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| - I feel a bit generous giving the three stars, but I'm giving an extra star for the novelty factor. Having never tried Philippine food, I felt the trip was worth it just for the experience.
We were there on a Friday night for dinner, and the buffet appeared to be well-stocked and inviting. The space was small, but there were plenty of open tables. There was a TV playing what might have been a Philippine TV station or movie. The place was also stocked with dry goods and personal hygiene items, like a little convenience store.
The buffet was haphazardly labeled, so some dishes were quite the mystery to me. There was an assortment of flavors - from salty to sour to slightly sweet. The food was a bit greasy for my taste. There was a good amount of meat, including skewered chicken that was a hit at my table. The whole fish pieces had a jerky-like texture. There were a couple of thin soups, a vegetable curry, rice noodle with vegetables, fried rice, and white rice.
I did delight in a purple yam dessert - cut into flat little rectangles like a cookie bar. This tasted fresh and wholesome, and just a bit sweet. There were about 2-3 other desserts that I had never experienced before - including white rice wrapped in banana leaf and a gelatinous coconut-flavored bar. The dessert bar also had some fruits, flan, and peanut butter cookies.
For me, I think once was enough for this particular restaurant.
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