I can't believe it's taken this long for me to write a review about Dagupena…read more I remember coming to this place as a kid many times when we lived nearby, but it wasn't until about a year and half ago when I finally came to visit as an adult. Party of 12, my aunt just did all the ordering for us. Big Bro and I remember just loving EVERYTHING. Fast forward a few months later, it was a must have for lunch. This time, party of 8, we decided a repeat of a few things. The sizzling bangus was a must have as it is the one thing they're known for. I saw the lumpia bangus as their special, so I had to have that as well. Drunken shrimp was also a must, and orders of calamari, pinakbet, bagoong fried rice, grilled prawns and crispy pata followed. And just like the last time, everything was fantastic. The sizzling bangus, marinated in perfection, was delicious as always. The shrimp, geezus, I couldn't stop eating. It was like popcorn on crack, it was gone in a minute. The pinakbet with fresh veggies was amazing. I only ordered the bagoong fried rice out of curiosity, but nothing above par. Ditto the lumpia bangus, but it's definitely something I would order again. Crispy pata was seasoned crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Didn't get to try the prawns as that was GodNiece's grub, but I heard good things. Seriously, though, we all left with the happies. We all succumbed to food coma not too long after. FOOD: 5. SERVICE: 3. It was a challenge trying to catch our server's attention, but I have to mention it is NOT his fault. They were clearly understaffed and overwhelmed. I hope upper management does something about this. VALUE: 5. Worth it. PARKING: Private. It can get full, but security guard will help guide you to a spot. OVERALL: 5. They have a true following which is why they've been around for about a century. It doesn't matter what day or time you come through - they will get packed. Just hope a table is available for you and your party upon arrival. One of me and Big Bro's favorite restaurants. Highly HIGHLY recommending.

First place we dined at when we arrived in the Philippines. This place does not disappoint…read more We were seated right away and brought menus and ordered bottled waters. We ordered grilled bangus, pinakbut and steamed rice. We didn't wait long and the food came out hot. The bangus was delicious and skin was crispy. The pinakbut was awesome and wasn't too salty. The ambiance was chill. Server was attentive and pleasant. Restaurant is a good size but not too large. There is more seating for larger or private groups in the back. The decor is very authentic Filipino design which I love about it that brings back old memories. Next time we visit Pangasinan again, we'll make it a point to dine here. We love this place. The restaurant is located on San Miguel very near Robinson's in Calasiao.

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/

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!

We were driving home and found this place on Yelp looks interesting so we tried it. Service is…read morequick and food is great. We ordered Hito or mud fish I think, grilled it was delicious! Sinigang beef is really good too, we got pork sisig, grilled boneless bangus, Veggie kare kare, spicy seafood which my husband liked, I even got myself a fresh coconut juice, all were tasty, the only thing that hold me up to give a 5 was the lechon kawali it's mediocre.

Great food great service ice cream and filtered water wow great atmosphere definately check it out…read morewhen coming to visit dagupan

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.

Service was outstanding and the food was just so-so. I was not impressed with their adobo pusit in…read moreblack ink - the flavor was good but the squid was overcooked making it very rubbery.

Famished after a stop at the famous Manaoag church, we let cousin (who lives locally, sort of)…read moredecide where to eat. He suggested Mang Peping's because he's experienced not just good food but along with it, great service. It was a warm humid day, but breezy enough to dine in one of the huts set up outside. We were seated and given the menu immediately. We were a party of 6 and how hungry were we to get all this food! CRISPY KANGKONG: Cooked to order but lacking the crisp given they covered it with saran wrap (therefore trapped steam which caused the loss of the crisp) when the plate found its way from the kitchen to our hut. There were a few pieces that retained its crisp, though, and those were delicious. SIDE OF GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES: Always a good sidekick to any dish. NILASING NA HIPON (DRUNKEN SHRIMP): I haven't had a bad one of these yet and like the rest, these were addictingly delicious. Big Bro and cousin and I were poppin' it in like it was the end of the world. A must have. LECHON KAWALI: Nothing out of the ordinary but delicious. I'd skip it next time, though, to give room for other things on their menu. BUTTERED CRAB: The sauce was way too sweet for all of us - local boy included. It was overwhelming enough to take away the main taste of crab. Gotta make a mental note just have it steamed plain. KINIGTOT: I like that it's not very gamey. The meat was cooked tender and the sauce was seasoned right. I'd recommend this for goat dish lovers. KAREKARE: Like the lechon kawali, nothing out of the ordinary. It's what one would expect at any decent restaurant. This was Pop's order and he liked it a lot, so that's always a plus. LIEMPO: Also ordinary. Seasoning was great, though, and I like that they come in smaller slices. Although delicious, it isn't something I'd order again until I try other things on the menu. SIZZLING BANGUS BELLY: Or at least, I think that was sizzling bangus belly. I was wondering what this dish was upon delivery. The mayo and the fillers were a little to distracting - enough for me not to bother trying it. It just didn't look appealing enough. TORTANG TALONG: Had we known each order came with three, we would have only put in one order. (We got three.) This is one my favorite dishes hands down and they, of course, delivered. HALO-HALO: GodNiece just had to have it since she's never had it served in a whole coconut. She enjoyed it as much as she enjoyed its appearance. FOOD: 3. Some are plain and too ordinary, but still good. SERVICE: 5. They were very VERY accessible and provided excellent service. VALUE: 4. Not too bad for what we got. PARKING: Private lot. A security guard will help you to a spot. OVERALL: 4. Not sure if you can ask, but if you bring fish food, you're more than welcome to feed the fish in the surrounding ponds. That's always a treat. Although I'd skip a few items, I'd do a come back to try many other offerings I didn't get to on this round. It just might be awhile, though, since, I live nowhere here. But they will remain on my radar.

