We just had to try another restaurant before New Year 2014, and hubby suggested Tambayan sa Kanto at The Podium which offers authentic Filipino eats. We ordered Kwek-Kwek, Dynamite Crispy Tadyang ng Baka and Pinakbet Ilokano.
Because our 7-year-old son has no idea what Kwek-Kwek is and what it tastes like, we ordered this for him. He liked these deep-fried crusted quail eggs dipped in ketchup, while I enjoyed mine dipped in vinegar.
Hubby and I both agreed to order Dynamite. This didn’t only have chili fingers; it also had pork and cheese inside. It was very crispy on the outside and delightfully stuffed inside.
Crispy Tadyang ng Baka is one of their bestsellers. These deep-fried beef ribs were a bit chewy and dry but flavorful and crunchy nonetheless.
I really liked this Pinakbet Ilokano. The local veggies used were fresh and cooked just right, and it was seasoned perfectly with bagoong isda (salted anchovies).
I admit, I ate more than I should that night because I couldn’t resist the temptation to indulge with the food served on our table.
Tambayan sa Kanto
Ground Floor, The Podium
Mandaluyong City
I miss eating kwek kwek 🙂 My former officemate used to bring some before and it was my first time. I’ve also tried pakbet ilokano and I like it! My bf and his mom are ilokanos kasi 🙂
Oh I think they changed the name to add “Tambayan”? I remember it used to be “Sa Kanto by Il Ponticello”. I had the kwek-kwek and dynamite too 🙂
oh wow!!! sarap naman! am sure i’d eat lots if those were placed before me, too! lol
thank you so much for sharing and linking this delicious post over at Food Friday, sis
enjoy the rest of the week!
Would love to try this soon. I’m not a fan of spicy food, once tried Dynamite but I was too overwhelmed with the taste. lol That’s one thing I might not try in the list of foods here. Hehe. 🙂
My youngest favorite KWEK KWEK and my favorite PINAKBET! This is a nice place for us, hope we also have like that here in Davao City.