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Chill vibes and budget-friendly bites. We had sizzling sisig sizzling pork chop, both not bad. They free soup that warmed us up after catching some waves. Prime location right by the center of surftown. Prices are reasonable. One of the cheaper ones in the area
It's closed. As in ... Looks like its being demolished. Website says it's open but clearly that's not been accurate.
We went for Christmas dinner and was very disappointed for what they had. We went last year to another place and it was way better. The dinner just felt like an ordinary buffet. For all the money they charged they really didn't have much variety. Only thing was the service was great. So sad 😔
We arrived in La Union around dinner time and we decided to eat here and ordered Beef Kaldereta, Kare-Kare and Sisig. Kaldereta is okay for me but my friends didnt like their order. Vibe is great when we went there and love the choices of the song.
"Indulging at Seared was an absolute delight! Nestled in the heart of our community, this gem offers an exquisite blend of succulent steaks and locally crafted wines. The ambiance is charming and cozy atmosphere that sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience.
The steaks were cooked to perfection, each bite bursting with flavor and tenderness. Their attention to quality, from the meat selection to the seasoning, was evident. Pairing these delectable dishes with their own selection of wines was an absolute treat. The knowledgeable staff guided us through impeccable pairings that enhanced the flavors and made the meal truly memorable.
Moreover, the hospitality and warmth extended by the staff added an extra layer of enjoyment. I was able to meet the owner and his friend whose recipe for the porkchop was divine by the way. It's a testament to their commitment to providing not just a meal, but an exceptional culinary journey.
For those seeking a fusion of top-tier steaks and locally crafted wines in a charming setting, Seared is an absolute must-visit."
The steaks were cooked to perfection, each bite bursting with flavor and tenderness. Their attention to quality, from the meat selection to the seasoning, was evident. Pairing these delectable dishes with their own selection of wines was an absolute treat. The knowledgeable staff guided us through impeccable pairings that enhanced the flavors and made the meal truly memorable.
Moreover, the hospitality and warmth extended by the staff added an extra layer of enjoyment. I was able to meet the owner and his friend whose recipe for the porkchop was divine by the way. It's a testament to their commitment to providing not just a meal, but an exceptional culinary journey.
For those seeking a fusion of top-tier steaks and locally crafted wines in a charming setting, Seared is an absolute must-visit."
Cozy and chill place. The food and staff were great! Will definitely come back to try different dish next time. 👍
To be honest, I was disappointed with the serving of every meal. If you decide to eat here, I suggest that you should order a lot more in order for your stomach to be filled (depending on your appetite)
We ordered different types of breakfast meals. It was just normal for my taste.
I like how they have different sauces to use on the side even the free flowing soup is a great addition.
We ordered different types of breakfast meals. It was just normal for my taste.
I like how they have different sauces to use on the side even the free flowing soup is a great addition.
I like it here! My favorites are their Jamon Tartuffo Linguini and Mojo Fried Chicken.
Last visit, we tried the Churrasco Pork Belly. It tasted great especially the potato marbles on the side. Pork belly lacked the crunched at the end. Bitin yun lutong. 😓 Their Caesar Salad is also our go-to veggie fix. Good job as there seemed to be an improvement on the taste of the dressing.
Service is always alright. Food is always served fast enough.
Restroom is always clean. Parking is limited. Cafe doesn't have PWD access but could work for PWDs.
PS Please bring back Pasta Chittara!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Last visit, we tried the Churrasco Pork Belly. It tasted great especially the potato marbles on the side. Pork belly lacked the crunched at the end. Bitin yun lutong. 😓 Their Caesar Salad is also our go-to veggie fix. Good job as there seemed to be an improvement on the taste of the dressing.
Service is always alright. Food is always served fast enough.
Restroom is always clean. Parking is limited. Cafe doesn't have PWD access but could work for PWDs.
PS Please bring back Pasta Chittara!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Food was mostly dry/overcooked. Needs more sauce. Other than that it's nice
Yoghurt was nice especially with graham!
My husband and I always come here for our late night Japanese cravings since they close at 2am. We usually come at 12am, and their service and food have always been exceptionally consistent considering it’s only a small place. We always order their kaisen don and tempura (the tempura never fails). Highly recommended. :)
Food is okay. Order bagnet, cordon bleu, and caldareta. Bagnet was yummy but dry, cordon bleu was also good but has no sauce, the caldareta was the best as the sauce tastes great. Overall food was great but two of my dishes are dry. It is important to note that there are friendly cats roaming the area. The cats completed the experience for me.
