Balinsasayaw Restaurant and Itoy's Coffee Haus [Puerto Princesa 2013]

After the bumpy ride to and from the Irawan Eco Park, we got hungry.  And since we only had light lunch, we decided to just have early dinner.  I wanted to try the bird's nest soup so we went to Balinsasayaw Chicken Grill and Restaurant in the town proper.  It was about 30 to 45-minute ride that costs PhP20/person (from Irawan).  Going to the town proper, it would be on the right side of the street, near the multicab terminal.

Facade of Balinsasayaw Chicken Grill and Restaurant

Tables are set up in elevated, nipa-hut-feel platforms

What did we order?  Of course, there's the infamous balinsasayaw soup (bird's nest).  One order is good for 3-4 persons and costs PhP495.  Good thing the server informed us that they have half order so we don't have to make ourselves full just because of the soup.  We also had pancit canton, crispy pata and rice.  We also had an order of mango shake and 1L of cola.  That's more than enough for the two of us.  The price is not that expensive.  If I remember it right, we paid around PhP900 for our order.

Balinsasayaw (Bird's Nest) Soup

Crispy Pata and Pancit Canton

The verdict: In my opinion, their pancit canton and crispy pata tastes just like that of other restos.  As for the bird's nest soup, it was really yummy.  Of course, I won't be able to compare it to others as this is the first time I've tasted it.  It looks like an egg soup but the color is plain white, it's not too thick and tasty, like the Nido soup but more delicious.  Just eat the soup as it is, no need for any condiments.

After the hearty early dinner, we were craving for coffee.  So, we crossed the street to Itoy's Coffee Haus.  I liked the ambience of the place, plus they have free wi-fi... yehey!  Coffee, though, is just ok... at least for the one I tried which is Cashew Frappe.  I forgot to ask if they have a specialty but maybe I could just save it for next time.

Facade of Itoy's Coffee House

 

Interior of Itoy's Coffee House

Near the counter

A frame hanging on the wall

Cashew Frappe