I wanted the best baptism reception for my daughter and I like it to be private and classy at the…read moresame time. My best friend recommended Robbie's as her niece spent her baptism there and all guests gave nothing but positive reviews. She wanted to sponsor the reception as a gift to her goddaughter and made all the reservations. Usually "Palutuan" restaurants let you go to the market to buy meats and seafood and they cook it for you, but Robbie's saved us all the hassle and they volunteered to buy all that we need and that they will be handling everything. They also let us use the large private room for two hours for free. After the baptism , we arrived at Robbie's and everything was already set up neatly and the food was served immediately, It was amazingly delicious! The buttered garlic shrimps and baked mussels were to die for, the pork sinigang and grilled liempo were cooked perfectly. Overall everyone enjoyed the meal and I was a happy mommy! Thanks to Robbies, my best friend Sam and her husband Theo for an awesome baptism celebration!

If you're unfamiliar with the "dampa" experience, let me give you an idea how it goes: first you…read morechoose from one of the paluto restaurants (make sure you get the best and didn't just give in to one of the staff's persuasive sales talk), then you (or a person from your group) goes to the market with one of the sales person from the chosen restaurant to buy the meat or seafood to be used. You pay for it then you give instructions to the representative on how you want it to be cooked. Then you go back to the restaurant and wait for your food to be served. You pay for the service (of cooking your selected dishes) and other food you ordered from them (rice, drinks). If you ever find yourself in Seaside Alabang, I suggest you go for Aling Tonya's or Sis Paluto Restaurant. Their areas are clean and they have terrific cooks. They can cook a wide selection of dishes, but here are my recommendations: Inihaw na Liempo Baked Tahong Butter Garlic Shrimps Prawn Tempura Grilled Tuna Belly If you have room for dessert, they also sell the creamiest Leche Flan I have ever tasted. If you're dining with a group, some of the restaurants have private rooms with KTV. These dampa restaurants lets you have an instant party without the hassle of cooking.

Amazing first meal back in Manila after 10+ years. The service was slow and we were getting hangry…read moreby the time the food came out, but everything tasted incredible especially the sisig, ripe mango shake, and the inihaw sampler. Docked a star for the wait, but 5/5 on food!

AMBIENCE We ate near the entrance on the second floor and it…read morewas very cold! Entrance is wheelchair-friendly. Seating partitions further inside had a nice birdcage-shaped look to them. FOOD We availed Package 2 that was good for at least ten hungry customers, and all three parts of our long table were covered. We only added Sisig in a Pouch as extra. Sisig in a Pouch and Tinapa Roll Wrapped in Lettuce were excellent with a crunchy wrapper packing pleasingly flavorful experiences. Boneless Pata Special didn't feel that special because the skin wasn't that crunchy, but it did taste good. Crispy Boneless Tilapia was cut up nicely, leaving fish chunks ready for dipping into 4 sauces, while the rest of the fish was for display. Kare Kare Beef and Tripe were tender and terrific with bagoong (shrimp paste). Laing 2 Ways was excellent though I only tried it "1 Way." Pinatayong Manok was just okay but my companions said it tasted like honey chicken. Swahe on the Rocks were small but fresh. Since Kare Kare and Sisig in a Pouch already had bagoong, I didn't eat that much Bagoong Rice anymore. We spotted something mysterious in the Kare Kare but we gave it to one of the servers and he said he'll let the others know. I hope they found out what it was and how it got there in the first place. SERVICE I enjoyed watching our servers prep the Pinatayong Manok and Swahe on the Rocks on the side of our table; made the food more appetizing. We received friendly smiles and the occasional proactive water refill. The tiny pouch our server donned was very intriguing!

