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| Hardin sa Paraiso Grill & Restaurant |
The Hardin sa Paraiso Grill
and Restaurant, along the national highway, is said to be one of the best
places to eat in the town. Relatively unknown, they serve a tasty
assortment of continental fare; from vegetables, steaks, grilled seafoods and
native fare.
Where it not for its
prominent steel gate and sign board, you wouldn't notice it as the land where
the restaurant sits is a few meters below the main highway. Upon entering
the gate, we went down a short flight of steps to a beautifully manicured
garden.
The main dining area, ideal
for large gatherings, birthdays and weddings, is made of bamboo, wood and
concrete, with a roof of anahaw leaves and netting. We were not
to dine here, however, as an al fresco gazebo was reserved for our small group.
While meals are still being prepared, you can quench our thirst with iced
tea from a 2-liter tall dispenser.
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| Grilled relenong bangus |
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| Pinakbet: an Ilocano favorite |
The delicious Filipino fare
served include sizzling pork sisig (minus
the raw egg) on a hot plate, grilled relenong boneless bangus (milkfish)
stuffed with minced onions, garlic and tomatoes, the popular Ilocano dish pinakbet (vegetable stew)
and sinigang na hipon (shrimps),
all complemented with rice. Dessert includes crispy turon (caramelized
wrapped banana) topped with caramel sauce and sesame seeds.
Aside from the gazebos or
main dining hall, groups of four or less can cozily dine al fresco inside one
of the restaurant's stylized nipa huts mounted on 7 ft. high stilts. Its
great food, plus its beautiful garden setting, makes Hardin sa Paraiso
Grill and Restaurant a perfect gustatory stop after a solemn visit to the
Shrine of Our
Lady of Manaoag. May she no longer be a secret.
Hardin sa Paraiso Grill &
Restaurant: Brgy. Lelemaan, Manaoag, Pangasinan. Tel: (075)
541-5375. Mobile numbers: (0917) 508-5710 and (0917) 844-3921. Open
9 AM-9:30 PM.
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