Pares King Best South Road Meal Stop

Pares King

Best South Road Meal Stop

On our way back from Manila to Naga

during our South Road trip by car

we were determined to have our lunch

at the Pares King in Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte.

We left Manila at 9 AM and we arrived at about 3 PM

at the restaurant, hungry exhausted and weary.

 

Pares King is a popular budget restaurant

in Legazpi City in Albay and we never had a chance

to dine there in the past

I have always been intrigued by the sign that says

Open almost 24 hours (with a crossed out almost word)

and I intend to ask the restaurant manager 

what the signage means.

One thing we noted in this restaurant

is their spotlessly clean toilet

and believe it or not-  ample toiletries.

It wasn’t air- conditioned

but the restaurant is airy

very clean and very comfortable.

The interior was simple and straightforward

and they encourage the diners  to post their calling cards  

on the posts and on the walls.

It had a pasalubong section …

…and another store that offers street food

like fishballs and palamig.,

both located in a separate building.

They offer two sets of menu:

A turo- turo for those who are in a hurry

 

...and the freshly cooked

Lutong Bahay menu..

They initially served us

complimentary soup

which tasted very good.

I ordered Arroz Caldo with egg

and it tasted so natural and it was one of the

best versions I’ve tasted in my life.

We were curious with the Pochero

and I remember my mom cooking the same dish

in my childhood and we ordered one.

And just like the Arroz Caldo

the taste was 100 % home cooked

without any hint of artificial flavoring.

We couldn’t get enough of their soup based dishes.

Despite of the delicious free soup and a Pochero served earlier

we ordered still ordered Sinigang the Baboy.

Just like the other two soup dishes it was so delicious.

My daughter ordered a Fried Chicken

and true enough- it is the kind of chicken

that tasted so good  without anything on it.

My son loved the Fried Tilapia

 plain and simple delicious

tasting tilapia- cooked just as it is.

Totoy , our driver ordered Daing na Bangus.

and swore that it also tasted delicious.

We were so full after the satisfying meal
but we could not resist the temptation
of having the delectable popular Pinoy desserts.

So we ordered their
 great tasting Fruit Salad,

Mais Con Heilo, 

... and their delicious 
Halo- halo.

We couldn’t get enough of the food

that we ordered a bottled Bicol Express to go.

Before we left, we thanked the crew 

for the very good service,

and also told them how we  appreciate them for keeping

a clean and tidy restaurant , 

and having well stocked toiletries

in the toilet.

Most of all we thanked them for giving us

one of the  most delicious meals in our lives.

Pares King in my opinion is the best meal stop at the south road.

It brings back the memories of good old home cooking

You wouldn’t believe you are eating in a restaurant.

We we’re overwhelmed by the great culinary experience

that we forgot to ask what is meant by

‘Open Almost 24- hours’ in the signage.

We'll do that we we return-

next  time in  Legazpi.

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