While I've had food trips on some Philippines regions before, this meal shared with our academic and intellectual work partners offered a distinct and unforgettable pleasure.
It may have been a fitting conincidence that they suggested to dine at "Breakthrough Restaurant" because it was here that I experience a breakthrough discovery about myself.
Listening to our senior partners — emeritus professors — share insights and experiences from their past development projects over good local dishes left me deeply inspired about our generation’s potential to make a difference.
Set by the coast in Iloilo City, Breakthrough Restaurant charms both local and tourist alike by serving fresh seafood specialties enhanced by the cool sea breeze dining experience.
Although we ordered from the frozen fish counter, we surmised that they were freshly caught because we saw live fishes swimming in the pools nearby.
After deciding on our fish soup, we proceeded to the next counter where food choices are displayed. I found this set-up quite peculiar because this turo-turo (point-point) style is usually adopted in small road-style eateries around the Philippines and not by large-scale restaurants. Upon pointing on our choices, the staff lists them down the orders to be delivered at our table.
If you're like our boss who prefers to just order by sitting down, you can also do so.
Food
Starters and Specials
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| Lato Salad |
But, I suggest that you stand up because some items that are displayed like the Lato Salad (grape seaweed) are not in the regular menu.
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| ♥ Baked Talaba (220 php) |
As you can see, the Baked Talaba is fresh and succulent.
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| ♥ Sizzling Crabmeat (300 php) |
The Sizzling Crabmeat is pure juicy crab meat with tomato, chili and corn served in a hot sizzling plate.
Vegetables
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| Chopsuey (285 php) |
The Chopsuey is served with a generous variety of vegetables.
Pork
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| Litson Baboy (300 php) |
The Litson Baboy was reasonably priced but nothing extraordinary.
Beef | Mutton
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| ♥ Caldereta (380 php) |
The Caldereta is a spicy tomato-based stew filled with tender beef, potato and carrot slices.
Native Chicken
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| ♥ Litson Manok (390 php) |
We loved the Litson Manok. It's savory and tender.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Breakthrough's dining experience is definitely one of a kind. No wonder it been loved by locals and tourists alike since 1986. With so much choices, you will surely have a new seafood to try on your next visit.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Breakthrough Restaurant Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | Menu |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Breakthrough Restaurant | |
| Business Address | Molo-Arevalo Boulevard Sto. Nino, Villa Arevalo, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province |
| Business Hours | 10am-9pm |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 400-1,500 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (033) 337 3027 |
| Other | Website |
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