Seafood, spa, and songs! Saturdays and Sundays are perfect bonding times for the whole family, and…read morefor those looking for a place to relax, eat, and have fun, Crab Pot is for you. For Php 599 per person, our whole family enjoyed an afternoon of unlimited buffet, three hours of videoke inside an airconditioned KTV room, and spa services (my dad availed the massage; we were not up to it). The waiting time for our order was long, but thankfully, we had the videoke to entertain ourselves. The selection was quite current, so even the young ones got to pick and sing their hearts out. The food was not extraordinary, but it was plenty. There was buttered chicken, sweet and sour fish, shrimp gambas, calamares, and mussel soup. Refills were unlimited. You just had to press a button to call their staff, who would come into the room to assist you. The couches in the KTV rooms are uber comfy, by the way. I won't judge you if you feel the need to doze off after a heavy meal! Wink!

The first time I saw an ad for instant ulam being cooked in a plastic bag, it weirded me out,…read moremostly because of the belief that plastic isn't meant to be cooked in. So when I heard of a restaurant doing the same, I wanted to see and try it for myself. It was a Sunday when we headed to Boiling Seafood in Alabang Town Center. It's nice because they charge by the weight of the seafood then you get to choose from several options for the sauce you want to have it cooked in. We were quite lucky in arriving a bit early for dinner as soon after we ordered, the tables were all occupied and there was already a short queue for tables. I like how they gave each of us bibs to ensure our clothes wouldn't get stained. Excited, we first had a taste of their buffalo wings. It had a sweet and slightly spicy sauce, which was a good match to the ranch dressing it came with. We were a bit short on the dressing, so we asked for more and were given another serving with no extra charge. Then our mains were served, and I ogled at the crabs, shrimps, and clams all in clear plastic bags, swimming in their respective sauces. I first got the crab (mostly so I can get the parts I liked), which we had cooked with curry. It was delicious and really tasted of coconut cream. Then I had the clams cooked in butter and garlic. I personally don't like clams very much, but I would say that I'm pretty sure the clams were fresh because it was soft and not rubbery. To finish, I had a few pieces of the shrimps in sweet chili garlic. It was delectable! The sauce was so good, I took a spoonful and drizzled it on my rice. That dinner was so good, just writing about it now is making me crave for Boiling Seafood again!

Not a fan of the sweet chilli sauce for the bag of shrimps. I thought this had a more authentic new…read moreorleans recipe, similar to the popular Boiling Crab resto in San Jose, CA.

The Market Basket in Festival Mall, Alabang (brought to us by the same group which gave us Kuse and…read moreUncle Cheffy's) modernizes the "dampa" concept that Filipinos have come to love. What's not to love about having your pick at the choicest fresh seafood sourced from the restaurant's trusted supplier, and having it cooked to your liking in the store while you wait? A trip to the Market Basket is a family affair, as it is the perfect place for family celebrations around hearty meals and a fun atmosphere. Upon coming into their dining area, you will notice a fresh and natural herb scent from the potted plants that they have near the display table, masking the otherwise fishy smell from the raw fish, shellfish and crustaceans on display. The servers will gladly introduce you to the fresh catch of the day, and they will recommend awesome recipes, which will be carefully and thoughtfully executed by their chefs and cooks. Their ala cart dishes are reminiscent of traditional Filipino party favorites, and their wine lists has offerings that pair well with the food. I particularly loved the surf and turf, which had a great balance in flavor. I also love their modern and "Western" twist on traditional Filipino desserts. I was particularly intrigued by the sapin sapin creme brulee, and the hot macapuno served with ube ice cream on a sizzling skillet. Expect prices to vary with every visit, as the prices on the list are dictated by the supply and the availability of the produce. This is an example of a good restaurant to bring foreign guests - the interiors are remarkably reminiscent of old Filipino houses, but the food is world-class and somehow beginner-friendly. Overall, the Market Basket is a special experience for those who may not like the crowded, muddy and sometimes disorderly seafood wet markets around the metro.

