Pinakbet pizza was a hit!…read more Called the resort a little before our flight to place a phone order and they were able to accommodate even before the resto opened! Brought the pizza with us and enjoyed it at the gate while waiting to board our flight. The side of bagoong to dip in was the cherry on top!

Food is authentic. The quality and care dedicated to the dishes are on a whole other level relative…read moreto other restaurants in the Laoag/San Nicolas area. It's one of the birthplaces of Pinakbet Pizza which is a MUST try! The Tamarind Chicken is amazing and has a unique flavor as well! Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The place has a nice ambience and the clientele is cultured. Occasionally, they'll have a live band on weekends. Looks like they were featured on ABS-CBN. https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/food-drink/restaurants/08/23/23/theres-more-to-ilocano-food-than-pinakbet-and-bagnet

It is hole in a wall, the picture is what you exactly the look and amount you get unlike the fast…read morefoods that nowadays that are popping everywhere, if you crave for a local, Korean, Japanese and American taste in one on rice, this is the place to be!!! It's legit my fellow Ilocanos!

The food is good but service takes too long. You are not told of how long you should wait for your…read moreorder. The prices are okay though.

Nice little place that's a short walk from where I stayed (Balay da Blas)…read more Love the decor and ambiance. Staff is friendly. I had Burger Combo C. 1. Patties were on the small side. Consequently, the flavor of the hamburger, in it's primal sense (e.g., the patty), was easily overpowered by the superfluous use of condiments. That combined with the soft bun was a recipe for a soggy mess which made it difficult to consume. 2. Supposing this combo was designed for two, the fries portion seemed relatively small--even for one person. They were drizzled with some sort of sweet white sauce, which I found a bit of an off-putting surprise given the traditional taste in fries is savory.

Food is best in the area and most all of Philippines. It's authentic with well though of and tasty…read moretwists. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu; although, the biggest stars were the world renowned Pinakbet Pizza invented by the owner, Samuel Blas. He also has another signature dish, Saramsam Pasta, that's light with hints of unique sweet, salty, and sour flavors that are a chef's kiss. I also loved the Tamarind Chicken. It has a very unique taste. It has a full bodied taste with hints of sweet and sour. The nachos were also light and airy--not too oily. The best thing about it is they don't use the sweet mayo sauce that everyone else in the area uses. It's the way nachos SHOULD be. I find it odd, unauthentic, nauseating, and off-putting whenever places uses it. Please stop! I thank Saramsam for instilling faith in culinary humanity. Service was amazing.! They were very attentive and courteous. Love how you're able to sit in our outside with all the plants. They usually have artists perform live on the weekends in the outside dining area.

This place hasn't changed in decades and prefer it that way. Suffice to say, it stays true to it's…read moreretro ambiance. Quality is always good and the prices are accordingly reasonable. The service is good. They were even very patient when my senile mother had 20 questions and personal preferences.

I heard about this place and what caught me was "home of the pinakbet pizza." I decided to give…read morethis place a go. AMBIANCE: Parking | There's parking right next to the restaurant for about 5-8 cars. There are other parking spaces a block over as well. Seating | All inside seating for small groups ranging from 4-10 people. Seating and tabling are wooden and pretty cozy. Feels | The area itself is pretty charming and very tourist attraction-esque like. You have a lot of local shops, eateries, and the famous Paoay Church. The space itself has somewhat of this Italian feel.The structure is vintage, somewhat spacious, and the music are ballad covers of top 40s. Great place for people of all ages or a nice date night. FOOD: Pinakbet Pizza (Recommend) I'm not too sure about the pizza culture here but it's pretty good.The dough is pretty soft and not too cheesy. It's all vegetables first and if you want to add the final touch of fish sauce is served in a container. Longanisa Pizza (Recommend) Since I asked for a half and half, this was my other half. The longanisa didn't seem fried but more over packed. The sausage wasn't overwhelming but it would've been nice if there were more. CUSTOMER SERVICE: As a tourist they were pretty friendly. They were helpful and our food came in relatively quick. TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. The food was a nice experience, the surroundings were pretty pleasant, and the food was good but I felt like there could've been more, maybe I'm used to American pizza. For those looking for a little comfort with an Ilocos Norte twist, I recommend checking this place out. TIPS: * To avoid the rush, come here during non-conventional hours (lunch/dinner) * They sell some pretty good pasalubongs if you're looking for that stuff.

We were on a Illocos Norte/Laoag City tour & the tour driver brought us here by mistake. It was…read moreclose to one of the places on our tour. We really don't know the area, so we're game. No issues getting in or being seated. We decide on three dishes: Lumpiang Shanghai: the lumpia was kind of doughy. My wife thought it was undercooked. Fried Chicken: I love fried chicken, but these pieces were cut way too small to not overcook and become dry. Bulalo: Beef/beef bone soup with vegetables. Perfect!!! The broth was full of flavor. Veggies were cooked to perfection. I could order this again. Highly recommended. All in all, adequate for our trip. One more thing: although the atmosphere is pleasant and the service attentive, there is something that needs to be mentioned. On my side of the table the glass top had a huge tip on the corner. I could see where they tried to put caulk on it to help prevent someone from being cut, but there were still sharp areas. They probably should not use that table. Enjoy.

Filipino and German Cuisine [PAGUDPUD, ILOCOS NORTE Philippines]…read more Who would've thought we'd find a restaurant on the northern shore of the main island of Luzon that specialized in Filipino and German food. Our driver brought us here to have our lunch. At the time only one party with a large group were the only diners but it got full shortly after that overflowed in the outdoor patio. We were lucky we got in when we did. Funny because my brother who was with us lives in Germany and he recognized the German dishes immediately... naturally, he craved for Filipino food and so we placed our orders for the following: Grilled Mahi-Mahi Garlic Shrimp Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Sinigang) Bagnet Pancit Bihon Calamansi Juice Coconut Shake The food was delicious and satisfying. The fish and the shrimps were consumed enjoyably, the sinigang is my comfort food, I've never had bagnet before but it is the same as lechon kawali (deep-fried pork belly) but the style of prep and cooking is different. I learned that it is actually a long process of boiling and deep frying until it is crispy. Anyway, it was so good. The beverages were refreshing. I had both Calamansi juice and the coconut shake. I don't even like coconut but the shake was yummy! Service was great! The owner, German decent, came out to ask us how everything was, chatted with us for a bit, and even took photos with us. We thanked him for the hospitality of his staff and the delicious food. The restaurant has a nice view of the mountain range. From their terrace we could see the fantastic "Bergblick" (it means mountain views in the German language). Review #3326

Highly unexpected for the area. The food aren't really a mix of Filipino and German cuisine but…read moremore of an option if you want one or the other. Quality wise it's say it's pretty good over all but that's just in comparison to what's around the area.

Great steakhouse for this area, located just outside the very active Robinson's mall. They have an…read moreinside seating area, as well as several tables outside that allows you to eat amongst the shoppers (great if you are a people watcher, lol). Both areas can cater to 2 or more diners depending on the size of your party. Pleased to say that the areas inside and out are well kept and clean. However there are not any on-premise restrooms due to its location in the mall, but they are just around the corner. The staff is very polite and welcoming. Willing to answer all your questions, and cater to your needs. Smiles all around The menu has plenty of options. Reminder; this is a steak house, but there is another fare for you to feast on!. The portions are plentiful and tasty. A good reminder of back home steak houses when you want to step away from the local cuisine. Happy to say that I will return anytime I find myself back in the area!