Fam got famished after putting in what felt like thousands of steps at the Igorot Stone Kingdom. We…read moreasked our tour guide/driver what place he would recommend to eat and he immediately said we should check this place out. Who are we to question a local, right? We were lucky enough to score the last open parking spot. They were busy for a Monday lunch rush. The place isn't that big, could seat maybe around 20-30 people if at that. There was a wait since they were packed which gave us the opportunity to look at the menu. We also availed putting in our orders while waiting so they'd be good to go by the time we're seated. (They timed it perfectly, too!) Rice all around. KINUDAY JEN BABOY: Really REALLY good! The smoked aroma came off only slightly, but ever so present. Meat was tender and seasoned well. Does not need anything else. Recommending! PINIKPIKAN: We ordered this out of curiosity. Although the primary protein is supposed to be chicken, there was a bit of gamey taste to it which I attributed to the broth. It wasn't at all overwhelming and there was depth to the broth. Wasn't bad at all. SMOKED LONGANISA: Big bro and I weren't fans. The smoked aroma was way too overwhelming and were tough bites. It might be for some, just not for us. KINUDAY LUMPIA: Not the usual lumpia (be it regular or vegetable) I'm used to. The smoke aroma comes at you immediately at first bite. Pretty tasty, too. PAK-PAKO SALAD: An absolute must-have! The vege was so fresh I almost made a meal out of it! A great starter and palate cleanser! This I would highly recommend. FOOD: 4. SERVICE: 4. VALUE: 4. PARKING: Private lot, but only a few spots. Plan accordingly. OVERALL: 4. They offer unique dishes not seen at local places. They steered away from the normal and common Filipino cuisine, a new and different experience, if you will. It's a place to try when venturing out of the norm. Definitely worth a try!

This restaurant is famous for serving authentic Cordilleran dishes. It's been featured in different…read moremagazines and TV shows in the Philippines. They've managed to elevate common Cordilleran dishes without compromising its authenticity. The menu is written in Ibaloi but the description is in English. We came here for breakfast. We had the Pak-pako (River-fern salad), the kinuday jen manok , kinuday wrap chicken set and blueberry and ube cheesecake for dessert. The pakpako salad or fern salad is probably the best salad we've tasted in Baguio. The dressing is vinaigrette based I think and it is very refreshing. I was honestly surprised at how good the salad was. It can compete with the Japanese salads I so love here in Vancouver. The stir-fried chicken was very tasty, seasoned just right with a hint of smoky flavour which I loved. It comes with rice and beef soup. The beef soup is very rich reminding me of my grandma's beef soup. The chicken wrap was so good, I enjoyed making flavourful wrap with the fresh salad, chipotle sauce and stir-fry chicken. Then the desserts- ube cake was delicious but the blueberry was another surprise for us. I didn't expect to find this heavenly blueberry cheesecake in this Cordilleran resto. The blueberry is obviously not fresh since we don't grow blueberries in the Philippines but it surprisingly tasted really good. The cheesecake is a mix between the western and Japanese cheesecake in terms of texture. It was just right, not too fluffy, not too dense either. It was very cheesy with just the right amount of sweetness. We liked it so much we ordered a whole cake. Unfortunately I only tried these dishes but if you guys ever end up in Baguio, check out this resto representing my roots.

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

I regret finding souvenirs (magnets, keychains, etc.) at a kiosk at Robinson's Mall…read more Had I known this place existed, I would have purchased all of it (and then some!) here. Big Bro mentioned stopping by here for souvenirs while we were making a purchase at the furniture department of CSI. I didn't even know this was here or what it was all about. After our CSI run, took the minute walk to come through here. What a variety of items they have! If souvenirs or giveaways or gifts are what you're looking for - ones marked with the Philippines stamp - this is the place. They offer a wide array of things, not just magnets and keychains. They also have threads, placemats, purses made from local products, hats, crafts, home decor, toys and more. And their price point is more than fair. Some of those beautiful handmade purses didn't cost more than $15US. They do sell their products to sell them at prices anyone (even locals) can afford. I wish I had more room in my baggage - I would have brought back more pasalubong for friends and family alike! Making many MANY stops here in the future!

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

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.

The Nostalgia of the place was really nice. The food was not disappointing at all. The wait staff…read morewas very good. Definitely worth trying

CASH ONLY! Our…read morefamily patriarch said this is one of his and his wife's favorite grub spot and wanted Big Bro and I to try it. Who are we to say NO to our elders, right?! Plenty of parking spaces available. On a hot day, their security guard would even come to you with an umbrella and will walk you with it all the way to the door. The entire restaurant sits on stilts above a fishpond. It has a very rustic look and feel. We were seated immediately and our spot overlooked the entire pond. Party of 6. There were so many things I wanted to try. Patriarch went ahead and put an order of dishes he recommended and told us to add on whatever else we wanted to try. That we did. Patriarch's favorite is their own version of pinakbet. I understand why - this might have been the best one I've had compared to all the restaurants I've been to around this area. The vegetables were fresh - like they just plucked 'em out seconds before throwing them into the pot fresh - and so full of flavor. The meat was tender. The seasoning was perfect. Would recommend this all day. Crispy fried shrimp was what it was; lightly seasoned and fried crispy. Nephew and I popped one after another and couldn't stop... we even debated about taking an order to-go to snack later during the day! I haven't seen crispy kangkong on a menu since probably the last time I visited the homeland. It was a repeat must have. The leaves were dipped and fried in thin batter. How they managed to crisp the leaves are beyond me, but no matter: they were light and delicious. The crispy dinuguan got me curious since I'm more used to the regular version. It's basic, really - they fry the meat and later on slater the dinuguan sauce after. The only reason it stood out is because of the "crispy" part of it. Otherwise, it's just like regular dinuguan. The sinigang was a great palate cleanser. Good amount of tang, plenty of seafood to share with our party. The calamari was nothing out of the ordinary. Good crispy outside, nice chew inside. Pretty average. The bangus sisig was my favorite. I've had my share but this one is a little better than the rest. It might just be the way they seasoned it, but there was something different about it. Nephews said this is their favorite here so they never fail to order it whenever they visit. I understand. Service was mediocre. What made the experience even better was the warm breeze that came through the whole time we were there. It was so relaxing! Now THAT I really liked. 3.5 - 3.75 for now. Coming back, for sure.

First time. Love the ambience. Love the place. The food is yummy…read more Parking is outside, first come first serve basis. Price is just about right. Their main course comes with free drink and rice. Wow!!

such a highly recommended place. you can find different things in THIS mall. they havee clothes,…read morefastfood chains, restaurants, bookstore and they also have their groceries. This mall have their cinema that is affordable & have a great place. This mall also has a stadium that you can rent. They also have WOF wherein kids can have fun playing games using a token. They also have bowling alley and billiards that isn't allowed for students until 4pm. you should visit this mall.

This establishment must have some kind of magical formula to attract people. It is a rare occasion…read moreto come through here without having to deal with a crowd. Weekends are the most horrible days to shop here, and even more worse when they have weekend events. AVOID THAT AT ALL COSTS (unless it's an event you wanna attend) especially when the event is indoors. The acoustics inside are HORRIBLE. Otherwise, typical mall. There's a decent amount of eateries and shops, but nothing too high end or the like. The CSI area is alright. They have a pretty good selection of groceries, housewares, clothing, etc... Plenty of parking, but usually packed. I usually make a stop here whenever I get to visit the homeland. I must say it hasn't really gone through any significant change in the past decade or so. They might wanna look into that since it's slowly becoming more and more mundane.