When life feels a bit dry, I go in search for things to try.  So I thought of traveling all the way South to try Sartin's heirloom recipes of the North. 


It's been a long time since I last stayed at Summit Ridge Hotel. 

I thought it's an awesome idea to have Sartin serving Quezon, Tarlac and Bacolod Heritage Dishes in Tagaytay.


Pastries for sale greets every visitor that comes in. 


On the side, there's also a chiller of cakes and snacks. 

Didn't expect to see a bar.  It looks grand doesn't it? 

The interiors is great for group dining.  These are cozy looking booths.

Food
 
Mga Pica-Pica at Merienda  

Batchoy (305 php)

Imagine the chilly atmosphere of Tagayatay comfortably warmed by the rich, warm and savory    Batchoy with delicious fresh beef chunks and marrow.  Ah perfection...
 

Kalabasa, Kamote at Kesong Puti Salad (425 php)

Sabaw

♥ Kansi (655 php)

Well, you can have more soups in a meal.  The Kansi is also a must try.

Chicken Charon (165 php)

You can't let your fingers off these Chicken Charon.  Let's crunch this dish all the way.


Mga Gulay at Kanin

Laswa (295 php)

Veggies can be good with Laswa which is a warming and hearty dish to try.  

Kalkag Rice (215 php)

 The Kalkag Rice goes so well with any dish.


Sartin Signature Menu 

Valenciana (495 php)

The Valenciana is different from other paella I've tried before.  It is made of sticky rice used in Filipino kakanin dishes. 

♥ Lechon na Tadyang ng Baka (1975 php)

The Lechon na Tadyang ng Baka is hands down the best dish among all our orders at Sartin.


Quezon (Lola Agnes)

 

Tarlac (Mommy Jet)

♥ Callos (449 php)

 The Callos has always been one of my favorite Spanish dishes.  Love how the strong tangy tomato sauce compliments the tender tongue strips here. 
 

♥ Pork Sisig (319 php)

The Pork Sisig comes with liver bits.  As a liver lover, how can I resist?  I would also like to commend how lean this sisig is. 


Weekly Special

♥ Beef Kaldereta

Sartin also offers weekly special which you can see on its chalkboard by the entrance.

Dessert

♥ Tibok-Tibok (245 php)

The Tibok-Tibok is a rare find.  We all rejoiced upon finding this delectable carabao-milk-based treat.  It so velvety-soft as it slowly melts in the mouth.

♥ Leche Flan

The Leche Flan is quite unique because it also has carabao milk mixed in.  This is one of the best Leche Flan I've ever had.

Ginumis (169 php)

Although I didn't get to try the Ginumis, it look so delicious!


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict

On a weekday lunch time, the chances of being able to search for an empty seat at the SM Manila's Food Court is like winning the lottery.  I attempted to eat there once but since it was futile, I ended up in neighboring restaurant Inasal Chicken Bacolod with lots of empty tables to spare.

This is my first time to try this brand. 


Ambiance is downright simplistic. 

Inasal Barbeque

Petso (109 php)

The Petso portion is okay.  The flavor is too bland for me.

Sizzling Platter

Pork Sisig (158 php)

The Pork Sisig serving is not enough for me. =(

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Inasal Chicken Bacolod is budget friendly but food quality and portion will hardly satisfy your tastebuds or your tummy.

I love the colors!  It's very colorful and quite spacious.

As expected from an inasal place right?

Food

I really appreciated that all the dishes were served hot and freshly cooked.

Combo Meals (Served with Rice, Atchara and BOTTOMLESS Iced Tea)

Pecho Combo (159 php)

1 pc. Atay / 1 pc. Baticolon Combo (141 php)

Chicken Inasal

Isol (69 php)

Want the fats and he skin?  The Isol is for you! 


Fish

Sizzling Bangus (192 php)

The Sizzling Bangus is strongly marinated so it's best paired with their Garlic Rice.


Pork

♥ Liempo Sisig (190 php)

The best dish for the night is the Liempo Sisig.   It's the first time I've tried one and I want to have this more often!

Soup

♥ KBL (Kadios, Baboy, Langka) (184 php)

The KBL (Kadios, Baboy, Langka) is one hefty and bountiful soup to order for sharing! 

♥ KBL (Kadios, Baboy, Langka) (184 php)

 It has a tons of toppings!  We all loved this!  

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict