Hidden inside the town of Dalampasigan lies a gem of a 'kainan' or eatery. It was a quaint, beautiful and welcoming place, able to make any potential patron awe in delight. It is truly a wonderful place.
Whilst we were sitting in a 'bahay kubo' or a hut in the Philippines with stomachs grumbling from being famished after a long trip from Metro Manila to Nasugbu Batangas, we flailed our arms at the nearest resort employee. He looked at us curiously, as if he'd seen something odd -- he did -- and proceeded to walk towards us. He kindly greeted us with a smile and asked us how he could be of assistance. It was perfect, we were in dire need of his assistance.
"Where is the best place to eat around here?" my Mom asked him.
Without hesitation his face lit up. "Try ninyo sa Kainan Sa Dalampasigan" which roughly translates to, "Try a place called Kainan Sa Dalampasigan".
Awesome. We gave him a nod and off we went.
Arriving at the place we were caught off guard by its ambiance. There were lush vegetation around the restaurant and it was softly lit by little lamps. We were in awe. How could a place like this exist in a town that was a little bit shanty? We didn't care. We parked the car at the back and rushed into this restaurant. We were dying for food.
Having sat at the table, we were greeted with even more beautiful ambiance. Everything was 'soft', where the glow of the lights lit up the entire restaurant, welcoming you and caressing every one of your senses. The smell of food was divine, able to make any humans' mouth water with anticipation. The cool breeze enveloped your entire being, enticing you to relax and enjoy the moment. And the people welcomed you with such warmth that you'd be tempted to order the entire menu.
Our order arriving at the table marked a significant moment. By this point all of us was excessively drooling for food. This place did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was prepared beautifully. The soups, the meats, everything, was beautifully done and it didn't break our bank. By the end of the meal we were all sitting back, happy and content that we had made one of the best food decisions of our trip and we would keep this place in our list of places to visit whenever we were around the area.
Kainan Sa Dalampasigan is a beautiful restaurant that every traveler should visit. Its ambiance, staff and most importantly food is handled with so much care and love that it shows their passion to deliver a wonderful dining experience. If you're around Dalampasigan then make sure to pay them a visit. You will leave this place content, satisfied and wanting more. read more