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| - Possibly THE most traditional Filipino restaurant I've been to. The Kamayan meal is easily a MUST-TRY, mainly because it's the most traditional Filipino meal experience, in my opinion.
$15 plus tax (as of Jan 2017) per person (minimum of two people) is definitely worth the meal, because the food is freshly prepared and is ready by the time you arrive. Even if you don't finish what's on the table, you can take the leftovers home. There are a variety of grilled meats and vegetables that are included, in addition to having a heaping serving of Garlic Fried Rice (no extra charge) and a free pop or water (surcharge for Mango Juice or an extra drink, but it's still pretty awesome). It's available year-round, so it's possible to have Filipino BBQ in the winter (especially since it's Canada).
NOTE: If you are worried about eating with your hands and such, they have bathrooms to wash your hands, gloves in case you are uncomfortable but want to experience Kamayan feasts, or cutlery (which is... well, I don't think they'll judge)
RESERVATIONS ARE (pretty much) REQUIRED for Kamayan feasts. Reservations are usually made a few days in advanced, but some are lucky to snag a spot on-the-day (however, I personally don't recommend this, just in case the night is booked out), but I can imagine that this restaurant could become more popular, meaning it might be harder to book a table. It's a pretty small restaurant, however the tables are normally moved around to accommodate large groups (there were two large groups of about 10).
The restaurant also has a few ready-to-eat, cafeteria-style meals which don't necessarily require a reservation unless you plan to eat in the restaurant during dinnertime. They also have all-day breakfasts which can also be enjoyed at dinnertime.
Overall, great price, great atmosphere, great experience, great food, and also, great service! I will most likely come back sometime soon!
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