I'm one person who won't complain having breakfast food at any given time. There is just something so comforting about the thought of having fried egg and fried rice partnered with your main "ulam" any time of the day! As a Filipino, "silog" meals (sinangag and itlog) are a big part of our culture, which explains an abundance of eatery offering these kinds of meals. Clearly, I'm not one to complain and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one!
Down south in Don Galo Paranaque, a strip popular for having several local "tapsilogan" - one name stands out - Maty's Tapsilog. I've heard a lot of good things about Maty's from my friends in the south so I decided to check it out. I thought, "Man, this place better be worth it". I mean, I'm traveling to Paranaque (I live in Pasig) just to see what the fuss is all about!
Thank heavens I wasn't disappointed!
What makes Maty's tapa special is the tenderness of the meat. Definitely cooked the right way. There's really nothing special to expect in Maty's as their menu is pretty simple and straightforward. But what makes your trip worth it, especially for us north kids, is Maty's quality tapa!
Maty's has been an institution down south proven by their expansion of 3 branches in the Don Galo strip. One unique thing when eating at Maty's is having a mix of vinegar and ketchup as your sauce for your silog meals. I only found out how good this sauce was when I experienced eating at Maty's.
But for you conyo kids, be warned. Maty's is only an eatery so it is not air-conditioned and parking might be a problem. You can parallel park your cars in the streets where there are some parking attendants (just provide tip after).
I would absolutely recommend this place just for the taste and price of their dishes. There really is beauty in simple things! read more