Food was amazing. Live band started playing at the end of our lunch.the is the first time trying…read moreNipa fruit and it was quite a treat.

I am not impressed. Plenty of staff around but nowhere to be around to serve patrons. Food is…read moreoverpriced and not well executed and many, many items on the menu were not available. The only reason why this establishment even rated a one star rating is that the ambience is really really nice. It's a nice oasis from the hustle and bustle of Dagupan City. It's just too bad that the service and the food does not live up to the setting.

CASH ONLY! ME: Did I…read morehear you right? AYCE Pinoy BREAKFAST?! CUZZO: Yep. Just around the corner. ME: Oh, please, please, PLEASE let's eat there!!! And that we did. TONS of parking available. What a great selection: white rice, fried rice, sunny side up, scrambled eggs, corned beef, ham, two different kinds of tocino, fried fish, calamari, pansit, champurado, tortang talong, and I'm sure I missed some other dish(es.) Also comes with choice of drink - coffee, soda, hot/cold tea, etc... All that for the bargain price of 145PHP. (That's less than 3$US!) And don't let the price fool you - the quality of the food was worth way more than what they're charging. The staff were quick to replenish when any of the dishes ran out. They were also very attentive, making sure our glasses were filled with whatever drinks we had. The ONLY downside to it?! The location. It's on a main street where busses and jeepneys and cars go through. It wouldn't be an issue if the place was enclosed, but the only thing separating us diners from the whiff of traffic going by was a thin net-like window covering. But despite that... absolutely recommending and absolutely coming back!

Wow food is great my fav is seafood kare kare, hot lukan soup, hainanese chicken ohh my taste good,…read morebuttered oyster

A bit pricey and the food is sorta fancy but I prefer food from the cantinas. It seems much more…read moreauthentic and better for your wallet.

I made clear to fam that I didn't wanna eat at ANY franchise eateries during my last visit. I much…read moreprefer local mom-and-pop spots. That said, cousin-in-law, Idol (not his real name, that's just what we call him) suggested we try this place. "You gotta try their apple salad, it's soooo good!" No doubt we're gonna get that, "so let's go!" Party of 4, we walked in and Idol immediately asked if we could be seated upstairs. "It's nice up there." Luckily, a big party (who occupied the entire floor) just got done, so we were seated right away. The apple salad was a must, but after looking through their menu, I had my eye on some other stuff I've never had before. We put in our orders and waited patiently for grub. It's a really beautifully laid out place. The decor wasn't overwhelming, just right for the space. Then the food started rolling over. CALAMANSI JUICE: Sweet and sour tang - more sweet than sour - and it was refreshing especially on a hot, humid (albeit rainy) day. Good start. SIDE SOUP: Also a good starter to get the appetite going. Man, how did they make this?! It had some depth and flavor, the bowl was still warm by the time I got through it! I wanted to ask for more, but kept in mind to keep room for grub! APPLE CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD: The same Idol recommended. Apple was crispy fresh, the walnuts added texture, and the romaine lettuce was a good cleanse to the semi-sweet dressing. We were a party of 4, but I think I ate more than my share. He's right: it's really good! Get this! SIZZLING BULALO: Okay, I ordered this because I was curious. I really just wanted to see what this looks like since I've only had it as a soup. Instead of broth, they doused it with with bulalo flavored gravy with a side of veggies. The meat was cooked tender and flavored so perfectly. The entire dish maintained its "bulalo" profile. Delish! Curious no more: I loved it! GUISADONG KANGKONG: It came with seafood?!? Even better! Veggies were so fresh, it tasted like it just got plucked minutes before cooking. Then mixing it with the well-prepped and cooked seafood! Wow! Two thumbs up for sure! PASTA BOLOGNESE: Idol's main dish. Of course he let me try it. So... most pastas in the Philippines are prepped with some level of sweetness to it. This was done RIGHT. There was only a teenee hint of sweet to this one, otherwise, nearly perfect. And the garlic bread was done right, a good cleanser, if need be. My nephew and niece ordered bento boxes I didn't get to try, but their empty plates says a lot. FOOD: 5. There was nothing I tried and didn't like. SERVICE: 5. Our server was attentive and friendly. Service with a smile is always a plus. VALUE: 4.5. I felt it was more than fair, but might be a bit pricey for locals. PARKING: Challenging in this area. No private lots and street parking is packed. Plan accordingly. OVERALL: 4.75. And that's rounding down. Nearly perfect. So many other things I wanna try on their menu. I shall return - even just to have that salad again!

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