8 MUST-TRY DISHES AT 18^TH STREET PALA-PALA

We were invited recently to sample various dishes from 18^th Street Pala-pala Restaurant. I have tried the restaurant many times in the past, and I love their food.

Located at 18^th Street, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, the seafood restaurant offers a wide array of Filipino and seafood dishes. They have three air-conditioned function rooms which can be used exclusively for meetings and other events. They also have a sizeable al-fresco dining area which is perfect especially during night time.

One would think that the price at 18^th Street Pala-pala is high, but it’s not. They have their turo-turo and the a la carte which is similar to the central Pala-pala market wherein you choose the main ingredients such as fish, and they will cook it as you desire. Most of their dishes are priced on a per kilo basis. Usually, a kilo of seafood can already serve up to 10 persons. Well, if you look at the price on a per kilo basis would appear to be high, but if you order a quarter or half a kilo, you will realize that it’s reasonable If not cheap.

Here are the eight must-try dishes at 18th Street Pala-pala that’s Top on my list:

1. PEPPERED SHRIMP

At first, this dish doesn’t look exciting because the spices used appeared to be dark or black like in color. But the moment you tried it, you can’t help but go back- merely addicting. Price – PhP  1,070/kilo

2. STEAMED SHRIMP IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

The simplest way to prepare shrimp is to steam it with a little of salt. This dish gives you an honest to goodness taste of the shrimp. Price –PhP 870/kilo

3.KINILAW NA  TANGIGUE

kilawín is made with raw fresh meat. The main ingredient of the dish is an acidic solution, often vinegar, calamansî (Citrofortunella microcarpa) juice, or a combination of both. Shallots, ginger and chile peppers are also added. Kinilaw or raw fish salad is an appetizer dish pulutan. Price – 700/kilo

4. FISHERMAN’S DELIGHT OR MIXED SEAFOOD WITH GATA(COCONUT MILK)

The fisherman’s delight is one favorite dish at 8^th St. Pala-pala. This dish has shrimp, squid, crab, and fish. Price – PhP 750/order

5. GRILLED BLUE MARLIN

Just like the steamed shrimp what I like about grilled seafood dish is the simplicity of its taste. Of course, the freshness of the main ingredient is essential. Price-PhP 640/kilo

6. FISH HEAD BELLE  PEPPER SAUCE

As the name of the dish implied, this one used Fish Head as the main ingredient. You can choose what kind of fish would you like to have for this dish that is available. Price – PhP 800/kilo

7. CALAMARI WITH SPECIAL SAUCE

Calamari is a great appetizer or pulutan.  The rings of calamari come from the body of the squid, also called the mantle, which is cut across the length of the body. One of the most common preparations for calamari rings is coating the rings in flour though sometimes batter is used instead, and then lightly frying them until crispy and cooked through.  PHP 560/kil

8. SISIG

Sisig is, or sizzling sisig is a popular pulutan in the Philippines. There other versions of sisig like chicken tuna sisig. But the best, of course, is the pork which is marinated in a sour liquid such as lemon juice or vinegar, then seasoned with salt, pepper, nd other spices. PHP 110/serving

For reservation:

18^th Street, Bacolod City Negros Occidental

Cal- 034-433-9153