Authentic Filipino Cuisine in Bale Dutung or the House of Wood of Pampanga
The Bale Dutung welcome arc in Angeles Pampanga |
The magnificent garden of Bale Dutung that gives a refreshing sight! |
Bale Dutung was the chosen venue for the launch of the newest premium Filipino meals in 7-Eleven (read more about it here: 7-11's Chef Creations by Claude Tayag), and since I was fortunately invited to the event, I got to try dining here in Bale Dutung!
Now, as you may observe through the photos, Bale Dutung really captures the eye with the refreshing and inviting sights (i.e. the garden, the pond and etc.).
The alluring pond with this stunning statue in Bale Dutung |
More of the beautiful mini-garden of Bale Dutung |
Bale Dutung (interior) in Angeles City, Pampanga |
Chef Claude Tayag serving probably the best lechon in the Philippines! |
The authentic Filipino lechon called Lechon Four Ways of Bale Dutung |
The best about this lechon was that the flavor and tastiness was really skin deep penetrating down to the meat fibers.
Ensaladang Pakô (Fiddle head fern salad)
Bale Dutung's Ensaladang Pako with Quail Eggs |
Lechon Tortilla (Crispy Roast Pork Flakes on a Tortilla)
Lechon flakes from the roasted pork belly shredded into flakes |
Maryann Tayag preparing the unique Lechon Tortilla that will put halt to your world! |
Lechon Tortilla of Bale Dutung with flavors dancing in exaltation! |
Sinigang na Lechon (Pork Meat in Sour Soup)
A Filipino classic dish with a twist - Sinigang na Lechon of Bale Dutung |
The Pork Sisig
The pork sisig of Bale Dutung in Pampanga |
Note: There is a simple restaurant (or more like an eatery) in Sampaloc that offers delicious Ilocano Bagnet Sisig! You may want to read about it here: Ilocano Dishes in Tinuno Grill and Cafe.
*Ahem ahem* Drum roll please!
Kare-Kareng Laman Dagat (Seafood cooked in Peanut Sauce)
Kare-Kareng Dagat by Bale Dutung - The most unique Kare-Kare I've had so far |
The plating of the Kare-Kareng Laman Dagat of Chef Claude Tayag |
Moving on, this Kare-Kareng Laman Dagat was definitely exquisite and unique! As implicitly stated, it was my first time to have a Kare-Kare dish that had some coconut milk, and NO I am not complaining because I found it brilliant! The coconut milk just embraced all the zests in the dish and unifies them all into one solid palatable experience.
Undoubtedly, the seafood was fantastic in terms of quality and freshness too. This is why I sensed perfection in this amazing dish.
Now, when I thought the goodness just peaked there, it just didn't. This next dish which was the dessert served was definitely GOLD!
The Paradiso Dessert
Dessert of yam (ube), and coconut (macapuno), eggyolk (pastillas) in water buffalo (carabao) milkThe carabao's milk was cooked in a way that it solidifies and somewhat caramelizes (i.e. indicating it was also sugarized). It was really fun to eat it because you need to scrape the cooked milk, get a portion of the three balls, and munch it in. However, you need to be warned that extreme pleasure will follow!
The mouthwatering epic Filipino dessert in Bale Dutung called Paradiso |
No wonder it is called "Paradiso" - you will experience Paradise by eating this jaw-dropping dessert!
Anyway, there you have it - Bale Dutung "The House of Wood". I sure hope that you can drop by this place even once in your lifetime because I'm telling you, you are missing quite a lot of things! Now, do you know places that can top this one off? Share them away. Also, I'll be excited to hear the dishes you want to try here in Bale Dutung!
Bale Dutung (House of Wood) in Pampanga
Location: Villa Gloria Subdivision, Angeles City, Pampanga
Contact Number: (045) 625-0169
Menu and Prices can be accessed here.
Location: Villa Gloria Subdivision, Angeles City, Pampanga
Contact Number: (045) 625-0169
Menu and Prices can be accessed here.
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