Libis is one of our favorite place.. Starbucks drive thru, milk tea, our favorite restaurants and not to mention Shopwise…driving along C5, we would always pass by Dampa sa Libis. Having experienced Dampa in Macapagal, we’re kinda curious what Dampa sa Libis has to offer..not that much though because the facade was not very inviting. Finally, after some hesitations, we got to try Dampa sa Libis last weekend.
Dampa sa Libis is a bit different from the Dampa in Macapagal where you choose the restaurant first and you buy fresh ingredients at the wet market. Dampa sa Libis has a centralized payment system. When dining at Dampa Sa Libis, here’s what you need to do:
- Shop for fresh seafood at the back. Fish, shrimp, crabs, you name it and the price are almost the same as it is in Farmer’s
- Shop for marinated meat if you want. There’s a ref for marinated pork and chicken.
- Shop for other ingredients such as vegetables and fruits.
- Line up at the reception for cooking instructions and computation of your seafood, produce and meat. Cooking charge is not included yet
- Pay at the cashier.
- Get a table and wait for your order. And while waiting, order for rice, desserts and drinks.
- Eat, enjoy then pay for your food.
Here are the cooking charge:
Our dining experience was really pleasant. We bought crabs, pusit, tanigue, lapu-lapu and liempo at the wet market. Here’s the wet market:
Our bill for the seafood and pork was 1000+ (not more than 1200) we proceeded to the reception where our cooking preference were noted: Chili crabs, grilled pusit, griled tanigue, sinigang sa miso lapu-lapu and grilled liempo. They say our orders would be ready in 30 minutes. While we were waiting for the food, I got the chance to look around.
There are two dining areas at Dampa sa Libis, one is air conditioned and the other one is not (obviously haha). Aside from the two kitchens that prepares the food, there’s another kitchen that offers short Chinese orders. Also, there’s a small tiangge in the area where you can buy toys and some clothes.
There’s hand washing area, comfort room and an area where you can order for drinks. There’s a two door ref where desserts are displayed:
We got two Blueberry Cream Cheese, 2 Fruit Salad and 2 Mango float. We also ordered 7 rice + 2 coke in can and 4 bottled water.. then the food arrives..
All the food were great.. the pork limepo was grilled just right and the taste was really good, it didn’t disappoint me. The grilled pusit, however, was not to my liking. I like my pusit well done.. but husband said he loved how the pusit was grilled.
The sinigang sa miso was OK too, not too sour but the miso taste was very distinct, never thought that Lapu-lapu can be used for sinigang sa miso. The grilled Tanigue turned out to be better than I expected. But the star of the show is none other than Chili Crabs!
Winner! The kids really really loved the spiciness + sweetness of the sauce.
The desserts we ordered were also good, considering how cheap it was (100+ for Blueberry, 60 for mango float and fruit salad if I am not mistaken).
Our bill was 1200+ which includes the cooking charge, the desserts, rice and drinks. Total bill is 2300+ not bad for a group of 7.. went home with a happy tummy and a lot of leftovers!
Till next time Dampa sa Libis!
and yes, this place is highly recommended by your truly.
Pink MagaLine says
July 23, 2013 at 11:15 amA total bill of a little over 2K for a group of 7? Wow, keri na nga yan sis, considering na madami kayo.
Ahh.. super tagal ko nang di nakakain sa isang dampa. Mahilig pa naman ako sa seafood at tapos nakakamay pa. Yum nom nom!
Kim @ Mom On Duty says
July 23, 2013 at 5:17 pmDampa Sa Libis is my comfort place! Hahaha. I remember going here when I was pregnant with Kelly. Imagine the horror of my OB every time she saw my BP going up after eating a plate of shrimps and crabs. :))
Badet says
July 24, 2013 at 12:09 pmLooks like Dampa sa Libis is more organized because of the centralized payment system. Hindi nag-aagawan unlike in Macapagal.
Roxi | Mr. Jacob's Mom says
July 24, 2013 at 6:01 pmOMG, I super love going there! It’s been a while but whenever we do, we buy like 2 kilos of sugpo then have it cooked half tempura and half buttered garlic. Ang problem ko lang is I’m not good at making himay/balat the shrimp, so my husband (then boyfriend) would do it for me! Hahaha!
