I am not going to deny that the food tasted good and the presentation was really well done. The ambiance is cosy with the rustic wooden furniture and murals. Especially with the Ube desert. But what was lacking was the authentic taste of the Filipino cuisine. I felt it was way too westernized. I understand that it is a challenge to present truly authentic cuisine in a downtown environment, but in Lamesa's case it passed a certain threshold that even as a non-native like me I was able to tell that the flavors were westernized beyond recognition. My group consisted of a native Filipino and we had the Adobo and the Pork/egg dish. The meat was well cooked and the flavors were great, but with the large portion of salad and toned down authenticity, it made me question the experience overall.The Ube desert lacked the genuine Ube flavor, but nevertheless it tasted good. My advice to the owners/chef is to not sacrifice the essence of what makes Filipino food great just so that it caters easily to a non-Filipino palette. People visit such places to be introduced to diverse flavors and experience something unique. Don't miss out on that!