Definitely a must-stop for grub should you find yourself around the Dagupan/Calasiao area.
This establishment has been around for decades (I'm surprised no one has Yelped about it!) and the reason they have such a great following is due to the quality of their food.
Party of 12. Since family are very familiar with this place, they decided to pre-order rather than have us all scramble for what we want.
CRISPY PATA: Delicious crispy crunch on the outside and juicy in the inside. The brine/seasoning was near perfection. I could have had this all day.
FISH SINIGANG: They were very generous with the fish. The broth had the right amount of tang. Salt level was a bit light but nothing fish sauce couldn't fix. It was a good palate cleanser.
BANGUS: The one item they're famous for and it delivered. Prepped and served on a sizzling plate. I've had my share of this fish, but for whatever reason, theirs stood out. It's gotta be their marinade and maybe some Dagupeña magic!
DAGUPEŇA'S PAKBET: Veggies were fresh fresh FRESH - the dish's appearance alone clearly shows they were harvested not too long before it made it to the pot. This, I would highly recommend.
CRISPY FRIED SHRIMP: They're like chips: you can't have just one! It is what it is: CRISPY + SHRIMP. I couldn't stop popping them in my mouth. Definitely a great app.
Service was amazing. Since we were sorta a big party, they made sure there was always someone available should we need extras (drinks, rice, utensils, napkins, etc...)
Great food with great value. Highly recommending! Can't wait to go back! read more