Mann Hann (SM Mezza Residences)

Mann Hann serves delicious Chinese Dishes. What makes them different is the restaurant's interior minimalist design. Price range is from Php150.00 to Php400.00

Polland Bakery

They are famous for their Hopia and other Chinese Delicacies; but what I really like about the place is their Kutchai-ah (PHP35.00) and Fresh Lumpia (PHP70.00), treats that I never fail to buy when we visit the place.

This place is one of the places where you can get good hopia aside from Eng Bee Tin, and their prices are so affordable. 

Freshwater Fishing Village and Resort

If you’re an amateur angler and you want to practice, this is the perfect place for you. Their pond is filled with Red Tilapia which is quite expensive in the market, ordinary tilapia and Cream Dory. The entrance fee is only PHP150.00 and you pay PHP150.00 for every kilo that you catch. Not a bad deal considering that a kilo of Red Tilapia would normally cost PHP220.00 in the market.

Just bring food and drinks, because there’s no store nearby, anyway there’s no corkage fee.

It’s an hour and a half away from Manila via NLEX. The place is quite difficult to find, but once you’re in Barangay Magalang, Pampanga, just ask around. 

Abe's Farm

I love going to this place. It’s an hour and a half away from Manila via NLEX. Going here can be very challenging, but it’s worth the effort.

The interior is very rustic and the place is surrounded by lush vegetation, which gives dining a very comforting experience.

Service tends to be a little slow, but what they lack in that aspect, they make up for it with the food.

They serve traditional Filipino cuisine; however, they are quite popular with their exotic dishes. It is a little bit pricey, but I would still recommend this place, especially for special occasions.

• Arobung Kamaru (Farm Crickets)

Uncle Cheffy Greenfield District

I ordered the Pork Ribs BBQ (1000g) and it came with a bowl of rice pilaf good for two, the serving was extremely huge. I believe it could feed 3 people; good thing I was not alone.  Food was ok and the price was just right; for PHP595.00, I can’t complain.    

Pork Ribs BBQ

Mr. Ube Rice and Noodle House - E. Rodriguez

I have eaten here before, but this time I was a little disappointed with their staff since I ordered Shredded Pork with Century Egg with Congee; however they brought me Fish Fillet Congee.

Though the congee didn’t taste bad, I prefer to eat what I’ve ordered. I did not make a big deal about it, but I did tell the wait staff that they have to pay attention to what the customer ordered.

Overall, the experience was still good, the service was fast and price is still affordable. I only paid PHP120.00 for a big bowl of congee and PHP40.00 for the cold Jasmine Tea.