Samsam Bistro — Restaurant in Tacloban

I don't know if this was because I came in at 7pm but this was for my dinner. I ordered an affordable meal set just for one. I was looking forqard to a tasty barbecue as I was thinking that samsam is known to have good food. I am certain they have good halo halo, but for my experience, disappointing. My order was quick. It was served fast....but COLD. Cold rice, cold barbecue. I was actually ready to wait thinking hat what I ordered, barbecue, can take some time either to cook or to reheat. But dear oh dear. It was Fast, but COLD.again...Fast but COLD. And on the side was pakbet, few pieces of dry stringbeans, eggplant slices, and Okra. I only the latter as I am allergic to eggplant. It was okay, until i ate the last slicw of okra that can pass geriatrics. Jeezzz... And i agree with the other comment here, the staff is okay albeit unprofessional for being way too casual. They were serving a table where one of the staff was friends with and she would chat with them from the counter to their table about 6 meters away. Talk about Talking out loud. When i went to pay and asked how much was my bill, she was so busy giggling with the another staff and colleague she just accepted my payment without answering nor telling me how much I was supposed to...

This my second time coming first time they didn’t get the order right so one watched others eat as one’s dish didn’t get placed. Ok that time I saw a lot of panda taking order. Ok so my lady was ill so I ordered take out. The soap was in a plastic baggie. So better have a container where you take it to. Then no plastic or wood utensils to eat with. Ok so now you eat with fingers. Wait no napkins to wipe your fingers. The take out is the biggest joke I ever experienced as a 56 year old. The people are nice. But they shouldn’t offer take out. Food is good but very expensive if you take out need to purchase things to eat what they...

I tried this place a few times. The dining area is very small. The menu is made up of standard Filipino dishes, but is cluttered and confusing. On one occasion we came in for dinner and were told they are doing carryout only; we left. On those times we did eat, it wasn't great. Rice is not especially fresh, the meat was only warm, and the sauce on the meat was cold (meaning, they cooked it first, then put the sauce on). I will come again only if no other options are available. Sal's is right across...