Though we've been finding ourselves in the constant race against the clock, it is still important to take a break from chaos once in awhile.  Thus, on a typical Thursday, I took the chance to candidly invite my sisters for a quick lunch at the Public Eatery - where the neighborhood meets to gather over good food.

Hanging Truffled Chicken Shish Kebab (550 php)

Public Eatery stands as a bustling and vibrant food hub, reminiscent of a bustling subway station's concourse. Here, people converge to engage in lively chatter and indulge in the masterfully crafted creations conceptualized by celebrated chefs. Just like each subway train leads to a different adventure, each and every one of the 16 food and beverage station offers its own unique culinary experience.

We had a fun experience navigating through the different Public Eatery stations : 1) Seafood and Oyster Bar (SOB), 2) FRNK, 3) Samyan Thai Street Food, 4)Konbini Karaage, 5) New York Cubao, 6) Bad Bird, 7) Ono Poke, 8) Anyhow,  9) Tsukemen, 10) Bookoh, 11) Morse Coffee,  12) Ok, Bob,  13) Thomson Road, 14) Le Chon, 15) The Bev Bar and 16) Merry Moo.

We're happy to share some of what we've tried! (Check our IG for more!)

 1) Seafood and Oyster Bar (SOB)

Seafood and Oyster Bar (SOB) which started out as a cart concept in Public Eatery is now a full-scale bar.  It serves Aklan Oysters in various innovative forms.  We got to try the Oyster Kinilaw with Pani Puri (400 php) and it really left a lasting impression upon us.   The delicately crisp pani puri truly elevated the kinilaw oyster experience. It added texture to the sweet and succulent fresh oysters, bathed in sinamak and adorned with cucumber and peppers.

2) FRNK

FRNK milk bar has always been one of our top comfort drink considerations.  It definitely deserves the hype and followings for living up to its literal name - frank and honest.  It offers guilt-free drinks and baked goods that's made of authentic plant-based ingredients such as teas sources from Morihan - Japan's largest Uji Maccha exporter and raw fruit honey.  The drinks are also customizable for your dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan-friendly preference.  

This FRNK branch is special because its the first one to offer coffee-based drinks.  We highly recommend the Kyoto (Dirty Maccha) Latte (230 php).

3) Samyan Thai Street Food

♥ Crab Pad Thai (720 php)

Samyan Thai Street Food is owned by Chef ThiTid Tassanakajohn, the culinary master behind Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 champion and Michellin-Starred Le Du Bangkok.  Certainly the Crab Pad Thai topped with generous crab meat is a must-try!

4) Konbini Karaage

Konbini Karaage offers Karaage (189 php) and Kokokke in take out boxes.  You can spice them up with your mix of powder (such as yuzu salt, cheese powder, shichimi togarashi) and sauces (which include curry, hickory bbq dip and cheese).

With New York Cubao, celebrity chef, restaurateur, best-selling cookbook author Chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou takes you on a new experience - American breakfast meals infused with down-home Filipino influence.  

♥ KFC or Kwek-Kwek Fried Chicken  (335 php)

Take a look at this KFC in crisp orangey batter served with Tokneneng garlic rice, pickled vegetables and two (2) kinds of sauces.

6) Bad Bird

Chicken Tenders (390 php)

Bad Bird menu has expanded since we last time we tried it.

Bad Bird's Fish & Chips (450 php)

As an alternative to chicken, you can try the Bad Bird's Fish & Chips which is a huge slab of battered cobbler fish served with fries and tartar sauce.

7) Ono Poke

We're so thrilled that Ono Poke opened another branch.  

♥ Spicy Tuna Crunch Bowl (420 php)

Our long-time poke craving was satisfied by this Spicy Tuna Crunch Bowl. 

8) Anyhow

Boneless Chicken (350 php)

Anyhow let's you enjoy your choice of meat, grilled in the way you like it with your choice of staple and sides.

