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Recognized as the oldest house in Albay, Balay Cena Una has become more than just a restaurant as it is now regarded as a tourist destination in Bicol region. Established as early as 1913, Balay Cena Una (a play on Tagalog world “sinauna” which means ancient), is a Filipino restaurant that serves and promotes the rich culinary culture of Bicol province.
Previously an ancestral house, Balay Cena Una has been restored into an elegant restaurant in 2005. This former ancestral house still retained its traditional features, still looking like a Filipino house with its native architectural style. Upon entering the place, it’s like you are entering a Filipino home set about more than 50 years ago. The dimly-lit halls, wooden interiors, and antique collections neatly displayed in the two-storey house totally make it an ideal place to spend a great dining experience when in Bicol.
Dining in Balay Cena Una is really a highly-recommended thing to do in Albay. Aside from its food, it’s worth the visit as you will also learn a lot about the province’s history. Remnants from the Japanese occupation way back 1945 are seen through bullet holes you can find in the place. According to the owner, the place was formerly used as a Japanese garrison in the World War II. Even after all these years, it still stood strong, making it a place where history and gastronomical finds mix.
Now, for Balay Cena Una’s gastronomic offerings, you will find only the most delicious traditional Bicolano food here. Balay Cena Una serves traditional Bicolano food with a twist, making their place worth coming back for as they introduced flavorful coconut milk-based and vegetable dishes you’ll surely love. Also, what makes Balay Cena Una a Bicol pride is that they support agricultural tourism in the region by getting their ingredients from local farms for their sumptuous dishes. It all the more makes the dish as authentic as it can get, by using only fresh locally-produced ingredients from the region.
The whole place can sit about 50 persons in the restaurant, but they also have function halls where special events can be celebrated upon reservations. They also have a garden setting, perfect for an afternoon celebration that just makes you feel like you’re in your own home. On Sundays, they hold family buffet making Balay Cena Una an ideal place to spend the weekends with.
Have a uniquely traditional Bicolano experience at this historical dining destination called Balay Cena Una!
Address:
F. Lotivio St., Brgy. Bagumbayan, Daraga, Albay
Telephone Number:
052-435-4338
Business Hours:
11:00 am to 10:00 pm (Monday to Saturday); Family buffet on Sundays at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/cenauna
http://primer.com.ph/food/cuisines/asian/filipino/explore-bicol-heritage-through-food-at-balay-cena-una-in-albay/
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Balay Cena Una
4501 Daraga - Legazpi City - Tiwi RdRecognized as the oldest house in Albay, Balay Cena Una has become more than just a restaurant as it is now regarded as a tourist destination in Bicol region. Established as early as 1913, Balay Cena Una (a play on Tagalog world “sinauna” which means ancient), is a Filipino restaurant that serves and promotes the rich culinary culture of Bicol province.
Previously an ancestral house, Balay Cena Una has been restored into an elegant restaurant in 2005. This former ancestral house still retained its traditional features, still looking like a Filipino house with its native architectural style. Upon entering the place, it’s like you are entering a Filipino home set about more than 50 years ago. The dimly-lit halls, wooden interiors, and antique collections neatly displayed in the two-storey house totally make it an ideal place to spend a great dining experience when in Bicol.
Dining in Balay Cena Una is really a highly-recommended thing to do in Albay. Aside from its food, it’s worth the visit as you will also learn a lot about the province’s history. Remnants from the Japanese occupation way back 1945 are seen through bullet holes you can find in the place. According to the owner, the place was formerly used as a Japanese garrison in the World War II. Even after all these years, it still stood strong, making it a place where history and gastronomical finds mix.
Now, for Balay Cena Una’s gastronomic offerings, you will find only the most delicious traditional Bicolano food here. Balay Cena Una serves traditional Bicolano food with a twist, making their place worth coming back for as they introduced flavorful coconut milk-based and vegetable dishes you’ll surely love. Also, what makes Balay Cena Una a Bicol pride is that they support agricultural tourism in the region by getting their ingredients from local farms for their sumptuous dishes. It all the more makes the dish as authentic as it can get, by using only fresh locally-produced ingredients from the region.
