great ambience and food! one of my go-to places in the area
when i say its good, its good.... and this place is good. what i like the most is their Bamboo rice. serving is kinda small but they serve really good food.
Having been in the business since 1984, Bistro Remedios is still at it at 35 years and counting.
In collaboration with Food Panda, it was one among 3 participating restaurants in its Eat and Greet event.....
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One of the first restaurants that are responsible for the success of Larry J. Cruz’s LJC group. It has multiple brands today with each one having at least two stores. Bistro Remedios offers Filipino country style and they recently opened another in SM The Block.
Bestsellers here include Binukadkad na Pla-Pla, Crispy Tadyang D’ Original, Oxtail Kare Kare and Bamboo Rice. These could also be found in their other restaurants.
After an outreach nearby, my team and I had a quick meal here, while we get serenaded by a moving quartet. Despite us not availing their usuals, we still enjoyed their classic yet modern take on Filipino.
Tortang Laing, a unique merger of two lovable dishes, was my runaway favorite. Each bite had a strong resemblance of coconut and eggs! I also loved the Gising-Gising, another coconut order that was lightly spiced with salty slices of pork.
Other dishes resembled home cooked meals, like their ginger, filled Tinola, sinful and tasty Sisig Pampabata, and flavor-filled Binagoongang Baboy. I vividly remembered having these often on our dining table when I was young.
Have you been to Malate lately? Maybe it’s time you swing by again, to reminisce home while having Bistro Remedios dishes.
This is the best Philippino restaurant I have been to. The atmosphere was great, they even had live music with guitars. The food was very tasty and the service good as well
The ambiance is classy and subdued- a perfect place to spend good conversations with loved ones. The food and service are great and efficient. Never expected to see a quiet place in the middle of party place Adriatico st. Will definitely come back.
Everything is good here. Dont miss their Caldereta, baby squid, gambas, and crispy pata. For private dining, you can request for a function room. Great resto to bring balikbayans or foreign guests. Service is fast and they suggest how much to order depending on food portions. Can’t wait to be back here.
Very Filipino. I love the kare-kare with crispy pata most especially. It was not in the menu but our server recommended it and didn't disappoint us. A little pricey but worth it. The ambience is perfect for families and couples. Service was awesome, too. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable with the food they serve. :)
Takaw Tikim X Nina Jesica Tolentino
+5
As a tribute to Larry J. Cruz, the LJC Restaurant Group marks September, his birth month, as LJC Month. The celebration features the LJC Festival of Flavors, the annual LJC Good to Dine Campaign, and Larry’s Treat.
The Good to Dine Campaign, now running on its 8th year, is a fundraising project for the benefit of the Cancer Institute of the Philippine General Hospital, through the Andres Soriano Foundation Inc. The campaign which starts on LJC’s birthday, September 1 and ends on December 31, donates P10.00 of the price of every features dish or drink ordered with in the campaign period to the PGH fund. The money raise is used for cancer treatments of patients.
The LJC Festival of Flavors is a tribute to LJC’s passion for good food. The festival features the new creations of LJC Chefs, keeping in mind how Larry would have appreciated these dishes according to the LJC brands they were created for.
Ginataang Langka at Laman Dagat. Stewed Jackfuit with seafood in coconut milk.
I'm not a fan of Ginataang Lanka.
Paksiw na Pata sa sukang Puti. A simples provincial dish of pork leg with vegetables stewed in white vinegar and spices.
This one is the bomb, chef even thought us how to do this dish.
Excited for these truly inspired dishes that showcase the innovative minds of the chefs behind The LJC Group!
✔️Ginataang Langka at Lamang Dagat P375
This is stewed jackfruit with seafood in coconut milk. Seafood galore with ubiquitous ginataang langka! The chef was able to do a cooking demo featuring this dish, and I was so mesmerized with how easy it was. I never liked langka for vegetable dish but this one has a nice flavor, maybe mainly due to the seafoods used.
