Fair drive outside of Manila. Set 4-course modern Filipino menu. Ambiance very nice and relaxing (shoes off), food was well presented, and server seemed confident. Quality wise, there was something a bit off with all servings except the deserts, but by then you’ve eaten too...much as they were not well-balanced. However, a palette cleanser was served (very French) before the main. I’d recommend going, but not sure if I’ll go back.More

Have you been to an old Filipino house, an anchestral one? Well this one is just as awesome as the old architectural designs that we can see from various ancestral houses that we have all over the Philippines. As far as I can remember this...house have been built for almost 2 decades now by the owner, who also do the wood works and wood sculptures that looks really amazing. Oh how I wish I have a lot of money to afford even one piece. Let me share ny food experience: - RELLENONG PUSIT - covered in orange batter, this rellenong pusit is a bomb with all the bursting flavors inside. - GISING GISING - I thought this was a dimsum, but yeah a dimsum like dishes with gising gising inside. - DANGGIT - this refreshing healthy green salad is a must try. - PININYAHANG MANOK - that beautifully plated chicken dish with a twist. - BINAGOONGAN - crispy pork belly indulged in tomato and shrimp paste plus all the other secret ingredients made this one a dish to come back to. - BISTEK TAGALOG - this super tender braised beef shank is delicately made and plated nicely to make a simple dish a top notch. - FRUIT SALAD - it is my first time to eat a salad with chia pudding in it and it was so good! And so healthy! - UBE - this dessert plating would make you say wow! The ube white chocolate lava cake plus the cheese ice cream is just the perfect combination to finish this experience. - LEMONGRASS ICED TEA - I don't know but I find this iced tea taste like an old drink which the elders would probably drink while chillaxing, but it do taste good though I thought this was a sago't gulaman at first sip. Haha. NOTES: - Make sure to have a reservation - Wear your fansiest pair of socks or walk barefooted. - They have lots of wood arts which you can also purchase, and other art works, so better have extra money? - They have mini museum which composes of wood sculptures, paintings, vintage things, and lots of artworks. So better have your cameras on hand. - Relax and enjoy the moment. - Taste and savor the fusion of food they offer. Tahanan Bistro is truly a home away from home!More

Tucked away in a quiet part of Antipolo with a good view all the way to Muntinlupa, this homey restaurant is filled with tastefully made and beautiful furniture done by the owner, Benji Reyes. Benji's furniture including his house is made of recycled wood from...old homes. Wood combinations were well chosen to create marvelous works of functional art. You get to enjoy his furniture while dining. The restaurant was conceptualized by their children while the chef, Kevin Tuason, is the husband of Keesha. The menu is interesting and boasts of a twist on Filipino food. Visually presented as eyecatching, the plates used came from Lanelle Fernando, a potter from Antipolo. While waiting for your food, you can enjoy the wonderful pond filled with koi that surrounds the house as well as the garden. The only problem is that it is only open from Friday evenings to Sunday night and depending on when you come, you could be in for a bit of traffic getting there. But it is all worth the trip to dine in an open air restaurant away from the pollution of the metropolis.More

The place was nice. It has a small Art Gallery and a beautiful garden. We were not ready for entering bare foot. For ladies, do not wear high heels if you like to go to the garden. The food was OK but not great. The...beef course was not available. You would assume that if it's strictly for reservation, all items are available. We appreciated the complimentary cake and the attempt to build some connection though you would know that it was done because they have to. If you come looking for a nice place to eat, this is fine (still a bit overpriced) but if you're after great food, then this is not a good place to stay.More

I chose the Arayat set menu. The appetizer course consisted of a prawn and pumpkin ravioli, with a sauce made from prawn heads boiled in coconut milk and sprinkled with bacon bits, cashews, and cured egg yolk. The salad course consisted of shredded ubod (the...heart of coconut palm) and carrots, garnished with lettuce, peanuts, roasted garlic, smoked milkfish, and a tuille I surmise made from ink squid. The main course consisted of humba (pulled pork) mixed with polenta to hold it together which was molded into a cube, and placed on top of a thin slice of pickled jicama in an apple vinaigrette dressing, and topped with some pork cracklings. The dish was garnished with pickled beetroot, arugula, and squash flower tempura (i.e. dipped in batter and deep-fried). After the main course, they served a calamansi, orange and pineapple sorbet in the formed into a popsicle. To end the meal, dessert consisted of a grilled banana wrapped in a crepe (which they referred to as a Dutch pancake), garnished with lemon whipped cream, pink peppercorn caramel (Yes, they spiced up the caramel sauce with pepper), an edible flower and a dusting of confectioners sugar.More