Walking along River Park, I immediately noticed this restaurant's white and homey design. I looked…read moreat the menu and found that they serve fresh fish and seafood (seafood-paluto style) as well as fresh salads good for my vegan brother. This was perfect for our family lunch on Father's Day. For that day, the staff said that they will be serving buffet. All the better so that we could taste many dishes. After getting agreement from the family, I booked a table for us. There were no more outdoor tables available, which would have been nice as the restaurant is by the river in River Park. But when we arrived, we saw that our table on the second floor has a nice view of the river. What I particularly like in the buffet is the stuffed crab and the baked oysters with cheese, though all the seafood tasted nice. For drinks, we ordered iced tea and they came in these cool mason jar-like glasses. On ordinary days, though, you can just pick some fresh fish and seafood and ask them to cook for you. They also have steaks, vegetable dishes, and pasta on their menu.

I've heard and read about Neil's Kitchen for years now from friends and food bloggers alike but…read moreI've never had the chance to try it even though this location (their first and original location) is super close to our house. My friends planned a "South Saturday lunch" so that we can hang out in my neck of the woods instead of going all the way to Makati to hangout. Luckily I got a table immediately before the crowds arrived and a queue was formed. We ordered the following to share: 1. Tokwa't (Tofu) and Baboy (Pork) - we all enjoyed this appetizer that we ordered more fried tofu. The sauce was tangy and sweet while the tofu was cooked really well, crisp outside and soft inside. The pork was tasty and crispy as well. Loved the flavours and the textures in this dish 2. Crab fat pasta with crab cakes - the pasta wasn't too overpowering but you can def taste the crab fat. The crab cakes were made with real crab and they didn't scrimp on it. Great dish! 3. Sinigang paella and pork belly - one of their most popular dishes at Neil's Kitchen (we actually ordered two!). The sinigang in the paella was a great way to do a different take to sinigang and the pork belly was delicious. 4. Kare-kare with bagoong rice - kare kare was great with the distinct peanut taste and loved the veggies too. The bagoong rice was a nice accompaniment to the dish. Overall, I'm glad I finally tried Neil's Kitchen and next time I want to try their desserts.

Went here for a saturday night date and we liked the ambience. Westgate is also charming at night,…read moreparking is sufficient and the crowd is good. It was our first time at Neil's Kitchen and we were readily greeted by their attentive staff. The food selection all looked enticing. We got the calamari with paella negra, and chicken inasal with hainanese rice. Both were very filling and delicious. Would definitely go back.

Worst experience ever! The event was booked 1-2 months ago. We reserved the Molave and Mahogany…read morefunction rooms. The air conditoners were not functioning and some chairs were broken. They must have taken cared all these defects prior to the event. We ended up using their IWATA industrial fan. They did not even put ice in the IWATA fan to make place cooler until we requested them to put some ice in it. no initiative at all. Only 1 industrial fan was provided and cannot even make the place a little bit cooler. We have 100 guests and we were all perspiring. They even put pails to catch all the water dripping down from the ceiling, it was really high risk for accident. Not recommendable for any event. Place and Service is not worth the price. Never again! They don't even deserve a star. But since I cant post my review then, i'll just add 1

Wanted to do lunch before I leave the country and spend time with my mom…read more Looks great until you start eating. Italian station had 3 pieces of dried up pizza and some pasta. Seafood station - health hazard. Chinese station- had dried up pans. Roast station had whole chickens, pork fat tips and meats that look like they are ready to be put on compost. The remaining left over food was inedible. Staff seemed so jaded and unaware that this place is poorly run. The dessert station was the worst. They have staff that should be working as prison guards. They shouldn't be accepting customer and hour and a half before the close when they know that they will not be refilling their food. Staff is completely clueless that they have horrible service. It's expensive here so there should be no room for error. Oh, I forgot to mention that their seafood less seafood paella was stale. Gave us the runs. This poorly managed scam and health hazard place that claims to be a restaurant is tops the list of the worst places I've been to.

Best food in town! Great service good vibe. Met the owners wonderful people. Stop by if you feel…read morelike eating some good shrimps, sisig, chicharon bulaklak and many more Salamat Po!!!