The whole place can sit about 50 persons in the restaurant, but they also have function halls where special events can be celebrated upon reservations. They also have a garden setting, perfect for an afternoon celebration that just makes you feel like you’re in your own home. On Sundays, they hold family buffet making Balay Cena Una an ideal place to spend the weekends with.
Have a uniquely traditional Bicolano experience at this historical dining destination called Balay Cena Una!
Address:
F. Lotivio St., Brgy. Bagumbayan, Daraga, Albay
Telephone Number:
052-435-4338
Business Hours:
11:00 am to 10:00 pm (Monday to Saturday); Family buffet on Sundays at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/cenauna
http://primer.com.ph/food/cuisines/asian/filipino/explore-bicol-heritage-through-food-at-balay-cena-una-in-albay/
Terminal 2
Airport RoadNewly opened food park in Legazpi City
https://terminal2foodpark.business.site/
There’s no other way to enjoy the best of Bicol than savouring authentic eat-all-you can dishes at Waway’s Restaurant – home of seafoods and native dishes.
Variety of Filipino dishes to choose from
For only P250, you’ll get to taste a wide array of Bicolano dishes from laing, pinangat, bopic, beef kare-kare, and bicol express which they’ve tempered the spiciness depending on the customer’s tolerance, and many more!
Interior
Housed in a yellow, almost residential-looking house, Waway’s Restaurant is one of the places to visit when in Bicol. The restaurant has been around since 1967, and was originally named after a push-cart vendor named Laura Cristobal. From then Carinderya, the third generation restaurant has now established loyal patrons and tourists as well, with their special and wide array of dishes.
For refreshments, you can choose from iced tea, orange juice, and coffee. Just add P30 for bottomless drinks.
So if you want to experience a bountiful treat of Bicol’s best dishes, head over at Waway’s Restaurant.
Waway's Restaurant BRANCH
Address:
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Peñaranda St, Barangay 28 Bono, Legazpi City, 4500 Albay
Telephone Number:
(052) 480-8415
Business Hours:
Lunch (10:30 a.m.-14:00 p.m.) Dinner (17:30 p.m. – 21:00 p.m.)
http://primer.com.ph/food/cuisines/asian/filipino/waways-restaurant-in-bicol/
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Waway's RESTAURANT
317 Peñaranda StThere’s no other way to enjoy the best of Bicol than savouring authentic eat-all-you can dishes at Waway’s Restaurant – home of seafoods and native dishes.
Variety of Filipino dishes to choose from
For only P250, you’ll get to taste a wide array of Bicolano dishes from laing, pinangat, bopic, beef kare-kare, and bicol express which they’ve tempered the spiciness depending on the customer’s tolerance, and many more!
Interior
Housed in a yellow, almost residential-looking house, Waway’s Restaurant is one of the places to visit when in Bicol. The restaurant has been around since 1967, and was originally named after a push-cart vendor named Laura Cristobal. From then Carinderya, the third generation restaurant has now established loyal patrons and tourists as well, with their special and wide array of dishes.
For refreshments, you can choose from iced tea, orange juice, and coffee. Just add P30 for bottomless drinks.
So if you want to experience a bountiful treat of Bicol’s best dishes, head over at Waway’s Restaurant.
Waway's Restaurant BRANCH
Address:
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Peñaranda St, Barangay 28 Bono, Legazpi City, 4500 Albay
Telephone Number:
(052) 480-8415
Business Hours:
Lunch (10:30 a.m.-14:00 p.m.) Dinner (17:30 p.m. – 21:00 p.m.)
http://primer.com.ph/food/cuisines/asian/filipino/waways-restaurant-in-bicol/
30 minutes ride from Villa Maxine to Tabaco City
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Mayon Skyline View Deck
30 minutes ride from Villa Maxine to Tabaco City
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