Experiencing the Extraordinary: A Fascination with Balaw Balaw Specialty Restaurant's Unique Menu
In a sea of countless restaurants, Balaw Balaw Specialty Restaurant stands out as a true culinary gem. What sets this establishment apart is its fascinating menu, offering a wide array of dishes that cannot be found in any other restaurant. From exotic appetizers to unique desserts, Balaw Balaw presents an extraordinary dining experience that is sure to captivate even the most adventurous food lovers.
Exotic Appetizers:
The journey through Balaw Balaw's menu begins with a selection of appetizers that excite the taste buds. The Nilasing na Hipon (drunken shrimp) and Crispy Kangkong (crispy fried water spinach) provide a delightful start to the meal. For those seeking a more adventurous culinary experience, options like Crispy Fried Itik (crispy fried native duck), Camaron (fried shrimp), and Crispy Walkman (a creative twist on crispy fried pork ears) offer a truly unique dining experience.
Savory Soups:
Balaw Balaw's menu takes traditional soups to a whole new level. Sinigang na Maliputo (sour soup with a local fish called maliputo), Halo-halong Sinigang sa Misu o Bayabas (mixed sour soup with miso or guava), Bouillabaisse (a French seafood soup), and La Oya (a traditional clay pot soup) showcase a range of flavors and influences. These soups demonstrate the restaurant's commitment to providing diverse and tantalizing menu options.
Dishes Prepared with Coconut Milk:
One of the standout features of Balaw Balaw's menu is the use of coconut milk in various dishes. The Ginataang Kuhol (snails cooked in coconut milk), Nag-aapoy na Pata (flaming pork leg cooked in coconut milk), and Bicol Express (a spicy pork dish cooked with coconut milk) highlight the richness and versatility of this ingredient. The addition of coconut milk infuses the dishes with a unique flavor profile, adding depth and complexity to each bite.
Specialty Rice Dishes:
Balaw Balaw's specialty rice dishes are truly irresistible. Options such as Pink Rice Fried Rice with Balaw-Balaw sauce, Binagoongan Rice (rice with pork in shrimp paste), and Balaw-Balaw Rice (rice cooked with fermented shrimp paste) complement the main courses perfectly. These aromatic and flavorful rice dishes elevate the dining experience to new heights.
Minaluto: A Complete Culinary Experience:
For those dining with a group, Balaw Balaw offers the Minaluto, a delightful combination of steamed rice, mussels, prawns, crab, water spinach, pork adobo, tomato, and salted red egg. This family-sized feast provides a complete and satisfying meal infused with local flavors. The Minaluto showcases the restaurant's dedication to creating memorable dining experiences for its patrons.
Exotic Delicacies:
What truly sets Balaw Balaw apart are its exotic dishes. The menu boasts unique offerings such as Soup No. 5 (made with cow's butt and balls), Sizzling Butt and Balls (cow's butt and balls cooked as adobo), Sinabawang Balot (duck embryos cooked in soup), and Sizzling Balot (duck embryos cooked as adobo). These unconventional delicacies cater to those seeking an extraordinary culinary adventure. Other notable exotic options include Tapang Usa or Baboy damo (cured dried venison or wild boar), Nilasing na Palaka (deep-fried frog legs marinated in gin), Adobong Palaka (frog meat stewed in garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar), Kamaro (crickets cooked in garlic and seasoning), Uok (wood grubs found in fallen coconut trees cooked as adobo or steamed in tamarind fruit), Bibingkang Abnoy (spoiled duck eggs cooked in banana leaves with coriander, tomatoes, and onions), and Crispy Alagaw Leaves (herbal mint leaves dipped in batter and deep-fried).
Delectable Desserts and Refreshing Beverages:
To conclude the dining experience on a sweet note, Balaw Balaw offers the Bucoroco, a delightful combination of young coconut, halo-halo, and ice cream. This dessert is a true indulgence for the senses. Complementing the desserts are unique beverages like the Gayuma Aphrodisiac drink (coconut meat with Pandan juice and grenadine syrup), Apat na Panahon (a mix of four kinds of juice), and Balaw-Balaw Punch (mixed fruit juices with sparkling water and grenadine syrup). These refreshing drinks were perfectly rounded off the extraordinary culinary journey at Balaw Balaw.
Affordability and Worth:
Despite the exceptional and one-of-a-kind dining experience it offers
Disclaimer:
I just got hold of a clearer copy of their menu online and the prices are not the latest they have in their current menu.
