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| - The Filipino inspiration is there, but I felt that there were missing flavors. For example, the palabok tasted watered-down (as if the noodles were not drained properly) and the egg was scrambled rather than hard-boiled. The lumpia was too big for lumpiang shanghai, it needed more salt, and it lacked the flavors and texture of onions and carrots. My favorite dish was the sizzling sisig. Again, I felt that it wasn't the same as the sisig I eat with my uncles. Nevertheless, it was hot, spicy, and flavorful. It worked for me. If it's your first time eating Filipino food, it's definitely worth trying. If you're a Filipino craving for something akin to lola's home cooking, it won't alleviate your homesickness. Although the food was not what I expected, I thought it was tasty (rather pricey in my humble opinion) and I want to come back to try their other dishes and brunch.
My biggest critique is the service. The servers were friendly in the beginning. As the crowd grew, they had less time to attend to the customers, which is understandable. But at the end of the night, when there were less people, the servers did not recover. They handed our bill without asking if we were ready, they fronted an annoyed demeanor, and I felt disrespected.
I commend the chef for the food, and would like to return again. I just hope I receive better service the next time I visit.
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