It was almost late for lunch and so we are in a hurry to look for a restaurant to eat. We decided to ask the locals for the best restaurant in town and all of them are pointing us to Arabela. The place is easy to locate as it is just walking distance from all the stores. We were amazed by the interior, and the vast of people lining up to eat. We are so fortunate that we are just 3 in a group so we were seated readily. The restaurant has low ceiling so people who are so tall need to bend themselves a little bit which makes the place unique. The set up of the food in display is also nice and the crew are just as polite and welcoming. If I had an opportunity to come back to Liliw, I would love to dine there again and try all of their dishes. As a pasta lover, it will be a heavens feast.
I love my ordered drink. This is kiwi and mint drink which is very refreshing in a very hot day. The kiwi sour taste and the hint of coolness from the mint is relaxing. Plus, look how it was so appealing to drink. Kudos to the one who invented the drink, it is so good.
I ordered pasta with chicken parmigiano. I always love pasta and chicken with cheese in it so this meal is a hit for me. Though I prefer for them to plate this with chicken on top of the pasta. I absolutely love the taste and I want to order more. Unfortunately, the bread is toasted but I like a softer one with just a little toast on the side. The portion of the meal is enough and practical considering the price per meal. It is a great meal for hungry animals as they will be satisfied and relieved after. The pasta is al dente and the tomato is rich and fresh. The chicken is tender and juicy and maches really the cheese in it, very comfort food.
My friend ordered his chicken and I love the plating. I just forgot the name of the dish but ours is just similar with him with alfalfa garnish on top. The plating makes the dish a hundred dollar worth! I really envy how they had done it. The alfalfa does the trick, I so love it. But looking at the dish, I know my chicken is better as the melted cheese makes it more juicier and appetizing. Price per value, very affordable but with style. I really want to come back for another experience.
We ate our dinner at Balai Ilocos. It is an old Spanish house and im biased, I like the interiors. but passionate that I was for the design, I still prefer that they made the daybed a little cozier by bringing more the traditional elements of a Filipino home. I was always on the look out on what should be improved for the interiors, my eyes are on feast. Unfortunately, the food is not that bad but not that great also. I guess they still need to improve on the taste and the presentation. The staff said that they are still new so its actually expected. But I know that this restaurant has a great potential in the future. They will cater the upper class soon!
I just got their menus from the net. Actually, the price is a little expensive considering the taste. But their signature dish, the beef menudo is delicious. We ordered the buttered mushroom but its a little too salty. But I confess, I loved it cause I love butter and mushrooms.
I went on the other side of the room. And it was a bomb, my ultimate French country themed room. I love how they mixed and match the furnitures that blend pretty well with the watermelon red paint. I wish they could have matched the table cloth with a little dainty flower design to pull it off. But its a cheerful and lovely. The solihiya and batibot chairs are adorable. We ordered our coffee and I found it to be ordinary. Its just the overall ambiance that makes the coffee shop great!
We had our breakfast in small TAPSI store in Lumban and I will say we enjoyed it so much. My friend ordered the TAPSILOG while I opted for arroz caldo and my beloved tofu on the side. The tapsilog is the typical one but it really is delicious. It was a late breakfast so what can we expect but foods tasting so much better as we took a bite. For a price of a penny, its really worth it.
Though I love tofu, we noticed that the tofu seems to have an after taste, meaning it can be an old stock one. But we never had an stomach upset afterwards so I believe its just good still. Goto and arroz caldo will always be the perfect match.
We had our lunch at the nearby restaurant of Balai Ilocos, just across the street. Terima Kasih is a restaurant which was an old house converted into one. The price is so cheap that youll get so amazed upon looking at your bill. It will be a family restaurant as this is cheaper compared to the restaurant alongside.
Their kare kare is so delicious but my only wish is that they limit the sauce. But I like the taste because of plenty of peanut which I dearly love in kare kare dish. This kare kare reminds me of my own. The beef is tender and the vegetables are not overcooked.
The bagoong to go with kare kare is also delicious, not so salty and not so sweet. Just the perfect blend for the kare kare to be appetizing.
Their sinigang in pinya is not a hit to us because the sweetness in pinya seems to over power our love for a soury traditional sinigang. Beside, maybe our pairing is a little off as I get to taste the other dish than the subtle taste of sinigang. Those who love the traditional sinigang like us will not opt for this type of sinigang,
The inihaw na liempo tastes so delicious by itself. Unfortunately, we had the kare kare which is enduring to the palette so we overlooked the tenderness and the taste of the pork. But nevertheless I still like it and I will recommend it to go with their vinegar dip.
And all of this comes with an unlimited rice. How can that be cool!
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