indian-food – My eatsperience

Whenever we drive from Nueva Ecija to Manila for work, we try to make the most of the trip—especially when it comes to food. If we have a couple of extra hours, we make it a point to explore eateries slightly off our usual route, guided by online reviews and a bit of curiosity. Pampanga, being a food haven, never disappoints. Over three weekends, we discovered some spots worth sharing.

1. Krishna’s Place Indian Restaurant – Indian Cravings Satisfied

Tucked along a curved street near the red-light district of Angeles City, Krishna’s Place may not look like much from the outside—a simple two-story building that’s easy to miss. But don’t let appearances fool you. This Indian restaurant serves satisfying dishes that are big on flavor without breaking the bank.

It was raining when we arrived, and the place was quiet post-lunch, so we had the ground floor to ourselves.

We started with our go-to Indian appetizer: Vegetable Samosa (₱90 for 2 pcs)—generously sized and packed with curried potatoes and greens. It came with two sauces: a spicy red one and a mild green sauce. But even without dips, the samosa was flavorful on its own.

One order of Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) at ₱90

Next up was Pani Puri (₱150 for 10 pcs)—crispy shells filled with spiced potatoes and tamarind sauce. The flavor felt a little mild compared to the samosa, but still enjoyable.

1 order of Pani Puri at ₱150 (10 pieces)

We also had Butter Chicken (₱350) and Beef Masala (₱390)—both rich in taste and distinct in flavor. The sauces were well-balanced and didn’t just rely on spice for flavor. For the price, the portions and quality were impressive.

Beef Masala for only ₱390 — Beef Masala (₱390)

Overall, Krishna’s Place is a must-try if you’re in the mood for Indian food at affordable prices.

Empty plates at Krishna's Place Indian Restaurant — Empty plates at Krishna’s Place Indian Restaurant

2. Sisig ni Edwin sa Dau – Viral and Worth It

On our way back to Nueva Ecija, we made a quick stop at Sisig ni Edwin sa Dau, a roadside eatery that constantly pops up on social media. The place is located along the highway and doesn’t have dedicated parking, but since we came around 2–3 PM, we found a spot easily.

We ordered Pork Sisig (₱150) and Grilled Liempo (₱150). The sisig was a standout—crispy, flavorful, and served in a generous portion. Definitely lives up to the online hype. It was served on a sizzling plate so it’s hot upon serving.

The liempo was a bit salty, but it had more meat than fat, which we liked. Their sawsawan (calamansi, soy sauce, and chili) added a nice kick.

Grilled Pork Liempo on Banana Leaf (₱150)

Generous ingredients of dipping sauce: calamansi, soy sauce, vinegar, chilis

Simple, tasty, and budget-friendly—perfect for travelers looking for a quick, satisfying meal.

3. Dwaeji Galbi Restaurant – Korean Comfort Food for Sharing

Another place we tried was Dwaeji Galbi Restaurant, a Korean spot with plenty of parking (good for 8+ cars), making it easy for groups or families to stop by. The photo below did not capture the wide parking spaces.

We came here specifically for their Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) but ended up ordering a ₱1,000 set menu that included:

Jajangmyeon, Gunmandu (5 pcs fried dumplings) , Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) and Haemul Jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup). The portions were huge—definitely good for 3–4 people.

The Jajangmyeon was delicious. The sauce was rich, slightly sweet, and had bits of corn. The noodles were chewy and springy—possibly homemade—and really made the dish stand out.

The Tangsuyuk was just okay—fried pork coated in flour, not very crispy, meat is a bit difficult to chew, and the sauce was average.

Same with the Gunmandu, which didn’t leave much of an impression. Fortunately their side dishes are good.

Side dishes / Banchan: Fishcake, kimchi,  Danmuji or yellow pickled radish and Cucumber Kimchi — Side dishes / Banchan: Fishcake, kimchi,
Danmuji or yellow pickled radish and Cucumber Kimchi

The Haemul Jjampong had a flavorful, spicy broth (more manageable for me than for my husband) and came with a decent mix of shrimp, mussels, small crabs and squid. Again, the noodles here were the highlight—firm, chewy, and comforting.

Note: The restaurant only has two comfort rooms – 1 for men and 1 for women, so it might get crowded during peak hours. But with large serving sizes and good food, it’s a solid choice for groups or anyone craving Korean noodles.

Final Thoughts

These weekend food stops made our regular drives more exciting and delicious. From Indian comfort food and viral sisig to Korean noodle favorites, Pampanga continues to surprise with its range of culinary gems.

