As mentioned in my previous blog entries, my hometown is Sto. Tomas, Batangas, which is the first town in the province of Batangas coming from Manila. Considering that our town is located near the province of Laguna, I feel as if I have explored the province of Laguna more than my own province. I vowed not to be a tourist in my own province and for the past few months (thanks to work), I was able to travel more on Western Batangas, where the coastal towns of Nasugbu, Lian, Calatagan, and Balayan are located.
Hall of Justice – Nasugbu, Batangas
A hearing in Nasugbu, Batangas allowed us to explore the town proper. 🙂 I researched a bit before going to Nasugbu and read reviews about a certain restaurant called “Kainan sa Dalampasigan“.
After our hearing hubby and I decided to have brunch at Kainan sa Dalampasigan.
You’ll walk a bit from the entrance before reaching the restaurant proper. It’s green everywhere!
It’s a large, airy restaurant where you can hear birds chirping while you are eating; the restaurant is filled with plants which gives it a “garden” ambiance.
We ordered the famous binalot which consists of rice toppings of shrimp, chicken, and tender beef wrapped in banana leaves, with the rice (good for two) soaked in adobo sauce. We also ordered shredded beef with wine sauce.
Binalot.
shredded beef
For dessert, hubby ordered the highly-acclaimed halo-halo, while I ordered good old kapeng barako.
Halo-halo and the view inside the restaurant
We felt so contended with our meal; we most especially love the shredded beef. The binalot itself is a meal sufficient for the two of us. As for the halo-halo, hubby liked it but contrary to the other reviews, it’s not as good as Razon’s halo-halo.
As to the restaurant itself, I love the fact that since it’s in a garden setting, the air is naturally cool so you would not long for an air-conditioned room. However , the common disadvantage of such setting is that you are prone to mosquito bites. When we were there, my foot got bitten by mosquitoes several times. This problem can be remedied easily if the restaurant personnel would monitor the areas prone to mosquitoes.
Lovely brunch at an out-of-town restaurant. 🙂
Dalampasigan in Filipino language means seashore. I was a bit disappointed that the restaurant is not really located near the seashore. I was hoping for a glimpse of the sea. Oh well, there is still next time. 🙂
Overall, hubby and I enjoyed dining at Kainan sa Dalampasigan. The restaurant is huge enough to accommodate many people, as it is a popular venue for wedding receptions. When we were there, we can’t help but notice that the usual lunch crowd consists of family members dining together. It’s as if it’s a Sunday, instead of a weekday. And since the restaurant is big, there is no need for reservation; walk-in customers are always welcome.
Kainan sa Dalampasigan is definitely not a typical Filipino restaurant. A must-try! It’s located at Brgy. Bucana, the area where the beach resorts are located.
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