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Filipino street food but in a restaurant!! What a find!! I loved the food here! I was looking for a unique place to eat with friends and this place popped up! The place looked to be new or redecorated based on google maps. It's in Quezon City and easy to find using a Grab Car. We were seated right away. Place had a lot of people coming and going. There is outdoor seating that I could see but it was rainy season so it was not set up for it. There is AC in the resto which was nice. We had pork and chicken isaw basically intestines bbq. It's much bigger than what I get in the States and tastes better, too! We also had bulaklak, pork bbq on a stick and sisig! Everything tastes great! I also had to have mango shake! I did want beer but we didn't have a long time to lounge and stay so that's why I had a shake instead. I even ordered to-go for my family! As for service, it was as expected with all our requests but I would have loved a friendly vibe to the people that served us but it seems normal here for the locals in the Philippines! LOL Will still recommend this place...I will definitely come back here! [89/100]
Lola Ote! I went here with my groupmates. BBQ on point! even the isaw...which i tried for the first time here. It was like better street food and safe! The sisig was OK i've had better in the province. This spot is better I think for bbq items. The isaw was chewy...knowing what it was threw me off. But my groupmates really enjoyed it. We also ate something like chicharon, but instead it was made of the intestines of the pig. It's actually not bad when you don't think about what it really us. The service was OK. Food came out slow and it wasn't that busy when we arrived. It did get busy later on in the day. It is near the GMA station and so they get a lot of customers from there. The restaurant itself is small. Has 2 large table and 3 small tables inside if I remember correctly. I want to go back here and get some good bbq!
Lola Ote is a restaurant that is growing in popularity among foodies for serving excellent pork BBQ, isaw, pork tenga, and other Pinoy streetfood. I am not fond of chicharong bulaklak, isaw, or pork tenga but Lola Ote does have one of the best sisig dishes that I have had in a very, very long time. Its version of pork sisig is not too oily or greasy, and it does not have too much onion or liver. Sulit na sulit! And their sisig is served already seasoned with kalamansi. There really is no need to squeeze kalamansi or mess around with hot sauce, liquid seasoning, and other condiments. Another bestseller is its 18-inch pork BBQ, served on hanging skewers. It tastes like the classic Pinoy pork BBQ except with more meat per serving. I could have this for lunch everyday. Very good value for money. We were also served pansit bihon and sinigang na hipon. I would have preferred a little more soy sauce or patis in the pansit, for better color and taste. And the sinigang was a bit timid, only mildly sour. I would have preferred something more punchy. The dining area looks amazing for a restaurant that serves affordable Pinoy streetfood. I hope they accept reservations for parties and private functions. #TheFoodCrawlers
The problem with street foods is that they are being sold on the streets, meaning, they can be dirty because of the pollution, or you do not know where the ingredients come from. At Lola Ote, you can have a go on your favorite street foods without worry. The ambiance is also comforting and great for hang-outs. Growing up in a conservative Chinese family, we were never allowed to eat street foods. But as kids, who hasn't tried the safer ones of fish balls, squid balls, and kikiam? But that's probably as far as I would go for street foods. So, having heard that I would be eating exotic street foods like isaw (chicken intestines), tito (pork intestines), and chicharon bulaklak, I got excited. The "exotic" street foods were not bad. They have been marinated and have a sweet flavor. Everything is ready to eat, but if you want a more "cleansing" feel, dip them in the provided vinegar which actually has good taste as well. The isaw is chewy and stretchy. The tito is soft and spongy with a little taste of fat. The pork ears are also tender with an almost similar texture as a sea cucumber. Aside from street foods, they also offer favorite Filipino classics like Kapampangan-style sisig, Sinigang na Hipon, and Seafood Bihon Guisado. The sisig is crunchy and has more meat than onions which is better. It also comes with no egg. I like their version of sinigang because it is not very sour but has a sweet aftertaste. The guisado was a little bland for me. It didn't absorb the flavor of the seafood toppings, would probably need more soy sauce or calamansi. The main reason you would want to visit Lola Ote is their barbecue. It is the best as they claim and I completely agree with them. Their barbecue is very meaty yet very tender. Paired with rice, it is a complete meal and very addicting too. They are served creatively in a hanging skewer. Try their 18" version, you won't regret it.