9) 10 by Tsukemen

♥ Roku Kushiyaki Platter (945 php)

10 by Tsukemen's Roku Kushiyaki Platter with six (6) assorted sticks of our best-selling Kushiyaki: 1) Baby Tako & Bonito, 2) Beef & Truffle, 3) Salmon & Mentaiko, 4) Yakitori & Miso, 5) Kakuni & Leeks and 6) Sausage & Cheese is a must order for your get together.  

10) Bookoh

Bookoh introduces a new and fresher take on buko shakes.

Ube Cococnut Milk (205 php)

Tried the Ube Cococnut Milk with creamy coconut milk, pearls and nata de coco.

11) Morse Coffee

♥ Dirty Chai Latte (220 php)

No matter how stuffed we were, we still had to grab a cup of the instgrammable Dirty Chai Latte which is a combination of signature Morse blend and organic blue chai.   Morse Coffee is owned by Mike Holaschke of Making It Happen Vlog.

12) Ok Bob

Ok Bob is a Middle Eastern concept by Chefs Decker Gokioco and Jorge Mendez.  We had the  Hanging Truffled Chicken Shish Kebab (550 php) which had a presentation and flavor that won us over.

Public Eatery Robinson's Magnolia Map  Like This Post? Subscribe here Follow @tsinoyfoodies             

Chowking has exciting news to share with all its customers in the Philippines! In April 2023, they proudly announced the collaboration with Jodi Sta. Maria and her son, Thirdy Lacson, as the latest endorsers for their renowned Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Lauriat. This significant event took place at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, where a press event was held to unveil the brand's new TV commercial.

"The Chowking Lauriat holds a special place in the hearts of Filipinos nationwide. Although it has always been delicious, we believe there's always room for improvement," shared Fran Leveriza-Maralit, Chowking Brand Director. "Whether you choose to dine in, take out, or enjoy our food at home with your loved ones, our mas Pinasarap na Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Lauriat reflects our dedication to delivering Chinese-sarap experiences with every meal."

Indulge in the all-new Mas Pinasarap Chowking Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Lauriat, now available through dine-in, take-out, or convenient drive-thru service at a nearby Chowking branch. Don't miss the opportunity to savor the exquisite flavors and enjoy the sarap-saya experience that Chowking has meticulously crafted for its valued customers.

We've really reached the hallmark of digital age as businesses are now utilizing technology to improve their efficiency and service.  We're so happy to discover that even Tender Bites PH which is a premium meat shop since 1990 has expanded its reach, beyond the conventional supermarkets, as ordering from can now be made through its website https://www.tenderbites.ph .

Tender Bites Imported Prime Rib

For a minimum of 2,000 php, you can shop online and have your orders in "any cut any request" delivered at your doorstep for free.

Tender Bites Ph Meat Shop Purchases

The products can be delivered to you the same day or next day.   As you can see, the products are all accurately-labelled, neatly vacuum-sealed and with the same freshness as if you've purchased them from their supermarket branches: Unimart Greenhills, Unimart Capitol Commons, Makati Supermart Alabang Town Center, Cash & Carry Makati, The Marketplace Rockwell and The Landmark.

Tender Bites Ph Imported Prime Ribs (3,039 php/kilo)

We actually found it easier to distinguish the cuts and quality of its variety of local (including its homegrown dry-aged beefs) and imported meats (including Authentic Japanese Wagyu, USDA Prime and Certified Angus Beef) through its website as compared to peeping through the supermarket freezers.  

Tender Bites Ph Imported Prime Ribs (3,039 php/kilo)

How does this Imported Premium Prime Rib look?  Based on the site photo, we were able to see the approximate thickness of this bone-in steak and had the impression that we could achieve a nice seared and medium center with it.  