I am fascinated by Balaw Balaw Specialty Restaurant and its unique menu that sets it apart from other establishments in the market. Their selection of dishes, especially the exotic options, cannot be found in any other restaurant. From appetizers to desserts, Balaw Balaw offers a truly distinctive culinary experience.
Starting with the appetizers, they have a variety of mouth-watering options. The Nilasing na Hipon (drunken shrimp) and Crispy Kangkong (crispy fried water spinach) are sure to whet your appetite. For the more adventurous eaters, they offer Crispy Fried Itik (crispy fried duck), Camaron (fried shrimp), and Crispy Walkman (a creative twist on crispy fried fish).
Mga Pampagana
APPETIZERS
Nilasing na Hipon
Native shrimps soaked in wine and deep fried P 130.00
Crispy Kangkong
Water Spinach in deep-fried batter P 120.00
Tanigue or Cream Dory fish Kilawin
Slices of mackerel ceviche in vinegar & spices P220.00
Slices of cream dory ceviche in vinegar & spices P 210.00
Baked Tahong or Talaba
Baked Mussels or Oyster w/ garlic and cheese P 170.00
Litson Kawali
Pork Liempo fried in deep hot oil P 215.00
Crispy Fried Itik
Native Duck boiled to tender and deep fried P 200.00
Camaron
Deep fried Shrimps rolled in flour and egg P 205.00
Calamares
Deep fried Squid rings P 215.00
Crispy Walkman
Crispy fried pork ears P 150.00
Ensalada At Atchara
FRESH SALAD AND PICKLED VEGGIES
Ensaladang Pipino
Sliced Cucumber w/ vinegar, pepper, sugar & salt P 80.00
Ensaladang Mangga
Diced green Mangoes w/ onion, tomato, & shrimp paste P 80.00
Ensaladang Talong
Boiled Eggplant drenched in coconut milk, vinegar & garlic P 85.00
Ensaladang Talbos ng Kamote (seasonal)
Parboiled Camote leaves w/ vinegar, diced tomato & onion P 70.00
Ensaladang Ampalaya
Mixture of vegetables like radish, eggplant, ampalaya cooked with vinegar & sugar to taste P 80.00
Ensaladang Itlog na Maalat
Salted Egg w/ diced tomato & onion P 80.00
Ensaladang Mustasa
Fresh mustasa leaves with chopped onion P 80.00
And tomato and bagoong on the side
Ensaladang Labanos
Grated radish with vinaigrette P 90.00
Their soups are equally enticing. Sinigang na Maliputo (sour soup with a local fish called maliputo), Halo-halong Sinigang sa Misu o Bayabas (mixed sour soup with miso or guava), Bouillabaisse (a French seafood soup), and La Oya (a traditional clay pot soup) showcase a range of flavors and influences.
Sabaw-Sabaw
SOUPS
A. SINIGANG: TAMARIND SOUP MIXED WITH MEAT, POULTRY OR FISH
Sinigang na Dalag
Mudfish cooked in tamarind extract and banana heart blossoms P 70.00 per gram
Sinigang na Kanduli sa Miso
Kanduli prepared as sinigang w/ soybean miso paste & tamarind extract P 195.00
Sinigang na Kanduli sa Bayabas (seasonal)
Kanduli cooked in Guava fruits P 195.00
Sinigang na Ulo ng Karpa
Fish head (Carp's head) cooked in Guava fruit or tamarind juice P 180.00
Sinigang na Maliputo
Rare seawater fish cooked in tamarind extract P80.00 per gram
Sinampalukang Manok
Chicken cooked with tamarind extract and tamarind leaves P 235.00
Halo-halong Sinigang sa Misu o Bayabas (seasonal)
Mixed freshwater fishes & prawns prepared as sinigang with tamarind extract and soybean cake or guava fruits
P 300.00
Sinigang na Hipon Prawns cooked in Tamarind extract or kamias P 245.00
Sinigang na Baka Beef “Castillas” with tamarind base P 300.00
Sinigang na Baboy Pork cooked tamarind extract P 250.00
Sinigang na Manok Chicken cooked tamarind extract P 240.00
Sinigang na Hito Catfish with tamarind extract P 45.00 per gram
B. PESA: PLAIN FISH WITH GINGER, VEGETABLES, AND RICE WATER FOR BROTH
Pesang Dalag
Mudfish prepared as pesa P 70.00/gm
Pesang Kanduli
Kanduli cooked as pesa P 195.00
C. NILAGA: MEAT STEWED WITH VEGETABLES ADDED
Nilagang Baka Stewed Beef P 295.00
Nilagang Manok Stewed Chicken P 240.00
Nilagang Baboy Stewed Pork P 250.00
D. AT IBA PA
Bulanglang na Tahong
Freshwater Mussels boiled in broth with vegetables P 180.00
Bulalo
Beef shanks boiled to tender P 300.00
Bouillabaisse
Soup dish of mixed seafood with green peas and diced carrots P 310.00
La Oya
Soup dish from beef shanks or kenchi with vegetables atchuete extract “kanela” & sugar to taste P 300.00
Picture not mine from
https://dokumen.tips/One of the standout features of their menu is the dishes prepared with coconut milk. Ginataang Kuhol (snails cooked in coconut milk), Nag-aapoy na Pata (flaming pork leg cooked in coconut milk), and Bicol Express (a spicy pork dish cooked with coconut milk) highlight the richness and versatility of this ingredient.
Their specialty rice dishes are irresistible. Pink Rice Fried Rice with Balaw-Balaw sauce, Binagoongan Rice (rice with pork in shrimp paste), and Balaw-Balaw Rice (rice cooked with fermented shrimp paste) complement their main courses perfectly.
Pinasingawan
STEAMED
Tilapia sa Mayonesa
Tilapia coated with mayonnaise, grated cheese & carrots P 70.00/gm
Tilapia sa Sampalok
Steamed Tilapia w/ tamarind fruits P 55.00/gm
Alimasag
Steamed Crabs P 220.00
Hipon sa Sampalok
Steamed Prawns w/ tamarind fruits P 240.00
Hipon Halabos sa Mantikilya
Steamed Prawns w/ butter sauce P 240.00
Pinalapot Sa Gata
DISHES PREPARED WITH COCONUT MILK
Ginataang Alimasag
Crabs cooked in coconut milk & mustard P 310.00
Ginataang Espesyal
Mixed sea foods in coconut milk P 330.00
Ginataang Kuhol (seasonal)
Freshwater snails cooked in coconut milk P 140.00
Ginataang Hipon
Prawns cooked in coconut milk P 240.00
Nag-aapoy na Pata
Pork legs in coconut milk P 350.00
Adobong Palos sa Gata (seasonal)
Eel cooked as adobo with coconut milk P 320.00
Adobong Kanduli
Silver Catfish cooked as adobo w/ coco milk P 195.00
Adobong Hito sa Gata
Fresh Catfish cooked as adobo w/ coco milk P 50.00/gm
PILING LUTUIN
Ginisang Balaw-Balaw sa Baboy at Talong
Fermented shrimps sautéed w/ pork and eggplant P 170.00
Ginisang bagoong sa baboy at talong
Salted shrimps sautéed w/ pork and eggplant P170.00
Ginulayan
VEGETABLE DISHES
Kare-Kareng Baka “Tuwalya”
Beef tripe stewed in peanut sauce, vegetables served with salted shrimp fry P 255.00
Kare-Kareng Baka “Laman”
Beef chunks stewed in peanut sauce, vegetables served with salted shrimp fry P 330.00
Kare-Kareng Dagat
Assorted seafood cooked in peanut sauce P 345.00
Pinakbet Bagnet
Sautéed vegetables, broiled mudfish & Shrimp w/ pork P 235.00
Ginisang Kangkong
Water spinach sautéed with onion, garlic & seasoned to taste P 120.00
Adobong Kangkong
Water spinach sautéed w/ pork, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and pepper P 145.00
Kangkong Chopsuey
Water spinach cooked as chopsuey P 190.00
Laing at Gabi
Gabi leaves with pork, shrimp and cooked in coconut milk P 200.00
Chopsuey
Mixed vegetables sautéed with shrimp, pork liver with thick paste P 220.00
Kinilaw na Puso ng Saging
Banana heart marinated in vinegar & pork P 220.00
Pinasingawang Gulay at Bagoong
Steamed vegetables w/ shrimp paste P 140.00
Bicol Express
Pork cooked in garlic, onions, green and red chili in heavy coconut milk P 230.00
Rice Steamed White rice P 20.00
Garlic Fried Rice Rice sautéed in garlic P 75.00
Pink Rice Fried rice with Balaw-Balaw sauce P 220.00
Chopsuey Rice Plain rice with Chopsuey topping P 185.00
Binagoongan Rice
Fried rice mixed with bagoong, seafood, chorizo, onion and garlic P 230.00
Adobo Rice
Rice with pork cooked as adobo and wrapped in banana leaves P 90.00
Balaw-Balaw Rice
Fried rice mixed w/seafood, chorizo de Bilbao, onion & garlic P 230.00
The Minaluto, available in family size, is a delightful combination of steamed rice, mussels, prawn, crab, water spinach, pork adobo, tomato, and salted red egg. It is a complete and satisfying meal infused with local flavors.
MINALUTO
1. Regular Minaluto ( one serving )
One dish meal consisting of steamed rice, mussels, prawn, crab, water spinach, pork adobo, tomato and salted red egg P 250.00
w/ yellow rice: P 280.00
w/ binagoongan rice: P 270.00
w/ pink rice P 280.00
2. Medium ( 3-4 servings) steamed rice P 970.00
w/ yellow rice P 1,100.00
w/ binagoongan rice P 1,050.00
w/ pink rice P 1,100.00
3. Family Size ( 6-8 Serving )
One dish meal consisting of steamed rice, squid, mussels, prawn, crab, water spinach, fried pork, fried chicken, salted red egg, tomato, eggplant & okra P 1,200.00
w/ yellow rice: P 1,350.00
w/ binagoongan rice: P 1,250.00
w/ pink rice P 1,370.00
Burong Dalag
Fermented freshwater mudfish cooked in “Angkak” and sautéed in garlic, onion & tomato P 220.00
Burong Hito
Fermented freshwater catfish cooked in “Angkak” and sautéed in garlic, onion & tomato P 220.00
Adobong Baboy at Manok
Pork and Chicken stewed in vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorn P 240.00
Pinaupong Manok sa Asin
Chicken stuffed w/ tamarind leaves & peppercorn P 345.00
Dinilawang Palos (seasonal)
Eel cooked in garlic, onions, turmeric & vegetables & seasoned to taste P 320.00
Sisig Pork
Pork Ears crispy fried minced in onion and mayonnaise and served on a sizzling plate P 245.00
Pinaghugasang Dalag
Broiled Mudfish with broiled rice water, onion, and tomato P 70.00/gm
Asadong Itik
Native Duck cooked in sweet sauce P 240.00
Sweet and Sour Itik
Native Duck cooked in sweet & sour sauce P 240.00
Kalderetang Baka
Beef stewed in tomato sauce, spice & bell pepper P 340.00
Kalderetang Itik
Duck stewed in tomato sauce, spice & bell pepper P 250.00
Ginisang Pagkaing Dagat sa Bawang
Sautéed seafood in garlic P 320.00
Alimanghang
Crab sautéed in his own fat with chili P 300.00
Adobong Itik sa Gata
Duck meat cooked as adobo in heavy coconut milk P 240.00
GRILLED AND FRIED
Dalag Freshwater Catfish P 50.00/gm
Hito Silver Catfish P 45.00/gm
Tilapia Nile Perch P 45.00/gm
Tahong Mussels P 125.00
Talaba Oyster P 135.00
Baboy Pork P 200.00
Manok Chicken half/ whole P 170.00 P 340.00
Pusit Stuffed squid P 230.00
Talong Eggplant P 70.00
Crispy Pata Fried pork leg P 335.00
Maliputo (seasonal)
Rare Fish found only in Taal Lake P 75.00/gm
Sari - Saring Inihaw
Grilled Meat, Seafoods and Veggies P 570.00
Manok Lutong Barbekyu
Chicken BBQ P 120.00
Baboy Lutong Barbekyu
Pork BBQ P 110.00
Pansit at Meryenda
NOODLES AND SNACKS
Lomi P 195.00
Pansit Canton P 195.00
Pansit Bihon P 195.00
Pancit mix P 220.00
Pansit Sotanghon
a.) May Sabaw P 220.00
b.) Guisado P 220.00
Cheese Sandwich Bread with cheese P 50.00
Chicken Sandwich Bread with chicken meat P 60.00
Egg Sandwich Bread with mixed egg and mayonnaise P 45.00
Adobo Sandwich Bread with pork adobo meat P 55.00
Maruya Fried banana (saba) with desiccated coconut sugar P 50.00
For dessert, I would highly recommend Bucoroco, a delightful combination of young coconut, halo-halo, and ice cream. And to quench your thirst, their beverage selection includes the Gayuma Aphrodisiac drink (coconut meat with Pandan juice and grenadine syrup), Apat na Panahon (a mix of four kinds of juice), and Balaw-Balaw Punch (mixed fruit juices with sparkling water and grenadine syrup).
