A visit to the University of the Philippines will never be complete without eating at Mang Larry’s Isawan and Rodic’s. Unfortunately, Rodic’s inside UP was never again built up so the next best thing to do is visit their restaurant on Maginhawa Street. The restaurant is in between 7-11 and RCBC ATM. The restaurant sits about 20 but still comfy. We came in for Sunday dinner and the place was not that busy. Food is cheap but the amount of serving was just all right. Best sellers are the breakfast all day and I would say, all in Lola Pasita’s all time favorites — lechon paksiw, kare-kare, menudo, bopis. Deserves a second, third,...
Read moreOffers the specialty "silog" dishes that made Rodic's famous. As with the original branch in UP, they also offer a variety of non-silog dishes such as dinuguan, menudo, kare-kare, paksiw, etc. Well-cooked and delicious food. The place is clean and well maintained. Staff are helpful. Downside: inflexible "set" of orders. Each dish is automatically priced inclusive of rice. So if you like to have 2 dishes (say one with meat and one vegetable), you get two rice as well. I asked if i can just order an additional vegetable dish without additional rice and was told i woulf still have to pay the regular...
Read moreRodic's on Maginhawa Street in UP Village is a must-visit for Filipino food lovers. Their Tapsilog is a classic (since my student days) perfectly cooked and flavorful. The Paksiw na Lechon is tender and tangy, while the Sisig is crispy and savory. The Sinigang na Baboy is a comforting bowl of sourness and spice. Don't miss their Caldereta, especially the coconut milk version for a rich and...
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