We decided to try Balay Indang since we have been thinking of spending some time there for quite a while. Luckily, when we called at around 10am to ask if they accept same day reservations, they said they can still accommodate us! :)
We took the Daang Hari route. As we entered Trece Martires, it started to pour. We were not sure whether we already missed the place so we had to stop several times to ask for directions.
Finally, we arrived! The entrance is a huge gate. After the parking lot and to the main dining hall, there is the pathway in the photo below. It reminded me so much about our wedding venue. It looked like the same pathway that made me fall in love with the Moon garden and decide to hold our wedding reception there.
The place is even bigger than it seems from the outside. It had lots of open space, lots of greens and lots of quirky molded cement decor all around. They have a small pool and an intimate space for events.
What caught my interest the most are the collections. Lots of them, from plates to Buddha to rooster and hens, masks, mirrors, metal pots and so many more. The main home itself that houses all the collections is quite lovely and homey.
As for the food, it was delicious. I liked everything. R said it was like eating at home. And because he pointed it out, I realized it was strangely like eating my own cooking. That's probably why we liked it so much.
We had a salad, carrot fried rice, papaya with coconut milk and chopped shrimps, japchae, baby back ribs, shrimps and cheesy baked salmon. A pitcher of dalandan juice was also served and for dessert we had a plate of fondue.
I'd say it was like coming to grandma's house with the assorted plates, the collection of this and that, the garden and the satisfying home cooked meal. That was a great and fun first out of town trip for our little traveler in training.
I am looking forward to so many more fun small and big trips. Excited to plan them all one at a time!
Cheers to rainy days and the weekend! :)
