I usually don’t like to start off a review negatively, but after being seated as a solo diner, it took over 10 minutes for anyone to acknowledge me. It wasn’t until I made explicit eye contact that I was finally approached by a server, asking me if I had already ordered. So not the best start. While the restaurant was busy, this is pretty inexcusable and disappointing. After this, I tempered my expectations because a restaurant that doesn’t care about its customers, probably doesn’t care about its food quality as well, but I kept an open mind.

The next negative point was that the restaurant did not have WiFi for the guests. While I understand the idea of wanting to enjoy a meal with friends and focus on conversation and food, this is a tourist focused-restaurant in a popular part of town, and WiFi would have helped me pass my alone time, instead of just staring at the menu.

The menu had so many offerings, I was truly blown away and struggled to make a decision, because all the food on the menu, and the food I saw being served looked delicious. This would be my first foray into the world of Filipino food, and despite the lack of any customer service, I was excited.

First, I ordered a delicious salad called Ensaladang NamNam, that consisted of green mango, red onion, tomatoes and a few other vegetables I wasn’t familiar with. This was healthy, fresh and delicious! Great flavor. Would definitely get it again.

Next, I ordered the overloaded garlicky chicken and pork belly and WOW! This was delicious and very tender. Juicy, flavorful, with the perfect level of crispiness. I’d get it again and again.

Despite the unfortunate beginning, I really enjoyed the food and will come back here again.