@tsinoyfoodies #tsinoyfoodies #steak #ribeyesteak #juicysteak #meatshop #burgers #burgersoftiktok #steakoftiktok #steakoff #choriburger #chorizo #longganisaburger #pinoyfoodies #pinoyburgers #homemadeburger #cookoff #pinoyfoodtrip #pinoytiktoker #tiktokph #letseat #pinoyfoodies #pinoycooking #importedsteak #premiumsteak #pinoycook #pinoychef #homecooking #homecookingshow #burger #grill #grilling #pangrilled #tenderbitesph ♬ So Tender - Say Sue Me

Beef Burgers (599 php/Kilo) and Chori Burgers (799 php/Kilo)

 

The efficient planning and design of Salakot Alfresco Dining and Café as a nipa hut village, with more than adequate physical distance between the well-designed and architectured small, big and two-storey huts surrounded by beautiful flowers and greeneries that naturally promotes air circulation and coolness, is what makes it the ideal pandemic dining venue near Metro Manila. 

Aside from the wide and spacious walk-ways, its also has sufficient parking spaces and waiting areas to accommodate a long queue.

Salakot Main Hall

There is a concrete hall, which is equipped with a stage and multiple dining tables, that can cater to a large number of guests in case of special events and occasion.

While waiting for an available hut, we took our chance to take our photos by this beautiful stage and backdrop.

Salakot Café

The drinks served in the café is also available for diners as well. 

The huts come in a variety of designs, shapes and sizes which makes them capable of entertaining diners of various numbers.  

 

It also almost assures that returning diners will have a different hut ambiance to enjoy.

It also lives up to its name as Salakot hats (yes, not huts 😆)  - the Philippine traditional lightweight cone-shaped headgear, are placed as decors for diners to take notice of.

This seems to be the biggest hut amongst them all. 

But, this is my personal favorite part of the place...

though the bonfire area might convince me otherwise once I see how it is during the night.

 

We were a assigned to the hut opposite of the cafe.  The servers responsible to serve our hut was a cheery and courteous couple whose excellent service made our dining experience exceptionally memorable. 

 

Food

Starter

Tawilis Frito (160 php)

The Tawilis Frito is adequately battered to deliver a delicate crisp followed by the tender and lightly salted fish meat.  In sum, the entire tawilis was simply too irresistible not to munch on. 

 

Soup

♥ Bulalo (615 php)

Salakot's Bulalo is evidently made from fresh and top-quality (probably Batangas-sourced) beef and vegetables.

 

♥ Bulalo (615 php)

In fact, it is one of the best bulalo we've had.  

 

Fresh Catch

Shrimp Kare-Kare (470 php)

Just look at the huge shrimps and generous portion of this Shrimp Kare-Kare served in a pot. If that doesn't give you a delight upon seeing this, then a taste of its creamy and peanuty flavor will.

♥ Fried Boneless Bangus (440 php)

As you can see, the Fried Boneless Bangus was well-marinated, precisely-fried, peppered and spiced.  Needless to mention, the size justifies the price.

 

Veggie

♥ Talong w/ Gata (205 php)

 

Java Rice (225 php)

 

 

Buko Juice (85 php)

Even though the beverage list, in addition to those served in its cafe, was rather expansive, we're all ordered the Buko Juice, which was filled with naturally sweet buko juice and tender young coconut meat.  Since we have yet to chance upon a buko like this in Manila, we're quite satisfied with our choice.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict

No doubt, with consistent its delicious Filipino dishes, professional service crew and well-managed hygienic atmosphere, Salakot Alfresco Dining and Café will emerge as one of the top dining coffee and dining destination in Cavite.  

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Salakot Menu
Ambiance	★★★★★	Salad | Rice | Finger Foods | Pancit | Pasta | Meals | Bundles | Favorite | Salu Salo | Desserts | Drinks | Cafe 1 | Cafe 2 |
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Salakot Alfresco Dining and Café
Business Address	KM 47 Lalaan 1st Silang, Cavite
Business Hours	10am-9pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	250-800
Free WiFi	No
Contact
Other

Salakot Map  Like This Post? Subscribe here Follow @tsinoyfoodies