Super love the fresh wasabi. There are inconsistencies on the food. Sometimes fresh sometimes not so fresh. Space is super small. Hard to find because signage is not visible.
cozy dining place in Tomas Morato. Typical Japanese-inspired restaurant with small space typical of authentic Japan-based restaurant. small in size but big in quality! prices are fair, servings are generous and taste is champion!
The place looked uninviting and there wasn't a lot of seats available. The staff wasn't accomodating at all, they were just talking among themselves and it felt like we bothered them by ordering.
The yogurt itself was lacking in that creaminess and sweetness you'd expect in froyo. The fruits looked like they've been sitting there for a while (the mangoes almost look dried) and other toppings like cereals were just sitting in open, lidless bowls.
If you're really craving for froyo in San Juan I guess you can get the bare minimum here but there's plenty of good desserts I'd rather get in the area.
The yogurt itself was lacking in that creaminess and sweetness you'd expect in froyo. The fruits looked like they've been sitting there for a while (the mangoes almost look dried) and other toppings like cereals were just sitting in open, lidless bowls.
If you're really craving for froyo in San Juan I guess you can get the bare minimum here but there's plenty of good desserts I'd rather get in the area.
NOT RECOMMENDED!! The waiter was deceitful. Not very informative. Not good for average people.
We ordered what was on menu assuming we’d be served what was indicated on the menu. To our surprise, we paid 9k for the whole dinner for 2 dishes and a soup.
It’s not that we can’t pay but we felt that we were misled. We admit that it was our mistake not asking the right questions but as a waiter it is your responsibility to ask us the right questions as well especially for those who have only just visited the resto.
They served a bigger portion of the steak and fish without telling us the price of the particular portion. Our fault is that we assumed that was the 100 grams. Because basically we did not specify we want more than 100 grams which was indicated in the menu. On top of that, the waiter did warn us that the side dishes costs extra.
All in all, the food and ambiance was so-so. Not really out of this world experience. If you’re someone with a rich a sugar daddy go for it.
Calling the management to at least train your staff properly unless it’s you the management who wants to deceive your customers.
We ordered what was on menu assuming we’d be served what was indicated on the menu. To our surprise, we paid 9k for the whole dinner for 2 dishes and a soup.
It’s not that we can’t pay but we felt that we were misled. We admit that it was our mistake not asking the right questions but as a waiter it is your responsibility to ask us the right questions as well especially for those who have only just visited the resto.
They served a bigger portion of the steak and fish without telling us the price of the particular portion. Our fault is that we assumed that was the 100 grams. Because basically we did not specify we want more than 100 grams which was indicated in the menu. On top of that, the waiter did warn us that the side dishes costs extra.
All in all, the food and ambiance was so-so. Not really out of this world experience. If you’re someone with a rich a sugar daddy go for it.
Calling the management to at least train your staff properly unless it’s you the management who wants to deceive your customers.
Cute little restaurant just beside Fino’s and Maybank-Tomas Morato!
Spicy salmon and tuna rolls were fresh and really good!
Would love to try other menu next time!
Spicy salmon and tuna rolls were fresh and really good!
Would love to try other menu next time!
Prices were high for no reason. Food was ok but expensive and they add a 10% service charge on top of already high prices
We're originally wanting to go to a different restaurant but ended up here because it's closer to the beachline and has more space. The initial staff who assisted us was courteous and transferred us somewhere dry kasi it's raining. A man assisted us afterwards wherein he made a mistake with one order of my friends and ended up getting made. His rude remark of "Eto na pork chop mo," once he provided the correct order to my friend left a bad mark for sure and ruined our night. We let it pass kasi it's our last day na.
Atmosphere is good with the singers asking some people to sing along. Food took an hour to be served without proper expectations and it wasn't good. My order's too hard to slice with the other side being burnt whilst the other being almost raw. I ended up not finishing my food.
Overall 2/5.
Atmosphere is good with the singers asking some people to sing along. Food took an hour to be served without proper expectations and it wasn't good. My order's too hard to slice with the other side being burnt whilst the other being almost raw. I ended up not finishing my food.
