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    Balete Pass Grill & Restaurant

    4.0 (1 review)

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    Matutina's and Gerry's Seafoods House

    Matutina's and Gerry's Seafoods House

    3.9(10 reviews)
    42.1 km

    Mom and I love LOVE love their Dagupan location the food there is SOOO good, so after a few hours'…read moredrive coming from Nueva Vizcaya, we were delighted to find there's a location here. And with the lunch hour as well as hanger pangs perfectly timing a tag team, it was a must stop. The snag? There was a wait. Whoa, we were number 9 on the list and a a couple of names had parties of 10 or more. However, one of the hosts told us it shouldn't be that long of a wait: we were guaranteed to be seated within 15 minutes. In the meanwhile, we were seated at one of the outdoor tables and given menus. They asked us to look it over while we wait and put in our order, so by the time we get seated inside, our food would also be good and ready to be served. That's pretty clever, eh?! And as promised, we were seated inside about 10 minutes after we got on the waiting list. We didn't wait that long either before our goodies started coming through. HIPON CRISPY: Also known as "nilasing na hipon" (drunken shrimp) was AMAZING. Made to order hot and still sizzling by the time it got to our table, it's worse than potato chips: you can't have just one. I almost put in another order, but! we had other grub to get through! But this is a definite must have/must try. SINIGANG NA MALAGA: Mom said she hasn't had this for a long time, so it was a must have. One order is only good for 2 people, and being a party of 4, we put in two orders. To be honest, I didn't think it was worth the price. It's supposedly one of their more popular items (which probably explains the cost, plus the fish itself must be pricey) but it was mediocre at best - at least for me. Don't get me wrong: it wasn't horrible, but it was nothing to call home about. BONELESS BANGUS NA INIHAW: Came through with a really good char and seasoned well. There was no hint of dryness and it was a pretty good size. Delish! POKI POKI: Their version of eggplant salad. This was a recent discovery for me from another eatery, so a bar has been set. Not as great as the first one I tried, but this was pretty close. The eggplant, tomato and onions were fresh and the shrimp paste didn't come off too strong. Great palate cleanser. GRILLED PORK BELLY: The marinade was perfect. Somehow they managed to keep the skin crispy as they grilled it. Came with a dip which, honestly, didn't think it needed. It was delish on its own. I also got sago and gulaman to wash it all down. FOOD: 4. SERVICE: 5. Our server, Marlon, was a pro at tending to our every need. He was friendly and provided service with a smile. I would say he's the reason for the above par rating. VALUE: 3. PARKING: They have their own parking spots, but if they're full, a parking attendant will let you double park and have you move your car as needed. OVERALL: 4. As good of a run this was, I think I much prefer the location in Dagupan. I felt they were a little more generous with their offerings, and although I can't really put my finger on it, the food there is slightly better. But I wouldn't mind coming back here again. If only for the drunken shrimp! Good first run! If my travels take me around this 'hood again, I'd most likely make another stop.

    Food was Ok. I heard a ex president of PI used to go to the other location. I went no liquor or…read morewine. Service was hot and cold. I wanted a bottle of water and there was a bunch of people standing in the back not attending to anyone. I later found out the mayor of Manila was sitting in the next table. I think it's more nostalgic for people. The people were friendly and the front of house took our orders before being sat. Efficient but not warm and inviting because the waiting area was small and your party can be spread throughout waiting area.

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    The Souq Pampanga - Laksa and Spring Roll

    The Souq Pampanga

    4.1(17 reviews)
    123.3 km
    ₱₱₱

    We enjoyed the atmosphere and how accommodating the host and servers were. We had ordered pizza,…read morebut it was a bit tough to slice. Thankfully the hosts were kind to order us a fresh batch and we packed it for to go. Our fave dish was the okoy and pasta! We came in on a weekday and there were 7 of us! Beautiful restaurant!

    My friend and I have had The Souq on our foodie bucket list for a long time. After a tour of the…read moreSan Fernando Heritage District, we were elated to find out that the restaurant was close by. We followed Google Maps to the place. The sign was small and we almost passed it. What caught my eye was the building blanketed in vines, yeah, I like plants. We parked in front and walked through the entrance into a large room with a very high ceiling. The best way I could describe the place is that it's something between a conservatory and barn with antique furnishings. The low lighting and candles gave the dining area a cozy feeling. Staff are friendly and helpful. There are many servers, that are all willing to help you with your needs. The table for two is tiny, so I had to ask for an extra chair to rest our purses on, to make room for our food. WE SHARED: - Mango shake was thick and sweet. - Sicilian salad with mango, grapes and candied nuts. We don't know what made this salad Sicilian, but it was tasty nonetheless. - Aglio Olio pasta with olive oil, garlic and shrimp was good After our meal the staff gave us the freedom to roam the grounds. On the second floor is the Hamanda Hotel, a boutique hotel owned by a Swede who happens to be an interior designer. We enjoyed our lovely lunch at The Souq: good food, decent prices and nice ambiance.

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