✔️Paksiw na Pata sa Sukang Puti P350
Pork leg with vegetables stewed in white vinegar and spices. At home, my mom would normally make paksiw na pata with a bit of soy sauce. Bistro Remedios creates the paksiw with a certain twist by just using sukang puti, thus the light colored sauce. It still embodies the whole flavors of the classic paksiw na pata.
Experience these new offerings from Bistro Remedios starting Sep 5 2018 in celebration of LJC Month!
#bistroremedios
#theljcgroup
#theljcrestaurantgroup
#chizbun
#chizbuneats
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September is LJC (Larry J. Cruz) Month. The celebration features one of the most awaited events in LJC which is the LJC Festival of Flavors.
The LJC Festival of Flavors is a tribute to LJC's passion for good food which features the new creations of LJC chefs. Service is okay. They were very assisting.
I was invited by ZomatoPH and LJC Group to this exciting event which showcased LJC Group's new dishes. It was held on Bistro Remedios. The place is spacious. The ambiance has a traditional yet cozy feel.
There are two new dishes were added to Bistro Remedios and you can have a taste of it starting today (September 5, 2018).
Ginataang Langka at Lamang Dagat (P375.00) - Stewed jackfruit with seafood in coconut milk. Langka dish that's not too spicy. Topped with big shrimps. The dish was made creamy. During the foodie meetup, they even drmonstrated and cooked another langka dish in front of us.
Paksiw na Pata sa Sukang Puti (P350.00) - a simple provincial dish of pork leg with vegetables stewed in white vinegar and spices. It has big servings of pork leg which was made tender. Its sour flavor reminds me more of sinigang rather than paksiw (the one that's served on our table). Be sure to complement it with rice.
They have a wide array of food on their menu and I like how they reinvent classic Filipino dishes. Thank you for having us the LJC Group!
Let me preface this review by expressing my gratitude to the LJC Group, and Zomato for an exclusive invite to feast on some of the dishes (17 dishes in total! 😀) from all of LJC's nine food concepts, some of which are yet to be fully offered on their respective restaurant menus starting this September. ♥️ As for Bistro Remedios, we got to try their Paksiw na Pata sa Sukang Puti, and their Ginataang Langka, and Laman-Dagat! 😀 The Paksiw na Pata was so good! The meat was so tender, it almost falls off the bone! As for the Ginataang Langka, what can I say? I'm a sucker for any dish cooked with coconut cream. It had squid, and whole shrimps! It was pretty delicious! Both would be best paired with cups of rice for sure!
Bistro Remedios
Bistro Remedios is a restaurant to visit if you’re craving for good home cooking. They cater both foreign and local patrons.
There will be new dishes to add to their menu this September 5 and these are:
Ginataang Langka at Laman Dagat - The langka itself tastes like a meat and it was perfectly cooked. Even the Gata maintained its creaminess. It’s really a hit for me! This dish reminds me of my mom’s cooking.
Paksiw na Pata sa Sukang Puti - Got to try this dish for the first time I love it. Absolutely amazing.
Everything about their food will definitely capture your heart.
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Bistro Remedios at Malate, Manila
The Best in Filipino Cuisine
Ambiance: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Cleanliness : 5/5
Serving Size: 4/5
Price: 4/5
Food Taste: 4/5
Since it is the time of the year for #LJCFESTIVALOFFLAVORS , the LJC group make sure to have at least two new additions to their current menu; which also helps raising funds for Cancer patients in PGH.
Lucky enough, I had the chance to taste the new ones.
Coming live on their menu on Sept 5, 2018 are the two new dishes which are Ginataang Langka at Laman Dagat and Paksiw na Pata sa Sukang Puti.
I am a fan of "Paksiw" especially Paksiw na galunggong or any small kind of fish simmered in bawang (garlic) and lotsa luya (ginger)...
I am also a fan of coconut milk, especially with the ginataang kalabasa, sitaw with hipon / crab...
Having that in mind, I was excited to find myself eating these two dishes. I was expecting something that would taste like what I use to have at home...
My verdict:
GINATAANG LANGKA AT LAMANG DAGAT 4.5/5
The taste is really good, the veggies and seafood are cooked just right, I just wished its a little bit more spicy (maanghang) cause I love it like that. The taste and consistency of the coconut milk is just so yummy, in my opinion... I am not being biased but I love this dish.
