When exiting the whale sharks area, workers along the line of shops will attempt to coax you in for…read moresome breakfast. This shop was very successful netting us; we were starving having been up since 3:30am and post-snorkeling, sooo...! Nothing beats a good start to a morning like a silog dish. Toci-silog for ~P100 is the way to go! Surprisingly, there was a lot of meat; only so much fat. Sweet as it should be. Eggs were cooked perfectly and the garlic rice was tasty, fragrant. We were served "coffee" for like P50, but it was the "specialty" Nescafe instant coffee popular in the Philippines. It hit the spot, however, and even though the restaurant was open-aired, it may have been hot, but it was welcomed!

Great service and food in a cool clean atmosphere. The chicken ginger soup and rice were just what…read morethe doctor ordered after swallowing some seawater while swimming with the whale sharks!

Good food. Compare with other restaurant around, it can taste great Philippi cuisine.read more

Good food at good price! Spicy noodle soup is very appetising and the crispy intestine is also…read morevery good.

With other options close by, this place would be the last on my list to go to. This place used to…read morebe good but with time, their service and their food has gone down hill.

Our very first meal in Siquijor! Hands down very fresh food and really showcased the fresh…read morevegetables and flavors of Siquijor. We ordered veggie rolls, law-uy, and an eggplant salad, from what I can remember. The most memorable item for me had to be the law-uy. Law-uy is a soup loaded with veggies and with a lovely broth flavored by aromatics of lemongrass and ginger. I loved how the broth was very clear and crisp and it was definitely a mouth cleanser. Every veggie was crisp and cooked to perfection. The ambiance of the place was really nice, we got there around opening time and it was very homey and warm. We took off our shoes and the wood floor was nice. The staff were all attentive. Ended with some chocolate ice cream to hit the spot. If you're ever in Siquijor, definitely check this place out!

Great environment, and pretty good food! We wanted some authentic Filipino food while in town. The…read morereviews are correct when they say the pork sisig is fantastic. We also got a chorizo pancit dish that was a special which I could take or leave. The way the sausage was cooked was with a sweeter sauce that I didn't prefer and then the pancit itself was just fine.

What an amazing find and the only gem of a restaurant in Malboal!…read more Venz's kitchen felt very Bohemian and cool. The space is in an Al fresco setting made of of mostly bamboo and local wood. The lines for dinner are long, but certainly worth the wait. Menu is extensive and have some of the best food I experienced in all of the Phillipines (spend 20 days so tri r a bunch of places). Loved the chicken Sisig and our entire party enjoyed the dishes! Pork, chicken, seafood - all delicious and flavorful. Great staff and service. Highly recommended!

One of my all time favorite restaurants! We were driving back from my Lola's and stopped by to eat…read more We all ordered chicken inato. One of the best things to get here! It comes with rice and a papaya side dish. We also ordered kinilaw to share. So good. And the chicken is juicy with a fabulous marinade on it. The kinilaw is very much the Filipino version of ceviche. Light and refreshing. We also got halo halo. Decent. Not the best I've had but it's a good option. Could use more toppings. Still refreshing to eat on a hot day! They have hand washing stations outside which is helpful since the food is sticky and a bit messy to eat. Tons of covered seating here with great views of the ocean.

I can't give this place the 5 star review. I've been…read moreeating only Jos Inato at least once a day for over a month now. This is one of the most awesome views I've ever had from a restaurant. I simply don't like the food as much as the Bayawan branch. I think this is because they served their coke in cans whole Bayawan served theirs in glass bottles. A very picturesque setting that was ruined by horrible canned Cokes. The only Cokes that are worth a damn are Mexican Coke. The Philippines should take note. Mexico made Coke only use Mexican sugar in their Coke. Their glass bottles Cokes tastes OK. The canned Coke is HORRIBLE. They both list "Sugar and/or High Fructose Corn Syrup" I still think that is why everybody in America has diabetes. Unrelated I know. I just hate bad coke.

