We arrived at Hazardboy around 10 AM, and unfortunately, the person in-charge of the mounting and balancing machine won't be available until after lunch. Luckily, Eugene (one of the owners of Hazardboy) was kind enough and volunteered to introduce us to good and affordable places.
Our first option was the famous Mang Raul's Bbq, sadly, the bbq shack was still closed when we got there. So Eugene suggested a carinderia this time. I was happy with his Plan B, since I do love affordable, home-cooked food, but boy, was I in for a surprise!
Hidden within the streets of Pilar Village, Las Pinas, was a very unassuming and typical looking carinderia, but one look at their menu took my breath away.
Everything on the menu was really affordable, so we took the liberty of ordering quite a lot.
For starters, we got the Chicken Fingers (Php 150), then a full order of Lechon Kawali (Php 160), Pork Binagoongan Value Meal (Php 100) and Crispy Pork Caldereta Value Meal (Php 100). I initially wanted to order their Crispy Pork Dinuguan, unfortunately, it was not yet available.
Served first was the Lechon Kawali, and we were taken aback with the generous serving portion! Then the value meals followed.
Serving size was really generous for all the orders, and the rice was also a full cup.
I love that they used their signature Lechon Kawali as the main ingredient with the other pork dishes. The meat of the Lechon Kawali was soft and well-seasoned, while the skin gave a wonderful crunch!
The Pork Binagoongan did not disappoint. The flavor of their bagoong was not too overpowering, and had just the right "kick".
The Crispy Pork Caldereta was also spot-on yummy! Very saucy and cheesy.
The Chicken Fingers were served last, but, it was worth the wait. The meat was so tender and juicy. It's served with a side of garlic mayonnaise.
I really loved everything that we had for lunch, my only wish is that they are a bit more accessible.
Putsi Ko 'Ay
Rose Avenue, Las Pinas, Metro Manila - (02) 543 8671
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