These places may not be fancy, but they offer real, satisfying food at reasonable prices. If you’re passing through and have time for a quick detour, these spots are definitely worth checking out. Whether you’re craving bold spices, grilled Pinoy favorites, or Korean noodles—Pampanga has something tasty waiting for you.

When craving for some non-fast food while travelling via NLEX (going south bound), try stopping at The Shoppe in Pampanga. It’s near Landers so if you’re on an errand to buy something, this is the place to be.

There are alot of food establishments in the area from Inasal Chicken, Filipino Food, American, Grilled Meats, Korean, you name it and I bet there’s always a place for you there. We discovered this place after visiting Landers in Angeles Pampanga with cravings for Birria Tacos and Chicken Biriani for hubby.

We were lucky to come across a Tiktok Account that featured Wildspices Cafe Infinity and it happened to be within the vicinity. We ordered the Birria Tacos for just PhP 290. They served two pieces which is almost half the price of Army Navy – Beef Birria Taco is PhP405. The only difference is that Army Navy offers a picked jalapeno with loads of onions and a tasty diluted dipping sauce. For this version of Birria Tacos, they have this mild-spiced sauce with lemon on the side. It tasted good except it’s a bit oily. They could’ve placed it on an absorbent paper towel a bit longer before serving but overall, I liked it.

Birria Tacos for PhP 290 — Birria Tacos at Wildspices Cafe Infinity for PhP 290

Next is the Chicken Biryani for hubby. The photo didn’t do justice with regard to the size of the actual chicken – it’s not this small and big neither. It’s on the medium size served with slices of cucumber and tomato plus the sauce that’s not too empowering. I love chicken biryani and have tried it from numerous restaurants within and outside Metro Manila so I can say that this can be one reason I’ll go back to this restaurant. The price + serving size + taste…thumbs up.

Chicken Biriani at Wildspices Cafe Infinity for PhP 300 — Chicken Biryani at Wildspices Cafe Infinity for PhP 300

Aside from the two, we also tried their Kani Salad, Chicken Pesto Pasta, Chicken Tikka Masala, Porterhouse Steak, Blackened Salmon with Aligue Cream Sauce and Calamari Bites.

Kani Salad @ Wildspices Cafe Infinity for PhP 240

The Chicken Pesto we had is bland and the pasta is a bit soggy. It’s a small serving like 5 fork-full then it’s gone. This is the only order we didn’t quite like.

Chicken Pesto at Wildspices cafe Infinity for PhP240

Their Chicken Tikka Masala is a dish that you would come back for many times. The saltiness and creaminess of the sauce goes well with the bread. It’s love at first bite for hubby. Like you can imagine the invisible hearts through his eyes when he tasted this.

For their Blackened Salmon with Aligue Cream Sauce, I was expecting a charcoaled-like salmon as in black but it’s not. We opt for the mushed potato instead of rice because we already have too much carbs on our orders. It was good for a few bites but after some time, it’s kind of “nakakaumay”. Maybe because of the Aligue Sauce – it’s on the salty side. This is just a small portion but wasn’t able to consume all. The price is okay for the serving size as Salmon is really an expensive dish on restaurants.

Blackened Salmon with Aligue Cream Sauce for PhP380 at Wildspices Cafe Infinity — Blackened Salmon with Aligue Cream Sauce for PhP380

The Porterhouse Steak – the meat attached to the bone is somewhat hard to chew or cut although this is medium rare. The gravy sauce is good and so with the mushed potato on the side. If I have to choose between this or the Blackened Salmon, I’ll go with this one.

Porterhouse Steak for PhP380 at Wildspices Cafe Infinity — Porterhouse Steak for PhP380

And last but definitely not the least is their Calamari Bites with potato chips. The calamari is well cooked – it’s texture is chewable and not rubbery. You know when a squid is overcooked, it tends to be rubbery and really difficult to munch. Also the garlic sauce ( I guess) is a good partner of both the calamari and potato chips. I even used the sauce on my Blackened Salmon to negate the saltiness of the Aligue Sauce.

Calamari Bites for PhP230 at Wildspices Cafe Infinity — Calamari Bites for PhP 230

Our overall experience with Wildspices Cafe Infinity is a good one. Aside from the food, the servers and owners were friendly. We’ll definitely come back for their Chicken Tikka Masala and maybe Chicken Biryani. Else, we’ll try other food establishments in the area.

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