Tahanan Bistro is a beautiful restaurant surrounded by a garden full of greenery and a koi pond…read morethis was a truly romantic setting not in luxury but in natural surrounding of wood and nature that makes you feel you are hundreds of mile away from the city, which you can still see by peeking pass the the big leaves. The presentation of the food is breathtaking, I felt guilty touching and eating from the plates. But after I did I realized it would be a crime not to indulge in the elevated flavors in it's modern Filipino dishes. I took dozens of photos with only a few posted to Yelp.

From the owner: Tahanan was built entirely from 100% reclaimed wood, salvaged from old houses and bridges from…read morearound the Philippines. Designer and woodworker Benji Reyes and his wife Carina, along with their daughters Eena and Keesha, had been dreaming of turning a portion of their home into a bistro for years. Today, Tahanan Bistro is realised as a casual fine dining restaurant serving dishes inspired by Philippine produce.

PWD friendly Clean surroundings, huge dining area, relaxing…read moreambience Food is good too

Good for Family Gatherings. Kids and Adults loved it! Nice ambiance too!…read moreThere's a place for walks after the sumptuous meal!

They serve Filipino food which suit to our taste and it's good. The crew are very approachable.read more

Great place with great food, without breaking the bank. A must try resto near the metro. Nice and…read moreaccommodating staff.

Ambiance - very humble, very basic and sparse but clean restaurant. Wish they had toilet seats in…read moretheir rest room Service - no nonsense service. You order and they deliver. Food - we ordered fried dalag fish (meaty), fried hito, tortang talong (eggplant) which was quite large and perfectly cooked, crispy pata, grilled pork belly, fresh vegetable lumpiang ubod (generous amount of crunchy ubod (bamboo shoot) sprinkled with crushed peanuts and chopped green mango with salted eggs. My favorites were the fresh lumpia and the tortang talong. The preparations were traditional and classic Filipino - no twists, no pretense. The prices were very reasonable. Just basic good food that won't break the bank.

03/01/20- We went out to Taytay today to see my buddies house. 2 years ago it was a work in…read moreprogress in various stages of construction. Today it's a beautiful 3 story house at the top of the mountain overlooking Laguna Bay, Manila & Makati. We stopped at Buhay Kawayan to grab a late lunch w/my buddy, my wife & 2 brother in laws (yes they follow us everywhere lol). Buhay Kawayan is a very popular spot in Taytay on Manila E Road Barangay Pag asa. We ordered some of our favs like crispy pata, Bangus, squid adobo, veges dish w/bitter melon, yellow squash, okra, tomato, onion & garlic. Eggplant omelette & of course rice. Filipinos seem to eat rice @ every meal. (No Carbs when I return to the US). Excellent food & service one of the few Filipino restaurants that had quick service. They operated at a slower pace (Island life).

When i went here i was really surprise of the restaurant we're the only persons there at that time…read more The staffs there were great because they treat you so nice and they let us in to see how they cook those worms that we ordered. It is just too expensive. I love how they keep up to cook exotic foods and also the museum is cool very scary tho but it is actually amazing experience in there. I will go there again whenever my friend are available. The ambiance is cool too. Very old style

This is a long overdue review. I think I dined here in 2007 or 2008. The regional cuisine & artwork…read morestill resonate with me. This particular establishment stood out because I was searching for art that felt indigenous to the Philippine Islands. The paintings, woodwork, building architecture & masks here are beautiful. Having visited here in either January or February, the menu didn't have some exotic dishes available. If I recall correctly, the minaluto & singigang na sugpo were good here.