PAKSIW NA PATA SA SUKANG PUTI 3.5/5
I am not sure what sukang puti is, kilala ko lang c Mang Datu Puti hahah! The pata was cooked nicely and everything was so tender ( except for the bones of course haha), the meat falls of the bones... the pata is just so tender and I love it! But on the other hand, I was a little bit not so sure of the soup? I did not find it sour, I was hoping for more stronger asim kilig feel and I was hunting for the ginger taste too, but I do not know maybe i was just used to paksiw na isda... I was also checking on the consistency of the soup, knowing that they used pata, you know what I mean? This kind of dish is kind of new to me, but I would recommend this to meat lovers who also like paksiw or someone who loves sour tastes...
So come drop by the Bistro Remedios at the Remedios Circle at Malate, Manila and taste the Traditional Filipino dishes and the Filipino food fusion... Also come find the calming atmosphere of the dining area, the wood works, the paintings and a lot of designs that would remind you of the Old Philippine settings...
And if you have comments, write it down below...
HAPPY EATING!
Foodventures By FraPao
+5
Had the pleasure to be invited by the LJC group of resto to attend a Private Food Tasting for their restaurants. One of which is Bistro Remedios. Some of the food we sampled are:
Ginataang Langka at Lamang Dagat P375
Stewed jackfruit with prawns and squid in coconut milk.
Paksiw na Pata sa Sukang Puti P350
Pork leg with vegetables stewed in white vinegar and spices.
These dishes will be available starting on Sept. 5. So be sure to try it out too! ☺️
The moment I entered Bistro Remedias, I was in full awe. It gives off a nostagic vibe - very comforting. And the food - feels like home! I loved their Binusog na Pusit sa Bawang and their knockout kare-kare! You should order that! 😊
lahat ng food masarap!!! thats all I can say no regrets!! 😘😘😘 also the staffs are very friendly and very responsive! #capistranoCLAN
#after15yrs
#welcomehome
Bistro Remedios is an iconic restaurant that upholds the traditional Filipino family and eating culture. They try to preserve the old houses exterior in the area. Bistro Remedios does exactly that by preserving the exterior of the old house it used to be and converting it into this legacy of a restaurant.
Today the Remedios circle is home to three LJC establishments, Bistro Remedios, Café Adriatico, and Polka Dot Bakeshop. Bistro Remedios can be found right around the Remedios circle. It first opened its doors in 1984 and was named after the street it was on. It’s that place with the wooden door and green roof.
Our first stop for the food crawl was quite a historical one. I loved how homey the whole place felt. It may not look much but it can seat up to 130 guests in its main dining area. They even have functions rooms that can accommodate multiple people as well. Formerly Ang Bistro sa Remedios, the location of the restaurant used to be at the corner of Remedios and Adriatico Street; hence, its name. It used to be in a 1950s house. It then moved to its current location in M. Adriatico Street where it’s near to the other LJC restaurants. When it opened in 1984, Larry J. Cruz’s vision for it was to serve Filipino food in a restaurant. Back then, it would only be served at homes. Plus, he wanted to feature cuisines from the different regions here in the Philippines. I must say, the choices are varied that it caters not only to Pinoys but also to foreigners flocking at this restaurant.
Mary Madeleine Javiniar
+5
Looking for authentic Filipino food in the metro? Bistro Remedios got you covered! This restaurant prides itself for serving Filipinos for 34 years already! The ambience makes you feel like you are in the province and the servers are really in character. Plus, there are musicians who will serenade you with Filipino music from time to time!