Overall 2/5.
Small place , service and food are so so, meat for belly was really hard. I hope waiter get better condition for serving and plz wear the mask during coughing.
Grilled Tuna belly all day everyday!
The place is pretty small so it's not advisable for big groups but very ideal for a family brunch/dinner date or an intimate date with your partner or friends.
The food is reasonably priced and the serving sizes were HUGE. Aside from the ones I pictured, we still had soba, chasu ramen, and odeng which honestly looking back we over ordered. We ended up taking some home.
Taste-wise food is really good! I especially liked the onigiri since it's a meal on it's own. The ramen for me is kinda odd since the noodles tasted more like chinese noodles to me but the broth and flavor profile is so good I just let it slide.
Overall would go back for more since the food is really good and the servers are nice people.
The food is reasonably priced and the serving sizes were HUGE. Aside from the ones I pictured, we still had soba, chasu ramen, and odeng which honestly looking back we over ordered. We ended up taking some home.
Taste-wise food is really good! I especially liked the onigiri since it's a meal on it's own. The ramen for me is kinda odd since the noodles tasted more like chinese noodles to me but the broth and flavor profile is so good I just let it slide.
Overall would go back for more since the food is really good and the servers are nice people.
Best salmon sashimi i’ve had in the philippines
Tinderbox’s Menu became smaller, but the quality of food greatly improved.
Would highly recommend!
Would highly recommend!
We had light meal there and the food was good.
Its all nice love the food and service. My timing is probably off 1pm lunch i was the only customer. I got inside and the fish smell hit me. But like I said probably my bad timing. I got the premium sashimi otoro chutoro just the 150g since im dining by myself.
Great food, I really like the warm interiors and staff where friendly. My favorite dish was the Ox tale, which was flavorful, followed by the Seared blooper in Mash Potato, and calamaries for appetizer.
The food was great I especially liked their pork chop. It was so juicy and tender! The ambiance and atmosphere looks elegant. The manager was really accommodating. I would definitely go back here.
Over priced. Taste and content not equal to price asked for. Not worth going to. Crew are sloth-like and lethargic (probably from the heat). Should have read the reviews before going.
Nice staff and place. Open 24/7.
If you are craving for a breakfast rice meal, then this is the place. In affordable price, you can already have a full meal.
They also have a fruit shakes, 100php.
Just a cons is that, their soup bowl, still smells with a dish soap.
If you are craving for a breakfast rice meal, then this is the place. In affordable price, you can already have a full meal.
They also have a fruit shakes, 100php.
Just a cons is that, their soup bowl, still smells with a dish soap.
One of the popular Elyu restaurants to the tourists, it serves mainly basic Filipino cuisine staples. The vibe is very laidback, organic and spontaneous. Their aesthetic serving plates are also very charming. 7-11 is also right across them so you can go do a quick shopping while waiting for your food.
Downsides:
Parking is difficult as the local law enforcement prohibits roadside parking and this establishment doesn't have its own parking space.
The place can get too crowded at times and it can take you time to find available seats. Staff naturally becomes hectic too when this happens.
Downsides:
Parking is difficult as the local law enforcement prohibits roadside parking and this establishment doesn't have its own parking space.
The place can get too crowded at times and it can take you time to find available seats. Staff naturally becomes hectic too when this happens.
Must try! Though some fruits are unavailable, but still has superb taste. Place is hot, albeit the AC is on and has e. fan. Lacking of chairs and tables for dine in.
The place had their Bluetooth speakers on full playing jologs music. Would have made our experience better if it was a little bit accommodating.
I felt like the music was intentionally played loud & annoying so that you wouldn't stay since they have limited seating.
I felt like the music was intentionally played loud & annoying so that you wouldn't stay since they have limited seating.
Its a cute shop, but the place was a bit hot when we dined there. Prices is slightly on the above average side, the medium with two toppings is as of this writing costs 209 pesos. The yogurt tastes fine, not exceptional but still okay.
When I got there, the staff didn't even greet me at all. It wasn't like that the last time I went there with my family. This time, I went alone. I wasn't expecting them to be cheerful or anything, but I stood there for a minute and I didn't get acknowledged which made the transaction so awkward. After paying, I didn't know if it was okay already since the cashier didn't thank or give me a receipt.
