Cafe 1925 — Restaurant in Negros Occidental

I suggest to anyone who's planning to come here to stay away. I had been curious about it since I saw it during a drive with a companion and I finally satisfied my curiosity. After looking at the Christmas lights and display at the Silay City Public Plaza, we headed to Cafe 1925 to have some light chow. We ordered fish and chips and a tres leches cupcake. The latter was too small for 65 pesos and tasted like a macaroon with a creamy and soft center. We waited a long time for the fish and chips. I was excited for it, however, because it looked well-fried and crispy. But one bite of it was enough to tell me that this place is not worth coming back to. The fish sticks themselves did not have their own taste, like they did not have any seasoning at all. I had to keep dabbing it on the mayo and mustard dip for flavor. And the chips were just supermarket bought. I should've expected this but I was hoping for some real potato chips. Maybe I was thinking that they could be up to par with the fish and chips offered by Le Chalet in Dumaguete City. Also, I expected something old, since the it was built in 1925 afterall. But no. The house behind the cafe was the one that was built in 1925. The cafe itself was just a recent addition and did not reek of the 1920s at all. Though I found their geometric pattern tiles to be...

This place has been as oasis after walking around and admiring Silay under heat and humidity!

Very cozy and very clean! And they have something that I have been searching for-molo soup! There may be other establishments that may serve the best molo soup but this was heaven enough for me! The snall but plump dumplings, shreds of chicken and that rich garlicky taste in hot broth! Fantastic!

I also had a plate of chicken inasal pesto- a twist of the famous ilonggo chicken and it was good and so homey!

Please visit this place when you are in the area as you will not be...

4/5 stars for now!

I came to try their Beef Stew and Lasagna but was disappointed when the waitress told me that some of their food were not available including the dishes I came for. I opted to try the Chicken Salpicao, a safe choice at that time. It was good and the serving was quite okay. I then had Pesto with Dried Fish to-go for my snack. The pasta was amazing! The pesto was not too strong and the dried fish gives this crunch and texture to the plate. It was definitely the star of my experience at Café 1925 but I will surely be back to try...