Even though it is my first time to try pako (rainforest fern), I liked it because of the salted egg and the salad dressing which is subtle and not too overpowering. The Binusog na Pusit sa Bawang is also great because it is filled with a lot of ingredients! The squid is so soft, juicy and easy to chew. But what I liked the most here is the Knockout Kare-kare! Can you imagine eating crispy pata in your favorite kare kare? Here it is! And when they say crispy, they really mean it! The vegetables in it are also fresh and crunchy. This is really a must try! Their Bagnet is also one of a kind because it is not like what you see in Ilocos or wherever you see Bagnet. Their Bagnet is cut in thin strips and looks like Bacon strips. It is crunchy and you'll feel like you are eating junk food. The Bamboo Rice is also exceptional since it has shrimps, chicken, wood ear mushrooms and bamboo shoots! In fact you can just order this and you're already good to go! The servers also serve this by tapping the bamboo with a spoon to ensure that the rice will not stick to the bamboo when they open it. Now let's get to the dessert! I tried Suman Bilyonaryo which is fried native rice cake served with latik. I loved it because it reminded me of what my mom cooks whenever we have suman left. It's just that the suman is cooked so well that it has a unique crisp on it. Really love it!
All in all, Bistro Remedios is really a restaurant wherein you would love to bring your family to. Good food and good experience!
#LJCxZomatoFoodCrawl
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Inconspicuously nestled at the very heart of Malate Manila, Bistro Remedios is a hidden Gem that aptly represents the best of our culinary heritage. Perhaps mostly familiar to the true Pinoy culinary aficionado, dining there is much more than a gastronomic exercise, it is a cultural journey. You can put yourself in the shoes of Nick Joaquin dining with his favourite lechong kawali while downing a cold bottle of his favourite pale pilsen brew, while marvelling in this colonial house turned restaurant.
Of all the dishes that we had the pleasure of partaking I Particularly liked the bagnet bacon strips, the crispy pata Karekare complimented by their signature bamboo rice.
The bagnet bacon was sublime, I had to personally quiz the chef to find out how they could achieve such a feat, cutting bagnet as thin as they have but still maintaining the crisp. Their special vinegar further enhanced the flavour of the bagnet.
The crispy karekare and the bamboo rice was an indulgent pairing. The contrast of 3 flavours and textures (crispy pata, karekare sauce and bamboo rice) formed a symphonic medley of gustatory delight. Salty, somewhat sweet infused with earth like flavors, it’s one of those pairings that I can honestly say, I can eat this all day.
The food was great, the ambiance was nice, and the staff were accommodating and friendly. Definitely will be coming back here with family and friends!
This is where I had my last meal in Manila and also where I celebrated my mums birthday! The food was authentic and delicious, the service was great and best of all, there was a trio of people singing and playing music. We managed to get them to sing happy birthday to my mum and we were even given a complimentary dessert! The staff all sang and were very nice.
I really enjoyed the food here, but my only bad experience/ fish here was the mango salad's dressing because it was incredibly thick and a bit milky. Would recommend!!
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Ambiance:
If their aim is to recreate the feel of an ancestral home, they very well achieve it, along with a welcoming/homey vibe. Coming from the LJC group, I like how Bistro is more rustic compared to Abe. The interiors of this branch make you feel warm with the lighting and antique fixtures.
There's a really good musical group (a singer + 2 guitarists) serenading tables but this led to difficulty hearing each other at times during our visit.
Service:
I have no complaints. They were all very eager to help. One of the best staffs I've encountered.
Food:
Although minimal in portion size (and rather pricey), the viands pack a punch in terms of flavor. Sulit, in other terms. We loved how the squid dishes (Sinuteng baby pusit and Ipusit mo baby) were tender and flavorful despite different cooking methods. One must not miss the bamboo rice, if only for the fanfare with which it is opened at your table! The pako salad could have used crispier fern, and we should have skipped the chicken dishes (sinugba and this sour soup dish). The crowd favorites knockout knuckles and crispy tadyang, however, were clear winners.
While what we ordered is hardly representative of the Filipino palate, I believe this is the type of restaurant you wouldn't be ashamed to bring guests to, especially balikbayans or those from other countries.
I would definitely go back.
Bistro Remedios Malate is one of the best place to get your fill of Filipino comfort food with an old Manila charm ambience to make you feel you are in an ancestral house.
Ofcourse, the menu is a wonderful collection of dishes from Sinuam na Mais to Crispy Tadyang to Maja Blanca ni Remedios, signature dishes of the LJC group.
