My family and I are a very conventional brood. We always go to Imay's whenever there is a family occasion. So today, we were supposed to have a simple dinner at the same place after my sister's graduation rites.
When we arrived at the place, it was jam-packed! I think there were several graduations today which resulted to a stampede of people in restaurants and it is Saturday, at that.
So we opted to dine at the restaurant fronting Imay's. I haven't been in Bacolod for a time and I have heard from my sisters that restaurants sprout like mushrooms. So I thought I would do some quick updating of the different new restos during my 5-day stay.
This is the signage of Mely's Cafe which roughly means breakfast, lunch, dinner; postre, I am not sure, probably pastries, dessert? Pasalubong meaning take home treats.
I wish I had taken better photos to exude the vibe of the place but these are the only shots I have. They do not even justify the place. My apologies. The restaurant is nestled inside a large garden with ample parking.
The interior of the restaurant has a native touch.
The entrees are mostly Filipino and are affordable (On a side note, everything in Bacolod is affordable that's why I love going home so much!)
They even have a fresh corner for a variety of seafood which you can have them cook (ala dampa style).
We ordered grilled tanguige (or king mackerel 500 gms at only PHP252) --
And of course, Edzel's craving, Crispy Pata (crispy pork knuckles) --
And KBL (kadyos, baboy, langka), an Ilonggo staple (stew of pork, Congo or red peas and raw jackfruit) --
A fulfilling, small feast - -
Celebrated together with my favorite people --
We spent around PHP2,000 for an eight-person meal with a steady supply of beer already for Pops and the boys. Not bad, right?
Mely's is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Please do not follow Google Map's directions to Mely's Garden. Directions will bring you to 17th street but it is actually on the 6th street.
Happy eating!
xx,
Corporate Junkie
thank you mam...
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