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!!

Seafood is amazing ... REAL FRESH! Service is good as well…read more Restaurant is inviting with view of the sea. Nice place to see sunset

The ambiance was pleasant and the food was delicious. However, the customer service was very poor…read moredue to the attitude displayed by one of the waitresses who took our order. She was quite unwelcoming and did not show a professional demeanor. I hope this brings attention to the management for awareness and improvement.

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.

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

I've never had ramen in the Philippines, but the opportunity came up when FamBam and I decided to…read moresnack. Well... we just happen to be walking by this place when that came up. Knowing I'm probably not gonna have another chance to have ramen anywhere else during this vackay, it was no question we were gonna make a stop. I went for the miso ramen. Uncle went for the tonkotsu ramen. Big Bro and cousin decided they each wanted the 5-piece shrimp tempura. Service was pretty fast considering there were only 4 other tables being serviced. Needless to say, the bowls both came out quickly. My bowl wasn't impressive, even at the least. It barely hinted the aroma of miso, so I really didn't get any taste of it. There was nothing authentic about it, it was almost as if they just boiled water then added salt and miso powder before serving. It needs some serious work. Uncle said he liked his tonkotsu. I didn't bother tasting it since I was disappointed enough with the miso bowl. And I don't know how to get started on the shrimp tempura. (See attached picture.) There was no comparison to the picture they were advertising on their menu and what we got. It was quite a mess - the shrimp got lost in a forest of cooked tempura flour. I would score a zero on presentation for this dish. Big Bro and cousins said it was "okay." I know, maybe I'm being unfair since my palate is not one with the masses in this here area. But there's potential here - if they care just a little bit more, it will show and will make a difference with their food quality wise. Although the service was good, and unless they make better changes, I'm not sure I'd come back.

I always eat here alone and I go here very often. It's my favorite Japanese restaurant around this…read morearea. It's fast, friendly and affordable if you're craving japanese food. The longest time I've waited for the food to be served wouldn't even reach 10min. Amazing! Kudos to one of their sushi chefs who always turns my sushi order to something cute. Which I love.

Solid 5-star establishment specializing in local seafood dishes crafted with freshness in mind. A…read morebit touristy upon first glance , but once you taste the food, you realize this is the REAL DEAL when it comes to expert preparation of many northern Luzon dishes. You must try the Bangus! Pangasinan Milkfish (bangus), is world renown and nowhere else in the world can you experience this amazing dish. Even in Hawaii we have to settle for frozen/thawed milkfish and the quality is abysmal compared to the fresh caught Bangus here. A combination of fresh/brackish and salt water environment gives Pangasinan Bangus a unique flavor that cannot be duplicated nor preserved. I also recommend the grilled squid, but honestly everything here is exceptional as is the service and the staff. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Will be back again soon. Mahalo for reading my review.

First time visit here. We were seated promptly but it took FOREVER for someone to come to our…read moretable of two and take our order. They didn't even look busy as we came here for an early dinner. We ordered bangus inihaw, steamed rice, grilled pusit and pinakbet. The food was good but I would've prefer the bangus to be grilled longer. Large restaurant and outdoor seating available. Ambiance was chill; family style seating. Plenty of parking outside.

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

Beautiful buffet of delicious filipino food. Everything is clean and the staff is very friendly,…read moreeveryone greeting you with a smile. All the food is served steaming hot.

It's a rare treat for me to go to an AYCE Pinoy spot, so this was definitely a go-to…read more Come to think of it, the last time I went to an AYCE Pinoy buffet was this exact same place a couple of years back, except it was named something else. This has now been taken over by a new owner with a new name. What I found interesting is that the food we had this time around was pretty much similar to the ones we had last time. Parking was never an issue. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, although, I can't imagine eating outside with the heat and humidity. The selections are widespread: to name some, there was steamed clams, fried fish, seafood soup, pansit, fresh lumpia, fried chicken, the various ways pork and beef were prepped (beef steak, kare-kare, dinuguan, etc.) There was absolutely no way one would leave hungry. Food coma was going to be inevitable. Did I mention they had a pretty good selection of desserts! Halo halo, bibingka, etc...(Not a fan, but just putting it out there for those who are!) Funny enough, Big Bro pointed out they didn't have shabu-shabu. The servers were a tad bit slow to bring drinks and clear used plates, but since the place is fairly new, I can let that slide. 3.5 stars. So yeah... it's only fair to say I liked it. For less than the equivalent of $6, it's a steal. Check it out should you find yourself nearby.