For the LJC Festival of Flavors, do NOT MISS the Crispy Bagnet. Pork Belly strips fried crisp served with a spicy vinegar dipping sauce. The bagnet reminds me of bacon that should be perfect with some garlic rice and sunny-side-up egg. We or I can't get enough it!
The Crispy bagnet is also available in the other Bistro Remedios (North Edsa).
CRISPY BAGNET 😍
They ain't lying when they said crispy, I tried soaking the thing in vinegar for some time and maaaan was it still crispy! Perfect appetizer! Or you can always just add rice. ✌️😁
Bistro Remedios is one of the first ever restaurants built by the LJC group. It has been through a lot over the past years, undergone some major changes, but the beautiful history and inspiring story of passion inscribed within its walls remains. It's also one of the first restaurants to show the founder's formula for a pleasurable dining experience that has proven to be loved by its patrons. To put it simply, LJC Group customers can expect the full satisfaction of all their senses on every visit. On September of each year, LJC celebrates the LJC month, and one exciting event to look out for is the Festival of Flavors.
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The LJC Group was gracious to invite us to try their new dishes as part of their Festival of Flavors. All of these will appear in their associated restaurants on September 21, 2017.
Ensaladang Esmeralda from Cafe Adriatico
Greens with sliced apples, orange wedges, dried cranberries, and chia seeds. There is a medley of flavors and textures available, from the sweet to the sour, to the soft to the crunchy. This is a treat for salad lovers.
Crispy Bagnet from Bistro Remedios
Thin bagnet strips fried until red and crisp like bacon and served with a sour vinegar. It is already good enough without the vinegar due to the incredible flavor of the bagnet.
Caribbean Shrimp Curry from Cafe Havana
Spicy curry sauce sinks into the peeled shrimps. It is already a winner because it takes the time to peel the shrimp before serving. Call me petty but I appreciate the little things like this. This is perfect on top of steaming rice.
Crab Bola Bola sa Gata at Gulay from Fely J
I love squash in coconut milk (ginataang kalabasa), so what more that it comes with crispy breaded ground crab balls. The taste of crab goes well with the minced squash and gata and gives it a nice taste of the sea as well as the earth.
Ginataang Manok sa Puso ng Saging at Dahon ng Sili from Abe
More coconut milk dishes! The chicken and the sliced banana hearts are drowning in the green, peppery sauce. It was also my first time trying banana hearts and I am impressed by how the fruity taste complements the savory chicken.
Tenderloin Steak with Grapes from Lorenzo's Way
This is another dish from uncharted territory for me. The pink steak slices are smothered in a rich, dark sauce with cooked grapes on the sides. The sauce itself has hints of wine and grapes, which surprisingly works well with the steak. I am glad that I got to try this.
Chia Pudding with Fruits from Larry's Cafe and Bar
For the health conscious, this is the perfect dessert. Tiny chopped fruit is served in a creamy pudding with crunchy chia seeds. Sweet, sour, and tart combine into a uniquely tasting dessert.
Salted Caramel Cake from Polka Dot
My favorite among the desserts. I love a good salted caramel cake, and this perfectly blends the sweetness and saltiness that I crave. It is not enough to try this but to search for it obsessively. Once is not enough for this cake.
Filipino food at its finest. Different twist of kare-kare, crispy pata, tilapia, buro on the side and many among others. 👍💕 Definitely worth trying, wont hesitate tl visit again.
Good variation of dishes. They are able to combine old school taste with instagrammable pieces. The taste has not changed from how it was back in the days and will remind you of home.
The decors are still pretty old fashioned which adds to the feel of the traditional dishes and helps bring you back in time. Bistro Remedios is where you go when you want to go back home. It will welcome you with open arms.
Must try dishes are the Bamboo Rice and any of your favorite Filipino dish coz that is what they are known for and they put the class in classic.
This was a collection of all the LJC new offerings and everything was a star on all possible points. I was in food heaven for a moment.
Ensaladang Esmeralda ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Super yummy with dragon 🍉 fruit.
