The restaurant I have been to for 3 times within 2 weeks. The first time was on my birthday, the second time was my daughter's birthday- it was raining hard after school so we decided to just drop by, then a few days after, we got a request from our relative from the U.S. who is on a vacation to bring her there after she saw our posts on facebook. Usually, when my family and I try to dine in at a restaurant we haven't been to, it takes a while before we go back unless we really like their food. Obviously, this one, we didn't only like it... we loved it!
In search of a restaurant where we could avoid the traffic jam and the crowded metro, we ended up in this area. The name of the resto is catchy enough to call our attention. It is located just right after the Tam-awan Village. From the outside you can see a nipa hut structured setup. Their parking space is not enough during peak hours so if you are not lucky then you must park your vehicle by the roadside. Inside, you can find mostly wooden long tables and benches. If you are in a big group then it's an advantage, however, if you go there alone during busy hours you will have to share a table with other diners.
We were very excited to try their food on our first visit. We haven't tried everything as we have reordered most of what we ordered on our next visits but we assure that we were satiated big time! The list on their menu is something we highlanders salivate everytime. If you want to experience real Igorot menu, this is the place to be. With the price, a mechanic's daughter like me can afford it pretty easily. The servings are just right, you won't say "nag goodtaste ak lang koman." :-D
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| We tried Kinuday,Sendad Jen Baha, Seddih Tan Bukel, Pising tan Kinuday, Pinuneg, Mix-mix, Dinakdakan, Pak-pako, Paytoy, Pita Bread and of course, it wouldn't be complete without the brewed coffee.
PINUNEG - This was my personal choice to taste. It is a dinuguan made from pig innards but made into sausage. I like how it was cooked because it smelled clean, no strong aroma. It could have been better if it was sauteed with lots of onions and ginger before they stuffed it in. Dip it with soy-chili sauce...you might forget your in-law's name. haha
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MIX-MIX - A combination of Kinuday (Smoked Meat), pork intestine and pinuneg. This is really tasty. It was seasoned perfectly. Eat it as it is or pair it with steamed rice.
PAK-PAKO - This belongs to the family of ferns. You cannot just find this vegetable everyday in the market, it is rare...and delicious! This pak-pako salad was just blanched and mix with other vegies and some seasoning. I think I tasted some drops of lemon which made it taste really refreshing. It was like a breath of fresh air after stuffing yourself with all the meats.
PISING TAN KINUDAY - I am used to eating this with coconut milk (gata) but this version is different. It was cooked with the basic seasoning and mixed with the kinuday (smoked meat). The bland taste of the taro leaves blended with the strong taste of the kinuday to balance it.
GARDEN SALAD - It was recommended by the crew,who by the way were accommodating and warm, when he saw we were with mom-in-law. It was a mixture of fresh green vegetables with their version of thousand island dressing. Naturally healthy!!
PITA BREAD SET - We weren't able to take a picture of the pita bread (hehe) but this is the combi of what is supposed to be eaten with it. Like a shawarma but Igorot version. Yummy!
DINAKDAKAN - It's quite popular dish but with many versions. My daughter's pick. Not bad but I want it a little bit more sour. Just a little more hint of lemon will do.
I don't know why we haven't took a picture of it but the best we had which we all agreed was the stewed chopped pig snout with white beans. This is a certified comfort food of an Igorot man who just came home from a hard work, starving. It's called Sedih tan Bukel. For the dessert, we had Paytoy (mashed taro/gabi with some milk and sugar).
Three times is not over for us, there are more on the menu we got to try. Invite us over so we can all try together.hehe. Bon appetit!
#thefarmersdaughter
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