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Get the bangus and share it with friends. To avoid the wait, I recommended coming in the late afternoon or early morning for breakfast.
Food is on-point, especially the sisig and the pork adobo. Seats are close to each other, so get ready to get cozy!
Standouts include the kinilaw (tuna ceviche), shrimp and yam fritters, and heirloom sticky rice dessert.
Servings are for sharing. Try the Crispy Pata, you deep-fried pork lover you. Do call ahead to check as they do run out.