The first week of 2016 took me on a scenic road trip through the steep, winding roads of Antipolo…read moreto a restaurant that is gaining quite a following among diners east of Manila. What brought me and a dozen other rabid foodies to cashew nut country is an invitation to sample the menu at Marison's. But there are reasons aplenty to make the drive to this side of the Sierra Madre mountain range. The cooler climate, the churches, the waterfalls, art museums, pine trees, and roadside shops selling cashew nuts and local sweets. If you're in the market for real estate, there are more than a few gated communities you can view. And a shopping mall is never too far away if you're the type that gets anxious when retail therapy is not part of the itinerary. If you're planning a trip to Antipolo, lunch or dinner at Marison's is an absolute must. It's unique take on kare-kare is what keeps diners coming back. The kare-kare has ground cashew nuts in its stew, and is topped with deep fried beef tripe. Sooo good! For appetizers, I would recommend the deep fried kesong puti and the pork confit. The texture of the local cheese and the light crisp of the lumpia wrapper is a great combo, a step up from the usual mozzarela sticks with its half-inch thick breading. The deep fried kesong puti comes with a sweet pineapple sambal dip. If you're looking for something spicier, I'm certain Marison's will oblige if you put in a request with your friendly server. The pork confit is also a very good choice--crisp lettuce wrap topped with pulled pork, crispy noodles, and a sticky sweet dressing that has just a touch of heat. From the main entrees, my favorites are the beef tripe kare-kare, the grilled salmon with caramelized peaches, and the pork binagoongan. The kare-kare has a seafood version as well--this time with crispy squid. We were also served the crispy buntot ng tuna which is an excellent alternative to the sinful crispy pata. I found the exterior a bit tough, so carving and scraping the meaty, collagen-rich, unctious goodness of the tuna tail meat is a bit of an effort. With different company, or in the privacy of my home, it is a dish that I can go to town with. For dessert, we were served sansrival and frozen brazo de mercedes, both of which were not too sweet but really REALLY good. And I hear Marison's coffee is excellent as well.

We went to the Marison's on the second floor of the Vista Mall in San Roque, Antipolo…read more The place seems new, but is set up simply. It is well-lighted, with big windows that provide natural light. THE FOOD Friends who live in Antipolo have been recommending Marison's Crispy Tripe Kare-Kare (P330), and I'm glad I finally got to try it because it is drool-inducingly good. It is made from scratch, with no cheats! It is made from peanuts and cashew, and cooked for hours to get that thick consistency. The sauce is sweet and creamy. Also, the "tuwalya" that is usually boiled in traditional kare-kare gets upgraded at Marison's. It is breaded & fried, and if you didn't know better, you'd mistake it for calamari! Their bagoong alamang is also made from scratch. The Pork Binagoongan (P310) was also very good. It's made from deep-fried lechon kawali, which was still juicy inside. We also had the Sinaing Buntot ng Tuna (P410), steamed and then deep-fried tail end of tuna, topped with pork cracklings. This was also good, and some of our companions scraped it to the bone, saying it was really delicious. For dessert, we had Marison's Macadamia Sans Rival (P140 per slice). It has the right amount of sweetness, it's not oily, and it doesn't stick in my mouth. It is topped with buttery macadamia nuts! IMPRESSIONS Marison's was nice and bright and clean, and looks like a typical, simple cafe restaurant. However, the Kare-Kare is to die for! I really recommend the Crispy Tripe Kare-Kare, especially if you like your Kare-Kare on the sweeter side. For me, this is the restaurant worth making the trip back to Antipolo for.

At first you'll notice that the place is kind of quirky with all these random decor and fixtures…read moreall over but at the same time it has this homey vibe to it. It's good for all types of patrons, not just a particular profile. This is that kind of place you can settle in for a good, filling lunch or dinner and then just stay on for hours to hang out and do stuff. It kind of seems perfect for a meeting with a group because they have a long list of Filipino and American dishes you can just keep ordering and ordering from haha. They're also known for their desserts and drinks! There's a really attractive dessert shelf right by the entrance that catches your attention right away. Try the crispy binagoongan and the tuna & crab sandwich! Then for merienda, get the (giant!) empanadas. They also have these unique frappes and smoothies they concoct that you'd love if you're a sweet tooth. The ice blended Banana Mocha Granita or the Grape Shake are worth a try.

I wasn't too impressed with the halo halo, nor with the basket of fries I had to eat. My wife,…read moresister-in-law and brother-in-law all seemed to like this place though. I do appreciate the self-serve water dispenser.