Food is okay. There were ants crawling all over the containers of the toppings.
Food is okay. There were ants crawling all over the containers of the toppings.
The food was really good, especially the Caldereta. The bagnet chips were overcooked but the dip it comes with is okay. Serving time took a while even if there weren't a lot of people at that time. The mussels were fresh and the bone marrow was savory and well cooked. The staff were attentive and polite. The price of the food is reasonable for the area and the ambiance of the place is very artsy that you can definely take good photos. It’s beside the Fundacion Sanso museun too that you can visit after. The parking space and the entrance to the restaurant might be a challenge for people with mobility disabilties or wheelchair users. The restaurant is okay for people in the spectrum since the lighting is not overwhelming and the music is not loud. Overall a great experience and would definitely go back.
Could not recommend this place enough! Ate a lot here during my stay as this is one of the cheapest food places I found in the area and their food were amazing. Their Bagnet dishes are sooooo good.
The platter costing 2300 was very good and was more then enough to be our brunch. It's just that the food is a bit oily due to the pesto but nonetheless it is very good.
Food was bad and expensive.
Chicken inihaw was dry 'hard' and cold.
Fastfood would have been sooooo much better.
The rice was extra and served extra cold.
Kilawin tasted like vinegar ginger salt lumped together.
Malagos chocolate cheesecake - dry and tasted many days old.
Not fresh.
Only saving grace was fresh mango garnish and the friendly service.
Chicken inihaw was dry 'hard' and cold.
Fastfood would have been sooooo much better.
The rice was extra and served extra cold.
Kilawin tasted like vinegar ginger salt lumped together.
Malagos chocolate cheesecake - dry and tasted many days old.
Not fresh.
Only saving grace was fresh mango garnish and the friendly service.
The cafe is smaller than how I imagined it, I think total seating capacity of 12 inside and 6 outside.
Service is ok, if inly for the 2 waiters to learn to control the volume of their personal chitchats.
Food quality -
1. Gambas - horrible, plasticky texture of the shrimps. Do yourself a favor a stay away.
2. Caldereta - super good - flavorful, and meat is tender.
3. Blackened Salmon - also quite good.
4. Sangria - we ordered the sweet variety and it was amazing!
5. Churros - so-so.
Service is ok, if inly for the 2 waiters to learn to control the volume of their personal chitchats.
Food quality -
1. Gambas - horrible, plasticky texture of the shrimps. Do yourself a favor a stay away.
2. Caldereta - super good - flavorful, and meat is tender.
3. Blackened Salmon - also quite good.
4. Sangria - we ordered the sweet variety and it was amazing!
5. Churros - so-so.
One of the best! This is better than BLK 513 for me. A really must try in LU. Though I hope the store opens early morning :)
We tried the Elyao Special, yum yum :)
We tried the Elyao Special, yum yum :)
Came to this restaurant with a friend who is local. She suggested this restaurant and deli as a good option for lunch and it did not fail.
The restaurant has a wine cellar with a deli next door. There are television sets to watch a game, wifi connectivity for folks that want to catch up on work while having a drink or a meal. The food options were interesting and I ordered the seafood paella. The rest of the folks ordered other local dishes and sandwiches. All the food tasted good.
Service was a bit slow and we had to call for service a couple of times. Parking is available right outside and the security guard will help getting out on the road.
Pricing : Moderate
Will I return? : Maybe, when I am back in Cebu.
The restaurant has a wine cellar with a deli next door. There are television sets to watch a game, wifi connectivity for folks that want to catch up on work while having a drink or a meal. The food options were interesting and I ordered the seafood paella. The rest of the folks ordered other local dishes and sandwiches. All the food tasted good.
Service was a bit slow and we had to call for service a couple of times. Parking is available right outside and the security guard will help getting out on the road.
Pricing : Moderate
Will I return? : Maybe, when I am back in Cebu.
Service was good. We were the only ones there during that time though. Price was on the high side considering the size of the food. The steak was my favorite part of the meal. The Paella was only average for me as it was too moist. The vongole was not so presentable and was a little dry. Gambas was good
Was in this restaurant in pre covid time... food was ok, drink menu was ok..
Back post covid, food is bad.
