{"id":46237,"date":"2019-07-20T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-07-20T02:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=46237"},"modified":"2019-07-19T18:38:47","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T10:38:47","slug":"6-paluto-restaurants-to-satisfy-your-seafood-cravings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2019\/07\/20\/6-paluto-restaurants-to-satisfy-your-seafood-cravings\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Paluto Restaurants to Satisfy Your Seafood Cravings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best and truly Filipino dining experiences is eating at a paluto restaurant. In fact, Filipinos like bringing their balikbayan friends and foreign visitors who visit the country in one of them.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For those who are not familiar with the concept, a paluto restaurant is where diners have the freedom to choose the fresh ingredients they want and how they want it cooked. It&#8217;s like cooking at home but, you know, without you cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most of these restaurants offer seafood choices, but there are also some that serve meat and chicken on the side. Check out our list of must-visit paluto restaurants in and out of the Metro!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Dampa<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Branches all over Manila<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dampa is almost always used synonymously with paluto restaurants. Dampa, which is a Filipino translation for hut, is pretty much built like one, using native materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46251\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/DAMPA.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/DAMPA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/DAMPA-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/DAMPA-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dampa is a line of eateries with a wet market, where diners can buy their raw seafood and have it cooked in any of the restaurants in the area. It can get noisy, muddy, and crowded, but that all adds up to the experience!<\/p>\n<p>The most famous Dampa restaurants are located at Seaside Macapagal in Pasay and in Libis in Quezon City, but there are also branches in San Juan City and Para\u00f1aque City.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2017\/05\/04\/an-overview-to-dampa-in-the-philippines\/\">An Overview to Dampa in the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Market Basket<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">River Park, Festival Mall, Muntinlupa City<\/span><\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BaGNaALlwVg\/<\/p>\n<p>Market Basket is dubbed as the modern-day dampa. Even though the restaurant is far from the usual paluto-style ones, they still serve the freshest seafood. The view of the river also completes the over-all ambiance of the restaurant.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2019\/04\/09\/10-fintastic-seafood-restaurants-to-give-a-go-around-the-metro\/\">10 Fintastic Seafood Restaurants to Give a Go Around the Metro<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marketbasketalabang\/\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/marketbasketalabang<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Isla Sugbu<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>2\/F Venice Grand Canal Mall, Taguig City<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Isla Sugbu Seafood City | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-7YMX2-6D80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What makes Isla Sugbu stand out is the fact that they are the first paluto-all-you-can restaurant in the Philippines.\u00a0Yes, you heard that right, they offer unlimited seafood cooked however you want it! The Cebu-born restaurant is so well-loved that it just had to open a branch here in Manila.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/isla-sugbu-the-pioneer-of-seafood-paluto-buffet-in-the-ph\/\">Isla Sugbu: The Pioneer of Seafood \u201cPaluto\u201d Buffet in the PH<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-meta-key\">Website:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seafoodcity.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\">seafoodcity.ph\/<br \/>\n<\/a><span class=\"post-meta-key\">Facebook:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/islasugbuseafoodcity\/\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/islasugbuseafoodcity\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Celian<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Seafoods Restaurant<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Brgy. Alaguisoc, Jordan, Guimaras<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46245\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/IMG_3688-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since paluto restaurants offer predominantly seafood dishes, it&#8217;s not a surprise that\u00a0it&#8217;s also a hit in provinces close to the sea.<\/p>\n<p>What used to be a simple stop-over is now one of Guimaras&#8217; must-visit restaurants. Celian\u00a0Seafoods Restaurant serves the best of their local cuisine\u00a0<em>pala-pala<\/em> style&#8212;which is what paluto is called in the Visayas.\u00a0The cost of\u00a0<em>pala-pala<\/em>\u00a0is computed per 100 grams.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/restaurant-type\/seafood\/celian-seafoods-restaurant-in-guimaras\/\">Celian Seafoods Restaurant in Guimaras<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-meta-key\">Facebook:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/celianseafoods.resto\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/celianseafoods.resto<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ading\u2019s Pala-Pala<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>San Juan St., Barangay 2, Bacolod City<\/em><\/span><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46243\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/IMG_4063-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you visit the City of Smiles, make sure to drop by Ading&#8217;s Pala-Pala, located in front of the Original Pala-Pala Market. If you don&#8217;t know exactly what you want (because the choices seem endless), they recommend the sizzling Blue Marlin steak and chili garlic shrimp for starters.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/negros-occidental\/bacolod\/adings-pala-pala-in-bacolod-filipino-fiesta-of-delicious-seafood-dishes\/\">Ading\u2019s Pala-Pala in Bacolod: Filipino fiesta of delicious seafood dishes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-meta-key\">Facebook:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/adingspalapalaseafoodrestaurantbacolod2013\/\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/adingspalapalaseafoodrestaurantbacolod2013\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Cafe Tavera<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Davao City<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46246\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/tavera.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/tavera.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/tavera-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/tavera-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Caf\u00e9 Tavera is undoubtedly one of Davao&#8217;s best. The restaurant is frequented by high profile personalities whenever they visit the province. Why wouldn&#8217;t they when aside from serving a homey interior, they also have the freshest seafood? Their selection includes crabs, prawns, and fish. Just make sure that the seafood you are craving for is not seasonal!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/davao\/have-the-best-seafood-experience-at-cafe-tavera-in-davao\/\">Caf\u00e9 Tavera in Davao<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cafetavera\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cafetavera\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Which paluto restaurant are you most excited to try? We&#8217;d love to know in the comments below!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Written by Teresa Gatmaitan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out our list of must-visit paluto restaurants in and out of the Metro! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":46249,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[9719,9720,3132,6818,8605,8606,9717,9718,3133],"class_list":["post-46237","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-listicle","tag-adings-pala-pala","tag-cafe-tavera","tag-dampa","tag-dr-ma-celi-rico-tantianpact","tag-isla-sugbu","tag-market-basket","tag-paluto-restaurants","tag-paluto-style","tag-seafood"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/featured.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46237","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46237"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46237\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46370,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46237\/revisions\/46370"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46237"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46237"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}