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| - We had been wanting to sample Lasa by Lamesa for some time ever since reading a food feature and we finally made good on it. Stopped in for a late dinner and was immediately encouraged to see still a healthy crowd munching away. We order lechon kawali, fried chicken, lumpia Shanghai, garlic rice and halo halo...quite a feast for a couple but we love leftovers and how do you even choose on a first visit?! Service is cafeteria style - order and pay at the counter, seat yourself and await your name to be called for your order. Wait time was pretty good and our entrees came out all at once (we had asked for our halo halo to follow). Food was hot and fresh, crispy and savoury. Portions are pretty standard size for Filipino restaurants (what we've been observing over time); not overly generous but sufficient. Fried chicken was delicious; it took up most of my dinner 'space' so I may be biased in saying it hit the spot. I found the halo halo not as sweet as I like it to be/am used to. Although a non-Filipino, I've had my fair share of halo halo and I found the shaved ice and evaporated milk a bit overwhelming. Nonetheless, beautiful presentation and it was refreshing. Overall, I'd say only downside is that it's a self-service styled experience - you grab your own water, cutlery, napkins and food and clear your own tables. I'm all for that...but perhaps when you pay by card, the prompt for a tip should be removed...a bit misleading for first-timers... We would return and would recommend checking it out!
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