Foodtrip: Kamayan Sa Palaisdaan
Located in Tayabas City in the province of Quezon, Kamayan sa Palaisdaan is a restaurant known for its bamboo huts floating in man-made ponds. Kamayan sa Palaisdaan roughly translates to "eating bare hands at the fish pond". The idea came from the Filipino culture of eating using their hands. In a deeper sense when one eats with their hands it also show how one enjoy's the food that they're eating and they feel at home doing so. While palaisdaan refers to the place (and theme of the restaurant). This arch was removed last time I passed by... Established in 1992, Kamayan sa Palaisdaan is usually confused with another famous restaurant called Palaisdaan Restaurant which is also in the municipality. The said restaurant is actually owned by the family of the owner of Kamayan sa Palaisdaan hence the close resemblance with the theme and the name. The restaurant is visited by foodies, tourists and curious alike for its native theme and of course its delicious