After reading the reviews before arriving to the Philippines, we made our trek to dine here once we…read morevisited Manaoag. For a first time visit, the dining experience wasn't to our expectations or we came at a bad time. When we arrived, there was no one to seat us in the main dining area, so we just stood there and waited. It was not busy, only one table with a few people was occupied. We saw employees in the back gathered together just talking. They looked at us, but kept talking for awhile until, finally, a guy helped us. He wasn't welcoming or offered any assistance. We had to ask questions. Right away, we got bad vibes here, and said the hype on this place is very misleading. Anyway, we ordered fried crispy bangus, steamed rice, chop suey and buko pandan. The bangus wasn't as crispy and the chop suey had too much cornstarch in it that made the sauce too thick - gross. Only positive is the nice parking attendant who guided us parking the car and holding an umbrella above my head from the heat and extreme sun. This place is a big NO for us. The place wasn't hard to find and the gardens are nice. They had a large snake, I think a boa or python in a cage for those who want to be amused.

Disappointing Experience - Would Not Recommend…read more This was by far one of the worst dining experiences I've had. The fried rice tasted like leftover food from a previous event--cold, clumpy, and unappetizing. The crispy crab was overly salty, the pinakbet was watery and lacked flavor, and to top it off, the buko juice was warm. Service was equally disappointing; we waited over an hour for our food, and the staff seemed indifferent. Overall, a complete letdown. I won't be coming back. Waist of my ti.e and Money From Kate, NYC i should give a zero star

Just wow. This place is about 30 minutes away from the city proper and at some point, when you get…read moreclose, the road starts to get steeper so you'll be needing some driving skillz. Apart from the drive here, everything is just a breeze. The view is magnificent. You'll be seeing a carpet of clouds covering the city and the mountain ranges too. You need to see it for yourself. We also ate dinner here and it was amazing. Their food wasn't too expensive but it was really food. The non magic sarap kind of tasty was there. They also have small rooms but we stayed in their transient house that was good for about 10-15 people. There were only six of us but the rent was still really cheap. Php 5,000.00 a night, complete with a kitchen, fridge, clean bathrooms, comfy beds, a nice view from the terrace, and a wonderful fire place. Like wow, i just wanted to hug the owner for making this place awesome for everyone. Great view, good food, and cozy accommodations.

Okay this place is just incredible. The food was alright nothing special thats why I rated it 4…read morestars. It's a long way ride to the top. First of all, they don't let tourists in anymore. If you're planning to visit here, you need to contact them, they have phone numbers available on their facebook profile. They will advise you to go up around 5 or 6am before the DENR people will be at the checkpoint. Again, coordinate with them before planning to go to the top, I have seen a lot of people complain about not getting through the checkpoint.

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.

Great concept not seen very often in your typical Filipino restaurant. The owner has his own wood…read moresmoker and smokes and grills the meats! Good variety of items with traditional Filipino food as well. Reasonable prices that do fluctuate with meat market prices. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner menu items. Try the spicy ribs!

First time visit here. We were seated promptly but it took FOREVER for someone to come to our…read moretable of two and take our order. They didn't even look busy as we came here for an early dinner. We ordered bangus inihaw, steamed rice, grilled pusit and pinakbet. The food was good but I would've prefer the bangus to be grilled longer. Large restaurant and outdoor seating available. Ambiance was chill; family style seating. Plenty of parking outside.

We ordered inihaw na bangus, buttered talaba, inihaw na liempo, and sweet & sour hipon --…read moreeverything was delicious! The bangus was perfectly grilled, the talaba was buttery and flavorful, the liempo was tender and juicy, and the sweet & sour hipon had the perfect balance of flavors. Definitely a satisfying meal -- we'll be coming back for more! Jacob Almogela | Fullstack Developer https://jacobalmogela.com/

Kumain kami sa Dampa kagabi. yong food for that current price is not bad at all. Pero concern ko…read moreyong langaw. You guys need to take care of that, please find a solution. Thank You.

My parent had their wedding reception there 2/12/26 reservations @11 am & was for 30 plus peoples,…read morebut actual count was 42 including kids upon arrival. Waited for them to head count & put wristbands. But when time to head to the buffet line mostly foods was almost gone. Kept asking them how long more , all they replied was oh yes they are cooking more. OMG why they kept running out of foods if they even asked for reservations. Then people kept coming in on their own so us that had reservations had to wait for some other foods that was empty. No words from the staff or apologies came from any of the staff. It's sad because of how the restaurant runs . And kids are charged full price from 4 feet's above and under 4 feet's 300 pesos . They should charge by certain ages . Staffs are not trained well no customer service. We always asking what we need foodrinks & tissue not being refilled while needed always waiting. I don't understand why they can't accept cards when cash has been used as deposits. The difference wanted to pay with card the supervisor said no. I didn't asked for the deposit back I was willing to pay the difference on my credit card. Not acceptable....i will never refer my friends and family from abroad. I don't want them to get the bad service as we experience. This Dampa restaurant was at Dampa Urdaneta Pagasinan.

Beautiful buffet of delicious filipino food. Everything is clean and the staff is very friendly,…read moreeveryone greeting you with a smile. All the food is served steaming hot.