The overall décor and atmosphere is good, BUT. The food looked good but was not so; first course very good, second course salad good, all other courses were awful. Noise of artificial waterfall makes you want to pee all the time. Invited to tour around...grounds and gallery; these not really a wow to say the least. Then, I made a big mistake. They asked a really inappropriate question "How did you and your (Philippina) girlfriend meet?". We actually met in Bangkok as I know her aunt. But, I tend to say "Online" to shut people up. "Oh, which dating site did you use" (I replied Big Dong hoping this would get a message (shut up) across. "How good is that site?" (only time to look at each other and express "WTF?" "What is the response rate" "Is it for dating or meeting" "How do you find conducting a long distance relationship?" "Do you agree on the relationship before meeting?" At which point I said "Can you please stop, your questions are totally inappropriate" (we very nearly walked out). When I went to the restroom, they continued questioning my girlfriend and she was in tears when I got back. These people are weirdos and their food is really poor yet expensive compared with elsewhere.More

Was refused a reservation because my fiancee is Filipina (she is a teacher) and I wear smart casual as most people do.

Finally found the time to go away from the malls for a little nature/food/art trip in artist Benjie Reyes’ home in Antipolo. Blown away by the food, the beautiful house amidst the lush greenery, and the handsome wooden art pieces. My wife selected the Halcon...Set Menu which started with baked sweet potato with chickpeas, crumbled bits of longaniza, mint salsa and ricotta. Danggit salad was next . The main was Pininyahan Manok, juicy grilled thigh fillet of chicken with grilled pineapple and baked potato on carrot puree. The finale and the best, Ube Lava Cake served with queso ice cream. I selected the Mayon Set Menu which started with Aligue-battered Relyenong baby squid on Aioli. Same Danggit salad was served next. My main was Crispy Pork in a tomato-shrimp paste puee(binagoongan) with a dollop of greek yogurt. My dessert, French Toast corn bread with bits of salted egg yolk inside, drizzled with muscavado sauce and served with vanilla ice cream.More

Tahanan is part restaurant and part home to craftsmen Benji Reyes. After six years of studying in Melbourne, his daughter decided to go back home and open Tahanan Bistro. The bistro offers a set menu that pays homage to Philippine produce. It’s Filipino food presented...Melbourne-style, enjoyed in a casual-fine home dining ambiance. Benji put his personal touch on everything and made most of the furniture you sit in and eat on. If you are lucky he may be home and able to chat for a little while.More

My husband and I celebrated Mother’s Day on May 12 for lunch at Tahanan Bistro ,Antipolo City .We loved the foods ,so delicious 😋.It is like dining in your own house 🏡,surrounded by trees and plants .A little pond too ,with swimming fishes .The atmosphere...is great .Our first time to celebrate Mother’s Day here in the Philippines 🇵🇭.We will definitely come back and bring some friends from abroad .More

Thanks to kind and generous Philippine friends, we were privileged to visit this private home and exclusive restaurant set high in the hills above Manila in Antipolo. We learnt that it is the home and studio of Benjy Reyes, a famous artist in wood, whose...bespoke furnishings and sculptures make this a unique restaurant venue. Apparently, the house, also principally of wood and local materials, was built by Benjy and is one of the finest examples of Philippine craftmanship and a beautifully elegant creation over 3 levels. Our 3 generation family of 6 enjoyed a memorable lunch of beautifully prepared and presented local dishes, all delicious, in the convivial company of our hosts and members of their family. A very special day in our 2 weeks in the Philippines. Thank you on behalf of our family.More

Loved this place, unique in concept and location, no signage, no pretention just great service and great food. The three choice menus are varied and interesting, loved the palate cleanser Ice lolly, the desserts are excellent. It's hard to find and so it should be,...some things are worth the effort, we will be bringing all visitors to Manila hereMore