- Ceasar salad with soggy crouton and bacon, salad leaves with brown edge,
- Grilled tuna belly was not too bad, but the vegetable on the side is sad looking and cold
- BBQ baby rib was meh and the bone and meat take some effort to separate
- waiter and waitresd was helpful but they brought an ice bucket instead of the ice bath for my wine as the wine was a bit warm...
So overall, i would choose to have similar food in the abreeza mall next door... better food and better value...
Back post covid, food is bad.
- Ceasar salad with soggy crouton and bacon, salad leaves with brown edge,
- Grilled tuna belly was not too bad, but the vegetable on the side is sad looking and cold
- BBQ baby rib was meh and the bone and meat take some effort to separate
- waiter and waitresd was helpful but they brought an ice bucket instead of the ice bath for my wine as the wine was a bit warm...
So overall, i would choose to have similar food in the abreeza mall next door... better food and better value...
One of my go to place for steak cravings. I specially like their crispy calamari for appetizer, aside from their steaks my favorite is their lengua, it is a must try. Staff are very courteous. 😍
the place is nice… but giving 1 star for the lazy service this guy gave us. unenthusiastic. bored. it’s like he doesn’t want us to be here because we’re a bother to him - considering we’re the only customers right at this moment. the gallery on the side is a must visit though.
Good food in a nice setting. Tried the chef recommendation - the steak and kare-kare and both were ok. We tried the chocolate cheesecake with Malagos chocolate and cheese - thumbs up for that!
Great Japanese food and cozy space! I highly recommend their platter and spicy chicken.
Love the place. Cozy and not too crowded. We were lucky to avail promo on their delicious steak and free coffee. It was a great first visit and will definitely come back. The crew are very attentive and courteous.
Very good food! We just picked up Beef Salpicao & Beef Caldereta for our lunch. The latter was excellent, but the Salpicao meat was a tad chewy; albeit excellent in taste
Price is alright but its very disappointing because the crepe I got smells funny and tasted sour (not the fruit but the crepe batter)
Affordable
Nothing special about their crepes, you can't even customize and create your own
Place and location is good, but they only have 4 tables for diners
Nothing special about their crepes, you can't even customize and create your own
Place and location is good, but they only have 4 tables for diners
Great service. Great wine selection! Gotta love their wine buffet 👊🏻
Their breakfast spread is good, we always love their omelette/egg station. The staff are very attentive and courteous, so its always a delight dining here.
Had dinner. Great food and good service. The food is casual western. Good selection of wines and drinks. Open settings which is good for gatherings.
In the middle of Surfer's grill and National food authority
Had a chance to try out their breakfast buffet as a walk-in customer being a local resident. I was with my family and visiting relatives. Considering it was a holiday then last March - Araw ng Davao, we had to wait for a while but resto waitstaff were pretty attentive and made sure we had the best seats. I would like to credit their resto staff, both at the reception as well as on the floor as they're all attentive and service-oriented. I had to ask for more mangoes for our balikbayan aunt and one of them - a lady went out of her way to give me some and delivered it on our table. The breakfast spread is not wanting. For those on a diet - it will be a challenge! I like their main dishes which is a mix of both Filipino and Western dishes. Their cheeses, their fruits and other food selections was good and almost perfect. So good! Not too full nor too lacking. Try their breakfast buffet. Just enough to start a full, bright day ahead! Both the food and staff are great! Would definitely be back soon! After all, it's just within the city - our home!
We stopped by for lunch. I was surprised at the deli and shelving that had lots of interesting items for sale. I then was told about the wine cellar in the back which was quite nice.
After a quick look around we sat down and ordered. It took a while for the food to get out and multiple reminders to get the drinks. At the end, we were almost finished eating before the drinks (ice coffees) came out.
Food was alright but it didn't come out at the same time. We were almost finished before my sisters' meal came out.
I would most likely go back to buy products rather than for a meal.
After a quick look around we sat down and ordered. It took a while for the food to get out and multiple reminders to get the drinks. At the end, we were almost finished eating before the drinks (ice coffees) came out.
Food was alright but it didn't come out at the same time. We were almost finished before my sisters' meal came out.
I would most likely go back to buy products rather than for a meal.
Very good hang-out joint with a huge selection of food. Service crew need to smile and improve their customer-orientedness