Since
SM Masinag is just a 5-min jeepney ride from home, it has been customary to be
there on weekends, whether to buy stuff, eat out or simply window shop.
On
this particular visit, we (my boyfriend, his mother, aunt and sister) decided
to dine at Seafood Island.
We ordered the Dapitan’s
pride [P745] (good for 3-4). It’s
one of the many variations of what Seafood Island termed as Boodle Feast, where
the food is served on a banana leaf and most people would want to eat without
the utensils.
Dapitan’s pride consists
of crispy shrimps, san mig clams, grilled tilapia, grilled squid, laing,
steamed crabs, grilled liempo and kalkag rice. You may also order the one good
for 5 to 6 priced at P1050.
I
was amused to see the word kalkag because it meant ‘buhaghag’ in our native
tongue in Leyte. It was an interestingly appropriate description for the rice.
My
favorites were the crispy shrimps, grilled squid and grilled liempo which
tasted the most fresh and flavorful.
I
was a little worried that the food wouldn’t be enough for all of us but we all
had our fill.
Service-wise,
it wasn’t as fulfilling. One of the glasses given to us was still dirty. Also,
there was too much noise from the clattering of utensils being washed and
segregated.
Ambiance-wise,
it was a mix of good and bad. We were seated near the glass wall which didn’t have
blinds so the sun was directly hitting us, and more importantly, it caused some
of our photos to be too bright (blame it on the against-the-light principle).
On a positive note, the place looked vibrant with its colorful and playful
decorations.
I could
come back to have a taste of the other Boodle Feasts but I might go try other
branches first hoping the service there is better.
Verdict:
Ambiance: 3
Service: 2
Price: 3.5
Taste: 4
Overall: 3
Spending: 150/head
Branch: SM City Masinag
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