I was looking for a nice place to have dinner when i chanced upon this restaurant, Kamalig – home of the best Panga ng Tuna.
The place looks nice on the inside. But you won’t notice it right away from a far.
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I didn’t have panga ng Tuna. Maybe next time. I ordered:
- Chicken barbeque (P78) – single serving
- Sinigang Mix (bangus and shrimps) (P95) – good for two
- Garlic Kangkong (P75).
I found out that this is the best chicken barbeque in Tagum (so far). It’s tender, juicy, and tasty.
I felt the garlic kangkong is a bit overpriced as there was nothing “special” about the it plus the fact that the garlic was not crispy. Maybe they can also offer sizzling garlic kangkong in the future.
It was a first for me to taste bangus and shrimp in a sinigang. And it didn’t work out for me. But my companions loved it.
One of my companions said that Kamalig was once a great place to dine.
Here’s a bit of Kamalig history. Myrla Molina started Kamalig in 1981 with just a few tables. She was very active in the restaurant until her doctor told her to slow down. Early this decade, my sister took over and last year, it’s my turn (Gwen) to manage the restaurant. Myrla, my mother is very much alive, and is part of my “council of elders.”
I would like to suggest that they make the place more lively and “open” so that people passing by will see the beautiful place that they have.
Hi! I’m Gwen, the proprietor of Kamalig. We’re so thrilled to be reviewed in your blog. Thank you so much.
I like your suggestions, especially on the garlic kangkong. We’ll do a product test on it soon.
We had a laugh when we read the line about the “death of the original owner.” Here’s a bit of Kamalig history. Myrla Molina started Kamalig in 1981 with just a few tables. She was very active in the restaurant until her doctor told her to slow down. Early this decade, my sister took over and last year, it’s my turn to manage the restaurant. Myrla, my mother is very much alive, and is part of my “council of elders.”
Be sure to order Panga next time you visit, after all, it was the dish that made Kamalig!
Hi Gwen,
thanks for dropping by my blog. And thanks for the trivia… i’ve already corrected the post.
Yes, we’ll surely return to kamalig.
im from Tagum but now residing in Manila. i grew up eating in Kamalig. my Mom loves the chicken bbq there, and i love the sinigang na hipon. when i am home, i still try to drop by kamalig when time permits.