Spread Some Awesome

Duration : ~1-2 hours

Bummers : large crowd of hungry customers during weekends

Manila boys and girls know that Tagaytay is the best place to go to when the weather in the city is scorching hot. It is just a quick drive from the city but it offers a whole new environment – cool and filled with awesome scenery. For one, the view of Taal Volcano is a magnificent sight to see. Different stores selling colorful flowers, fresh lettuce, and miniature pineapples are lined along the highway. That is why many restaurants and hotels are getting built in Tagaytay. This is to cater to the needs of its growing customer base.

Leslie’s Restaurant is a restaurant we love to visit when in Tagaytay. We have probably dined here for more than three times but our mouth-watering desire for their Bulalo Special (Php 450) never dwindles. No wonder they were awarded to have the Best Bulalo in 2011 by Sooo Pinoy. Without a doubt, Leslie’s Bulalo Special is the best we ever had.

Large chunks of soft and tender beef loins swim in clear broth. A large beef bone offers a creamy marrow center. People would fight against each other who will get the marrow. Many friendships ended because of this dish.

Bulalo Special

Bulalo Special

You might say that it is redundant but we don’t care. If you are dining at Leslie’s, you gotta have their Crispy Pata (Php 399). This crunchy pork leg is said to be heart attack on a plate. But who cares if it’s this good, right?

Crispy Pata

There should be veggies on the table so we got a medley of different vegetables. It’s called Pinakbet but this one was way better because it was Pinakbet con Lechon Kawali (Php 175). This is cheating.

Pinakbet con Lechon Kawali

If you visit Tagaytay, don’t miss try their Fried Tawilis. I heard this fish are caught fresh from Taal Lake. Like sardines, you can eat the whole tawilis without removing the bones. This is a yummy treat especially if you dip it in vinegar.

Fried Tawilis

Leslie’s Restaurant is not only about food, it also offers a great view of Taal Volcano. Since the restaurant is usually packed during weekends, taking photos by its viewing area with Taal Volcano as background is a great way to kill time. With this beauty, we didn’t mind waiting..

Taal Volcano

A Rock Looking at Taal

Dining with the View of Taal Volcano

You can bring home pasalubongs from all over if you check out Leslie’s Pasalubong Corner in front of the restaurant near the receptionist.

Suman

Ube Halaya

Pasalubong Corner

Spread some awesome..ness..

Tags: beef, bulalo, crispy pata, lechon, Taal, tawilis