Fresh Catch From Isdaan Floating Restaurant

Fresh Catch From Isdaan Floating Restaurant

After climbing the hill of Kamay ni Hesus and having a long drive from Quezon to Laguna, the idea of staying in a floating restaurant for dinner is superb! It also makes me hungrier causing me to crave on seafood. So as expected, we went to Isdaan and received a warm welcome from the Buddhas erected all over the place. I believe that these towering statues and the way this place was built are its advantages to other restaurants.

I love that each groups have their own private floating huts. However, waiters have to walk long ways to deliver food making the service slow. It’s a good thing that Isdaan has fun activities that we can do while waiting like Tacsiyapo, boating and fishing. There are also cultural dancers, singing chefs, serenaders and comic performers. The leisure places you’re looking for are all in Isdaan! You’ll forget that you are waiting for food. Oh food, here they come!

Pinukpok na Baka

Pinukpok na Baka

I don’t know why this dish is called as such. Maybe, it’s the way how they cook the meat or kill it. Kidding! But when the food was on our table already, I stopped wondering about its name, instead, we raced our hands to its serving spoon. I never tasted a flavorful beef as this. Aside from that, it’s soft and tender that we don’t have to worry if it will stick between our teeth. Pinukpok na Baka will surely make you eat a lot of rice.

Inihaw na Pusit

Inihaw na Pusit

If you are a fond reader of my food category, you will notice the presence of Inihaw na Pusit on our table every dine. That’s how we love grilled squid and we can’t wait to try Isdaan’s version! Like most restaurants do, it is usually served with condiements but I didn’t find the need to use the sauce since everything tasted just right for me. But I would have given it a higher rating except that the squid was a bit tough. I don’t know if I’m eating a chewing gum or what.

Mama Chit Espesyal

Mama Chit Special

You didn’t gave me that boodle fight, huh? Now, give me what I want – Mama Chit Espesyal! Looking at the banana leaves with tilapia, eggplant, shrimp, pork, chicken, lumpia, crab and varieties of sauces on it was heaven. How much more if they’re in our mouths already, right? We must definitely take a break on our diet and give way to these fried foods – not just the simple one but the Isdaan version them. It’s a must-try!

Pakwan Juice

Pakwan Juice

There’s absolutely no shortage of watermelon flavor with this drink. We love the way it cools every veins of our body because of the right amount of ice in it yet it’s not as bland as you think. The sweetness balances the coldness, you know. This pink juice’s presentation is so refreshing with that Gumamela on top but once it flows in our esophagus, you’ll realize that it’s more refreshing. I could replace water with this and drink it all day.

2020 Update

While travelling home from Baguio, we decided to spend our lunch at the Tarlac branch of Isdaan. It was ten years ago when I first visited this place. Although its signs of aging is evident, I must say that the restaurant will still let its customers feel the Thailand-like atmosphere. Anyway, here are the dishes we ordered at Gerona.

Crispy Pata

This is what you call a tender pork leg! We could easily peel the meat using fork. And I must say that the skin covering the leg is undeniably crispy. Although the meat is not so juicy, the accompanying soy sauce makes it perfect. There’s no need to explain why we left the plate with only bone and few fats left.

Tacsiyapong Gulay

I feel like this is the North Luzon’s take on Binagoongang Talong. And I want to tell you that the South Luzon girl here is loving it! Visually, it looked like it’s just a plain cucumber and eggplant slices swimming in watery sauce. But wait until you taste it. You might want to replace your favorite Korean Kim Chi with this after tasting.

Bangkang Calamares

We usually see unbattered squid on sizzling plate but Isdaan gave us sizzling calamares, which is new to me. I never thought that this would be great. It reminds me of the Japanese style of cooking. I like the crispy coating. It may be thick but the squid inside is also big. This is a one long plate that resembles a boat but I think, it wasn’t maximized.

Tinola Tahong

The amout of mussels in this pot is indeed noticeable. It’s overflowing! So it wasn’t a big deal anymore if the flesh is small. The amount of broth is kinda little though. One wouldn’t notice it immediately if he won’t lift the pot. But it’s already enough for the four of us. After all, we love how it warms our stomach. Plus, it’s flavorful broth and it suits the tahong.

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