Our first family minor trek at Taal Crater Lake in Talisay, Batangas was one of our happy and memorable experiences. Not that we enjoyed the scenic views, our kids immensely enjoyed the exciting adventure. Tired and hungry, my hubby treats us to a wonderful lunch at Balinsasayaw Chicken Grill and Restaurant in Silang, Cavite.  I got so excited because this is another unique dining experience for the whole family.

The parking lot was almost full when we arrived. The security guard assisted us and right away he informed us that the resto was almost full because of an ongoing birthday party being held at the main function area.

Shen enjoyed exploring around

We were approached by a waiter and asked us if we are willing to share the last available unit with one family. Since we were all hungry, we agreed to join them.

the main function area after the birthday party

From the simple entrance, we were greeted by a beautiful landscape, with lots of plants, trees, flowers, and several Bahay Kubo (hut made from native materials).

The entire Bahay Kubo was covered with screen. This is to keep pesky flies and mosquitoes from getting inside and ruining customer’s mood while eating. Inside the Kubo, were a long table, benches made of bamboo, a wall fan, and a buzzer to call the waiter’s attention. There was a white curtain that served as the division of the unit. Meaning, we have our privacy.

can’t wait to munch these foods

We have given the menu: Packages A, B, and C, the Bilao Packages 1, 2, and 3, or plainly a set menu. Well, we came to agree on our final choice, the set menu with Chicken Binakol (Iloilo’s version of tinola), baked scallop, calamares, Balinsasayaw rice, and for our desert, special halo halo served inside a big coconut shell. And for the refreshments, pineapple juice for daddy, cookies and cream shake for Pao, and ice tea for Shen. For me, I preferred water.

superb halo halo

While waiting for the food to be served, we enjoyed our usual trip, the picture-taking, talking, laughing, and later, we embraced the serenity of the place. Seemed like we were in the middle of a rice field, relaxing and feeling the cozy ambiance of the place. No crowd, no noise.  Indeed, it was so nice to dose off.

enjoying the ambiance, the food, and the tranquility

Our chosen meals were served hot especially the Chicken Binakol with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, calamansi and siling labuyo.  We indulged our appetites and presto Pao and I were munching our favorite baked tahong. Binakol was so tasty. Calamares was four pieces only, distributed equally. Haha! Balinsasayaw rice was so yummy too. Halo halo was superb. We really had full tummies afterward.

little ShenShen loves to play with the fountain

We stayed for few minutes after paying the bill. Daddy and Pao were so sleepy that they wanted to lay their backs on bamboo benches and sleep hahaha! Shen and explored around. She was delighted to see flowers everywhere. She even played with the fountain near the main area. At the time we went there, the b-day celebration had just ended.

It was a peaceful lunch. The ambiance was very nice. The food was good. I sure want to go back once we visit again Tagaytay.

Our total spending – Chicken Binakol – P325 / Calamares – 195 / Baked Scallop (Tahong) – P215    / Balinsasayaw Rice – P205 / Halo-halo Special – P135 / Pineapple Juice – P89 / Cookies and Cream Shake – P89 and Ice tea – P79, for a total of P1,332.

Quite pricey?  Be the judge.

Note:

They accept reservation for a special occasions like Wedding, Baptismal, Birthday, Debut, Anniversary, Graduation, Seminar, Reunion, JS Prom, and Product Launching

Contact information: 

• Address:  7180 Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Brgy. Luksuhin Silang Cavite
• Telephone numbers:  Silang – (046) 865-32-44/09285066485