Carribean shrimp⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steak with grapes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bagnet⭐️⭐️⭐️🐷
Chia pudding⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chicken with kalabasa⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Bistro Remedios is located in the heart of Malate, Manila’s center for commerce and tourism, Bistro Remedios offers interesting area of visit for locals and tourists alike. They feature innovative Filipino food and also promote the Filipino culture very well.
The ambiance of the Bistro is Filipino. Upon entering the resto, you’ll be welcomed by its Filipino-Spanish style interior. A group of musicians also serenade diners with Filipino songs. This is definitely a perfect place for casual Family dining.
Bistro Remedios is a go to place for your home-cooked dish cravings. Among their specialties are: Binukadkad na Pla-Pla, Crispy Tadyang D’ Original, Sugpo sa Aligue, Knockout Knuckle, Oxtail Kare Kare, Bamboo Rice, Sinuam na Mais, and more. Soon, new dishes will be added to their menu; the Tenderloin steak with grapes, Crispy Bagnet, and Ginataang manok sa puso ng saging at dahon ng sili. We were lucky enough to have tasted this Filipino goodness before they’re on the menu and they’re definitely a must try.
From their food to their dining experience, this place would make you feel like coming home.
Bistro Remedios remains one of the top restaurants for Filipino cuisine in the metro. I would have rated it higher but the dishes we ordered weren't as finger-licking good as I expected them to be.
Pako at Itlog na Maalat - ferns with salted egg salad with vinegar - was good. But short of being the best I've had.
Kalderetang Kambing was not as tasty as I expected it to be. Something about the thin gravy and the less-than-fully-marinated meat didn't just hit the spot. Chicken and Pork Adobo was also ok, but as yummy as I thought.
Laing was good.
Ellise Karmeli Javier Dacian
+5
It's our First time to dine. Excellent service was provided by the server named Kelvin. 😊✌ Also he is good in suggestive selling. Thumbs up for the Sikreto ni Maria. Must try yun Bamboo Rice!!! The presentation was superb and the taste it is sooooo good. ❤ The place was spacious and clean. Perfect for Family lunch or just a quick catch up. 😍
Bistro Remedios:
Brewed Coffee - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
Sans Rival - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
Chocolate Ice Cream - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
#ilovetoeatph 😃❤ #BistroRemedios
We had dinner here to treat a foreign associate. The ambiance was definitely Filipino. The food was likewise good. We ordered knockout knuckles and gising gising and these did not disappoint us. Service was likewise fast and the servers were attentive. Definitely a good place to give foreigners a taste of Filipino hospitality. It was likewise near the Pasay hotels.
Try their fried ukoy and kare kare both are highly recommended. The place is very old , table cloth looks old and dirty. Service is not so good.
I don't know what it is about certain restaurants on Mondays. I was at Bistro Remedios and they were out of at least three items. Service wasn't the fastest, and the guitar players weren't striking the right notes; usually they blend in nicely, but this time they sounded kitschy.
The food was and is always good, from the sisig, to the sinigang, to the inihaw na talong salad dressed with calamansi (my request), lumpiang sariwa, and nicely grilled sinugba, which had cut up pieces of chicken, prawn, and pork belly.
My concern is not one of cuisine, which Bistro Remedios has always done well at, but one of atmosphere. It's okay to cater to tourists, but not feel touristy. I worry the line is blurring, and not in a good way.
Situated at the heart of Manila, Bistro Remedios not only features reinvented Filipino food but they also promote our culture. On my brother's birthday, he decided to treat us with the sumptuous meal consisting of food that brings back childhood memories.
If you're in Malate area and looking for a Filipino restaurant this the place that I would highly recommend. It serves authentic Filipino cuisine that would really satisfy your cravings. No more to say but we will be back soon.
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As someone who has done a bit of research about the history of the area where this restaurant lies, I already knew what to expect. It was either authentic Filipino food or Korean.
Bistro Remedios has been there since 1998, but they started 1984, as I can remember. They serve mostly Pangasinese dishes because they hail from it and also several dishes from different parts of the country.