Krisna Mesa says
July 25, 2013 at 10:34 amMommy Pehpot, dampa din ba yung sa may Home Depot, Ortigas? I remember one time noong working pa akey kumain kami doon. Pero wit kami namili, nag-utos lang si boss ko dun sa staff then waiting lang kami na ma-serve yung food. Siyempre, hindi ko pinaligtas ang mga malalaking shrimps at crabs! Yummmmm! Yan, nagutom tuloy ako bigla. Hahaha!
serene shikukeza says
July 26, 2013 at 9:16 amI think this is way better than the other one. Mas organized ito kesa dun eh.
genefaith says
July 26, 2013 at 1:29 pmwow..this is new to me marce..wala to sa amin…he..he..hope I could visit this place one of these days..ang sarap naman ng order ninyo specially the chili crabs! Your bill is worth it…ginutom ako sa post mo marce!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
July 26, 2013 at 9:55 pmWOW! mapuntahan nga yan minsan. dadayuhin ko kahit malayo sa amin.
finajenny says
August 3, 2013 at 7:20 ami would recommend this place too.. it was a long time ago when i went to this place but every time bumababa ako i would make sure to at least dine there…
jane says
August 3, 2013 at 7:28 amthis sounds amazing~ i love seafood much and been eating clean for a month now! trying to eat raw salad food as well as far as I can but still will enjoy crabs like that yummy!
leira says
August 3, 2013 at 9:44 amthanks for the information and I cant wait to visit it.Natakam ako sa mga inorder nyo.
Tess says
August 3, 2013 at 10:14 amGood place for a family dine out and you only spent 2,300 for all the food you ate. That is great!
Adobotech says
August 3, 2013 at 10:47 amNice finds, mukhang maganda at masarap dito, and for 2K for 7 persons sulit na yun.
Sky says
August 3, 2013 at 11:28 amWow, for that range of food, I guess you have very good deal. Chili crabs looks appetizing.
Franc Ramon says
August 3, 2013 at 1:34 pmI was also able to try Dampa sa Libis and I love the food there too.
Teresa Martinez says
August 3, 2013 at 6:03 pmThis offers a different set-up for ordering and enjoying food, must try this with my family.
Librero | San Josenyong Gala says
August 3, 2013 at 11:26 pmThat’s what you call DINING OUT! Ang sarap, lalo na yung mga seafood… Masarap talaga kumain sa dampa kasi you have all the choices tapos kitang kita mo na yung mga pinaluto mo ay fresh talaga…
Anna says
August 3, 2013 at 11:34 pmWow that’s a great value for money, eating what you like at a reasonable price. Hope I can get there someday.
Michael Macalos says
August 4, 2013 at 8:52 amyeay! malapit lang to sa amin. Libis is also one of my favorite places here in the metro.
KIM NIEVES (www.kimnieves.com) says
August 4, 2013 at 8:19 pmGrabe mommy Pehpot nagutom ako dun sa crabs sobra. Ahhh now I’m hungry!
RonLeyba says
August 4, 2013 at 11:08 pmFoods looks great! I wish me and my family can spend some time in there. Looks like a family friendly venue eh?
papaleng says
August 5, 2013 at 12:02 amI am familiar at Dampa sa Macapagal. Iba rin pala ang style nag-pag order dyan. But the price seems reasonable naman.
Shie says
August 5, 2013 at 12:47 amI now miss eating at Dampa especially seeing that chili crab, yum! The only concern I have with dining at any Dampa is the long waiting period before you can eat, hehehe!
Francis Balgos says
August 5, 2013 at 11:32 amnot bad..
I have experience Dampa in Macapagal, and while I find it inconvenient that I have to buy the fresh produce from the market, the set up is good if you are with a large group.
lily says
August 6, 2013 at 8:32 amI feel the need to bring my family there right now! Haha. The crabs look yummy! Waiting for 30minutes is worth it. 🙂
leah says
May 26, 2014 at 2:55 pmsuddenly craved for seafoods. Ahh, so fresh and yummy. We should go there, too sometimes. Great for family bonding 🙂