The place was always full specially at lunchtime. You eat using your hands. Sink with liquid soap was readily available. The ambiance matches with the name of the place which is Gubat. It was surrounded by plants. The tables and chairs were made of wood. It felt like you were eating in the middle of the forest. I ordered the Lechon Kawali, Pako with salted egg and Calamansi juice. I loved how crunchy is the skin of the Lechon Kawali. It was too oily and some part of the Lechon Kawali was dry.The Lechon Kawali meal was composed of a large portion of rice,Lechon Kawali, half salted egg and tomato. Calamansi juice was extraordinary. It was flavorful and had the right amount of sweetness. I loved the dressing of the Pako and its texture. Overall, my Gubat experience was excellent!
We had the lechon kawali, tapa flakes, calamansi juice, and iced tea, all of which are excellent especially the tapa flakes. The service is good. The interiors are ok and the restaurant is quite small. It's situated in a dim location so drive slowly to not miss it if you're going at evenings.
We dined here last night around 8 pm and most seats are already occupied.Their lechon kawali is soft yet crispy.Perfectly cooked if you ask me.Also love the unlimited chili garlic and that you have to eat with your bare hands since no utensils are allowed
Right by the entrance to the Diliman Bonsai Society along CP Garcia Avenue, this restaurant has a no-frills approach to food: self-service counter (limited but classic menu), sit at one of the make shift tables and stools, wash your hands, devour your order when it arrives sans plate or utensils.
The lechon kawali was perfectly tender, crispy and went perfectly with the pako (fern salad), tomatoes and salted egg. When I poured their homemade vinegar on top, that was it - the ultimate flavorfest in my mouth.
They have other dishes too, including fish options and unusual sides like burong kanin.
Service is also friendly, though food takes a while to arrive as it is cooked to order.
Wash it all down with their all natural drinks like calamansi juice and iced turmeric tea. I cannot wait to try their other dishes!
Albeit a bit hard to find, Gubat is worth every bit of effort! I love how they practice sustainability by serving their food on banana leaves, and it’s certainly an experience to eat with one’s hands again. Went here earlier today and here’s what we ordered:
Litsong Kawali - The pork was fried to perfection! Crunchy skin plus suuuuuper tender meat, as in it takes little effort to break apart the pieces. As with all the other rice meals, it’s served with a tomato, salted egg, and pako salad (which is another winner imo.)
Piniritong Manok - The chicken is well worth the price as it’s so big! It was also fried perfectly because it managed to be juicy and crunchy at the same time.
Tapa - The tapa here is cut up and served in small chunks. It’s very flavorful and a little goes a long way. What I loved about this is that the sauce alone can be mixed with the rice for a better dining experience.
Overall, would definitely come back! Good service and great food 👍🏻👍🏻
The place is quite difficult to find if it's your first time there. It's got Secret Garden vibes but the place is nice and homey. I love how they practice zero waste and encourage you to eat with your hands. The lechon kawali is delicious! Combine it with the pako and salted egg in one big bite you get an explosion of flavors.
If you're visiting this place for the first time, you need to keep your eyes wide open. It's on the right side with a bamboo door so you won't get lost.
Friendly staff. Satisfying food.
Ordered Tapa which is sweet kinda like Tocino and also Lechon Kawali which has a different taste than your usual ones. The side dish complemented those as well.
Eating with just your hands made it better. Gives you that classic Filipino experience.
Love everything about this place - the food, staff, and ambience.
Food - Great when you’re craving home cooking. Their food is so full of warmth - brings you back to your weekend lunch with the family by the beach or farm.
Staff - All the ates are so kind and friendly.
Ambience - Rustic yet romantic. It’s an open space with wooden tables and chairs, lights hanging beautifully, and books and photographs displayed.
Believe or not. I kept going back here with my friends. It’s so delicious and very flavorful! I always order one paco salad and longgaisa with rice. To be honest this is one of my favorite all the time. Hehehehe i want to try other menu next time.
Btw if you have a hard time parking, park inside in NIGS or Math building. And then walk to this resto. It’s not really that far. Strictly if you have UP stickers. There is no parking in that resto because it’s in the alley road. So it’s quite narrow. I suggest not to park there.
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