Enroute to Batangas, we stopped by a gas station and I noticed that the gas stations in Philippines were like mini malls, with stretches of well known stores, including Starbucks, and a Pancake House too.
We stopped by a quaint restaurant, called the Treehouse Restaurant, aptly named as the restaurant had sitting areas built on trees. They served authentic Filipino food. Personally for me, I found the climate a little too tropical for treehouse dining. The bugs crawling and flying around were a little too close to nature for me. However, for the less faint hearted, who find bugs a delicacy in themselves, I'll say, go for it! A worthwhile experience and certainly a photo opportunity. It looks really great on pictures.
The treehouse experience!
For the less bug-inclined, try the slightly air-conditioned sitting area provided within the main hall. They even serve a nice spread of a variety of local Filipino delights. The local catch, Milk Fish, is a must-try. My dear friend tells me they season the fish with pepper and lime. I liked it very much. By the end of the meal, I'd finished all of the fish. My friend's favorite part of the fish was the greyish centre, which had a smooth, soft and oily taste. I preferred the sides.
The interior of the restaurant was a cheerful, bright colored, homely seating arrangement. I liked the colors; they gave me a very young, happy feeling. I felt like I'd been invited to a local Filipino family's home for lunch.
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