by Mariz Nicole Guanco
Along the Tambak, New Washington road across the seawall, disguised as a humble, seafood restaurant but boasting simplified classic Filipino cuisine. Far from the name, Talabahan ni Ghagha, sells more than just oysters, it brings simple and traditional Filipino seafood dishes at its best. Aside from its name plastered on a huge sign in front of its thatched roof, this medium-sized nipa hut restaurant is least noticeable among others but don’t let that fool you. Giving you the value for your money, they can guarantee you leave satisfactorily full at an affordable price.
The restaurant opens at 8 in the morning and closes at 9 in the evening. Its interior and exterior are decorated minimally. No colorful led lights or stylish décor, just a peaceful and casual beach atmosphere for dining. Wooden tables, spaced far apart, each with plastic chairs can seat two, four, or a maximum of six people. On each table, three sauces will assist you in adding flavor to your meal: soy sauce, vinegar, and fish sauce.
Talabahan ni Ghaga serves the following dishes: Chopsoy, Lomi, Kinilaw na Talaba, Kinilaw na Hipon, Sinigang na Isda, Buttered Shrimp, Pusit, Pork Sisig, Oyster Sisig, Grilled Liempo, Fried Boneless Bangus without Marinade, Pancit Bihon, Bam-I, and Sotanghon.
There are a lot of other restaurants looking as fancy as the dishes they serve but for those who look far beyond the appearance of an establishment and are searching for that timeless traditional taste of Filipino seafood cuisine at an affordable price to date your loved ones - this is the place for you.
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| Photo courtesy by Heart Nalupa |
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| Photo courtesy by Roxanne Acevedo |