Harolds Rooftop Cafe is located, yes you guessed it, on the rooftop of Harolds Mansion in beautiful…read moreDumaguete! What makes this place great for me are the people, the warm reception and the 'all heart' approach which shines through the picking and choosing of mixed Western and Filipino dishes on their menu spread catering to tourists from all over the world. We met families from France, based in Manila for work, who were staying at the Hostel for a couple of days as they planned their trip around Harold's extensive island trip privileges and all so affordable, like swimming with their giant turtles around Apo island. I will have a different review specifically on that experience. (Harold, the owner of the hostel and cafe) operates/owns a diving and snorkelling expedition with his shop just by the entrance of the hostel where you can book day trips and rent gear for whatever activity you choose. We had the chance to meet Harold a couple of times as he is also based in L.A but was in town for a vacay. Harold is a gregarious local who ensures your stay in Dumaguete is gravitated outside the walls of his cafe/hostel which is why his love for the open water seeps through his warm smile as he passionately shares his virtuous take on salt water adventures that will entice visitors within the Philippines and from all over the world. Diving trips has a more intricate process as there are open water courses and certificates before your first dive with the crew. (Again will go into detail on a different review) I just wanted to give readers an insight of how Harolds Rooftop Cafe is the start and end to a fun filled day. My favourite picks from the menu are the Adobong Tuna and veggie lumpias. You cannot NOT have adobo when you visit the Philippines. Adobo is the ultimate dish which has all the fixings of garlic, soy sauce and vinegar simmered to perfection with seasonings to heighten the tenderness of any meat of your choosing, in this case the tuna. Sooooooo GOOOD! The second show stopper for me was the veggie lumpias and this cafe serves them BIG AND BOLD and stuffed to the max, fried to the perfect level of crisp and washing all that down with some ice cold beer while your wifi connection has a speed advantage on that rooftop so FaceTime with the parents was uninterrupted as I showcased my sun set view and authentic, good tasting grub. I mean everything else on their menu is portioned unsparingly compared to other restaurants in the area and you can't go wrong with quality. Price point on meals is important especially when your travel budget includes island hopping, travelling with family and excursions. Everything adds up quickly when you're on vacay mode so it's best to know places where it won't disappoint pockets and taste buds.

From the owner: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe located on the rooftop of Harolds Hostel. Serves local…read morefood including vegan dishes such as curries and salads. Also has raw vegan chocolates. Categories: Pizza, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Asian, Bakery, Filipino, Non-veg

The crab is just great! I wish We had ordered more. Seafood…read moresoup, BBQ fish, Shrimp Shanghai rice are great. I am not a fan of puso salad (the one with banana bloom in it). It taste like kimchi and ginger in coconut milk. The spring rolls are fine. The oyster is straight to the point. Not too impressive, compared to the later plates.

Late lunch, took an unusually long time to get our food, the calamari was okay but tasteless…read morewithout the Thousand Island sauce, the Sizzling Marlin was tasty but too salty and very dry and tough. The mango shake was great as well as the San Mig Light beer. I do not recommend this place unless you have few other choices in the area.

Lechon is one of the Filipino "Must Eat" delicacies that you should try when visiting the…read morePhilippines. If you live in America, then you may have tried Lechon if you attended a party hosted by Filipino friends. Believe me, though, Lechon tastes so much better in the Philippines. Specifically, I think Cebu makes the BEST tasting Lechon in the world!! For those of you who do not know, Lechon is a whole roasted pig!! A true Filipino Delicacy!! We stopped in at the House of Lechon in Talisay, Cebu to try their version of Lechon. They make a regular Lechon and a spicy Lechon. Both taste fantastic!! Love the mixture of spices they use to make such flavorful lechon!! My favorite was the Spicy Lechon!! It was the best I tasted during our 3 week trip in the Philippines. I tried about a dozen of them!! Hey, there were a lot of parties that we attended and each one served lechon. Anyways, the House of Lechon in Talisay, Cebu is a wonderful place to try this popular Filipino delicacy! Their restaurant looks great inside. Beautifully decorated and the staff was awesome!! 5 stars for the House of Lechon!! They know what they are doing here!!

Really good food. Order the grilled stuff as these are the Filipino delicacies. Grilled pork and…read morechicken are must trys. The place is away from touristy places but on the way to the tourist spots you will visit so it's worth to stop by. Try it out! Plus very fast WiFi in an island with slow data.