Finding your money's worth with a Bulalo indulgence

Lately, I’ve been hearing much about the bulalos (Beef Bone Marrow Soup) served in Tagaytay City, but I never had the chance to taste one. So when we got off from our summer outing at Canyon Cove, Nasugbu, Batangas, we took the chance to drop by Perfect View Bulalohan located along the Nasugbu-Tagaytay national road. And just by the name of the restaurant, you know that this dish is a specialty.

The place is decently clean and small (approximately 60 square meter floor area). It has the look and feel of a carinderia. But not like an ordinary carinderia, you are served with a menu list  instead of choosing from readily cooked food from cooking pots.  Located at 2,500 feet above sea level, you get the feel of fresh air while indulging in a sinfully good bulalo. No need for artificial ventilation, the restaurant is open air and you could enjoy your food with the satisfying and cooling effect of the wind.

Aside from the bulalo, we also tried fried tawilis and grilled liempo. The liempo is half cooked and I like my meat well-done. But the fried tawilis is a delicacy, its a fish found only on the waters of Taal Lake . It also taste good and a must try for local and foreign tourist as well. No need to debone, you can eat the fish whole and feel its crunchy texture and soft, and somewhat milky, meat in just a few bites.

As for the bulalo, it does taste good. Its very flavorful and delicious and tasted better when served hot. Just like any soup dish, its best combined with condiments, I prefer having patis (fish sauce) with calamansi and siling labuyo (hot pepper).

After the fulfilling lunch, our driver was generous enough to take us on a side trip to the People’s Park in the Sky. And long after were done eating and on our way home, we just couldn’t help but still talk of the bulalo. The restaurant’s service is quick; our food was served in less than 15 minutes after placing our order. Also, as the name implies and aside from bulalo, it also serves a perfect view of the Taal volcano.

I’ll rate the restaurant with 4 stars with regards to the food and the service. But more than the rating, the experience is certainly priceless.