As we arrived, we were already welcomed by it's filipino-spanish interior. It was beautifully designed and perfect for the place! There was also a group of musicians who serenaded diners with filipino songs (even chinese songs!!) so it felt like you were visiting the Philippines again as a tourist (which I am not).
While waiting for the others, we ordered the Sinuteng Baby Pusit, which we really enjoyed! It was kind of oily, but as someone who's scared of oily dishes, this was just too good to resist. Flavors were well-balanced and we really wanted more after finishing it so we ordered 5-7 more servings for the whole table.
After everyone has arrived, ordering was their task already so everything will come off as a surprise to me! We started with their Bulalo which was kinda sweet. It was good but I like Josephine's better. Next came the Hipon Binondo and Ukoy Pampanga which were quite similar to each other. The only difference is that the Ukoy Pampanga has carrots underneath and that the Hipon Binondo is just fried hipon! I liked the Hipon Binondo best. I don't eat shrimps with shells on but this is definitely an exception!! Be sure to drink lots of water after because you might get thirsty!
I don't know if we had the Kalderetang Baka or the Adobong Baka but it was maalat or salty for most of us. Then we had the Gising Gising, which was the right kind of spicy for me and the shrimps in the dish wasnt a lot, so it was so-so! Then we had the Kare Kareng Buntot Baka which was soooo good! I don't eat Kare Kare but this was just too good. It was mild in the peanut sauce part and the meat was soft. It tasted good. By far my favorite Kare Kare.
After that we had the Sinugpo platter, I had the shrimp and it was hard to taste because it was so hard to take the meat out of it's shell/skin. But the liempo or pork was good! Lastly, we had the Binukadkad na crispy plapla. The crispy part is good but the fish could use a bit of suka or calamansi!
It was such a nice experience and it made me feel like a tourist. Restaurants like this make me feel so lucky that I get to taste Authentic Filipino food. Filipino dishes when cooked well really are big hits! Recommending this to everyone + really hoping to come back soon for the desserts!
Bistro Remedios is the epitome of real Filipino dining, because their dishes are all cooked well and nothing is too salty or too sweet, just like the usual Filipinos!
Been here before and will always want to come back! Great ambiance for dates and family dinners. Everything are must-tries but my latest favorites are the baby pusit for appetizer, and the sikreto ni maria and maja blanca for dessert. Great service, too! Couldn't give a 5.0 for the lack of a decent parking lot but commuting to this restaurant is definitely worth it if need be! :)
My latest fave! Totally gushing over their kare-kare and the chicken with curry sauce. I ate a lot that night. The place had a homey feel and would give you a temporary reprieve from the chaos that is PGH. The gising-gising would rival that of Recipes, and that's saying a lot. I would also like to commend the in-house band who were serenading the diners with Filipino kundiman. I would totally go back there again, and again!
This is my fav place when i'm visiting Manila, i'm a big fan of filipino food, tried their pork sisig, lechon, sinigang, bulalo, bamboo rice, leche flan, everything taste great. Nice ambience, nice place and close to our home ! This is definitely the best filipino restaurant !
8/10
Sinuteng baby squid and Hipon Binondo for appetizers are yum!
Try their Knockout Knuckles (crispy pata) and Binukadkad na Crispy Plapla for mains.
Though I'm a huge fan of LJC, and a regular diner to their restaurants, I must admit that it was my first time to come and try Bistro Remedios. If you haven't visited them yet, let me give you a sneak peek of how the place looks like.
I love that they have maintained that vintage vibe in their interior, typical of the Spanish villas we had of olden times.
Well-curated paintings and old furnitures still adorn the place, it's just like visiting your grandparents old house in the province but expecting to have a feast- that feeling!
Pako also known as fiddle head ferns to the sossy eaters, when fresh, is crisp and crunchy and refreshing especially in a salad with just tomatoes and salted egg and a drizzling of calamansi vinaigrette.
A Kapampangan feast is incomplete without Sisig, do you agree? This dish is always the star of the table when having a guest over a dinner here.
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Knockout knuckles and gising gising...all time best of Bistro Remedios
I pray they bring back the Pagi dish. It was the best dish in their menu. The bulalo is good too.
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