Dine In: Kamayan sa Palaisdaan

We had lunch at Kamayan sa Palaisdaan last Sunday. Located in Tayabas, Quezon, it's more or less a 30-minute drive from our house. For years, it's been our go-to place for special occasions or big family gatherings. Well, there wasn't really a big celebration last weekend, but school starts in two weeks and my brother had to go back to Manila for work. So, my parents called my closest aunt and invited her to lunch.

We got there shortly before 12 noon, and surprisingly, the place wasn't packed. We expected lots of people to be there since it was a Sunday. And so, we found seats really fast. 

BUT, it took us a good 20 minutes or so, I think, to order. We tried getting the attention of different waiters so we could place our orders, but everyone was telling us to wait. Funny no, kasi they're the waiters, but they're the ones making us wait. Hindi lang yun. The same thing happened when we asked for the bill after eating. The two-hour lunch could have been cut down to just an hour if the waiters were paying attention. Hay, that's what you call bad service. 

Mama asked one of the waitresses if there was ever an instance wherein some costumers left without paying the bill, and she said yes! Pano ba naman, the customers can sneak out without anyone noticing.

Anyway, enough of the bad vibes or you'll end up thinking that lunch wasn't great. Haha. Like I said, I've been to this place a hundred of times so I knew what to expect. As usual, we went home with happy tummies because the food was really filling. We ordered Ginataang Tilapia, Inihaw na Porkchop, Inihaw na Tilapia and Sisig. That's quite enough for a group of six. And for dessert - Naku! You have to try the Pilipit! Pag di ka pa naman natakam sa picture na 'to, ewan ko na lang. Haha.

You can eat using kitchen utensils, but it's much more fun when you eat using your bare hands. Duh, Kamayan sa Palaisdaan nga di ba? 

Look at all the grilled food!

That's Sisig and Ginataang Tilapia for you :)

Overall, I'd still say that lunch was great. Naman, it's not everyday you get to eat inside a floating kubo while fishes swim around you, di ba? If you're after good food and the perfect nature-ish ambiance, this place is right for you. Never mind the bad service. Just be sure to bring lots of patience when you come by for lunch or dinner. Happy eating!