was fairly good, creamy and not too sweet. SERVICE I would like to suggest that as soon as the menus are handed to customers, please give reasonable browsing time instead of waiting there in front of us right away; can be pressuring to some. As for the Bicol Express Rice Topping, we asked a server about it and, sad to say, they said it's supposed to be full of fat. We felt displeased because we've had this dish at other Filipino restaurants that gave more meat than fat. It's heart-breaking because we were excited to visit the branch that seems to be under construction at Rizal Street; now we feel hesitant unless someone could give a REALLY GOOD recommendation.

We dropped by to order some takeout for our first visit. Interior was amazing for such a cute cafe…read morewith a second floor and it felt cozy inside despite little to no air-conditioning. It took awhile for our drinks to be prepared but wasn't a big deal since we took photos around the place while waiting. Since I used to read Harry Potter, I decided to try their sweet Butter Beer. I tasted root beer, vanilla ice-cream, and caramel (probably from the caramel popcorn topping). I'm a fan of Coke Floats elsewhere so this totally worked for me. Cucumber Cooler was refreshing but the first beverage was my preference.