Gerry Shan's Food & Catering — Restaurant in Baler

I recently had the opportunity to try out the Gerry Shan Buffet in Baler, Aurora, and overall, it was an okay experience. One of the highlights of this buffet is the wide variety of dishes to choose from. There was something for everyone, ranging from different types of meat, seafood, vegetables, and even dessert options.

One aspect that stood out to me was the availability of three different kinds of soup. It was nice to have the option to start off the meal with a warm and flavorful soup. The choices provided a nice variety, catering to different taste preferences.

However, there were a couple of gripes I had with the buffet. Firstly, customers are not allowed to change plates, which I found a bit inconvenient. It would have been more comfortable to have a fresh plate for each serving, especially when trying multiple dishes.

Additionally, I noticed that some of the food wasn't served piping hot. Fortunately, the staff was accommodating and willing to microwave the food upon request. While it would have been preferable for the dishes to be served at the optimal temperature initially, it was nice to have the option to heat them up.

Considering the price of 250 pesos, the Gerry Shan Buffet is definitely a bargain. It may not be the most exceptional buffet I've been to, but it offers a decent selection of dishes at an affordable price point. If you're looking for a budget-friendly option with a good variety of options, this buffet is worth...

I rarely give low reviews and I try as much as possible to see anything redeeming in places I eat. That said, even for Php 250 per person, the food here is not worth the visit. Almost every one of the "20 dishes" except the non-fried desserts and soups are greasy and had that quality that was obviously reheat from a previous meal.

Of note about cleanliness: they covered the food with cellophane instead of the usual metal covers for the chafing dishes. This would be admirable if it weren't for the fact that large flies managed to get inside and were having the time of their lives in the fried chicken.

Now, you'd think, maybe at Php 250, you're expecting too much? Maybe it was a slow day? Maybe you're not the kind of customer Gerry Shan's place is looking for.

Maybe

We ate dinner the day after Independence Day when the tourists had zerg rushed out of Baler.

That's patronizing. Maybe don't insult budget travelers.

Avoid this place. Obvious...

Don’t let this place fool you, it’s empty however the food they serve is fresh and worth its price. (Maybe even better!)

Well, all we had was a typical spaghetti, sweet and sour fish fillet, and chicken fillet with rice, and the fillets we got was really good, not to mention the fish I had was both fresh and crispy, and did not have any ounce of saltiness but a subtle flavor of fish that went well with my simple sweet & sour sauce sans the usual ingredients, (which would have made my fillet better).

Spaghetti on the other hand was nice too, reminded me of Jollibee, a bit too sweet for my taste as usual, but for its...