We stopped by hoping for a late breakfast, but unfortunately arrived after breakfast service had ended (they only serve breakfast from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM). We ended up pivoting to the lunch menu, and it turned out to be a great decision. The standout dish was the Pork Barbecue. It had the perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavor, and the meat was cooked just right. The Inihaw na Tenga ng Baboy (Grilled Pig Ears) was equally delicious, featuring the same excellent seasoning and smoky flavor in a different cut of pork. The Inihaw na Liempo (Grilled Pork Belly) was another winner, tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. We also enjoyed the "Bakuran" Salad, a refreshing combination of local vegetables, salted egg, and alamang (shrimp paste) that complemented the grilled dishes nicely. A special shoutout to our server, Joy, who was incredibly friendly and attentive. She got us seated quickly, and our food arrived even faster. The restaurant itself is clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully decorated, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience. We'll definitely be back and would happily recommend this place to friends and family. read more
Dropped into Quezon City for a bit and decided to have lunch nearby. We ended up at a place called Lola Ote--and damn, am I glad we did. From the moment you crack open the menu, you know what you're getting: no gimmicks, just real-deal Filipino comfort food, with a nod to the streets via a proud offering of isaw. We went for the classics--nilaga, lechon kawali, grilled tuna belly, Java rice, garlic rice, and pork BBQ. Heavy hitters, all of them. I don't usually go for huge portions, but here? Resistance was pointless. Every bite hit like a memory you didn't know you had. The ambiance walks a fine line: traditional roots with just enough of a modern pulse to remind you where you are. Nothing sterile, nothing fake. Just good food and good people. The staff? Polite, attentive--like they actually give a damn. This is the kind of place I'd come back to without hesitation. No pretense. Just food that tells you a story. Lola Ote--my new favorite go-to in the Philippines. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Filipino street food but in a restaurant!! What a find!! I loved the food here! I was looking for a unique place to eat with friends and this place popped up! The place looked to be new or redecorated based on google maps. It's in Quezon City and easy to find using a Grab Car. We were seated right away. Place had a lot of people coming and going. There is outdoor seating that I could see but it was rainy season so it was not set up for it. There is AC in the resto which was nice. We had pork and chicken isaw basically intestines bbq. It's much bigger than what I get in the States and tastes better, too! We also had bulaklak, pork bbq on a stick and sisig! Everything tastes great! I also had to have mango shake! I did want beer but we didn't have a long time to lounge and stay so that's why I had a shake instead. I even ordered to-go for my family! As for service, it was as expected with all our requests but I would have loved a friendly vibe to the people that served us but it seems normal here for the locals in the Philippines! LOL Will still recommend this place...I will definitely come back here! [89/100] read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
Lola Ote! I went here with my groupmates. BBQ on point! even the isaw...which i tried for the first time here. It was like better street food and safe! The sisig was OK i've had better in the province. This spot is better I think for bbq items. The isaw was chewy...knowing what it was threw me off. But my groupmates really enjoyed it. We also ate something like chicharon, but instead it was made of the intestines of the pig. It's actually not bad when you don't think about what it really us. The service was OK. Food came out slow and it wasn't that busy when we arrived. It did get busy later on in the day. It is near the GMA station and so they get a lot of customers from there. The restaurant itself is small. Has 2 large table and 3 small tables inside if I remember correctly. I want to go back here and get some good bbq! read more
10 years ago
Lola Ote is a restaurant that is growing in popularity among foodies for serving excellent pork BBQ, isaw, pork tenga, and other Pinoy streetfood. I am not fond of chicharong bulaklak, isaw, or pork tenga but Lola Ote does have one of the best sisig dishes that I have had in a very, very long time. Its version of pork sisig is not too oily or greasy, and it does not have too much onion or liver. Sulit na sulit! And their sisig is served already seasoned with kalamansi. There really is no need to squeeze kalamansi or mess around with hot sauce, liquid seasoning, and other condiments. Another bestseller is its 18-inch pork BBQ, served on hanging skewers. It tastes like the classic Pinoy pork BBQ except with more meat per serving. I could have this for lunch everyday. Very good value for money. We were also served pansit bihon and sinigang na hipon. I would have preferred a little more soy sauce or patis in the pansit, for better color and taste. And the sinigang was a bit timid, only mildly sour. I would have preferred something more punchy. The dining area looks amazing for a restaurant that serves affordable Pinoy streetfood. I hope they accept reservations for parties and private functions. #TheFoodCrawlers read more
10 years ago
The problem with street foods is that they are being sold on the streets, meaning, they can be dirty because of the pollution, or you do not know where the ingredients come from. At Lola Ote, you can have a go on your favorite street foods without worry. The ambiance is also comforting and great for hang-outs. Growing up in a conservative Chinese family, we were never allowed to eat street foods. But as kids, who hasn't tried the safer ones of fish balls, squid balls, and kikiam? But that's probably as far as I would go for street foods. So, having heard that I would be eating exotic street foods like isaw (chicken intestines), tito (pork intestines), and chicharon bulaklak, I got excited. The "exotic" street foods were not bad. They have been marinated and have a sweet flavor. Everything is ready to eat, but if you want a more "cleansing" feel, dip them in the provided vinegar which actually has good taste as well. The isaw is chewy and stretchy. The tito is soft and spongy with a little taste of fat. The pork ears are also tender with an almost similar texture as a sea cucumber. Aside from street foods, they also offer favorite Filipino classics like Kapampangan-style sisig, Sinigang na Hipon, and Seafood Bihon Guisado. The sisig is crunchy and has more meat than onions which is better. It also comes with no egg. I like their version of sinigang because it is not very sour but has a sweet aftertaste. The guisado was a little bland for me. It didn't absorb the flavor of the seafood toppings, would probably need more soy sauce or calamansi. The main reason you would want to visit Lola Ote is their barbecue. It is the best as they claim and I completely agree with them. Their barbecue is very meaty yet very tender. Paired with rice, it is a complete meal and very addicting too. They are served creatively in a hanging skewer. Try their 18" version, you won't regret it. read more
10 years ago
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26 Sgt. Esguerra Avenue
Diliman
Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila
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Quezon City
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