Pamatid Uhaw
BEVERAGES
Katas ng Mangga
Mango juice P 40.00
Katas ng Buko
Young Coconut Juice P 50.00
Katas ng Pinya
Pineapple Juice P 40.00
Katas ng Kalamansi
Calamansi juice P 40.00
Sago at Gulaman
Sago balls and Gelatin P 45.00
Mainit na Kape
Hot Coffee brewed/regular P 35.00/P 40.00
Mainit na Tsaa
Hot Tea P 40.00
Pinalamig na Tsaa
Iced Tea P 40.00
Pinalamig na Salabat
Iced ginger tea w/ calamansi P 50.00
Gayuma (Aphrodisiac drink)
Coconut meat w/ Pandan juice & grenadine syrup P 65.00
Pandan Tea
Tea made with pandan leaves P 40.00
Apat na Panahon
A mix of 4 kinds of Juice (4 seasons) P 45.00
Katas ng Malamig na Prutas
Mango, banana or pineapple Shake P 60.00
Guinumis
Gelatin Sago w/ Pinipig & Coconut Milk P 65.00
Balaw-Balaw Punch
Mixed fruit juices w/ sparkling water & grenadine syrup P 65.00
Mga Minatamis
DESSERTS
Sweet Beans P40.00
Kaong
Sweet Palm Nut P55.00
Leche Flan
Egg Custard P55.00
Nata De Coco
Sweet Coconut Gels P45.00
Halayang Ube
Sweetened Purple Yam P55.00
Macapuno
Preserved sweetened young Coconut meat P 55.00
Mais Con Yelo
Sweet Corn mixed w/ milk & crushed ice P 70.00
Halo-Halo
Mixed sweets w/ milk topped w/ crushed ice & pop rice P 100.00
Bucoroco
Young coconut with halo-halo & ice cream P 130.00
But what truly sets Balaw Balaw apart are their exotic dishes. Soup No. 5 (made with cow's butt and balls), Sizzling Butt and Balls (cow's butt and balls cooked as adobo), Sinabawang Balot (duck embryos cooked in soup), and Sizzling Balot (duck embryos cooked as adobo) cater to those seeking an extraordinary culinary adventure. Other exotic delicacies include Tapang Usa or Baboy damo (cured dried venison or wild boar), Nilasing na Palaka (deep-fried frog legs marinated in gin), Adobong Palaka (frog meat stewed in garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar), Kamaro (crickets cooked in garlic and seasoning), Uok (wood grubs found in fallen coconut trees cooked as adobo or steamed in tamarind fruit), Bibingkang Abnoy (spoiled duck eggs cooked in banana leaves with coriander, tomatoes, and onions), and Crispy Alagaw Leaves (herbal mint leaves dipped in batter and deep-fried).
Although Balaw Balaw Specialty Restaurant offers such an extraordinary menu, their prices remain competitive and worth every penny. So, if you are looking for a unique and unforgettable dining experience that will leave you with a happy tummy and a smile on your face, Balaw Balaw is the place to be.
Mga Kakaibang Lutuin
EXOTIC DISHES
Soup No. 5
Butt and Balls of cow soup P 250.00
Sizzling Butt and Balls
Butt and Balls of Cow cooked as adobo P 235.00
Sinabawang Balot
Duck embryos cooked with soup P 220.00
Sizzling Balot
Duck embryos cooked as adobo P 235.00
Tapang Usa or Baboy damo
Cured dried Venison or wild boar P250.00
Nilasing na Palaka (seasonal)
Deep fried Frog legs (marinated in gin) P 230.00
Adobong Palaka
Frog meat stewed in garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar P 250.00
Kamaro (seasonal)
Crickets found in rice fields cooked in garlic and seasoning P 300.00
Uok (seasonal)
Wood grubs found in fallen coconut trees cooked as adobo or steamed in tamarind fruit P 300.00
Bibingkang Abnoy (seasonal)
Spoiled duck eggs cooked in banana leaves with coriander, tomatoes, and onions P 90.00
Crispy Alagaw Leaves
Herbal mint leaves dipped in batter and deep fried, can also be eaten with balaw balaw as filling P 125.00
Pancit-Pancitan Leaves
Prepared as salad or broiled to produce tea P 80.00
Rose Petal Salad
Rose petals with cucumber, tomatoes, and vinaigrette P 140.00
Bouganville flowers salad
Bouganvilla with cucumber tomatoes and vinaigrette P 140.00
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