It's a rare treat for me to go to an AYCE Pinoy spot, so this was definitely a go-to…read more Come to think of it, the last time I went to an AYCE Pinoy buffet was this exact same place a couple of years back, except it was named something else. This has now been taken over by a new owner with a new name. What I found interesting is that the food we had this time around was pretty much similar to the ones we had last time. Parking was never an issue. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, although, I can't imagine eating outside with the heat and humidity. The selections are widespread: to name some, there was steamed clams, fried fish, seafood soup, pansit, fresh lumpia, fried chicken, the various ways pork and beef were prepped (beef steak, kare-kare, dinuguan, etc.) There was absolutely no way one would leave hungry. Food coma was going to be inevitable. Did I mention they had a pretty good selection of desserts! Halo halo, bibingka, etc...(Not a fan, but just putting it out there for those who are!) Funny enough, Big Bro pointed out they didn't have shabu-shabu. The servers were a tad bit slow to bring drinks and clear used plates, but since the place is fairly new, I can let that slide. 3.5 stars. So yeah... it's only fair to say I liked it. For less than the equivalent of $6, it's a steal. Check it out should you find yourself nearby.

The food was good traditional Filipino cuisine. The lechon was yummy and soo was the selection of…read morefood. From sushi to pancit to pizza. All you can eat. For 7 people 2 of them being seniors it was 2200 Peso witch is like $40 what a price. One thing I didn't like was the side exit. Next to a sketch bank that was closed down with garbage all over the place. Went to the wrong side. That's how I found that entrance.

Food was delicious and not so expensive, good for big family & group…read more Place waa my brother's reception after the wedding

Food: **** Service: ***…read moreAmbiance: **** First timer. The restaurant location is large. The location has small huts (bahay Kubo) on top of a large fish pond. The small huts have a ceiling fan to keep you cool also if you want a server, each hut is equipped with a red light switch. Turn it on and they come over to help you. You can order your food and walk around to pass the time. Food preparation is long but the food is so flavorful and delicious. As a tourist this was a great place to have a meal at. It is an outdoor restaurant with a lot to look at and activities. There is absolutely must need to do as an activity. Tacsiyapo Wall (release your anger) which you throw cups or dishes at a wall and break them. There is a fee but so much fun to throw at the wall. Food was so good. Warning that it does take time but hot and freshly cooked to satisfy your hunger. We ordered a package good for 4 -5 people. It contained the following dishes - Bangkang sisig Tinupig with side of veggies, Kare Kare, BBq Chicken and rice. We also ordered a pitcher of freshly squeezed watermelon, It was more than expected we had leftovers to take home.

Good environment and food! It's a great spot to stop if you're coming or going to Manila. Service…read morecan be on the slower but other than that everything was great on our last visit.

Mom and I love LOVE love their Dagupan location the food there is SOOO good, so after a few hours'…read moredrive coming from Nueva Vizcaya, we were delighted to find there's a location here. And with the lunch hour as well as hanger pangs perfectly timing a tag team, it was a must stop. The snag? There was a wait. Whoa, we were number 9 on the list and a a couple of names had parties of 10 or more. However, one of the hosts told us it shouldn't be that long of a wait: we were guaranteed to be seated within 15 minutes. In the meanwhile, we were seated at one of the outdoor tables and given menus. They asked us to look it over while we wait and put in our order, so by the time we get seated inside, our food would also be good and ready to be served. That's pretty clever, eh?! And as promised, we were seated inside about 10 minutes after we got on the waiting list. We didn't wait that long either before our goodies started coming through. HIPON CRISPY: Also known as "nilasing na hipon" (drunken shrimp) was AMAZING. Made to order hot and still sizzling by the time it got to our table, it's worse than potato chips: you can't have just one. I almost put in another order, but! we had other grub to get through! But this is a definite must have/must try. SINIGANG NA MALAGA: Mom said she hasn't had this for a long time, so it was a must have. One order is only good for 2 people, and being a party of 4, we put in two orders. To be honest, I didn't think it was worth the price. It's supposedly one of their more popular items (which probably explains the cost, plus the fish itself must be pricey) but it was mediocre at best - at least for me. Don't get me wrong: it wasn't horrible, but it was nothing to call home about. BONELESS BANGUS NA INIHAW: Came through with a really good char and seasoned well. There was no hint of dryness and it was a pretty good size. Delish! POKI POKI: Their version of eggplant salad. This was a recent discovery for me from another eatery, so a bar has been set. Not as great as the first one I tried, but this was pretty close. The eggplant, tomato and onions were fresh and the shrimp paste didn't come off too strong. Great palate cleanser. GRILLED PORK BELLY: The marinade was perfect. Somehow they managed to keep the skin crispy as they grilled it. Came with a dip which, honestly, didn't think it needed. It was delish on its own. I also got sago and gulaman to wash it all down. FOOD: 4. SERVICE: 5. Our server, Marlon, was a pro at tending to our every need. He was friendly and provided service with a smile. I would say he's the reason for the above par rating. VALUE: 3. PARKING: They have their own parking spots, but if they're full, a parking attendant will let you double park and have you move your car as needed. OVERALL: 4. As good of a run this was, I think I much prefer the location in Dagupan. I felt they were a little more generous with their offerings, and although I can't really put my finger on it, the food there is slightly better. But I wouldn't mind coming back here again. If only for the drunken shrimp! Good first run! If my travels take me around this 'hood again, I'd most likely make another stop.

Food was Ok. I heard a ex president of PI used to go to the other location. I went no liquor or…read morewine. Service was hot and cold. I wanted a bottle of water and there was a bunch of people standing in the back not attending to anyone. I later found out the mayor of Manila was sitting in the next table. I think it's more nostalgic for people. The people were friendly and the front of house took our orders before being sat. Efficient but not warm and inviting because the waiting area was small and your party can be spread throughout waiting area.